Cynthia F. Nypaver , PhD, CNM, WHNP-BC
Assoc Professor - Clin
Dr.
Procter Hall
275.67
CON Advanced Practice Nursing - 0038
Professional Summary
Cynthia F. Nypaver, PhD, APRN-CNM, WHNP-BC, FACNM
Associate Professor of Clinical
Nurse Midwifery & WHNP Programs
College of Nursing
University of Cincinnati
cynthia.nypaver@uc.edu
(523) 558-6898
Education
PhD: University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, 08-15-2013 (Disparity in infant mortality among African American women. )
Post-Master's Nurse Educator: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2007 (-2008)
Post-Masters in Women's Health: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 08-2006
MSN Midwifery: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 1996 (-1999)
RN to BSN: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 1994 (-1996)
ADN: Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC, 1979 (-1981)
Certifications
American Midwifery Certification Board (Certification Date: 06-25-1999 ) - (Recertification Date: to 01-01-2008 )
Clinical Interests
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Research and Practice Interests
A Phase 3, Randomized, Stratified, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of mRNA-1273, SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine in Adults Aged 18 Years and Older. FHI360 7/1/20 – 6/30/22 NIH Prim Award No. UM1A1068619 CoVPN 3001. Moderna, TX, Inc mRNA-1273-P301. Fichtebaum, C, PI; C. Nypaver- sub-investigator.
Virtual delivery: Practicing birth skills and building community in a distance-learning format. Dean’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Award. Awarded 10/2020. Funded. PD: E. Fried; C. Nypaver; E. Niederegger.
A Community-Based Approach to Improve Prenatal Care Experiences for High Risk Women. Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training. Funded $18,000. J. Warren, PI; C. Nypaver and E. Kelly CoPi's.
Health Care Access Now (HCAN), University of Cincinnati College of Nursing & College of Medicine. Cincinnati. J. Warren, PI, C. Nypaver, Co-I, E. Kelly, Co-I.
Picturing Health Moms, Babies, and Communities. The Dean’s New Investigator Research Award. 2013. Cincinnati, OH. Funded $10,000. C. Nypaver, PI.
Scholars Trained in At-Risk and Rural Settings (STARRS). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA-17-067). CFDA Number 93.247. Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program. Sumitted 1/25/2017. Grant funds requested: 1,017,294. Project Manager: C. Colella; Program Director: A. Fathman; Program Faculty: C. Nypaver, D. Gormley, J. Trees, & J. Gregg.
Positions and Work Experience
09-2005 -09-2013 Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH
2005 -2016 Certified Nurse Midwife, TriHealth Nurse Midwives, Cincinnati, OH
09-2004 -08-2005 Visiting Instructor of Clinical Nursing, University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH
09-1999 -06-2004 Certified Nurse Midwife, Seven Hills Women's Health Center, Cincinnati, OH
07-1989 -10-1997 RN Staff Nurse - Obstetrics (L&D), Mercy Anderson Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
1984 -1989 RN Staff Nurse - Obstetrics (L&D), Trident Regional Medical Center, Charleston, SC
1983 -1984 RN Office Nurse, C.A., Lucus, MD, Charleston, SC
1981 -1983 RN Staff Nurse (Med Surg), Trident Regional Medical Center, Charleston, SC
1980 -1981 Nursing Extern, St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, SC
04-2017 -2021 CNM, CNM Practice, University of Cincinnati Physicians, Hoxworth Women's Health Center, Cincinnati, OH
08-2013 -2020 Director of the UC Nurse-Midwifery Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
2013 -2017 Coordinator of the WHNP Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
08-2013 -To Present Associate Professor of Clinical, University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing
Research Support
Grant: #Grant 8 UL1 TR000077-05 Investigators:Warren, J. & Nypaver, C. CCTST A Community-Based Approach to Improve Prenatal Care Experiences for High Risk Women Role:co-I $ 18,000 Active Type:Grant
Investigators:Nypaver, C. 07-12-2012 -07-12-2013 The Dean's New Investigator Research Award Picturing Healthy Moms, Babies and Communities Role:PI 10,000 Completed Type:Grant
Grant: #Community Health Programs Grant Investigators:Nypaver, Cynthia 04-01-2013 -03-31-2014 Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training IMPROVING PRENATAL CARE EXPERIENCES FOR HIGH RISK WOMEN Role:PI $5,585.00 Awarded Level:Private Non-Profit
Grant: #HRSA-16-037 Investigators:Harley, D. (PI), Acquavita, S. (Co-I), Washington, K. (Co-I), Mulligan L. (Co-I), Arbour, M. (Co-I) & Nypaver, C. (Co-I) 2016 MCHB in HRSA Pipeline Training Program Grant Role:Co-I Denied Type:Grant Level:National
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Dole, D. & Nypaver, C. (2012. ) Nurse-Midwifery Revisited....Again: Art and Science Making a Difference in the Health of Women.Nursing Clinics of North America, , 47 (2 ) ,205 More Information
Nypaver, Cynthia F; Shambley-Ebron, Donna (2016. ) Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Investigate Meaningful Prenatal Care Among African American Women.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society / Transcultural Nursing Society, , 27 (6 ) ,558 -559-566More Information
Arbour, Megan W; Nypaver, Cynthia F; Wika, Judith C (2015. ) Innovative uses of technology in online midwifery education.Journal of midwifery & women, , 60 (3 ) ,278-82 More Information
Dole, Debora M; Nypaver, Cynthia F (2012. ) Nurse-midwifery: art and science.The Nursing clinics of North America, , 47 (2 ) ,205-13, v More Information
Nypaver, C., Arbour, M., & Niederegger, E. (2016. ) Preconception Care: Improving the Health of Women and Families.Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, , 61 (3 ) ,356 -356-364More Information
Arbour, M., Houston, J., Moriarty, K., Nicholson, T., Nypaver, C.,, Perlman, D. ...Wika, J. (2017. ) Midwifery Education: A Program for Every Midwife .Quickening, , Spring 2017 ,
Arbour, M., Nypaver, C. & Wika, J. (2017. ) The Incremental Danger of Sleep Deprivation: ACNM's New Position Statement on Fatigue is a Wake-Up Call .Quickening, , 48 (3 ) ,29
Nypaver, C. (02-2019. ) Preconception Wellness and Health Care .
Dole, D. & Nypaver, C. (2019. ) Management of Bartholin duct cysts and gland abscesses. .Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, , 63 (3 ) ,337 -337-343More Information
Nypaver, C., Dehlinger, C., and Carter, C. (2021. ) Influenza and Influenza Vaccine: A Review.Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, , 66 (1 ) ,45 -45-53More Information
Dehlinger, C., Nypaver, C., & Whiteside, J. (2021. ) Use of an Evidence-Based Approach to Improve Influenza Vaccination Uptake in Pregnancy.Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, , 66 (3 ) ,360 -360-365More Information
Other Publications
Arbour, M., Houston, J., Moriarity, K., Nicholson, T., Nypaver, C. Perlman, D., ...Wika, J. (2017. ) Midwifery Education: A program for every midwife. Quickening,
Arbour, M., Bagley, R., Baldwin, K., Bearsley, J., Busenhart, C., Elder, C., Germano, E., Nypaver, C. et al. (2017. ) Fatigue, Sleep Deprivation, and Client Safety. .American College of Nurse-Midwives Position Statement, American College of Nurse-Midwives
Book Chapter
Nypaver, C. (2019 ) Preconception Health and Health Care Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach .Hoboken, NJ, Wiley Blackwell (Author)
Nypaver, C. (2023 ) Preconception and Interconception Care Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach .(pp. -Chapter 7).Hoboken, NJ, Wiley Blackwell (Author)
Hachey, L. & Nypaver, C. (2023 ) Respiratory Disorders Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach .Hoboken, NJ, Wiley Blackwell (Co-Author)
Presentations
Invited Presentations
Nypaver, C. (2008. ) Be In Charge of the CHANGE - Menopause .2008 National Speaking of Women's Health Annual Conference, Covington, KY. Conference. . Level:Regional
Nypaver, C. & Dole, D. (10-2008. ) Lessons Learned in Distance Learning .Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Roundtable, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH. Level:Local
Dole, D.M. & Nypaver, C. (2012. ) (In Progress. ) Evaluating Clinical Readiness in Distance Learning Programs .American College of Nurse Midwives Annual National Meeting, Long Beach, CA. Conference. . Level:National
Dole, D. & Nypaver, C. (2012. ) (In Progress. ) A Collaborative Approach to Improving Health for Women and Infant in an Urban Community .American College of Nurse Midwives Annual National Meeting/Conference, Long Beach, CA. Professional Meeting. . Level:National
Nypaver, C. & Shambley-Ebron, D. (10-2013. ) Picturing Healthy Moms, Babies, and Communities .Transcultural Nursing Society Annual Conference, Albupuerque, NM. Conference. . Level:International
Nypaver, C. & Arbour, M. (05-2016. ) Midwifery Clinical Simulation Skills Training: Best Practices and Pearls of Wisdom .American College of Nurse Midwives Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM. Professional Meeting. . Level:National
Arbour, M., Nypaver, C., Dole, D., Wika, J., Lange-Kessler, J., & van Olphen Fehr, J. (05-2016. ) With Collaboration, We All Benefit .American College of Nurse Midwives Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM. Level:National
Nypaver, C. & Maus, T. (09-2013. ) Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): How to Diagnose and Current Treatments .Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Columbus, OH. Level:Regional
Nypaver, C. & Arbour, M. (03-2016. ) Preparting Distance Learning Students for Live Patient Encounters: The Clinical Skills Intensive Experience .University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati. Level:Local
Maus, T. & Nypaver, C. (11-2013. ) Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): How to Diagnose and Current Treatments .AWHONN, Cincinnati, OH. Level:Local
Nypaver, C. & Bagley, R. (2018. ) An Interprofessional Team to Achieve Clinical Skills Competencies Through Simulation .ACNM Annual Meeting and Conference, Savannah, GA. Level:National
Niederegger, E. & Nypaver, C. (02-2019. ) A Coding and Documentation Tool to Increase Knowledge and Accuracy in Practice .Ohio ACNM Forward Annual Conference, Mt. Sterling, OH. Conference. . Level:Regional
Nypaver, C. (02-2019. ) Preconception Wellness and Health Care .Ohio ACNM Annual Forward Conference, Mt. Sterling, OH. Level:Regional
Nypaver, C. & Clayton, B. (10-28-2020. ) An Online Interprofessional Education Simulation to Decrease Maternal Morbidity and Mortality .Showcase Excellence Online at UC Teaching, Online. Conference. . Level:Regional
Fried, E., Niederegger, E., & Nypaver, C. (10-28-2020. ) • Virtual Delivery: Practice Birth Skills and Building Community in a Distance-Learning Format .Showcase Excellence Online at UC Teaching, Online. Conference. . Level:Regional
Nypaver, C. (01-11-2021. ) Health Scope: COVID-19, Moderna study, and Influenza vaccine. WMKV .WMKV 89.3, Radio. Other Institution. . Level:Regional
Nypaver, C. (05-23-2021. ) Addressing Maternal Mortality through Online Intraprofessional Simulations in Midwifery Education .66th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives Conference and Meeting, Online. Level:National
Poster Presentations
Dole, D., Nypaver, C., Beery, T., & Felblinger, D. (04-14-2012. ) Evaluating Clinical Readiness in Distance Learning Programs .Midwest Nursing Research Society, Dearborn, MI. . Conference. . Level:Regional
Arbour, M., Nypaver, C., & Wika, J. (05-2016. ) Innovative Techniques in Online Midwifery Education .American College of Nurse Midwives Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM. . Level:National
Nypaver, C. (5/1/2014 12:00:00 AM. ) Picturing Healthy Moms, Babies, and Communities .American College of Nurse Midwives Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. . Level:National
Nypaver, C. & Niederegger, E. (2018. ) Striving to Achieve Preconception Wellness for Every Woman of Reproductive Age .ACNM Annual Meeting and Conference, Savannah, GA. .
Niederegger, E. & Nypaver, C. (05-2019. ) A Coding and Documentation Tool to Increase Knowledge and Accuracy in Practice .ACNM Annunal Meeting and Conference, Washington, DC. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National
Honors and Awards
2009 -2011 College Club Scholarship recipient
2005 Excellence in Teaching Award by the ACNM
1996 Summa Cum Laude
1997 -1999 University Graduate Scholarship recipient
1997 Honors Member of the Regents of the Nightingale Society
2018 Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives American College of Nurse-Midwives Status:Recipient Level:National Type:Fellowship
Student Advising
All students in the Nurse Midwifery Program (Master ) Program Director
Service
Winton Terrace Community Stakeholders Association (Cincinnati, OH ) 2010 -2013
Perinatal Community Action Team (Cincinnati, OH ) 2009 -2010
Proscan Ribbon GCL Common Goal (Moeller High School ) 2008
Family Life - 5th and 6th Graders (St. Veronica School ) 2001 -2009
Winton Hills Acadamy Girls Group (Sisters of Nia ) Mentor 09-2010 -2012
UC College of Nursing (Faculty Goverance Council ) Co-Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 2015 -2016
URSC + PRaISE Conference Reviewer Type:University/College Service Level:University 05-22-2016 -05-22-2016
University of Cincinnati (University Tuition Refund Appeals Committee ) Representative Type:University/College Service Level:University 08-2016 -09-2018
UC College of Nursing (Dean's Leadership Council ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2013 -To Present
UC College of Nursing (Merit Committee ) Co-Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 2014 -2015
DOME ( Directors of Midwifery Education ) Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2013 -2020
ACNM Foundation Scholarship (Foundation Scholarship Committee ) Reviewer Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2016 -To Present
ACNM (On Duty/On Call Taskforce ) Committee Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2015 -2016
ACNM (NACNS Women's Health Validation Panel ) Other Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2013 -2014
Southern Chapter of ACNM (FORWARD CEU Committee ) Committee Chair Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Regional 2009
Cradle Cincinnati (Cradle Cincinnati Advisory Board ) Committee Member Type:Community Service Level:Local 2013 -2015
Winton Hills Health and Medical Center (Centering Pregnancy Steering Committee ) Committee Member Type:Community Service Level:Local 2013 -2015
UC College of Nursing (Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2016 -2018
UC College of Nursing (RPT Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2013 -2014
UC College of Nursing (Faculty Search Committee ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2011 -2014
UC College of Nursing (Quality Improvement Committee ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2011 -2012
UC College of Nursing (Faculty Affairs Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2006 -2008
UC College of Nursing (Elections Committee ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 2010 -2012
UC College of Nursing (Faculty Orientation Task Force ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2007 -2008
UC College of Nursing (College Work Space Committee ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2015 -2016
Southern Chapter of ACNM (CEU Task Force ) Committee Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Regional 2015 -2016
ACNM Ohio FOWARD (Ohio Conference_Meeting ) Committee Chair Type:Service to Professional Development Programs Level:State 2007
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Faculty Governance ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2020 -08-2021
UC College of Nursing (RPT Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2018 -08-2020
UC College of Nursing (RPT Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2020 -08-2022
UC (Faculty Representative- UC Online Student Experience Committee ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 08-2020 -08-2022
UC College of Nursing (MMI Rater for Applicants to the Nurse-Anesthesia Program ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2021
American College of Nurse-Midwives- Ohio Affilate (Board of Directors ) President Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:State 02-2018 -02-2020
American College of Nurse-Midwives- Ohio Affilate (Board of Directors ) Treasurer Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:State 04-2021 -02-2022
Midwestern Association of Midwifery Education (MAME) (Midwestern Association of Midwifery Education (MAME) ) Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2013 -To Present
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health Peer Review/Referee Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2020 -To Present
American Nurse Journal Reviewer Type:Other Level:National 2021 -2021
Professional Affiliation
2007: Chairman of All Ohio Conference - ACNM
2006 -2011: National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
2006 -To Present: American Association of University Professors - UC Chapter
2005 -2007: Legislative Representative Ohio Chapter of ACNM
02-2018 -02-2020: President Ohio Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, Ohio
1999 -To Present: Continuing Certification Maintenance Program ACNM Certification Council, Inc.
2018 -2020: President Ohio Affiliate of ACNM,
2021 -2023: Treasurer of the Ohio Affiliate of the ACNM American College of Nurse-Midwives,
1995: -1996; 2010; 2011 Sigma Theta Tau Beta Iota Chapter
2021 -2023: Board of Directors for the Ohio Affiliate of the ACNM American College of Nurse-Midwives,
1989 -To Present: American College of Nurse Midwives
1989 -1991: AWHONN
1989 -To Present: Southern Ohio Chapter of the American College of Nurse Midwives
2013 -08-15-2019: Directors of Midwifery Education (DOME)
Courses Taught
Advanced Women's Health I Level:Graduate
Advanced Women's Health II Practicum Level:Graduate
Advanced Women's Health III Practicum Level:Graduate
29-ANCH-824 WELL WOMEN/CHILDREN Advanced Women's Health II Level:Graduate
Advanced Women's Health II Practicum Level:Graduate
Advanced Women's Health I Level:Graduate
Advanced Women's Health I Level:Graduate
29-ANPC-806 WOM HLTH PRACT I Level:Graduate
29-ANPC-892 ADV WOMENS HLTH II Level:Graduate
29-ANPC-842 WOM HEALTH PRAC III Level:Graduate
MSN Capstone Level:Graduate
Integration and Professional Issues for Nurse Midwifery Level:Graduate
29-NURS-812 HEALTH ASSESS ANP Level:Graduate
MSN Capstone for WHNP Level:Graduate
29-ANPC-813 PHARM MIDWIF/WH PR Level:Graduate
29-ANPC-890 ADV REPROD DYNAMICS Level:Graduate
29-ANPC-839 EPISOD ILL WMN PRAC Level:Graduate
29-ANPC-890 ADV REPROD DYNAMICS Level:Graduate
29-ANPC-892 ADV WOMENS HLTH II Level:Graduate
29-ANPC-801 DIFF DIAGNOSIS WMN Level:Graduate
Well Woman for Nurse Midwifery Level:Graduate
ANW8054 Level:Graduate
Advanced Women's Health II Level:Graduate
-ANW-8010 CONC FRAME WOM HLTH Level:Graduate
-ANW-8058 INTEG/PRO ISSUES NM
-ANW-8064 NM PRACTICUM - III
-ANW-8050 FRAMWRK NMIDWIFERY Conceptual Frameworks for Nurse-Midwifery Level:Graduate
-ANW-8058 INTEG/PRO ISSUES NM Integration and Professional Issues for Nurse-Midwifery Level:Graduate
-ANW-8064 NM PRACTICUM - III Nurse-Midwifery Practicum III Level:Graduate
-ANW-8054 ANTEPART CARE NMID Antepartum Care for Nurse-Midwifery Level:Graduate
Contact Information
239 Procter Hall
Phone: 513-558-6898