Iota Iota Chapter

Day 2 of the Sigma Biennial Convention began with a moment we’ll never forget: watching our Chapter President, Dr. Christine Platt, receive the international Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children.

This prestigious international award honors Christine’s lifelong dedication to improving the health and well-being of children; a legacy built on compassion, advocacy, and the belief that nursing changes lives across generations. 🌍

Our chapter couldn’t have been prouder (or louder!) as she crossed the stage: a true leader who embodies what it means to serve with heart, courage, and excellence. 💜

Between all the fun and celebration at Sigma’s Biennial Convention, our chapter also spent time connecting with incredible colleagues from Jamaica, Sierra Leone, and Virginia.

Together, we dreamed up new partnerships in global health and nursing education: conversations that reminded us how powerful nursing can be when it crosses borders, shares wisdom, and unites for a healthier world. 🌍✨

This year our chapter was honored with the Chapter of Excellence Award, recognizing our ongoing commitment to leadership, scholarship, and service. 🌟

And because excellence looks good in motion, we celebrated the Sigma way: with a full-on dance-off with Sigma President Dr. Sandra Bibb! The music was loud, the energy was high, and the joy was absolutely contagious.

It was the perfect reminder to us of what it means to be part of a global community of nurses who lead, lift, and celebrate one another. 💜✨

Day 1 of the Sigma 48th Biennial Convention was one for the books! 📚

We kicked off the morning inspired by plenary speaker Sandra Bibb, who reminded us what it means to lead as international nurse leaders: united under the beautiful display of global flags flying together for Sigma’s mission of excellence and service. 🌍

👏 Huge applause to Amanda and Christine, our phenomenal moderators, who kept every session flowing with professionalism and energy!

And a standing ovation for Emma and Annalee: our student presenters who absolutely wowed a packed room of nurse educators with their passionate, research-driven work on nurse well-being and preparing the next generation of leaders. 🌱📚

After a day of sessions and extreme networking (yes, hundreds of recruiters from sim tech to grad schools!), we wrapped up with a delicious dinner at The Inferno Room, a local gem of tiki-inspired cuisine, and finished strong at The Chocolate Café, which could easily rival Willy Wonka’s factory in flavor and fun! 🍫✨

Can’t wait to see what Day 2 brings! Stay tuned for more learning, connecting, and celebrating the power of nursing leadership! 💜👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

🎅Volunteer Opportunity!🤶

Each year, members of our foster care community come together to host a special event where children in foster families get to “shop” for free, choosing gifts for their siblings from donated presents: a day filled with joy, empowerment, and giving. 

This year’s event will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Orem. We’re looking for volunteers (age 16+) to help with set-up, gift selection and wrapping, and cleanup.

Let us know your availability to help using the sign-up link below! Volunteers will be contacted in early December for role assignments. 💕

Our incredible Iota Iota team in Moab cared for 621 rural health students during last week’s school health screenings! 

A special group of our members focused on providing care and support for children with special needs: embodying the Sigma spirit of compassion, inclusion, and nursing excellence. 

🩺💜 Service in action!
Some of our Iota Iota Chapter members volunteered at the Provo Senior Citizen Health Fair: offering blood sugar checks, heart rate and O₂ saturation screenings, and health education. We love seeing our nurses giving back to the community through caring, connection, and education! 💪👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

PROVO Utah Riverwoods!

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Don’t miss Iota Iota at-Large #223 in the spotlight!

As a 2023-2025 Chapter Key Award recipient, your chapter will be recognized on Sunday, 9 November, during Sigma’s 48th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. This is a moment worth showing up for! Celebrate with fellow members and feel the applause in person by registering for Convention today.

 

Congratulations again on this well-earned honor! Thank you for all that you do to elevate your members’ experience and make your chapter exceptional.

 

Sandra C. Garmon Bibb, DNSc, RN, FFNMRCSI, FAAN

President 

 

Lucas M. Davis, MEd, CAE

Chief Executive Officer

Day of Caring is an annual day of service that takes place on the second Thursday of September. United Way invites organizations across the county to come together in completing various projects that benefit the community. This is the biggest corporate volunteer event, with BYU employees joining over 1,000 other volunteers from corporate companies in completing over 60 service projects throughout the valley.

Breakfast
Date: September 11, 2025
Location: NuSkin South Field Area
Time: 7:30 AM

Service Projects

Date: September 11, 2025
Locations: Various in Utah County
Time: Projects typically run 9am-Noon

Sigma nurses have always led the way— in clinical practice, scholarship, and service. Today, we have another chance to lead by example: supporting the Sigma Foundation for Nursing and its vital programs.

💡 Why Give?

Advance Nursing Science: Your donation fuels the research grants that uncover evidence-based solutions to the challenges we face at every bedside and in every community.

Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders: Foundation‐funded leadership academies empower both emerging and experienced nurses to influence policy, mentor others, and improve health outcomes worldwide.

Expand Global Outreach: Gifts sustain initiatives that bring disaster relief training, maternal-child health programs, and educational resources to under-resourced regions—extending Sigma’s reach far beyond our own workplaces.

Ready to spark change? Visit 👉 Give Now

Together, we’re not just funding projects—we’re elevating the entire profession of nursing. Thank you for leading the way! 💜

Hi everyone!

Did you know that 100 percent of Sigma Foundation grants come directly from member donations? When you give even $10 you help fund cutting-edge nursing research that drives evidence-based practice worldwide. Let’s write the next chapter together: Give today!

Together we advance nursing scholarship.

Please join us in giving a standing ovation to the newest members of our chapter as they step courageously into the nursing workforce!

From the fast-paced halls of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, to the delicate environments of the NICU and Pediatric Oncology, and on to championing wellness in Women’s Health, Labor & Delivery, and Psychiatric Care; your passion will touch lives across every stage of the human experience.

As Sigma Iota Iota, we believe excellence is a collective endeavor. Whether you need a clinical sounding board, a research mentor, or simply a word of encouragement after a long shift, your chapter stands ready to support you. Reach out for journal clubs, leadership workshops, service projects, or just a soda...we’re here.

Your commitment to global professional citizenship has already shone through in your academic work, community service, and fierce advocacy for equitable care. Now, as you don your badges and step onto units around the world, carry that spirit forward knowing you have a worldwide network behind you.

Welcome to the next chapter of your nursing journey; together, we’ll advance health for all. 💜

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Hello, Iota Iota Chapter members!

We’re excited to share these snapshots from the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) Conference 2025. In these photos, you’ll see our chapter members presenting their latest research findings, as well as mentoring emerging student leaders. Both activities reflect the very heart of Sigma’s mission—scholarship, leadership, and service.

A special thanks to everyone who represented our chapter at WIN 2025! Your hard work and passion for nursing advance our collective goal of fostering innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. We hope these images inspire everyone in our chapter to continue supporting each other on our journey toward excellence.

Have questions about the conference or want to learn more about getting involved in similar events? Feel free to leave a comment or reach out to the chapter board. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue showcasing the power of the Iota Iota Chapter!

Our Sigma Theta Tau Iota Iota Chapter was proudly represented at the Creating Healthy Work Environments Conference in Phoenix, AZ this past weekend!

Chapter members Chelsey Young, Adrianna Watson, and Tali Gardner presented original research focused on:

🍼 Supporting Critical Care Nurse-Mothers through maternity leave: exploring lived experiences of navigating career, caregiving, and returning to the ICU.

🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness and Spirituality: highlighting how these practices strengthen critical thinking, resilience, and professionalism in nursing practice.

In addition to presenting, they collaborated with Sigma members from around the globe to discuss future directions for nursing support, including policy advocacy, integrative wellness strategies, and educational innovations grounded in their findings.

We’re inspired by our international Sigma nurse colleagues commitment to improving nurse well-being and advancing a culture of care and look forward to collaborating with them in the near future! 💜

At Sigma, our commitment to the environment goes beyond words—it's a passionate call to action. We're dedicated to offering comprehensive education, unwavering support, valuable resources, and abundant opportunities for everyone to get involved in advocacy efforts and embody the change we aspire to see in environmental care.

Advocacy is more than just a buzzword here. It means taking any action that champions a cause, speaks up for our planet, supports sustainability, defends the ecosystems we hold dear, or stands up for the well-being of others. Join us in this vital mission to protect and nurture the earth for future generations.

Shoutout to our Chapter President Platt and our current and prospective members for building important connections with our representatives for nursing policy at the Utah State Capitol!

The Iota Iota Chapter extends our heartfelt thanks to all of our current and prospective members, as well as their amazing family and friends, who joined us in our holiday events this past season. 

Your service has helped us give back to the community in meaningful ways, spreading hope and compassion during a special time of year. Together we have made a difference, and we couldn't have done it without your dedication and support!

Here's to continuing our mission of leadership, service, and excellence in nursing in 2025!