Cynthia Hornberger
- Contact
- 1700 SW College AveTopeka, KS 66621-1117
- Degrees & Certifications
- The University of Kansas, Bachelor of Arts
- Washburn University, Bach of Science in Nursing
- The University of Kansas, Master of Science in Nursing
- The University of Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy
- Academic History
PhD, MBA, MSN, BA, Healthcare Outcomes Mgmt. certification
University of KansasBSN Washburn University
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
Licensure-Adv. Practice Registered Nurse
Academic career began at Washburn University in 1989 after working 10 years in the Emergency Department of Lawrence Memorial Hospital. As faculty, taught medical-surgical nursing, health assessment and leadership the past years.
Dean of Washburn University School of Nursing 2000-2009
Special Assistant to the President; Professor, School of Nursing
January, 2010-present
- Scholarly Interests/Activities
Current do-director of grant, The Transatlantic Dual Degree Program (TADD). Funded by the Foundation for Innovation in Post-secondary Education (FIPSE) to develop a dual undergraduate nursing degree program between Washburn University and European university partners.
Recent presentations and publications on topics of complexity science, leadership and international nursing education
- Service Interests/Activities
Serve on boards, including:
Community Resource Council, 2010 to present
Shawnee County Intergovernmental Cooperation Council, 2010 to present
St. Francis Health Center Board of Directors, 2009-present
Capital Area Chapter, American Red Cross, 2007 to present
Brewster Place 2007 to present
- Career Accomplishments
Received tenure in 1995 with promotion to rank of professor in 2005
Past President of the Kansas State Nurses Association, District 17
Past President twice of the Kansas Association of Colleges of Nursing
Treasurer- Kansas St. Nurses Association
Dean, Washburn University School of Nursing 2000-09
Engaged in international nursing through involvement with Sigma Theta Tau and US Department of Education grants
Recipient of PhD Award from the KU Nurses Alumni Association
Recipient of 5 teaching awards, 2 research awards and one mentorship award
Member of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Delta Honor Societies
Recipient of Paul Harris Fellow award
Member of Washburn Family for more than 35 years!!
CTEL Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2014-2015
