Alpha Beta Iota Chapter

We will be hosting our Chapter Induction on May 15, 2025.  Virtual Induction for our Prelicensure Programs  will begin promptly at 6:00pm CST Virtual Induction for our Post-licensure Programs will begin promptly at 7:30pm CST More information to follow. Nurse Leaders are welcome to apply for membership at any time. Reach out if questions.

Alpha Beta Iota partners with the Herzing University DNP program in hosting a Revel in the Research program series.  The program will feature Pecha Kucha presentations of DNP Scholarship projects.  The first program session will be held on Tuesday - July 30, 2024 05:30 PM Central time.  We invite you to attend this first program in the series. We will post information about this and future sessions in our Chapter Discussions forum.  Below is the Zoom meeting information to attend the program: Join Zoom Meeting Link: https://herzing.zoom.us/j/98494814861 Meeting ID: 984 9481 4861 Dial in Info: • 877 853 5247 US Toll-free • 877 369 0926 US Toll-free

Alpha Beta Iota awards up to two scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students each year. In addition to receiving the scholarship, the recipients are recognized at the annual induction ceremony of Sigma Honor Society of Nursing.  If you would like to apply or if you know of a member that would like to apply please retrieve the application from the Library located on the Chapter Website. See link below. Please note deadline to apply is April 17, 2024. If you have any questions/concerns, email Treasurer, Natasha Colvin at nacolvin@herzing.edu. Alpha Beta Iota Leadership

Dear Alpha Beta Iota Chapter Members, We are excited to share the incredible projects that our Herzing University Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students have been working on. Their dedication and hard work reflect their commitment to advancing healthcare and nursing practices. We invite all chapter members to take a moment to view and celebrate these wonderful projects in our Discussion Forum.  Our first DNP Project Presentation is from Professor Scott Krueger:   We encourage you to email us if you are currently working on a project or conducting research that you want to share with the Alpha Beta Iota chapter. We would love to feature your work and celebrate the collective achievements of our chapter members. Let's continue to support and inspire each other as we strive for excellence in nursing and healthcare.  Sincerely, Laura Liggett

President's Call to Action for Sigma members to Represent.  Herzing University being introduced as one of the new chapters since the last biennial convention.  Dr. Heather Abadie & Dr. Julie Penick at the House of Delegates.  We are thrilled to share some exciting news and pictures from the Sigma Biennial Convention held last month in San Antonia, Texas, attended by our representatives Heather Abadie and Julie Penick. 2023 House of Delegates Summary of actions During the 2023 House of Delegates, the following members were elected and installed: BOARD OF DIRECTORS: •       President - Sandra C. Garmon Bibb, DNSc, RN, FAAN •       President-elect - Liz Westcott, DCM, MSc, DipMan, RGN •       Vice President - Gloria Chan, DNP, CRNA •       Secretary (returning) - Nancy Rollins Gantz, PhD, MBA, MSN, RN •       Treasurer - Kathleen Bradley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC •       Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair - Jennifer Graber, EdD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP •       Directors (newly elected) - Diana-Lyn Baptiste, DNP, RN, CNE, FPCNA, FAAN; Thomas Kearns, EdD, FAAN, MA, FFNMRCSI, Med, BNS, RNT, RGN, RPN; Jennifer Saylor, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC •       Directors (returning) - Debra Anderson, PhD, MNS, GDNS(ED), BA, RN; Elizabeth Weathers, PhD, RGN, BSc(Hons), PGCertTL, FAAN GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: •       Newly-elected Governance Committee members for a two-year term include: Adesola Ogunfowokan, PhD, MScN, BNSc, RN, RM, RPHN, FWACN; Charlotte Swint, DNP, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC, CNE, CNRN, CHES, C-RH, C-0B; Nancy Thompson, MS, RN •       Newly-elected Governance Committee members for a four-year term include Jancie Agazio, Ph.D., CRNP, RN, FAANP, FAAN; Megan Lippe, Ph.D., RN •       Returning Governance Committee members include Leslie Gelling, PhD, MA, BSc(Hons), PGCertHE, RN, FHEA, FRSA; Karen Gorton, PhD, RN, FNP, MS LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION COMMITTEE: •       Newly-elected Leadership Succession Committee members for a two-year term include: Linda Connelly, Ph.D., DNP, MSH, CNS, APRN, CNOR; Nicola Cornally, Ph.D., MSc, BSc, RGN, DipNUrs; Sarah Marshall, DNP, MS, RNC; Janet Wong, Ph.D., RN, FHKCHSE, FCHSM, FAAN •       Newly-elected Leadership Succession Committee members for a four-year term include Anthony Gomez, CGNC, DAPAANZ, RN, BScN, MScN, CertAP, EDipFS, CertATT, COSH, PGHSc, CertCI, NZDipPsych, Cert; Stephanie Jeffers, PhD, RN; Milko Zanini, PhD, RN, MSN, MaSoc •       Returning Leadership Succession Committee members include Karen Maxwell, EdD, RN, NPD- BC; Tamar Rodney, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNE; Colleen Maykut, DNP, RN REGIONAL COORDINATORS •       Africa: Sylvia Oger Ofosu Dwamena, RGN, MN, BSc, Dip in Nursing •       Asia: Rick Kwan, PhD, RN, FHKAN •       Europe: Marie-Louise Luiking, PhD •       Latin America/Caribbean: Sheryl Garriques-Lloyd, MSc, RN •       Middle East: Wafaa Bin Ali, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN •       Oceania: Elizabeth Halcomb, PhD, BN(Hons), RN, GradCert ICNurs, GradCertHE, FACN •       North America Region 1: Laura Van Auker, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, MSN, SN-C •       North America Region 2: Gay Goss, PhD, APRN-BC, WHNP-BC •       North America Region 3: Krystal Davis, EdD, MSN, RN •       North America Region 4: Sara Thimmes, BSN, RN •       North America Region 5: Devita Stallings, Ph.D., RN •       North America Region 6: Benita Chatmon, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE •       North America Region 7: Katrina Embrey, DNS, RN •       North America Region 8: Haley Townsend, EdD, RN, FNP-BC •       North America Region 9: Kady Martini, DNP, RN, EBP-CH, NEA-BC •       North America Region 10: Sandra Maxwell, MN, BScN, RN •       North America Region 11: Barbara Dewhirst, PhD, MSN, RN, CNL, CHSE •       North America Region 12: Tami Jakubowski, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNS •       North America Region 13: Judith Cornelius, PhD, MS, RN •       North America Region 14: Amita Avadhani, PhD, DNP, NEA-BC, CNE, DCC, ACNP-BC, CCRN, FAANP, FCCM •       North America Region 15: Jason Kirchick, MPH, MSN, RN, CNL, MEDSURG-BC Reports presented by the president, secretary, and treasurer were received and included in the Biennial Report. The following amendments were adopted: •       Proposal 23-01 – Article VI. Sigma Board of Directors, Section 4. Director Terms and Limits •       Proposed Articles of Incorporation Amendment (Header, Section 2. House of Delegates, Section 8. FinancialBooks and Records) The following resolutions were approved: 1.          Proposed Resolution on Sigma’s Support of Nurses’ Role, Responsibility, & Engagement in Advancing Planetary Health 2.          Proposed Resolution on the Utilization of Positive Technology and Social Media Platforms 3.          Proposed Resolution in Commitment to Exemplify Sustainability 4.          Proposed Resolution in Appreciation for the Sigma Staff The 2023-2025 Call-to-Action was presented.