You can now view the Liberty Downtime Event presentation at your convience! A big thank-you to Liberty Hospital's Nursing leadership for sharing their experiences with us! This presentation can be found in our chapter's library under "Programs" as well as through the link here!

Education Day will be taking place April 20th at 9:30am at the Minneapolis Central Public Library and available virtually. We are very excited to announce that Dr. Jean Carraher will be presenting on Developing Professional through Specialty Certification. After Jean presents, she will be joined by a panel of speakers with a wide array of certifications. Light breakfast and drinks will be provided. This will be worth one CEU. Please follow this link for more information or to sign up.

Dear Chapter Members,

Your Gamma Chi Board of Directors is asking for your help in learning more about our members and their needs and interests. Please let us know by taking the following short (9 item) online survey. To thank you for your participation, a drawing of all returned online surveys will be held, and 3 winners will receive a $25.00 gift certificate. The data collection will take place over a period of 2 weeks and will be closed on May 3 by 5pm EST.

https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3bi5gP5unRx5ga

Thank you in advance for your participation and help!

Alpha Xi Retired Nurse Luncheon at the McCutcheon House (also known as the Wisdom Council)

The following retired nurses attended: Joan Creed. Mary Boykin, Sue Haddock, Billie Thompson, Nydia Harter . Also in attendance were Lan Nguyen-President Elect and Karen Worthy-President.

This years Induction Ceremony will be held on April 19th in the Campus Center of UMB from 5-7pm. 

You can watch the coverage of the Sigma Induction Ceremony online at the following link:

When: Apr 19, 2024 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Sigma Theta Alpha Chapter Induction 2024

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/99449802467

START-UP MEETING
Thursday, April 18 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Blauvelt Library 541 Western Hwy., Blauvelt, NY 10913
Light refreshments will be provided

About Us
We are nurses from Rockland County,
New York. We share a mission to pay
a heartfelt tribute to the dedicated
nurses of our community nearing
the end of life or at the time of their
passing.
Memorial Tributes
Much like the solemn military and
police ceremonies, volunteer nurses
pay homage to beloved colleagues at
their funeral or memorial service or
by performing a living tribute as they
near the end of life. It’s a moment
of closure, acknowledging their
remarkable journey in the world of
healthcare. Our service also provides
a healing moment for grieving
families and friends.
A Touching Tradition
The ceremony is a powerful
reminder of the nurse’s dedication
and sacrifice. Dressed in the classic
white uniform, complete with
cape and cap, the Nurses Honor
Guard carries out a poignant
ceremony lasting about ten minutes.
This includes:
• Inviting other nurses to take part in
the tribute.
• Reading a short biography.
• Reciting the International Pledge or
the Nightingale Tribute and other
readings.
• Carrying a Nightingale Lamp.
• Placing a white rose near the
bedside, casket or urn.
• Taking a roll call to
officially release the
nurse from duty.
“May my life be
devoted to service
and to the high
ideals of the
nursing profession.”
 — NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE

Please join us at Mercy University Rotunda on May 15th from 6-8 PM for an alumni reunion and a chance to socialize RSVP  914 674- 7607

Tau Beta Chapter celebrates Donate a Life Month in honor of the professionals, organ donors and recipients who contributed to the Spring Conference on Gift of Life Organ Donation.

Members are encouraged to participate each in their own way:

We held our 2024 Induction Ceremony on April 11, 2024 and welcomed 53 new members to our chapter.  Thank you to member, Dr. Kaganovskaya for delivering the Keynote presentation on advocacy!

Photos from the event can be found at the main Felician University Facebook page under the Sigma Induction album.

Topic: Induction AAA

Time: Apr 16, 2024 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Please check the UCSF Faculty Webpage for the proposed slate of officers!

We are accepting Sigma candidates for the following positions: Vice President, Treasurer, Delegate, and Leadership Succession Chair. We encourage you to consider running for a position. Additionally, we are seeking volunteers for the following committees: Finance, Research, and Community Service. Interested in running? Notify mary.hernandez@mhshealth.com

Hello Everyone,

   The Tau Epsilon Board met this evening and decided to change the annual research event and meeting to an online event.  The meeting will still be held on Saturday April 27@10am.

    Here is the meeting link:

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Registration is now open and accepting abstracts for the

2024 Canadian Doctoral Nursing Network Conference

This year's theme is: Navigating Through Your PhD Journey.

The conference will be held virtually on June 4, 5, & 6, 2024.

Registration and abstract details are available at www.cdnnetwork.ca

2024 Keynote Speakers:

        TBA

Goals of the Conference:
The conference is intended to bring together doctoral students engaged in research for networking, scholarly discussions, and learning opportunities; provide doctoral students with the opportunity to submit an abstract and present their research; and provide support, encouragement, and mentoring of doctoral students.

Master's students are welcome to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Gillian.borys@uregina.ca

Induction will be Tuesday September 24, 2024 at 4pm in Erny Auditorium on the first floor of Temple Hospital. Please put a hold in your calendar. 

Our next chapter meeting with be Wednesday April 17 at 8pm via https://temple.zoom.us/j/92926461207

Friendly reminder of our Induction ceremony this Wednesday, April 17th at 4:30pm in Barrette Center, Room C. Looking forward to seeing you! 

Our Omega Rho chapter is collecting funds for each underserved school for the online libraries in Idaho, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. 

One of the ways we can support the Spring Service Project is to purchase and donate books by using the secure QR Code below.  DONATE TODAY!

One book, "I Am Malala" was written by a brave young woman named Malala Yousafzai, who at the age of 17 won the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating for equality and inclusion of quality education and promoted the right to receive lifelong learning for girls and women in her country of Pakistan. 

Her compelling story is one of bravery and perseverance!

Photo by: GradImages

The Tau Psi annual induction ceremony was held on 3/28/24. Please join us in congratulating our new members, we are so proud of your accomplishment!

Cameron Artrip​

Paloma Barron-Galvan​

Craig Cantor​

Elisa Diehl​

Mary Grace Dixon​

Carmen Drimbe​

Jennifer Flynt​

Benjamin Haskew​

Katherine Hooks

Amie Johnson​

Paige Kelley​

Christine Kubach​

Avery Locke​

Nallely Lopera​

Kimberly Malagon​

Lauren Marksberry​

Thi "Janet" Nguyen

Yolanda Oakley​

Brittany Prince​

Betsy Ross​

David Sexton​

Rachel Sharp​

Jessaly Silva​

Christina Waldron​

Ronald Wilson​

Mary Yeager

See the discussion board for the abstract application.

Please complete the following electronic ballot (1 per active member) for this year's election for Mu Chapter Leadership. Elections are open for a 2 week period 4/15/24-4/29/24. Results will be posted Tuesday 4/30/24. Any questions, please reach out to Amanda Moreau, Leadership Succession Committee Chair (amanda.moreau@uconn.edu).

**The link where you can view candidate bios is here: Sigma Theta Tau – Mu Chapter – Election Candidates 2024 - Copy.docx

This year’s Founder’s Day luncheon and presentation will be held on:

Date: Sunday September  29, 2024

Time: 12 noon

Location: Metuchen Inn 

                  424 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen, N.J. 08840

Cost: $50 per person

The Annual Global Conference at Seattle Pacific University on April 13 was fun and inspirational.  All topics were very positively received and discussed by the 58 participants.  Ten people joined us online while the enthusiasm in the beautiful room at SPU was obvious.  Thanks to Dr. Robin Evans-Agnew for leading off the day with a fascinating talk on Planetary Health. Dr. Carrie Ann Matyac and Pacific Lutheran University BSN Student Sarah Bell Rosenlund discussed Experiential Learning in Oaxaca, Mexico, Olympic College BSN students (Tyrone Earnest, Maria Green, Inga Jordan, Rosemay Njuguma, and Li Wang) shared their assessment and work on a shower program in a foodbank, and Northwest Students discussed their cross cultural trips to Kenya and Greece (Kendra Opsata & Tes Beyene). The day closed with an impactful talk about the use of photovoice action research on what “a good life” means in Andean Equador by Dr. Jen Fricas.  Fascinating topics, great networking, and an overall, fun time! 

Mu Upsilon Chapter will hold its annual business meeting and spring program on May 6th as an in-person event at the Green Dolphin Lounge, Bldg 1C, at the College of Staten Island. The annual spring meeting will take place with brief committee reports, installation of officers, new member inductions for those who could not attend on April 7. The business meeting will be followed by a celebration of Awards, Scholarships, and Grant recipients. Members, Students, Faculty, Awardees, and their guests will be among the attendees. 

Nurses' documentation, particularly in mental health settings, is crucial for several reasons. First, it ensures continuity of care by providing a detailed record of a patient's clinical status, treatment plan, and progress. This information is vital for all members of the healthcare team to deliver consistent and effective care. Second, accurate documentation helps in assessing the efficacy of treatment strategies and making necessary adjustments. It also serves as a legal record that can protect both the patient and healthcare providers in case of disputes. Lastly, thorough documentation in mental health can help in understanding patient behaviors and responses over time, which is essential for long-term care planning and support. Therefore, it's imperative that mental health nurses maintain precise and comprehensive records to enhance patient outcomes and uphold the standards of professional practice.

I have uploaded a link that was shared in one of the major nursing organizations.  If time permits please review. (You can copy the link below and paste to your browser to review 5 min video)

https://pmhrn.teachable.com/courses/878349/lectures/15992633

Thank you

Terrie Jackson RN, BSN, TNCC, Leadership Succession Committee Chair

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Alpha Alpha Psi Chapter 

The call for nominations is currently open for the Gamma Omicron at-Large Board of Directors and Committees. Positions up for election in 2024 include: President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Leadership Succession Committee Member, and Governance Committee Member. 

Contact Tanya Lott with any questions.

Nominations are due April 26th.

Help reignite our Chapter by becoming a chapter leader!

Kappa Eta Orientation for new Members is on Wednesday, April 17th at 7 pm. Everyone is welcomed to attend the orientation

Patricia Joffe is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Kappa Eta Orientation 
Time: Apr 17, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Join us for dinner at the Ruby River Hotel May, 2, 5:30-7:00 pm. We will induct new members and hear keynote speaker Brenda Senger present on, "Creating a Remote Rural Nursing Education Program in Washington State". 

RSVP: Susan Edwards, edwardss@gonzaga.edu by April 26

At our Research & Award Day on April 4, 2024, we had a number of poster presented by undergraduate honors students, graduate students and faculty. We also had chapter Excellence Awards and Grants. Following are all the winners, we wish to CONGRATULATE!!

Our spring induction will occur on May 8th from 5:30-7:30 at the Cone Center, Lucas room. We are so excited to have these individuals in our chapter!!!

Hello to all our Chapter Members!

We look forward to seeing you at our Spring Education Event and Induction. We will have an esteemed, world-renowned keynote speaker joining us, Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, to hear about “Battling burnout and enhancing well-being in the nursing workforce: evidence-based strategies that work.”

Date: April 24, 2024

Time: 4-6 pm

Location: 1850 Embarcadero Rd, Classroom 114, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Mark your calendar! The annual business meeting will be at iMonelli's Thursday April 25th at 5:00 pm.  iMonelli's is located at 4017 Johnston St. 

Come and meet the new board!

Hi there!

With the arrival of warmer weather, you may find yourself presented with some exciting volunteer opportunities. If you do, we would love it if you could snap a photo and send it our way at apguerin@ttuhsc.edu. Together, let's celebrate the compassionate and hardworking Sigma Nurses!

Take care,

April Guerin & Jamie Newman

Please open the SurveyMonkey Link below to review the available annual chapter awards, grants and scholarships - ACTIVE members (current membership with chapter and headquarters) and newly inducted students (have accepted membership and completed induction)- members may be eligible to apply for more than one grant/award.
Note that the annual submission process is open as of today until Friday April 26th by 11:59pm.
Recipients are encourage to attend the Nurses Week Tea on Saturday May 4th ( flyer/invitation will be posted soon). Recipients need not be present, and if needed will be notified via email. 

More information is available in the SurveyMonkey application.

all are invited to the Sigma Induction Thursday April 11, 2024 at 6PM in the KDSON Nursing Auditorium. Reception to follow in the SNA lounge. Family and friends are welcome. 

Click here to view the recording

The spring Alpha Beta Xi induction was held this morning at 10am MST. Please view the recording above if you missed it!

Congratulations to all the inductees!

Annual Upsilon Zeta Charity Fundraising Event

The annual charity fundraising event held at the new member induction ceremony in support of

The Children's Home of Reading      raised $474.

Thank you to all who donated to assist Upsilon Zeta in support of this local charity that provides social services to care for at-risk children, youth and their families.

Pictured below is some of members of our Student Nurses Association (SNA) who helped serve in our National Marrow Donation Program Event on April 4, 2024.

Congratulations to the group for getting trained and completing this important life-saving work!

Thank you for your service! 

Extra thanks to Dr. Marissa Cruise who organized the event for our Chapter as well as with the SNA.

The 2024 Spring Event will be taking place on April 22nd, 2024 at 5pm at Edgewood College in the Anderson Auditorium. We will be announcing the recipients of the 2024 Sigma scholarships as well as hearing from Jen Stevens, our 2024 scholarship winner. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible!

Please congratulate Psi -at-Large members who are stepping into or continuing leadership positions with our chapter.  

President elect for 2024-2025:  Beth Gill

Vice President for 2024-2026: Chris Tersigni

Governance Committee Chair:  Anne Poppe

Governance committee Member:  Tracy Holt

Leadership Succession:  Frances Chu & Carrie Ann Matyac

Transition and orientation to these roles will occur June 22 at the spring Board retreat.

We wish them a rewarding experience!

Greetings Beta Phi Members,

We have had an exciting and busy month of April. 

The Induction Ceremony, April 5, 2024 was hugely successful with great thanks to many of our members who coordinated and collaborated with President Kay Hargett.

April 22, 2024 Lunch & Learn Series

1 CEU

College of Nursing Building (CON) room 101

Dr. Kane, Speaker: Military Nursing

12-1pm

Lunch Provided by Beta Phi Chapter

Kindly note the boxes in the CON for collection of sox to donate to area charities and shelters. This is an ongoing charitable collection we are proud to continue to sponsor. I am aware of, at least, our 8th consecutive year. 

All thoughts are welcome.

In Care,

Sharon R. George (Shari) PhD, RN, CNL

Secretary, Beta Phi Chapter

If you are interested in serving on leadership positions for the 2024-2026 academic years, please review the position duties and fill out the Microsoft Form below.  Terms are for 2 years.  After compiling results from the survey, we will send out a follow-up email with a consent form for you to officially run for the position. Ballots will go out on April 18, 2024 for the voting period April 18 - May 6, 2024.

Please complete the form with your area(s) of interest by April 12, 20024 at 12pm.

Microsoft Form Link: https://forms.office.com/r/3x5jxWkQvr

Position Descriptions:
Treasurer
Part of chapter's board of directors. Serve as custodian of chapter funds. Prepare financial reports, budget, and necessary tax forms. Collaborate with other committees to develop fiscal policies and procedures. 

Governance Committee member
Committee members prepare annual report to chapter membership. Develop and maintain policies and procedures. Oversee chapter membership eligibility, assist in recruitment, and assist with organization and planning of the induction. Facilitate bylaws amendment process. 

Leadership Succession Committee member
Committee members prepare annual report to chapter membership. Develop and maintain policies and procedures. Develop members in organizational leadership roles. Oversee selection of members to be considered for leadership positions. Complete election process with members and notify candidates of election results. Note: members of the Leadership Succession Committee cannot be on slate of candidates for other officer or committee positions.

Webmaster leader
Leads the Webmaster group to develop and disseminate the following: chapter newsletter (1or2 per year), chapter website, and chapter Facebook page.  Oversees anything technology related. Collaborates with all committees and board members to ensure accurate and timely information is disseminated effectively. Reports on work of the group at meetings.

Webmaster member
Webmaster members develop and disseminate the following: chapter newsletter (1or2 per year),
chapter website, and chapter Facebook page.  Oversees anything technology related. Collaborates with all committees and board members to ensure accurate and timely information is disseminated effectively.

If you have any questions please feel free to outreach Dr. Brandy Brown, Dr. Andrea Alexander, or Professor Karen Holub.  We appreciate your willingness to serve our Eta Gamma Chapter!

Leadership Succession Committee Members:

Brandy Brown Brandy_Brown@baylor.edu

Andrea Alexander Andrea_Alexander@baylor.edu

Karen Holub Karen_Holub@baylor.edu

We had a lovely Alpha Chapter Induction Ceremony on April 5th. Thank you to all the deans, faculty, inductees, and their families for celebrating this special occasion with us. Dr. Anna McDaniel was our keynote speaker and provided an excellent presentation on The Many Meanings of Sigma. Dr. Meg Moorman received the Rebecca T. Markel Excellence in Mentoring Award. Scholarship recipients were Angelica Montgomery and Zoe Wallace as they were found to be meritorious for their involvement in university and school activities for their nursing program. Congratulations to our 72 new Alpha Chapter and Sigma members from all nine Indiana University campuses! We welcome them to this prestigious, global network of nurses working daily to change lives and advance healthcare!

Sincerely,

Angela Opsahl, Alpha Chapter President

A message from President, Kay Hargett

Our chapter is excited to once again present opportunities for 3 monetary awards, each worth $500, to our chapter members. Eligibility and selection criteria are outlined in the post. The deadline for applications is April 25, 2024.

For information and application packages, please contact the Sigma Chi Nu Research and Awards Committee at kemeij@macewan.ca!

The 2024 Annual "Healing for Healers" Event was truly a success! This event was generously sponsored by FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Sigma Iota xi at-Large Chapter, and Florida Nurses Association.

The Healing for Healers Event offered a unique opportunity for all nurses and nursing students to immersed themselves into the realm of Holistic Nursing and to explored  various Healing & Wellness Practices. It  was a gathering designed to nurture and rejuvenate those who dedicate themselves to the noble profession of healing. 

Thank you so much for all of those who participated in this event, and if you were unable to attend this event this year, we sincerely hope to see you there in 2025! 

83 New Inductees in addition to more than 25 new and transferred faculty are worth CELEBRATING!!  

Our Chapter is better because of you!

The Phi Upsilon Chapter would like to help collect items for Dr. McNeilly (Chapter Faculty Chair) as she leads a medical mission team from Gardner-Webb to Swaziland this summer. If you are able, please consider donating the items listed below for their trip: 

1.Gloves ( M & L)

2.Surgical masks

3.Gauze pads 4X4’s or any size

5.Thermometers

6.Urine strips.

7.Xeroform bandages & Ace bandages

8.Triple antibiotic ointment

9. Saline or allergy nasal spray

10. Ear drops (analgesic, antibiotic)

11. Eye drops (allergy, saline, antibiotic)

12. Anti-Fungal cream/ointment

 If you have any questions or would like to donate, please reach our to Dr. Melissa McNeilly (mmcneilly1@gardner-webb.edu). 

We look forward to celebrating Sigma’s volunteers during our annual Volunteer Week, 21-27 April! 

Please join your Nu Phi chapter in volunteering at Clarksville's Manna Cafe on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11am-1pm. We will be building food boxes. 

Hope to see you then!

Dr. Amy Black

Counselor

Nu Phi

Please Join Us

For

Sigma Theta Tau International

Theta Chi Chapter Induction Ceremony

Monday, April 29^th, 2024 at 3pm

Curtiss Hall-Banquet Room A

Please RSVP no later than April 22 to Brandi D’Archangel at brdarcha@svsu.edu.

If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact me, Mary Graiver at mmg@svsu.edu.

You are invited to attend the 2024 Annual Delta Omega/Sigma Theta Tau (Sigma) Induction Ceremony at the University of Akron on 4/14/24 starting at 1:00pm. 

The Induction Ceremony will be held in the University of Akron's Jean Tabor Hower Student Union in the Gardner Theatre (Second floor of the Student Union in Room 210). Dress is business professional/business casual. 

Parking information is at this link:  https://www.uakronpark.com/visitor-parking/ 

As a member of Delta Omega, we are sure you remember the excitement of your invitation and induction ceremony. We know you appreciated all those who came to celebrate your accomplishments and the honor of being a part of this organization acknowledging the work you put int to your academic achievement, your academic integrity, and your leadership potential.  We are sure it was an exciting day! 

We encourage you to attend and support our newest members!

Please let us know if you plan to attend or would like to volunteer your help by emailing: dlorenzen@uakron.edu

Your Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter is pleased to share with you the recording of our recent educational event “Prostate Health,” which was sponsored by AAMN and our Chapter.

Please use the passcode: 1%Xmw+g9

And the Webex link below to view the educational offering.

Please take a look at an Educational Symposium offered on April 13, 2024 and a FREE webinar on April 16, 2024

Pi Kappa Undergraduate & Graduate Spring Induction

April 17, 2024

Auditorium

Allen College

4 - 5 p.m. Pi Kappa New Member Induction

5 - 5:30 p.m. Light Refreshments

(WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON ALLEN COLLEGE FACEBOOK PAGE)

Pi Kappa Annual Business Meeting

May 6, 2024

10:00 a. m.

Virtual Event on Microsoft Teams

          Please RSVP to Jennifer Coleman at           Jennifer.Coleman@allencollege.edu

          for a link to join the meeting.

The countdown is on for our exciting REGIONAL conference happening on Friday, April 26th, and Saturday, April 27th at Queens University of Charlotte. This is a fantastic opportunity for chapter leaders and Sigma members to connect, share best practices, and be inspired by the latest advancements in nursing. Some highlights of the conference include the Sigma Theta Tau International president, Dr. Sandra Bibb, giving a keynote, podium presentations about topics relevant to academics and practitioners alike, panels on leadership and scholarship, and poster presentations.

Registration is now open!

Secure your spot and access valuable conference resources by registering at Sigma Theta Tau International Region 13 Biennial Nursing Research Conference: Engaging in Research, Scholarship, and Leadership (southpiedmontahec.org). Registration includes two breakfasts and a lunch!

We also have secured funding to give scholarship to students, if you are interested please reach out to Judith Cornelius, jbcornel@charlotte.edu.

Leadership Succession Committee

Why Sigma Theta Tau: Nursing and serving in the community go hand in hand. We are all interconnected through the human race, and it is amazing that we can benefit and give back to those in our community through the nursing profession!

What Bucket List item do you most want to accomplish: Make it to every National Park

What is your guilty pleasure: Reading non-fiction - I can't put a good book down, and stay up way too late reading

What book changed your life: "Unbroken" It is an amazing story of survival, inspiration, and healing.

What is the most impactful movie you have seen: Currently is is " A man Called Otto" . This embraces being "kind"

What is your favorite season: All of them. I especially love the winter as I like to go skiing.

What is your definition of success: Someone who keeps trying! Other people - everyone has a story, has been through hardships, and has goals and dreams - I like getting to know others and their success and passions.

Do you know a nurse who "Exemplifies excellence as a contemporary leader in nursing"? If so, please nominate them for the MARY ANN GARRIGAN AWARD!

Do you know a nurse who "Demonstrates excellence in education or clinical administration"? If so, please nominate them for the THERESA LAPLANTE AWARD!

The eligibility requirement is that recipients are active members of the Theta at-Large Chapter. The deadline for nominations is April 26, 2024.

For award criteria and procedure, please email Awards, Grants, and Scholarship Committee Chair, Dr. Coleen Toronto at ctoronto0712@curry.edu

Thank you for recognizing deserving nurses!

• Theta at-Large will fund up to $3,000 for your research!
• You must be an active Theta at-Large member to apply.
• The deadline is April 26, 2024 - Apply Now!

Greetings Beta Mu Members,

It is that time of year where we will be voting for new board positions, and we invite you to join us in voting via the link below. If you intend to participate, please note that all votes must be received no later than Saturday April 13^th. Thank you very much for participating.

Our ballot for the 2024 term is as follows:

• Counselor - Stephanie Donovan
• Governance Committee - Kimberley Richardson, Sarah Hoogasian
• Treasurer - Michael Gerhart
• Leadership Succession - Melanie Welch (Chair), Susan Bohnenkamp (member)

Please vote through the attached link.

Je kunt hier de european Spring newsletter lezen!

We are excited to announce an opportunity for aspiring leaders within our chapter to develop their skills and contribute to our community. We seek nominations for Sigma Theta Tau interns who will engage in leadership development activities and play a vital role in our upcoming Research Day. This internship provides a platform for members to enhance their leadership capabilities while actively participating in the planning and execution of our annual event. If you know of members who demonstrate enthusiasm, dedication, and a desire to grow as leaders, we encourage you to nominate them for this valuable opportunity. Let's foster a culture of leadership and innovation within our Sigma Theta Tau community.

The 2024 Scholarship Application Deadline Extension has extended the spring 2024 scholarship deadline date to April 12, 2024.  See below for the application and process for applying.

First Annual Spring Research Event – April  29, 2024 – 4-5:30 p.m. at the Wilson College Nursing Resource Center (located between Disert Hall and Rosenkrans Hall).

Learn from our own members about research projects completed or in progress.  The talent in our Chapter is amazing!!

Some of our presenters include: 

-Pam Hoffeditz, Kathleen Rundquist, and Ginger Peterson – presenting their research findings on the most recent Community Collaboration.

-Kim Erwin – presenting her ongoing research for her doctoral thesis

-Nina DelGrande - Successful Leadership Strategies in Home Health Care to Sustain Lean Management (doctoral thesis in progress)

And so many more.

PLUS – you won’t want to miss the

Silent Auction!  Lots of fun items to bid on  (items/pictures to be announced on 4/22/24). All proceeds will go to the newly created Scholarship Fund – to benefit new student members. Treat yourself to something fun as a reward for the challenging nursing care you deliver every day.  Just in time for celebrating Nurse’s Day in May. 

                                                                                      PLUS – light refreshments and networking – a fun learning time to get to know your chapter members.   

Please join us at our next Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, April 10th at 5:00 pm at the Lakes of Laguna Club House in Fort Myers. Dr. Shakira Henderson, Dean of the Univerisity of Florida College of Nursing, will be the guest speaker for the event. Come to welcome in new members and network with current members and guests. Light refreshments will be services so you need to RSVP to me at: janice.cousino@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Janice, Chapter VP

Zeta Gamma would like to congratulate the following students for continuing to advance their education and for continuing to be high performers academically.

Zeta Gamma is so proud of you.

Miranda Elizabeth Garner

Elisha Dowdy Woods

Helen E Mettu

Alison Marie Kohutek

Just a reminder....

Our Annual Induction and Fifth Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday 4/21/24 from 1:00-4:00 PM in the Wilcox Multipurpose Room on the Pleasantville Campus of Pace University.  Please join us to honor our inductees and celebrate our fifth anniversary. 

We are also soliciting donations for a silent auction.  We ask that the gift be of a minimum $50.00 value.  Please email Sharon Wexler swexler@pace.edu, or Lin Drury ldrury@pace.edu or Cindy Paradiso cparadiso@pace.edu for more details on the silent auction and to let us know what you plan on donating. 

We need your support!  

Here is the Zoom link for our general Theta Omicron meeting tomorrow:

https://youtu.be/KKk8j8TVtv4?si=MjE66GgVuThudPvN

Welcome Upsilon Zeta 460 New Members Inducted March 18, 2024

Jamie Lynn Albert

Hajear Noaman Alshaheen

Kristina Nicole Archie

Valerie Jewel Bennett

Katie Michelle Bohn, RN

Dominique Marie Clark, BSN, RN, CCRN

Megan Rose DiMaria

Jessica Do-Nguyen

Sarah Kathryn Gailbraith

Paige Yeager Hershberger

Mary Beth Homm, BSN, RN

Margaret Leigh Johnson

Jordan Elizabeth Karmonick

Julia Lynn LaClair

Ashleigh Rayne Leinbach

Christina Marie Pingitore, RN

Kendra Ann Quaglia

Colleen Patricia Rhoads, MSN, RN

Aleksander Salla

Esmeralda Salla

Ciena Rose Schoch

Stacie D. Sicher, BSN, RN, CEN

Madison Katherine Smeltzer

Owen Parker Stemko, RN

Ayanna Lashelle M. Walker

Catherine Marie Zappone, RN

To all our wonderful members,

Please come to our general chapter meeting this Wednesday (April 3rd) at 3:30 to 4:30. Highlights will be information about the nurse honor guard, volunteer opportunities, and a possible t-shirt design contest for an in-person/virtual race this summer.

Please join us! And an especially big welcome to our new inductees!

See you Wednesday,

Sue Camasi

Please join the Omicron Psi Chapter for our April 2024 Monthly Meeting that will provide education for our Professional Nurse Members. 

The educational meeting will be Monday, April 22, 2024 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the USI Health Professions Building, Room 3122 & 3123.  Zoom Conferencing will be offered. 

The presentation is "Question, Persuade, and Refer"  How to Ask the Question Promoting Suicide Awareness.

The professional speaker is Sam Preston, Interim Director Public Safety at USI.

RSVP if attending by sending an e-mail to anstarks@usi.edu

There is no charge to attend this event, in-person or Zoom virtual options available.

Pizza & Dessert will be provided.

Come join the chapter for a spring "Meet N Greet" for the chapter's new members.

Cathy Murphy, Sigma Omicron Psi Chapter President

Ophelia Hyde, a nursing student at the University of Miami, represented our school at Sigma's conference "Creating Healthy Work Environments" held from March 8-10 in Washington DC. 

Ophelia Hyde attended the conference as a SONHS Karen S. Muth Leadership Scholar and a Sigma Rising Star of Research and Scholarship showcasing her work "Autoimmune Encephalitis: The Psychological Impact of Brain Inflammation."

Congratulations Ophelia!

Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center

8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, Ca 92123

See you on the Second Monday of the Month!

THANK YOU, members, for your wonderful generosity! 

Members  - $720

Omega Alpha  - $500

Total - $1220

Sent to Jessica Nishikawa, president, of Gamma Psi at-Large Chapter in Hawaii.  She in turn will send the money to “Hawaii American nurses association to provide direct support to nurses on Maui.”

• Participants must be registered by 8 a.m. on the day of the presentation (4/23/24) to receive the Zoom link.
• Bryan employees: Please register in Catalyst.
• Outside participants: Please register at bryanhealth.org/calendar. Select Continuing Education & Life-Saving Classes.

The Tau Zeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau is seeking nominations for Secretary of our chapter. If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for this position, please email our President Katie Pawloski at kpawloski@fgcu.edu. 

Good morning Alpha Beta Xi!

The Spring induction ceremony will be on 4/10 at 10 am mst. This is a new time so please plan accordingly!

Click here to join the ceremony

For those who could not attend!

4-5 April 2024 — Los Angeles, California, USA
Ethics asks us to develop clarity on our meaning and purpose, to use our Code of Ethics for Nurses to reinforce what we are called to do, and to not just work around systems but to change them to reflect an ethic of caring. Using the power of story and embracing the narrative of nurses, we hope that you will join us at the National Nursing Ethics Conference (NNEC) to reflect, dialogue, and celebrate who we are, what we can do, and how we can transform our profession in mighty ways.

12 April 2024 — Los Angeles, California, USA
During the Los Angeles NAHN 29th Annual Conference, you will network with professional license, nurses, nursing students, and an array of healthcare professionals. Visit with healthcare facilities, nursing organizations, and colleges at this event.

18-20 April 2024 — Singapore and Virtual
Tsao Foundation and International Home Care Nurses Organization cordially invite you to join us at our hybrid conference (in person and virtual): Transforming Community and Home-based Care in an Ageing World. Register by 31 December 2023 to enjoy early bird prices for both virtual and physical conference.

22 April 2024 — Virtual
Who's Taking Care of YOU? A Mental Health Discussion for Healthcare Workers | It is no secret that many healthcare workers and students in healthcare struggle with their own mental health. If mental health matters to you, join Sigma's Beta Zeta at-Large Chapter for an informative and interactive presentation bringing mental health awareness into the light and learn some of the resources available to get the help YOU need!

6-7 June 2024 — Los Angeles, California, USA
The Annual Conference of the Roy Adaptation Association-International welcomes Roy scholars, nurses, students, and others interested in adaptation to attend our in-person conference, 6-7 June 2024 at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles. Workshops are hands-on experiences with the Roy Adaptation Model in practice, education, and research. The 2024 call for abstracts (podium, poster) will open in early November with a due date of 1 February.

2025
Creating Healthy Work Environments | Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 28-30 March 2025
36th International Nursing Research Congress | Seattle, Washington, USA, 17-20 July 2025
48th Biennial Convention | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 8-12 November 2025

2026
Creating Healthy Work Environments | Washington, DC, USA, 20-22 March 2026

2027
49th Biennial Convention | Denver, Colorado, USA, 30 October-2 November 2027

25-28 July 2024 | Singapore
6-8 August 2024 | Virtual
Join Sigma to connect and engage with over 800 nurse researchers, students, clinicians, and leaders who are focused on evidence-based research.
Registration is open.

We would like to welcome our newest Sigma Inductees into the Nu-Omicron at-large chapter.

Inductees are from Bethel University, Goshen College, and Saint Mary's College.

Kappa Eta Chapter

cordially invites KE Members

♡ Thank you all ♡

Happy Nurses Week!!

(May 6-12)

On March 21st, Dr. Cristopher A. Clarke joined us for a new Elizabeth McWilliams Miller Distinguished Lecture. 

Date: April 11, 2024, Thursday 6 pm EST

Location: Hunter College School of Nursing, Auditorium; 425 E. 25^th Street, New York, NY 10010

Guest Speaker: Ann Marie Mauro, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAHA, FAAN, Joan Hansen Grabe Dean of the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing

Here’s the link for the induction registration: https://forms.gle/VR2Ls6bcB1fwAeU67

Dear Members of the Alpha Alpha Psi Chapter,

I hope this message finds you all well and thriving in your endeavors. As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of nursing, I am reaching out to encourage each of you to actively participate in our chapter's activities and consider taking on leadership roles within our board.

Our chapter is dedicated to promoting excellence in nursing practice, research, education, and leadership. By getting involved in our activities, you have the opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals, expand your professional network, and contribute to the advancement of our field.

We have a variety of exciting activities and initiatives planned for the upcoming months, including workshops, seminars, community outreach programs, and networking events. Your participation and input are invaluable in making these activities a success and ensuring they meet the needs and interests of our members.

Additionally, we are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to fill available board positions within our chapter. Serving on the board provides a unique opportunity to shape the direction of our chapter, develop leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact on the nursing community.

If you are interested in getting involved or learning more about available board positions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or any other member of the current board. We are here to support and guide you through the process.

Together, we can continue to uphold the values of Sigma Theta Tau and drive positive change in nursing practice and education. I look forward to seeing you all actively engaged in our chapter's activities and initiatives.

Best regards,

Danika Mills BSN, RN, CCRN
President
Alpha Alpha Psi Chapter

Huge congratulations to Alpha Alpha member and UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing Professor, Cheryl B. Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN! Dr. Jones is to be inducted into the 2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame during Sigma's 35th International Nursing Research Congress in Singapore this summer.

We are thrilled for you, Dr. Jones!

Are you ready to join Upsilon Omega as a Chapter Officer? We are currently looking for Nominations! Please review the attached Call for Nominations, and contact Sue Mahoney at smahoney@flsouthern.edu if you are interested in one of the open positions.

Join us on April 11th at 5 pm PT for this important program offered in collaboration with the Psi-Upsilon chapter. The speakers will be Heidi Gustus and Barbara True, both experts in nursing and the legal aspects of nursing documentation. 

When:  April 11, 2024, from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM (PT)

Liberty Hospital EHR downtime learning activity was presented on Monday, March 18 by Jacklyn Gentry and Gabe Bailey to our undergraduate nursing students. A Zoom recording is available for members to watch for the next 30 days. (link coming soon)

This session provides interesting information on downtime charting and the lessons learned by Liberty during this unfortunate event.

The first few minutes we had some audio issues. We apologize for the technical issues.

CAPÍTULO EPSILON LAMBDA

SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNACIONAL

UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO

RECINTO UNIVERSITARIO DE MAYAGÜEZ

DEPARTAMENTO DE ENFERMERÍA

Convocatoria Asamblea Presencial

Saludos colegas, 

Se convoca a asamblea para el viernes, 26 de abril de 2024 a las 3:00 pm. La misma será presencial en el Anfiteatro del Departamento de Enfermería de la UPRM.

Agenda 

1.      Bienvenida

2.      Invocación

3.      Establecimiento de quórum

4.      Aprobación de agenda

5.      Informe de presidente

6.      Informe de tesorería

7.      Asuntos nuevos

a.      Selección de Escrutadores de piso

b.      Selección de Secretaria

Muchas gracias por su atención.

Dra. Sheila J. Mercado Morales

Presidenta

Epsilon Lambda Chapter

Sigma Theta Tau International

https://epsilonlambda.sigmanursing.org/epsilonlambdachapter/home

26 de marzo de 2024

Hello Tau Epsilon Members,

Here is the link to RSVP for the Research Brunch and Annual meeting to be held on April 27 at 10 am at Texas A&M University Central Texas.

All the details including the menu and address are included on this sign up genius link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A4A928ABF8CF8-48765020-tauepsilon

We are still accepting abstracts to the TAU.EPSILON.TEXAS@gmail.com address until April 1.

Please RSVP ASAP so we can continue to make arrangements.

Jordan Anderson will present his research project supported by Omicron Nu at the Gold Friday Event on the Missouri Western State University Campus in  Popplewell 304 on April 12^th at 9am.

Omicron NU Spring Induction Ceremony is April 4, 2024, at 4pm in Murphy 201. 

Good morning, everyone!  Just as a reminder, the spring fling is less than one week away and we would like RSVPs by this Friday for you and guests you would like to bring along.  I hope to see many of you in attendance!

Brittany

Lambda Chapter is a sponsor for Contemporary Issues in Urban Health: Building Trust in Health Care Among Diverse Populations

Our March Spotlight is West Cal Cam ER!

We want to Thank them for all they do for our local Patients

!

Happy Spring Omega members!  

Save the Date for our Spring induction ceremony celebrating our latest class of inductees.

Thursday April 25th.  

Dr. Janice Agazio, a Sigma Director and Associate Dean of Nursing at The Catholic University of America will be presenting.  

Keep an eye out for further details including time and platform!

Congratulations to our newly elected members for the Board of Directors: 

President: Rebecca Norman-Eck

Treasurer: Barbara Ann D’Anna

Leadership Succession Chair: Beth Boyd

Governance Member: Libby Marigliano  

Newsletter Editor: Tammy Chandler

Morrisville Counselor: Norma Swartout

Membership Ambassador: Dawn Kuscher

Good evening,

Please join us for our Chapter's research day!! We look forward to seeing you! 

Contact: Dr. Gloria Carr-- gcarr@memphis.edu  

Good afternoon,

This is a reminder that the 2024-2025 election ballot is open.  If you have not voted yet, please take a moment to cast your vote. This ballot will remain open through March 31st at 2355.

Thank you for participating in this process!

BALLOT LINK:...

https://regisu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Gy8VgeMZvtKaii

*If for some reason the link does not work, you can do a copy and paste and it will open up to the ballot. Thank you.

Melissa Mooney MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Leadership Succession Chair
Regis University
Denver, CO 

We will have a service project and member activity day on Earth Day, Monday, April 22 at Research College of Nursing. Come join us as we clean up the grounds around the building and enjoy outdoor games, ice cream, and some social time. We will start clean up at 1500 with fun lasting until 1700. All are welcome--members, spouses, and children.

Thanks to all who came and participated in the March 19th Insights and Mini-Bites event at UT. Here are a few photos. 

Good afternoon Alpha Xi Members,

We have a few announcements for you as we begin our season of Spring weather and fun!

There was a glitch in the registration link for the Gamma Omicron at Large Chapter’s- Life on Purpose webinar.  Alpha Xi members, please use the following link:  https://redcap.link/kioc5k3l

As posted on Sigma Daily Digest, March 20, 2024

Dear Region 7 chapter leaders,

Reluctantly, but understandably, we accepted the resignation of Katrina Embrey as Region 7 RC. Katrina served admirably in her position as RC for the 2021-2023 biennium and, as a result of her great work, was re-elected to her second term last November. Along with all members in your region, Sigma extends our best wishes to Katrina.

I am delighted to announce that our Sigma Board of Directors approved the appointment of Dr. Viji George as your new Region 7 Coordinator! Viji is a member of the Alpha Alpha Alpha Chapter at the University of St. Augustine and serves as the president. She has experience at both her chapter and the international levels in leadership positions, as she previously served on Sigma's Leadership Succession Committee. She is currently the Clinical Excellence Program Manager and the Magnet Program Director for the Texas Health System.

Viji will be orienting to the role over the next few weeks and is truly looking forward to working with chapter leaders in your region. 
------------------------------
Jennifer Graber Ed.D, APRN, PMHCNS-BC
University of Delaware
Associate Professor & Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Practice Initiatives
Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair
Landenberg PA
United States
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Thank you Dr. Graber for this announcement. I thank Sigma leaders and my mentors for trusting me with this responsibility.

Thank you Katrina for your years of service. I am glad we got to connect.  Best wishes!

Dear Region 7 - I will be orienting and learning more about this role in the coming days. Looking forward to connecting and collaborating. I will need everyone's support and help for all of us to fulfill our duties and goals for this biennium. There is power in teamwork. We are in this journey together.

Go team! 
Viji
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Viji George DNP, MA, RN, RNC-NIC
Clinical Excellence Program Manager, Magnet Program Director
Lewisville TX
United States
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On behalf of Alpha Xi,
We extend our gratitude to Dr. Katrina Embrey for her years of service to our region.  We wish her well in her future endeavors. We look forward to working with Dr. George and Region 7 as we continue our journey towards nursing excellence. 

Stronger together,
Karen Worthy
Alpha Xi Chapter President

It is with pleasure that I announce the officers for the 2024-2026 period:
President: Leslie Arceneaux
Past President: Mary Haras
Vice President: Elke Zschaebitz
Secretary: Karina Han
Treasurer: Liz Sloss (through September 2024)
Governance Chair: Ella Heitzler
Governance Committee Member: Amy Culbertson
FNP Counselor: Tiffany Purdy
AGACNP Counselor: Lori Brien
NMWHNP Counselor: Kathryn Atkin
DNAP Counselor: Katie Thorpe
BSN and CNL Counselor: Sarah Vittone (Through July 1, 2024)

All Gamma Nu members are cordially invited to attend Gamma Nu's 2024 Induction Ceremony.

A brunch, followed by the ceremony will be held on Sunday April 14h at 11 am in the University Center, South Orange campus.  Our keynote speaker will be Gloria Chan, Vice President of Sigma Theta Tau. 

f you would like to attend, please send your name and a check (payable to Gamma Nu Chapter) for $35.00 (by March 31) to: 

Dr. Lori Wilt

1 Long House Rd

Warwick, NY 10990

SAVE THE DATE

NJ Consortium of Sigma Chapters Founders Day Celebration

Sunday September 29, 2024

12:00 PM

Metuchen Inn, Metuchen NJ

Speaker, Ticket information, Cost TBA

Please look out for upcoming emails/information regarding this event and the NJ Consortium including:

•      Award application

•      Abstract submission for Keynote speaker

•      NJ Consortium Dues payment due date

Thanks to all who participated in our February service of making cards for the residents of Anthology Senior Living facility on the Plaza in KC. Over 50 cards were made and sent to the residents. Upsilon Tau believes in the power of service to positively impact the different communities we serve and support.

Delta Chi Chapter-At-Large is seeking applications for graduate and undergraduate scholarships to support students currently enrolled in nursing programs. Up to two Travel Awards will be given to assist members making presentations at conferences. Up to two Scholar Awards will be given to support a member with their scholarly project in clinical practice, education, or research.

In addition to the monetary value associated with each scholarship, recipients will receive an award certificate.

To apply for one of these awards, please complete the appropriate form describing how you meet the criteria.  Student scholarships also require a letter of support from a Delta Chi Chapter-at-Large member.

Email, edwardss@gonzaga.edu, to request an application.

We received many qualified nominations for this year's open positions! Ballots have been sent, so make sure to cast your vote! If you cannot find your ballot through email, please reach out to admin@phipi.org

Omega Alpha is inviting all its members to enjoy a night of painting fun! Bring a friend!

Appetizers provided. Bring a dessert to share.

You may bring your own alcoholic beverages.

Where: Bella Terra at 318B Main St., Vacaville, CA 95688

When: April 26th, 2024, 6pm

Cost: $25/person ~ please Venmo the president, @Jennifer-Veler, by April 10th or contact Jennifer Veler at (707) 761-6663

Another email will be sent once the picture we’re painting is determined.

Another opportunity to help support your Iota Sigma Chapter and enjoy some great food!

If you were unable to attend our virtual panel presentation on "Holistic, Transcultural, and EBP Nursing Certifications" we invite you to view this recording. 

Family Focused Care Across the Life Span is the topic for this year's SONK Consortium Annual Conference. This event takes place on Friday April 5, 2024 at the Sharonville Convention Center from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. See flier for more information and registration process. 

In order to allow our new officers to get acclimated to the role we will be postponing our March 24th meeting.  The plan is to meet at the Inside Scoop on May 7th.  

Please join us on Tuesday May 7, 2024 at The Inside Scoop  (301 N. 3rd Street, Coopersburg, PA.) to celebrate nurses week. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to our Chapter.  6:30 to 9:00.  

There are several board positions open for election including: Secretary, Treasurer, Governance Committee (2 positions), Counselors (1 position for  FACULTY from the Phoenix campus), and Leadership Succession Committee (2 positions). Please see the email send 3/21/24 for position descriptions and view this video providing more information regarding the positions.

Please fill out the survey by the new extended date of Thursday,  April 11, 2024 and indicate which position(s) you are interested in or the name of the person you would like to nominate. If you would like to nominate someone, please talk with them first to confirm interest!  An email with a voting ballot will be emailed to all members in April. If you have any questions, email tamaraoliver@creighton.edu

All positions require current membership, a willingness to participate fully on the chapter's Board, and a two-year commitment to the position. Duties also include attending monthly meetings held via Zoom.   

If you are interested in becoming involved but not sure you want an actual "BOARD POSITION", you may want to participate on one of our committees. Contact us for more information regarding volunteering for a committee or perhaps simply attending a meeting. Any involvement is greatly encouraged!

We are looking forward to seeing you again soon!  Bring a friend!

All members are invited to attend the Annual Induction Ceremony on April 7th, 2024 at the Campbell House Inn at 3pm, Appetizers and Desserts will be served

Guest Speaker: Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton

Cost: $20

Reservations are required: Contact Martha Biddle @

mjbidd0@uky.edu

Lees hier het laatste Rho Chi nieuws.

Spring 2024 Service Project

Help send a Madison County student to 4-H camp this summer.  Many students are unable to pay for camp themselves and rely on donations and scholarship to attend. The skills and values they learn through 4-H are lifelong skills and attending summer camp is a highlight for these students. 

You can donate by sending a check to “Madison County 4-H”. Please include 4-H Camp donation in the memo, and mail check to: Madison Co. Extension 4-H, 230 Duncannon Ln. Richmond, KY 40475.  They are also in need of 60 adult camp counselors, as the camp is almost full of Madison County Campers. They do a background check, interviews and will train volunteers.  Please reach out to Scott Darst, Madison County 4-H Youth Development agent, at: brandon.darst@uky.edu if interested. 

Hi Everyone, 
I am just reaching out if anyone has something exciting to share for the February edition of the Sigma Newsletter. We welcome short narratives with pictures (100 to 250 words). This could be anything from your community involvement for NSG 417, IIB home set-up, NSO blood drive, upcoming career fair, simulation/lab, and others. 

Let me know how I can assist and support your writing skills (no APA format required!). Casual, fun, and yet professional. Please send to mb296@buffalo.edu, and to my wonderful contributing editors: Grace Haxton gracehax@buffalo.edu and Bri Babcock bbabcock@buffalo.edu

Thank you so much

Please join us for a Fireside Chat

“The Imperative of Doctoral Education in Nursing:  PhD or DNP, Which is For Me?”

5/6/24  6:00-8:00 PM

Pace NYC Campus, 15 Beekman St., New York, NY, Bianco Room

A lively discussion on Doctoral Programs in Nursing with alumni from the PhD and DNP Programs at Pace University, followed by the opportunity to meet with faculty and students from the  PhD and DNP Programs  and Graduate Admission Representatives . 

Moderated by: Noreen Brennan, PhD, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, James J. Peters Veterans Administration Medical Center, Pace Adjunct Faculty

Panelists: Simone Ashman, PhD, RN-CMSRN, Nurse Educator, NYC Health and Hospitals-Metropolitan, Christopher Brooks, PhD, RN, CENP, AOCNS, Director, Nursing Professional Development, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Una T. Hopkins RN, FNP-BC,NE-BC, DNP, FACCC, Nurse Scientist, Director of Nursing Research, Montefiore Medical Center, Chava Pollak, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, Research Fellow, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Robert Pryce, MS, RN, Director Critical Care Nursing, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, and Diana Wint, DNP, RN,

FNP-C, Clinical Associate Professor, Lienhard School of Nursing

Anyone who meets with faculty or graduate admissions at this event will have their application fee waived when they apply.

For more information, please contact Sharon Wexler, swexler@pace.edu , or 914-773-3040

Co-Sponsored by Pace University College of Health Professions, Lienhard School of Nursing and Omega Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau

To register: https://pace.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEeUssCN6w6ZAGy

ATTENTION ALL GAMMA TAU AT-LARGE CHAPTER MEMBERS:

The Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) announces the 2024 election cycle for the following Board positions:

Recording Secretary

Leadership Succession Committee Member (2 positions)

Please carefully review the candidate information provided and vote for each position by clicking the 2024 Election Ballot.

The election process will open on March 19, 2024 and will close on April 19, 2024. Elected officers will assume their positions beginning July 1, 2024. 

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Rosine Der-Tavitian, Chair, LSC, at Rosine.dertavitian@csun.edu.

Please come join us for a free presentation presented by Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society at Carroll University

An Unlikely Addict

Kristin Waite-Labott has been a nurse since 1991 and has also been in recovery from alcohol and opioid use disorders since 2005. Please join us to hear the amazing, touching, true story, of her addiction and recovery.  It’s time for us to openly discuss the topic of substance use disorders in healthcare professionals.   Kristin encourages others who may be struggling to find hope and healing, increase the conversation around substance use disorder in healthcare, and decrease the stigma that negatively affects this disease.

(CEU’s will be offered)

Wisconsin Peer Alliance for Nurses:

Substance Use Disorder in Healthcare

Carroll University

100 N. East Avenue

Waukesha WI 53186

Shattuck Auditorium

Friday April 12^th    4:30pm - 5:30 pm

The Election Results are in and the following candidates have been elected or re-elected to the board of the Delta Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International:

President: Dr. Tricia Templet

Treasurer: Ms. Kathy Ardoin

Leadership Succession Chair: Dr. Jade Hernandez

Governance Chair: Dr. Cindy Watson

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Seth Gauthier

Congratulations to all!

-Dr. James Blankenship

Vice President, Delta Eta Chapter

The Tau Epsilon Leadership Succession Committee is looking for candidates.  We need highly motivated goal oriented individuals to run for office.  Here are the positions that will be elected:

Two year positions-

Vice President

Secretary

Governance committee members (2)

Leadership Succession Committee members (2)

Counselors (2)-must be a faculty member at UMHB

One year position-

Incoming President (this will transition into the Presidential two-year term in 2025)

Please email Dr. Mersiovsky at a.mersiovsky@tamuct.edu if you need more information or are interested.

Just a reminder that abstracts for our Annual Research Symposium are due on April 1.  The event will be held on April 27.  

Please send abstracts to:

TAU.EPSILON.TEXAS@GMAIL.com

Feed your mind and soul in paradise June 25,26,27 2024!

Sigma Region 1 Conference 2024 Hawai`i, June 25-27, Get the Early Bird Rate to feed your head and feed your soul in Paradise! Early Bird ($250) ends April 30, limited student rates available.

"Nurses as Adaptive Leaders:  For a Healthy People & a Healthy Planet"

We are extending our Call for Abstracts to April 7, 2024, poster & podium sessions.

We have a great schedule of Sigma International Leadership Speakers and Topic Experts for a minimum of 10 ceus. Schedule and keynote speakers to be posted shortly on website

Hope to See YOU in Paradise- Sigma Region 1 Coordinator Laura L. Van Auker

We had an excellent trip to the United Nations Headquarters on March 18, 2024 with 10 BSN Students as well as Alpha Beta Chi Board Members: D. Waszak, E. Wignall, M.C. Smith, and Members: M.J. Genuino, and Y. Markiv.  We were able to meet up and briefly hear from our Sigma UN Liaison, Dr. Patrick Chiu who happened to be on the grounds that day!

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS EXTENDED TO 04/27/2024!!!

IPN Spring Meeting is set May 15, 2024 and accepting nominations including self-nominations for IPN Awards!

Nominations for the 2024 IPN Leadership and Educational Awards due April 15th, 2024!

Do you know a nurse friend or colleague that deserves to be recognized? Self-nominations are accepted as well. Both awards are open to Registered Nurses who live or work in Michigan.

Nominations and instructions are located at the IPN website HERE . Deadline for nominations is April 15, 2024.  

The IPN Spring Awards Dinner and Program:

May 15, 2024 at The Kensington Hotel on State Street, Ann Arbor.

"Human Trafficking: It’s not always what you think"

Danielle J. Bastien, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NRCME

Danielle's doctoral research was focused on human trafficking and screening for trafficking. 

She is currently the System Director for Advanced Practice Provider Education at Henry Ford Health System, Detroit

Registration opening soon!

Watch for email announcements and keep an eye on the IPN website here http://www.ipnursing.org/

The Beta Iota Chapter will increase annual membership dues and new member dues by $5.00 effective July 1, 2024.  Thus, annual chapter renewal dues will be a total of $35. This amount plus the international annual membership renewal dues of $80.00 equal a total annual renewal membership fee of $115.00. The chapter has not had a dues increase since 2008.  Annual membership renewal dues are the primary income for the chapter.  The Beta Iota Board of Directors based on a recommendation from the Beta Iota Finance Advisory Council approved the increase in order to support the chapter activities, events, and initiatives important to the membership.

Sigma Region 1 Conference 2024 Hawai`i, June 25-27, Get the Early Bird Rate to feed your head and feed your soul in Paradise! Early Bird ($250) ends April 30, limited student rates available.

"Nurses as Adaptive Leaders:  For a Healthy People & a Healthy Planet"

We are extending our Call for Abstracts to April 7, 2024, poster & podium sessions.

WEBSITE:  Link to Website with Abstract Guideline, Registration & Housing

We have a great schedule of Sigma International Leadership Speakers and Topic Experts for a minimum of 10 ceus. Schedule and keynote speakers to be posted shortly on website

Hope to See YOU in Paradise- Sigma Region 1 Coordinator Laura L. Van Auker

Sigma 2024 Region 1 Hawaii Conf Ext.pdf

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

Sigma Theta Tau International Region 13 Biennial Nursing Research Conference: Engaging in Research, Scholarship, and Leadership

Location
Levine Center for Health and Wellness at Queens University of Charlotte
2201 Wellesley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28274

Dates and Times
Friday April 26, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024| 7:45 AM - 1:00 PM

For more information or to register:

https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/72194

Cracking the code to documentation.

Join us on April 11^th at 6 pm MT for this program offered in collaboration with the Gamma Tau at-large chapter. The speakers will be Heidi Gustus and Barbara True, both experts in nursing and the legal aspects of nursing documentation. They will provide timely and critical information to support clinical nurses, nurse educators, and nurse scholars on this critical topic.  

Join us next Monday 25th March from 5 - 5.30pm for 2 very interesting presentations. 

1. Experiences, perspectives and professional development needs of mental health nurse caring for women during the perinatal period in acute mental health settings. (Sara Lamoureux)

Trained as a nurse in Canada, Sara worked primarily with Toronto’s inner-city population providing mental health care. She has also worked in one of two specialty HIV hospital in Canada and in sexual assault care within an ambulatory teaching hospital, providing acute sexual assault care across seven local hospitals. Sara currently works as a Clinical Nurse within an acute mental health setting within a teaching hospital in Gold Coast. She is currently completing her thesis Griffith University’s Masters’ Advanced Nursing Practice which is focusing on moral distress and perinatal health within mental health settings.

Here is the ZOOM link. Join Zoom Meeting
https://qut.zoom.us/j/87553341979?pwd=STBWaFNPR08yRFAvWUNjTUpSNmk0UT09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 875 5334 1979
Passcode: 738258

We had a small but great group for the 2024 New Member Orientation and during that time I shared with them the recording from the 2023 New Member Orientation that described the New Member Guide that has quick links for getting information from the website.  Besides listening to the recording that you can fidn in the Community Discussion or through e-mail,  I strongly encourge you to investigate the STTI website at sigmanursing.org. I am also sending out the recording in an e-mail to all members as I am surre current members will enjoy the review. Please check your spam box if you do not see it it your regular e-mail. 

Please e-mail me if you are unable to find the recording onr need help opening it at Nursingstrategies@gmail.com

Jean Schroeder - Chairperson, Membership Involvement

Upsilon Kappa Members:

On behalf of the leadership succession committee, we would like to thank everyone for their board nominations. We had several outstanding leaders nominated to serve on various board positions. Nominees be on the lookout the last week of March for the consent to serve emails and forms.  As a reminder elections will be held May 6-12, 2024! Thank you all for your participation, expertise, and excellence in nursing. Together we can make a difference!

Hello all,

Please be advised that our Scholarship Committee/Chair, Dr. Bonita Huiskes, is requesting applications as per the scholarship announcement here.

Please direct all inquires to Dr. Huiskes!

 Submit your application, documents and written statement to:

Bonita Huiskes, PhD, FNP-BC     bhuiskes@apu.edu

           Iota Sigma Chapter Scholarship Committee  

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Join us in celebrating the induction of new members to the chapter. These are current undergraduate students in their 4th semester and set to graduate December 2024. This is exciting as they can become involved in the chapter while still on campus. The induction ceremony will be March 17th at 2:00 pm in Robinson Hall Room 207 at the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University.

Äänestä jaoston vastuuhenkilöiden vaaleissa. Äänestysaika on 15.3. - 14.4.2024.

Please see the attached flyer for a FREE virtual webinar on April 3, 2024. Register by March 28, 2024 if interested.

Sincerely,

P&N Committee

The SVSU Nursing Department with Theta Chi will offer a continuing education pain program on BFA-Battlefield Acupuncture on Thursday, April 4th, 6:00-7:00pm in Gilbertson Hall, Ott Auditorium.

Registration, networking, and snacks will be available at 5:30pm in the Mezzanine just outside of Ott Auditorium, with the program beginning promptly at 6:00pm. The General Membership Business Meeting will take place from 5-5:30pm in Ott Auditorium prior to the event.

There is no charge, however RSVP is requested by this Microsoft Form link https://forms.office.com/r/SFf4E5LwwT no later than 4/1/24. Donations to the service program are always welcome which will be the Great Lakes Bay Health Center.

SVSU faculty, staff, students, Theta Chi members, and friends are welcome to attend.

This is a face-to-face presentation only and will not be recorded or offered virtually. 

Participants who attend the entire event and return the completed evaluation will get one contact hour toward re-licensure. 

Participants who attend the entire event and return the completed evaluation will get one contact hour toward re-licensure.

Saginaw Valley State University’s accredited nursing program is approved by the Michigan State Board of Nursing to provide continuing education for nurse licensure renewal requirement for attendance at this program. Authority:  Public Act 368 of 1978, Rule 2(g) as amended.

Phi Upsilon will be hosting a spring event called the "1000 Step" Challenge. This event is to support the Justice Ministries of Charlotte. This ministry supports victims of human trafficking through outreach, emergency services, and transitional care. 

The "1000 Step" Challenge will be an obstacle run to raise awareness and obtain sponsors/donations to support the ministry. 

Mark your calendars for the event: 

Date: Thursday, April 25th, 2023

Time: 3 pm

Location: Meet in room 261 at the College of Health Sciences (Rain or Shine).

Cost: $5 registration fee at the event and donations are welcomed.

If you are unable to meet, but would like to donate, the QR code for VENMO is in the picture above.

Attached is the webpage for the Justice Ministries to learn more about the ministry: https://www.justiceministries.org/

The deadline to apply for Xi Nu Scholarships & Awards is March 18th.  

• Undergraduate scholarships
• Graduate scholarship
• Nursing Research & EBP Award

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Now 

presented by 

Mary Anne Schultz PhD MBA MSN RN FAAN
Professor Emerita & Informaticist
California State University, San Bernardino

After a call for nominations, we are excited to announce that Traci Grove has volunteered to serve as our Chapter Vice President! Thank you so much Traci. 

Join us for dinner and discussion in room 118 at Union Square Campus in Greensboro! Our speaker will be Michelle Villanueva, a senior nursing student and 2023's recipient of the Gamma Zeta Global Health Scholarship. Doors open at 5:00pm and dinner will begin at 5:30 pm. Parking is free. Register with the eventbrite link below.

The Annual University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing Spring Forum with Phi Chi will be held via ZOOM on April 19, 2024 8:00 am-12:00 pm CST.CEU's will be available. Registration is free but required. Use the QR code or click: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuirqzwqE9Ks_gk6r5aK5PokRdQadMia

Tau Zeta Chapter invites you to attend the annual induction and awards ceremony. 

Thursday April 25, 2024  5:30-7:30 pm

Florida Gulf Coast University Marieb Hall Courtyard

Appetizers and Beverages Provided

Raffle Items Available at Event

Please RSVP to Katie Pawloski by April 5, 2024

kpawloski@fgcu.edu

Kayla Fitzgerald (BSN Student '24) and Lucia Cuttone (DNP Student '24) presented at Sigma's Creating Healthy Workplace Environments event in Washington DC on March 8, 2024.

Hello,

The invitations for undergraduate and graduate students who are qualified for induction are being sent this week. We hope to have all accept their invitation and join our chapter. We'll send out a notice about how many accept and are inducted. More to come about the Induction Ceremony!

Lace up those sneakers and join us for the annual community event, Step Up For Health, on April 20th hosted by CFV at Methodist University!

Hello all,

Here is the Iota Sigma Chapter Call for nominations 2024 from Christine Lee, Leadership Succession Chair.

Please direct all questions/responses directly to Christine at: irene.christine@gmail.com 

Thank you,

Christine Lee
irene.christine@gmail.com