• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Health Systems Leadership, Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2016
• MS, Nursing Education/Administration, University of Phoenix, 2005
• BS, Nursing, Mt. Marty College, 2001
• Diploma in Nursing, Nursing, Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing, 1981

• End-of-Life Nursing Consortium (ELNEC) Trainer, City of Hope and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• CITI Training regarding Human Subjects Research, University of South Dakota
• First Steps ACP Instructor Certification, Respecting Choices Gundersen Heath Systems
• Certified First Steps Advance Care Planning Facilitator, Gundersen Heath Systems
• Registered Nurse Minnesota
• Registered Nurse South Dakota
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification, American Red Cross

• Advance Care Planning Sparks Quality Conversations about Palliative Care ECHO, Bush Foundation. Grant Role: Co-Principal. (2020 - 2022)
• Lighting a SPARK (Serving Underserved Populations through Advance Care Planning, Respect and Knowledge) in South Dakota., Bush Foundation. (2017 - 2019)
• Advance Care Planning in South Dakota: Engaging Interprofessional Teams to Implement Quality Conversations, USD. Grant Role: Supporting. (2016 - 2017)
• Breast Health Awareness for Young Women, $3,500 Grant - primary writer, Susan G. Komen Foundation. Grant Role: Principal. (2010 - 2011)
• Mobile Computing Initiative Best Practices, $1,900 Grant, Center for Teaching and Learning. Grant Role: Principal. (2011)
• Mobile Computing Initiative Best Practices, $2,800 Grant - one of two primary writers, Center for Teaching and Learning - USD. Grant Role: Co-Principal. (2010)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Kupershmidt, Sabina, Hegge, Helene, Abou Samra, Haifa, Fischbach, Cheryl, Dieter, Carla, and Lucas Molitor, Whitney. Comparing the Efficacy of Interprofessional versus Single Profession Teams in Promoting Quality Conversations About Advance Care Planning, 1-11. Vol. 4, Iss. 2. Health, Interprofessional Practice, and Education, 2021.
• Kupershmidt, Sabina, Fischbach, Cheryl, Hegge, Helene, Abou Samra, Haifa, Penisten, Linda, and Dieter, Carla. Nurse Educators Establish and Evaluate Community Coalition to Promote Statewide Advance Care Planning Though RE-AIM. Edited by Betty Rolling Ferrell, 305 - 311. Vol. 22, Iss. 4. Philadelphia, PA: Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 2020. (DOI: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000662)
• Brown, Robin, Falkingham, Eleanor, Cheryl, Fischbach, and Heidi, Schmidt. Meeting Nursing Shortage Needs Through Educational Partnerships: LPN to RN Under One Roof, 44-48. Vol. 18, Iss. 1. SAGE Publishing, 2005. (DOI: 10.1177/1084822305279607)
• Fischbach, Cheryl. Pharmacology For Headaches, Pharmacology For Nursing Practice: Partners in Therapeutic Care. In Pharmacology For Nursing Practice: Partners in Therapeutic Care, edited by Kimberly Hooker. Vol. 1. Burr Ridge, Il: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
• Fischbach, Cheryl. Review of Table of Contents for new Edition Textbook. In Pharmacology for Nursing Practice: Partners in Therapeutic Care., edited by Kimberly Hooker. Burr Ridge, Illinois: McGraw-Hill.

• Excellence in Teaching, USD Nursing, 2020
• Student Nominated Award of Excellence in Caring - Honorable mention, USD Nursing Students, 2020
• Student Nominated Award of Excellence in Teaching - Honorable mention, USD Nursing Students, 2020
• #3 Ranked Online RN to BSN Program in South Dakota, Registered Nursing.org, 2020
• Nominated for Excellence in Spirit of Caring Award and Excellence in Service 2018, USD Nursing, 2018
• USD's Online RN to BSN Program top-rated in Dakotas, College Choice, 2017
• Nominated for Nursing Excellence Award 2011, USD Nursing, 2011
• Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, 2005

• Fischbach, Cheryl. Advance Care Planning- Next Steps?. Presented at the Giving Care, Taking Care, online. (November 19, 2020)
• Fischbach, Cheryl L.. Nurse Educators Create Community Partnerships to Promote Advance Care Planning. Presented at the 2018 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Conference, Grand Rapids, MI. (September 20, 2018)
• Fischbach, Cheryl L.. The Elephant in the Room - Advance Care Planning in Long Term Care. Presented at the 41st Annual Research Conference, Minneaoplis, MN. (April 8, 2017)
• Dieter, Carla, Fischbach, Cheryl, Hegge, Helene, Kupershmidt, Sabina, Abou Samra, Haifa, Bloom, Katherine. Advance Care Planning in South Dakota: Engaging Interprofessional Teams to Implement Quality Conversations. Presented at the 2016 International Rural Nursing Conference, Rapid City, SD. (July 19, 2016)
• Fischbach, Cheryl L., Hegge, Helene. "Advance Care Planning". Presented at the South Dakota Nurses Association, Sioux Fall, SD. (May 12, 2016)