Cindy R. Evans

Director, FNP Program
Clinical Assistant Professor
Indiana University East School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Director, FNP Program
Hayes Hall 207
(765) 973-8448
cinevans@iu.edu

Education:

• Post-Master's FNP Certification Program, Ball State University, 2019
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Frontier Nursing University, 2014
• Master of Science in Nursing, Ball State University, 2003
• Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program, Ball State University, 1998
• Bachelor in Science of Nursing, Indiana University East, 1994

National Certifications

• Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, 1998 - present
• Family Nurse Practitioner, 2019 - present

Current Research Interests

• Improving Clinical Reasoning in Advanced Practice Nursing Education, Simulation in Advanced Practice Nursing Education, Advanced Practice Nursing Concepts.

Selected Publications/Presentations

• Evans, C. & Judd, C. (2022, February 22). HPV & the importance of vaccines. WCTV-Channel 20: “Let’s Talk” live broadcast. Indiana University East, Richmond, IN.
• Evans, C. & Breymier, T. (2020). Sexually transmitted infection: Genital herpes simplex virus-primary. In C. Alfes & E. Zimmerman (Ed.) Clinical Simulations for the Advanced Practice Nurse. Springer Publishing Company, LLC.
• Evans, C. (2020, February 25). Oral Health. WCTV-Channel 20: “Let’s Talk” live broadcast. Indiana University East, Richmond, IN.
• Evans, C. (2018, May 19). Real Choice: A teach-in on crisis pregnancy centers and reproductive health. Presentation and panelist on reproductive health and Title X in Indiana. Muncie, IN.
• Evans, C. (2017, September 21). Expert panelist for Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic, Indiana University East, Richmond, IN.; Indiana Cancer Consortium
• Evans, C. (2016). Pelvic Mentor- Training Video, 3D Systems.
• Evans, C. (2014, September 26). An Instructional Tool on Human Papillomavirus for Healthcare Providers Instructing Adolescents and Young Adults Attending Title X Clinics. Poster presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Connection, Indianapolis, IN.
• Evans, C. (2014, August 2). Clinic Efficiency & Quality Improvement. Presentation and panelist at Title X National Reproductive Health Conference, Orlando, FL.

Selected Employment Positions

• Hancock Immediate Care, 2023 – present
• Open Door Health Services, 2015 – 2023
• ICAP Women’s Clinic, 2012-2017
• Indiana Family Health Council, 1998-2015

Awards

• Rising Star, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2014