09/10/2026
Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden proudly congratulates Brigitte S. Cypress, EdD, RN, CCRN, FNAP, FNYAM, LFICI, on her election as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, among the highest honors in the nursing profession. She will be formally inducted into the Academy in October 2026.
This distinction recognizes nurse leaders whose sustained contributions have significantly influenced health and healthcare. The Academy’s mission to improve health and achieve health equity by advancing nursing leadership, innovation, and science aligns closely with Dr. Cypress’s commitment to advancing nursing science through research, scholarship, education, mentorship, and service.
As a critical care nurse scientist and phenomenologist, Dr. Cypress’s research focuses on the experiences of critically ill patients, their families, and nurses; patient- and family-centered care; family engagement during intensive care unit interdisciplinary rounds; family resilience; communication; nurse-led telehealth interventions; and global nursing. Her scholarship advances qualitative methodology and interdisciplinary phenomenology by connecting nursing science with philosophy, communication, family science, and clinical practice. It also encompasses concept analysis, conceptual and framework development, and theory-building in nursing science. Through this work, she has developed original concepts and empirically grounded frameworks that clarify complex human experiences and provide foundations for future research, education, and practice. Her program of research seeks to improve outcomes for patients and families while strengthening nursing practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the preparation of future nurses and nurse scientists.
Dr. Cypress is especially proud to represent Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden through this recognition. Her election reflects both her sustained professional contributions and the School’s commitment to excellence in research, innovation, community engagement, and the preparation of nurses and scientists who improve health and healthcare locally, nationally, and globally. This distinction further strengthens the national and international visibility and scholarly impact of Rutgers University–Camden and Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cypress on this exceptional achievement.
