Education
MS in Nursing, Walden University; BS in Nursing, MedCentral College of Nursing; A.D. Nursing, North Central Technical College; Mid-Ohio Practical Nurse Program.
Certifications
Oncology Certified Nurse; Certified Instructor for Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course.
Specialty Practice
Medical-Surgical; Oncology/Hematology.
Research Interest
Nursing Education; Oncology Symptom Management.
Memberships
Oncology Nursing Society; Mansfield Area Oncology Nursing Society; National League for Nursing; Ohio League for Nursing; Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing; Transcultural Nursing Society; Ohio Medical Reserve Corps; Student Nurse Association, Advisor.
Presentations/Publications
Dowds, C. (2004). Take my hand. Poetry by cancer caregivers. Oncology Times, XXVI (18).