Cynda H. Rushton

About the Author

Cynda H. Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a renowned nurse ethicist, educator, and advocate for compassionate healthcare, with over three decades of experience in clinical practice, leadership, and scholarship. As the Anne and John Rock Endowed Chair in Ethics and Nursing at Johns Hopkins University, she has dedicated her career to addressing the profound ethical challenges faced by healthcare professionals, particularly in fostering moral resilience and ethical decision-making. Rushton's work bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering nurses and clinicians to navigate moral distress with integrity and empathy. Her influential book, Moral Distress and You: Supporting Ethical Practice and Moral Resilience in Nursing, serves as a vital resource for building resilient healthcare teams. Through her research, teaching, and policy initiatives, Rushton continues to shape a more humane and just healthcare system.