Mu Psi Chapter

Leadership opportunities are now available for those interested in getting involved in your Sigma Mu Psi chapter. These roles provide an excellent way to expand your development as a nurse leader while gaining experience collaborating with fellow leaders in managing the chapter. You’ll also have opportunities to engage in research, philanthropy, and professional connection. For more information or to express interest, please contact our current Chapter President, Oonagh O’Reilly at oreillyo@queens.edu.

The following positions are now open:

Treasurer

Secretary

Awards Chair

Counselor

Governance Committee member 

Leadership succession committee member

Hello Mu Psi members-

We are pleased to welcome Charlene Whitaker-Brown, our Region 13 Coordinator to our meeting on March 30 at 5:30 PM. We encourage you to attend as we discuss opportunities for involvement within Sigma and ways to engage with the community. We will also highlight the many benefits of Sigma membership.

In addition, several positions on the Mu Psi Executive Board will be open beginning July 1, and we welcome your interest in serving.

We are proud to share that 17 students have been invited to join Mu Psi. Their induction ceremony will take place on April 13 at 6:00 PM in the chapel at Queens University. Please join us in celebrating and supporting these new members.

November 2, 2025

Dear Mu Psi Members,

Happy November! I hope this letter finds you well. I am honored to serve as the President of the Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma and look forward to a productive and engaging term with all of you.

At our board meeting on October 27, we discussed chapter plans, including earning the Key Award, social media and recruitment strategies, open board positions, and board role descriptions. We also addressed our mentorship program, December Induction for graduates, volunteer opportunities, and the Biennial Convention.

Treasurer’s Report: Sharon Hood provided an update on our account balance and budget. We will be raffling five Sigma cords to new members for both April and December inductions; this cost has been added to our yearly budget.

Leadership & Membership: Brandy Santana and I are aligning leadership roles with Key Award requirements to assign tasks efficiently. The mentorship program pairs Sigma members with Queens University students, please contact us if you wish to serve as a mentor. 

December Induction invitations will be sent by Jean Marie Redder. Members interested in nurse leader membership may apply here:
STTI Nurse Leader Membership

Stay Connected: Heena Nagarji has established our social media accounts: 

·       Instagram: Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing

·       Facebook: Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities:

·       Special Olympics, Concord, NC – November 17 & 18 (details from Brandy Santana)

·       Food Pantry Collection – Please bring donations to the November meeting.

·       NC Med Assist 2026 Volunteer Opportunity – More info from Brandy Santana

Biennial Convention:

·       2025 STTI Biennial Convention: November 8–12, Indianapolis, IN

·       Delegates: Sheryl Cornelius and Carolyn Harmon

·       Voting: Review chapter bylaws and regional coordinator candidates; complete the survey in The Circle by Friday, November 7. 

o   Denise Isibel: Link

o   Charlene Whitaker-Brown: Link

o   Proposed bylaws and resolutions: Bylaws | Resolutions

  https://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/convention/attendees/delegates

Upcoming Events:

·       Next Meeting: November 17 at 5:30 PM, Knight-Crane: delegates will present on the 48th Biennial Convention

·       December Meeting: Date TBD - Holiday style!

·       December STTI Mu Psi Induction: Tentatively December 11 at 4:30 PM (before 6 PM pinning)

·       Future Educational Sessions: Suicide prevention, QPR Gateway training, scholarship project presentations, CEU opportunities

We are excited for a year of leadership, learning, and service, and thank you for your continued dedication to the Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma.

With gratitude and sláinte,

Oonagh C. O’Reilly

President, Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International