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Cynthia Huff
Adjunct Professor
Part-Time Faculty
Biography
Cynthia Huff is a graduate of the MSN and DNP programs at the University of San Francisco. Her career spans more than 44 years in nursing, with a focus on Oncology and Infusion Nursing across inpatient, ambulatory, and home health care settings. After graduating from USF, Cynthia's focus has been on improving the lives of cancer patients through the development of an electronic application for oral chemotherapy administration and other electronic methods to enhance patient outcomes and documentation in the electronic medical record. She is passionate about helping nurses develop the skills to improve patient care through evidence-based practice and technology.
Expertise
- Infusion nursing
- Clinical nurse leadership
Research Areas
- Oncology nursing
Awards & Distinctions
- Honoring the Pursuit of Health Justice Award, University of San Francisco (2024)
Selected Publications
- Huff, C. (2020). Oral chemotherapy: An educational framework for providers, patients, and caregivers. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 20(24), 22-30.
- Huff, C. (2020). Hazardous drug residues in the home setting. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 43(10), 15-18.
- Huff, C., Thakkar, N., & Westlake, C. (2022). Oral chemotherapy laboratory monitoring and follow-up: A review of the literature. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 26(5), 487-494.
- Huff, C. (2023). Leveraging eHealth Technology for Oral Chemotherapy Management: A Literature Review. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 27(3), 281-288.