Announcements

Epsilon Theta Awards, Scholarships, and Grants

We are excited to announce the launch of our Awards, Scholarships, and Grants application for 2025. 

Epsilon Theta Research Grant & Scholarship

Sigma Undergraduate Research Travel Grant

Research Student Scholarship

We hope these new grants help you all to reach your academic goals with the support of Sigma.

Deadline: All applications are due March 7, 2025

Sigma's Pi Alpha chapter at Florida International University has partnered with Feeding South Florida to raise funds for their cause prior to the holidays. Please consider donating for this cause to benefit the community. Every $1 = 4 meals!

Donate here!

Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Conder will be the 2025 President of Epsilon Sigma At-Large Chapter from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

Dr. Jami England will be a chapter vice president of the LMU from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

Pi-Ming Yeh will be a chapter graduate counselor of the ETSU from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

Lincoln Memorial University will take the turn to be in charge of the Epsilon Sigma At-Large Chapter from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

Because Dr. Stephanie Conder is the Treasurer now, please select your colleague to be a Treasurer after you are a President of the Epsilon Sigma At-Large Chapter.  

Dr. Stephanie Conder will host the chapter board meeting starting in the Spring, of January 2025.

November 2025 Sigma Convention Delegates are Dr. Stephanie Conder and Dr. Jami England.

Spring 2025 Research Day is on April 24, 2025 at

Walters State Community College

500 South Davy Crockett Parkway

Morristown TN 37813

Phone: 423-318-2723 / Fax: 423-585-2628

Dr. Conder, please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. I am glad to help!

Best wishes,

Pi-Ming

12/5/2024

STTI OG Email Constance Hall scholarship Application December 2024

To All: 

Vision of STTI: Connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare

Mission of STTI: Developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere

Timeline:

· Applications Commence: December 5^th, 2024

· Deadline for applications: December 20^th, 2024

· Scholarship Decision by: December 27^th, 2024

Purpose: The purpose of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Omega Gamma Scholarship Fund is to provide an annual scholarship from our membership dues to help an active member from the Omega Gamma Chapter to fund educational or professional goals. This is a $1000.00 Academic Scholarship Award.

Eligibility Criteria:

The Omega Gamma Chapter community includes students who are attending or have graduated from Capella University, have paid membership dues in full, and have been inducted into STTI Honor Society. Scholarships are awarded to students to help pay the cost of nursing conference attendance and/or presentations, continuing education, or to support degree progression in earning an undergraduate or graduate nursing degree.

Application deadline date is December 20^th, 2024. The award recipient will be notified via email after December 27^th, 2024.

All information included in the application will be treated as confidential.

Application Process:

·        Members must write a brief essay, describing how the Scholarship Award assists in meeting a professional career or educational goal (no more than one page)

·        Submit a resume (no more than 3 pages) that describes personal achievements related to nursing, current contributions to the profession of nursing, and career or educational goals.

·        Proof of an active RN license (scanned copy of license, screenshot from State Board of Nursing, or from NSCBN Nursys.com)

·        Send completed application and attachments to Omega Gamma Secretary Michele Distler at Michele.Distler@capella.edu

·        If possible send all attachments for the application in one file to Michele Distler.  Please pay attention to the spelling of her last name in the email.  Thank you. 

Dr. Lisa Merritt
President of Omega Gamma Chapter
Sigma Theta Tau

You are invited to Gamma Gamma chapter upcoming induction.

Omega members - Please join us for our induction watch party as we welcome and honor our newest members!  

Thursday, Dec. 5th

6pm EST

You are cordially invited to attend Omega Eta's 2024 Induction Ceremony.  We will welcome 15 new members!

Brooks Science Center Auditorium

Wilson College in Chambersburg PA

5 p.m.

Hi Everyone,

The Iota Epsilon Chapter’s Induction on November 14, 2024, was a lovely event as 29 new members joined our chapter.  Thank you for supporting this chapter event and our new members.

The second chapter event will occur tomorrow, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Towson University North Eastern Campus (TUNE) at 510 Thomas Run Road Bel Air Maryland, 21015 from 5pm-7pm in the lower-level cafe. 

The event at TUNE is a SIGMA community outreach event to celebrate leadership, research, and nursing excellence. It will be similar to the induction, with research poster presentations, light refreshments, and music by Saxl Rose on the saxophone and Adam Lily on the drums.  

Degree Completion partners, faculty, and students have been invited to this event to celebrate nursing excellence and the amazing achievements of our students, faculty, and partners.  Your friends and family are welcome to attend this event.

Thank you for all you do for our members and our profession.  

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you for your time and support.

Take care,

Sarah

Sarah R. Caro PhD, CNE, RN

SIGMA Iota Epsilon Chapter President

Department of Nursing

Towson University

Towson, MD 21252

410-704-4354

scaro@towson.edu

Reminder to all, our induction watch party will be this Thursday evening at 6:00pm EST.  Join us as we welcome our newest Omega members!

Hi everyone! Check out our most recent newsletter featuring our induction ceremony, upcoming events, and ways to get involved! 

Sigma Iota Xi Chapter-at-Large
Call for Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Scholarship Proposals
Spring 2025
Sigma Iota Xi Chapter-at-Large invites members to submit research and evidence-based proposals addressing clinical practice, nursing education, or nursing administration. Two awards will be granted, one for research ($1,000) and one for EBP project ($500.00). Recipients of the awards will be asked to provide the chapter with a semi-annual report on the progress of the work and must present the result of this work to the Sigma Iota Xi at-Large Chapter research day.

Click here for Submission Guidelines.

Hello to All Omega Eta Members,

We have a Board meeting tomorrow to finalize plans for our Induction.  We will be inducting 15 new members!

Please join us for the Board  meeting tomorrow if possible - I will send out a Zoom link tomorrow afternoon.

Agenda

Call To Order

Officer Reports

Induction - final Planning for Wed Dec 4 5 p.m.

Future Events

You’re Invited! 🌟 Discover the Power of Sigma Nursing & Omega Omicron Chapter Membership

Are you ready to elevate your nursing journey and connect with a community of passionate, forward-thinking professionals? Join us for an exciting webinar where we’ll explore the incredible benefits of being a Sigma Nursing member and what makes the Omega Omicron Chapter an extraordinary resource for your personal and professional growth!

Date: Wednesday, December 4th

Time: 7pm CST

Join via Microsoft Teams here.

The Pi Gamma At-Large Chapter of Sigma Leadership would like to extend a very Happy Thanksgiving to all members of the Pi Gamma At-Large Chapter. We are grateful for your support of our Chapter and Sigma and for all you do for the profession of nursing. May you enjoy a wonderful holiday with your family and friends!

Gamma Nu will offer the next Virtual Book Club on February 12, 2025 (Wednesday) at 7 pm. 

Courageous Well-Being for Nurses--Strategies for Renewal by Donna A. Gaffney and Nicole C. Foster. (2023), Johns Hopkins University Press. It is available on Amazon in paperback and kindle and has 5 stars in the review. Donna is a former Seton Hall University professor now living in CA. CA. This book is a timely response to the trauma inflicted on nurses by the pandemic. It presents nurses with research-based strategies which are protective in ordinary, as well as extraordinary times. It belongs in every nurse's library.

Please join the Psi Upsilon chapter for this informative presentation about the exciting and growing specialty of Nursing Informatics.  Our speakers will be Beverly Ballard, MSN, RN; Beth Gordy, DNP, RN: Tami Peters MSN, RN-BC; JoEllen Workman DBA, MSN/MHSA, RN. 

The program will be held in the chapter Zoom on December 18th at 5 pm MST. 

Both members and non-members are welcome to attend. 

Our very own leader, Dr. Susan Opas has been appointed Member-at-Large to the Dean's Advisory Board at the University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing. Congratulations! We are very proud of you and your continued contribution to education and nursing!

The Alpha Nu Chapter of Sigma is pleased to offer a Research Scholarship to support the research endeavors of its members.  Annually, Alpha Nu will award a Research Scholarship of up to $3,000. Depending on the number of applications received, the budgets of the applications received, and the merit of the applications received, this Research Scholarship may be divided up among more than one applicant. 

Applicants must be current members of the Alpha Nu Chapter of Sigma. 

• If you are a member of Sigma, but not a member of the Alpha Nu Chapter you can add the Alpha Nu Chapter.

• If your Alpha Nu Chapter membership needs to be re-activated, visit, alphanu.sigmanursing.org.  

• If you are not a member of Sigma and would like to become one, you can apply as a Nurse Leader. Contact Jim Mendez at James.mendez@villanova.edu for further information.  

Please email bingbing.qi@villanova.edu for the application. Completed applications are due by February 15, 2025 to the Chair of the Alpha Nu Awards Committee, Bing Bing Qi at bingbing.qi@villanova.edu.  

Any questions can be directed to bingbing.qi@villanova.edu.

Thank you and we look forward to your application. 

The Alpha Nu Award Nominations are open! Please click the link below to nominate a friend/colleague/student for one of our 6 Alpha Nu Awards.  Winners will be announced at our Alpha Nu Induction on April 30, 2025.  The award descriptions are within the nomination link below and attached to this email. Nominators and nominees for the Excellence awards do not have to be members of Sigma or be Villanova faculty or students.  

Click below to submit a nomination.

Nominations are due by February 1, 2025. 

Any questions regarding the nomination process can be forwarded to Bing Bing Qi at bingbing.qi@villanova.edu

Hello everyone, 

Below is the information for the 2024 membership application! 

https://lambdagamma.sigmanursing.org/events/eventdescription?CalendarEventKey=8ef07cc0-5a8e-4a8a-a5e3-01936506bcb8&CommunityKey=f99fa8fb-6c56-443c-8438-bef91f4471bb&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar

Thank you all, and we look forward to receiving everyone's applications! 

Lauren Constantine BSN, RN

Publicity Chair and Webmaster 

HOLIDAY FOOD DONATION DRIVE EXTENDED
The food collection for Whitmore Lake Area Human Services has been extended to December 20.
Five Ways to Give:
1.       Use collection boxes in School of Nursing buildings 1 & 2 lobbies
2.       Amazon Wishlist**  https://a.co/gThZIqk
3.       Online monetary donation (Tax-Deductible) https://wlahs.org/donate
4.       Venmo @JenRiske
5.       Send monetary donation by mail ** Checks made payable to Whitmore Lake Area Human Services; P.O. Box 505, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
**Please indicate Sigma Rho Holiday Drive with your donation
Visit https://wlahs.org for more information.
Questions: Contact Amy Buckenmeyer (buckena@umich.edu)

🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Shelly Reed, who became a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing this month! ✨

Dr. Reed has been teaching at BYU since 2005 and has been a nurse for an incredible 42 years. One of her most notable achievements is the creation of a widely used scale for evaluating the nursing student debriefing experience, now translated into six languages and utilized in over 20 countries. 🌍 She has also conducted research on the cultural meanings of childbirth and newborn health in Tonga and Ecuador and has volunteered as a healthcare team member in countries including Ecuador, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, and Honduras.

Dr. Reed’s passion for nursing shines through her teaching and global contributions. “I love childbirth and hope to share that love and excitement with my students and others in the classroom, in clinical, and through presentations at conferences,” she shared.

The Academy brings together the most accomplished leaders in nursing to improve health and achieve health equity worldwide through policy, innovation, and science. We are proud to call Dr. Reed one of our own and are inspired by her dedication to advancing the profession. 💙

The Sigma Iota Iota Chapter is proud to recognize Gabby Sutton-Clark, one of our February inductees, for presenting her student-led research on improving patient-centered care for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) in the ICU. Gabby shared her insights and strategies with peers at her university conference, showcasing her dedication to advancing nursing practice and advocating for vulnerable populations. 

🎙️Huge shoutout to undergrad Tali Gardner and our board members Chelsey Young and Carly Peterson for their amazing presentation on active learning at the National League for Nursing Summit in San Antonio, TX! 🤠

Fun fact: Tali and Chelsey were inducted into Sigma just last winter, and they are already making waves. Our chapter is so proud of this team shaping the future of nursing education! 🔥

📣 Exciting Visit with UVU Nursing Faculty & Students!

This week, Sigma Theta Tau Iota Iota Chapter board members, Mykin Higbee and Adrianna Watson, had the pleasure of visiting the amazing faculty, staff, and students of the UVU Department of Nursing. 🌟 It was such a joy to connect with the future leaders of nursing and share in your enthusiasm for the profession.

We’re so grateful for the warm welcome and engaging conversations—UVU’s dedication to nursing excellence shines through in every interaction. 💙💉

We can’t wait to see you all at our next induction ceremony in February as we celebrate the incredible achievements of nursing faculty, staff, and students alike. 🙌

Spearheaded by our chapter members Craig Nuttall, Janelle Macintosh, Michael Robinson, Neil Anderson, and President Christine Platt, this dedicated team made it possible for 500 children to receive essential oral health screenings and fluoride treatments. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this impact possible!

Do you have a community project in Utah where we could lend a hand? Reach out—we’re always seeking meaningful ways to serve.

Greetings to our wonderful Mu Iota Members,

Our Fall Induction Ceremony was on Friday, November 15, 2024 (videos attached). We were pleased to welcome 12 junior nursing students, 5 senior nursing students, our first AVSON Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduate Student, and 3 Community Nurse Leaders! We want to welcome our new Mu Iota Chapter members and renewing members! Take advantage of all that Sigma offers, and we pray blessings over all of you throughout your nursing journey!

We are excited to announce the results of our Fall 2024 election. Thank you to everyone who voted; nominated candidates, and provided 3 keywords and phrases that align with the mission and core values of Sigma and the theory of nursing for the whole person.

Welcome to our new and returning board members!! The Mu Iota Chapter Team as of November 2024:

President: Tina Hixson

President-Elect: Fred De Souza

Vice President: Janice Burkybile

Vice President Elect (Other Committee Position): Tricia Grinder

Secretary: Lindsay Richards

Treasurer: Kristen Stockwell

Counselor: Mary Bohan

Governance Committee: Dean Prentice (Chair), Tina Hixson, Janice Burkybile

Leadership Succession Committee: Audrey Thompson (Chair), Dominion Ndoma-Agbor, Jessika Nascimento

Publicity Chair: Dominion Ndoma-Agbor

Webmaster: Mang "Mary" Nuam

Would you like to join the board next year? Contact Us!

Upcoming Chapter Events (Save the Date):

• Monthly planning meetings occur every 2nd Monday of the month (next meeting: December 9, 2024 at 1830)
• Next Steps Panel – January 2025
• Beyond the Bedside Workshop – April 12, 2025, 9 am - 2 pm (flyer attached)
• Be on the lookout for our Spring Volunteer Opportunities!

On behalf of Mu Iota Chapter, we wish every member and friend a very Happy Thanksgiving!! We are grateful for all of you!!

Induction videos (part 1 - Welcome & Keynote Speaker, part 2 - Induction) Thank you to Mang "Mary" Nuam, our webmaster, for filming!

Our next meeting will be on January 30th, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Italian Gourmet Restaurant in Galloway. It will be an inperson meeting for the Pop-Up and Happy Hour specials as well as a zoom option for members who can not join in person. 

Hello Members,

Omicron Sigma at-Large is having our annual Adopt-a-Family Holiday event through Catholic Charities of Albany. If you would like to participate by buying a gift for an individual on our list, please contact me for the list of gifts requested. We are also happily accepting checks (payable to Omicron-Sigma at-Large) and our Sigma elves will shop for you. Better yet, sending a gift card is another way to spread holiday cheer to this individual! Checks and gift cards can be sent to me at the address below. All gifts should be wrapped, tagged and dropped off to myself or to Kathleen Curtin at Maria College Nursing Dept. 3rd floor McAuley Building, by noon on December 11, 2024. Thank you for your support! 

Rosemary

rosemarynstrumpf@gmail.com

Rosemary Strumpf

902 Melville Court

Slingerlands, NY 12159

December 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

January 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Check out the Latest on the Region 6 Research Conference!

Registration Link is now OPEN, however CE amount remains to be determined. Abstract submission closed on 11/15/24, and review will begin on 11/25/24. Make sure to bookmark this site, and keep eye on the Region 6 social media platforms for more details including CE announcement!

Dear Members,

As we reflect on the Fall 2024 semester, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible achievements and moments we have shared. This year has been a true celebration of the pillars that form the foundation of Sigma Theta Tau: service, leadership, fellowship, and scholarship. Together, we have honored these values through impactful initiatives, meaningful connections, and a commitment to advancing nursing excellence.

Service

In the spirit of giving back, our members partnered with Caring Hearts and Hands, a local hospice house, offering compassionate care and support to the community. This collaboration exemplified the heart of nursing, extending care beyond the bedside and making a tangible difference in the lives of others.

Leadership

We celebrated the trailblazers within our chapter who lead with courage and vision. These nurse leaders inspire the next generation, mentoring and guiding them to step into their potential. A highlight of the semester was our 60th-anniversary celebration, where we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Sandra Garmon Bibb, President of Sigma Theta Tau International, as our keynote speaker.

Fellowship

Our bonds as members have grown stronger through shared experiences and camaraderie. Whether celebrating milestones over a slice of Shakespeare’s pizza or lifting one another in support, the fellowship among our members continues to be a cornerstone of our chapter’s success.

Scholarship

This semester underscored our commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-based practice. We proudly awarded:

• Two President Scholarships: Debora Paez-Perez and Alex Langenhorst
• One study abroad travel award: Elise Roettger
• One Evidence-Based Practice Grant: Ashley Woods

These recognitions highlight the dedication of our members to advancing the nursing profession and driving meaningful change in healthcare.

Welcome to New Members

Earlier this month, we inducted nearly 50 new members into our chapter. These deserving individuals embody the excellence and values of Sigma Theta Tau, and we are thrilled to welcome them into our community. We look forward to mentoring them as they embark on their Sigma journey.

Looking Ahead

As we close out the year, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your time, effort, and talent. Together, we have made this semester truly remarkable, living out the legacy of Sigma Theta Tau.

Here’s to an even brighter 2025 as we continue to advance the profession we love.

With gratitude,
Hillary Claunch 
President, Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Iota Chapter

Our very first edition of our quarterly newsletter is out! Check your emails to find the latest updates and opportunities for involvement.

JOIN your Beta Iota Chapter leaders on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST to participate in the Virtual Annual Membership/Business Meeting.  You will have an opportunity to hear about the exciting projects and activities that Beta Iota has undertaken and the future events/activities the chapter will pursue.  You will have time for questions and answers.  JOIN US!

Join us at the Ruby River Hotel, 700 N. Division, Spokane, for our Fall Research meeting and Induction. Dinner will be served at 5:30 followed by poster presentations and the induction of new members. 

Please RSVP by November 26 to Susan Edwards, edwardss@gonzaga.edu 

SONK Constortium 2025 Annual Conference

Nursing Science Past & Present: AI Impact on Research Practice & Education

April 4, 2025 9am-3:15pm

Sharonville Convention Center, Cincinnati OH

This conference will focus on the changes in patient care drive by the introduction of new medical innovatins, academic nurses worked both to develop science-based nursing practice and to secure their roles within the post-war research university.

Cost SIGMA member $75, non member $85

Contact Hours included

Questions? Contact reiglebs@uc.edu

Register Online https://tinyurl.com/4e595nz2

Call for Poster Abstracts

You are invited to submit a research, QI, EBP, or historical poster abstract

Guidelines for submission can be found at 

https://forms.office.com/r/JSZtDd88ym

Deadline to submit December 20, 2024

Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of Beta Nu:

Lindsey Aiken
Alexis Anderson
Cenchrea Artis
Amieah Baier
Casey Bertini
Camille Boeker
Claire Boger
Courtney Bowden
Skarlet Brito-Salgado
Emma Campbell
Aryn Cimmerer
Sydney Crumpler
Caroline Cutler
Madelyn Daniels
Anyla Hansley
Kendra Hubert
Haley Lynette
Shannon Morris
Sarah O'Sullivan
Sarah Parker
Breyana Paterson
Madison Power
Haley Richardson
Doreen Sarfo
Madeline Savage
Labdhi Shah
Emily Siniavsky
Jolene Spencer
Julianna Stephenson
Annie Sullivan
Alia Throckmorton
Shelia Usrey
Shelby Vanhoozer
Susan Yang
Elizabeth Yates
Kimberly Young
Gracen Ziemba

Congratulations to Sigma Iota Iota chapter members Sondra Heaston and Saydie Holyoak along with undergraduate nursing students Pyper Schmutz, Rylie Rasmussen, and Otavio Tobias for presenting their research at the 9th International Nurse Education Conference (NETNEP) in Singapore. Their work focused on health initiatives in Paraguay, mass casualty simulations, and critical care simulations, contributing significantly to global nursing education. 

November 8 (5 -7 pm networking) & November 9 (8-4pm Conference): 

Daemen university

John R. Yurtchuk Center

4380 Main St. Amherst, NY 14226

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming conference focused on Access: Breaking Barriers in Nursing Education. This event will spotlight physical and digital accessibility, bringing together expert voices to share insights and practical strategies to create more inclusive environments for nurses and student nurses.

As a reminder, our chapter member meeting will be tomorrow in CHS 2206 and via Zoom from 4-5:30pm. For those joining on Zoom, the link is included below. We hope to see you there!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://samford-edu.zoom.us/j/99121211845?pwd=McYpS3KblxrHgW5eybqPog4qw7UhO9.1

Meeting ID: 991 2121 1845

Passcode: 3rP4BX

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December 5th, 5:30-6:30 pm

Come and enjoy an evening where you learn about projects the MS students have completed this semester. We will have seven students presenting their projects which took place in both Nursing Practice and Nursing Education settings. 

There will be CE’s offered for this event, but to receive these, you will need to register here:  https://uwyo.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQEVxEmPqYupbIa . Once you have registered, you will receive the Zoom link for the event.

Thank you for the support of our Sigma chapter, Alpha Pi, and our graduate students in the Master of Nursing program!

Join us in person from 28-30 March 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, for the event designed specifically to help leaders in both academic and clinical settings develop, implement, and maintain strategies to improve your organization's work environment.

Meet and collaborate with more than 500 nursing leaders and Sigma members, uniting with the common goal to build a healthier workplace.

Donors like you are the reason we can continue our mission to provide the grants, subsidies, programs and support the initiatives necessary for nurses to advance world health. Thank you for all you do!

Dear Chapter Members,

We are having a chapter meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 2 pm. I hope you will join us.

Rose Fromer PhD, RN, CNE

Eta Chi Chapter Secretary

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 263 883 231 263
Passcode: TBkM54

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Hello,

Just a reminder that our Monthly Board meeting is today - Nov 18 at 4 p.m. 

Agenda

Call to Order/Attendance

Review Minutes of Past Meeting

Officer Reports

Old Business - Eval review of Career Progression Webinar

Induction Preparation

New Business

Activities - Reminder of Nurse Blake Social - Dinner and a Show at Luhr's Center. Dinner at University Grille - please join us.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://wilson.zoom.us/j/95189457620

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Congratulations to our 28 new members! They were inducted in a private ceremony held on November 15th on the RCoN campus. Upsilon Tau Chapter is so proud of you all and can't wait to see you grow in your nursing careers!

A special thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and talents to make the induction ceremony a success!

Check out the Upsilon Tau Chapter Facebook page for more photos from the event!

We will be celebrating our ABSN online Induction Ceremony on 12/4/24 @ 6p-645p.  Please join us in celebrating our new members to the society.

Online Induction- Zoom Link:

https://elmhurst-edu.zoom.us/j/99547054011

2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

Alpha Alpha Chapter of STTI RESEARCH GRANT

Due December 15, 2024 by 5 pm

The purpose of the Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Alpha Chapter Research Grant program is to support and encourage faculty, post-doctoral fellows, students (both undergraduate and graduate), and other nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through research. Grants are issued in each category.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:  Submit proof of meeting the following eligibility criteria with the grant application.

1.  Member or becoming a member of the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau in the Spring of 2025. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Application: Submit a one-page, single spaced abstract of the research/QI Project proposal.

 Research Proposal: include the purpose, background summary and proposed research methods (for example, research design, setting, sample, instruments/measurements, and approach to be taken). (Note: 0.5 inch margins, 11-point font)

QI Project Proposal: Problem description with available knowledge from previous studies, purpose of the project, and methods (interventions, measures & proposed methods to collect data). (Note: 0.5 inch margins, 11-point font)

2.  Include a second page with a brief budget showing how the money will be used. The budget should be consistent with the proposal.

3. Post-doctoral fellow(s) and students must include a letter of recommendation/support from a research mentor/academic advisor.

4. All the applicants must submit a copy of their IRB approval before funds are disbursed.  

RESEARCH FUNDING:

1. Faculty, nurses in the community, graduate students (masters, doctor of nursing practice, predoctoral, and postdoctoral) are eligible for up to $1,000. Undergraduate students are eligible for up to $500.

2.  Allocation of funds is based on the quality of the proposed research and the research budget.

3.  Once the research is completed, all recipients must prepare a final abstract and submit it to Alpha Alpha Chapter, with receipts indicating how the research funds were used.  The grant recipients must also participate in the next Dr. Diane Berry Research Day (Spring) poster session. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Deadline for submission of grant proposals is December 15, 2024 by 5 pm. Direct questions regarding the application to Dr. Suja P. Davis @ davissp@email.unc.edu

EMAIL SUBMISSIONS TO: davissp@email.unc.edu

On Thursday, November 14th, we had the honor of inducting 38 new members into our Sigma Gamma Rho Chapter. The ceremony was a truly special evening, bringing together prelicensure nursing students, graduate students, and nurse leaders from the University of Utah College of Nursing and our community.

It was inspiring to witness the dedication and achievements of our new inductees as they joined our vibrant chapter. The evening was filled with celebration, camaraderie, and excitement for the future contributions of these remarkable individuals to the nursing profession.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success. Your support and enthusiasm are what make our chapter thrive.

Click here to browse the photos from the ceremony and relive the memorable moments!

Let’s continue to uplift and inspire one another as we welcome our new members to the Sigma family!

Good Evening,

    Our chapter will be transitioning from our current Facebook Page to a Facebook Group.  Please join the Sigma Nursing-Tau Epsilon Chapter Facebook group today.

Best Wishes.

Alpha Beta Chi Chapter welcomes its newly appointed board members who now currently serving in these roles:

• Dr. Patricia Munno, Chapter Vice-President
• Dr. Catherine Jennings, Chapter Governance Committee Member
• Prof. Yuliya Markiv, Chapter Social Media/Publicity

We now have an immediate opening for Chapter Treasurer. If you are interested, please contact Mary Clare Smith at smithm@felician.edu.

Dr. Munno will continue to act in the role of treasurer in the interim.

Good morning! We have an opening for a Counselor on the Gamma Theta leadership committee. As a group, we work together to minimize workload while optimizing operations of the Gamma Theta chapter of the honor society. Please email me at cverni@niagara.edu if you have interest or questions about the role. You need not be faculty!!

This position's job description includes:

• May serve as the chair of the Governance Committee.
• Lead the procedure for determining membership eligibility and inducting members.
• Develop strategies for publicizing and informing students and nursing leaders of membership eligibility criteria. May work in conjunction with the Membership Involvement Committee.
• Secure necessary data from the official records of students to determine eligibility status. Notify students of their eligibility status and send out the appropriate membership application materials.
• Counselors of alumni chapters who oversee nurse leader inductions are not required to be faculty. 

Please welcome our newest Omega Omicron Members:

• Joseph Cornormia Jr.
• Anthony Huber
• Joyce Rwitoh
• Ronda Stelling
• Brooke Stenzel
• Meseret Tesfaye
• Julia Ugorji

Welcome to our Chapter and Sigma!

• Fall induction will be held on 11/19/24 at 106 Moore Hall, 5:30 pm CST. Wes Whitaker MSN RN will be the honored guest speaker. Mr. Whitaker is also a DNP candidate and will graduate spring 2024.  Kappa Omega welcomes Mr. Whitker and all our new inductees, current members, and supporters of Kappa Omega!
• Once again, Kappa Omega will be supporting The Sunshine Center in meeting needs with individuals and families in crisis as a result of violence and abuse.

Hello Members,

This winter season we are focusing our community service fund raising on population health across Vermont by supporting the Vermont Food Bank. 

Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization and only food bank, providing nourishing food through a network of more than 300 community partners – food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, after-school programs, schools, and hospitals.

Vermont Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, provides about 12 million pounds of food annually to people throughout Vermont.

We have created an Omega Mu Chapter page and you can use this link to get to the donate page. Please consider a generous donation this winter season so no one goes hungry. 

thanks,

your Omega Mu Board

Gamma Kappa Chapter
November 5, 2024 Fall Induction
We proudly welcomed 81 new members!
Congratulations! This marks a day of your commitment to excellence!
Cheers!
Let us all Represent!

Tess Bernardo
Gamma Kappa Chapter
Buffalo, NY

Welcome Inductees!

Alexa Allen, BSN, RN and Logan Zumbrun, BSN, RN DNP Students

Justin Barnes, BSN RN DNP Student

Amanda Rice, BSN, RN and Brooke Williams, BSN, RN DNP Students

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) - Fall 2024 Induction Ceremony

Barnes Jewish College - Goldfarb School of Nursing

Thursday, November 21st

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Main Lobby/Plaza Auditorium

JOIN US on Monday, November 18th from 4-8pm at Chick-Fil-A at Shepherdstown Crossing, 219 Gettysburg Pike Mechanicsburg, PA. Show this flyer with your purchase and 10% of your purchase will be donated to Messiah's Sigma Theta Tau. See you there!

November 12, 2024 @ 5pm

Hello Omega Eta Members,

Please save the dates for the following:

11.14 Chapter Leadership Connection (Sigma Event, Virtual, all officers)

11.18 Board Meeting -Discuss Induction Plans, Inductee Info - Zoom link will be sent on 11/15.

11.22 Social – Dinner/Show– Nurse Blake Shock Advised Tour at Luhr’s Center, Dinner at University Grille – 5 p.m. – reservation under name “Jan”

NOTE – No Journal Club this month

12.5 - Induction at Wilson College Brooks Science Center at 5 p.m. -- ALL members encouraged to attend.

Sigma's Pi Alpha chapter at Florida International University has partnered with Feeding South Florida to raise funds for their cause prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. Please consider donating for this cause to benefit the community. Every $1 = 4 meals!

Beste leden van Rho Chi,

Lees hier het laatste Europese nieuws.

Fall Business Meeting Zoom Link for Presentation

This is just a reminder to RSVP for our Gamma Eta chapter meeting on Tuesday, November 19^th from 4-5:30pm (CST). This event will be at Samford University in the College of Health Sciences. Members may also attend via Zoom.  Refreshments will be provided for those who choose to attend in person. Please RSVP using the Qualtrics survey below. We hope to see you there!

https://samford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSiQrTMZbVZaTZQ 

Chi Beta will have an information table set up on the WCU Ontario campus on November 13th from noon to 1400. Stop by, say hello, and share how being a Sigma member has benefited you!

Call for abstracts extended. Please submit if you have current research. Conference is April 3-4, 2025 in New Orleans

We had a very informative presentation from Dr. Mary Anne Schultz last evening. For those of you who missed it, click here for the recording.

We had a very informative presentation from Dr. Mary Anne Schultz last evening. For those of you who missed it, click here for the recording.

Alpha Beta Zeta is proud to announce that we have joined the Climate Challenge! 

Want to know more about what that means for our Chapter and for Sigma? Watch the following Webinar recording!

Join us in the discussions and let us know how you can contribute to the Sigma Climate Challenge!

Abstracts Submission: Deadline 13-11-2024

** Abstracts Submission Deadline 26-11-2024 **

Nomination deadline 11 December 2024 (11:59 p.m. ET).

Omega Eta sponsored a successful webinar on Oct 28, 2024 on Nursing Career Pathways.  We had over 60 participants who heard about nursing career pathways from four accomplished nurses - PA Senator Judy Ward (legislative path), Dr. Kim Amsley-Camp (midwifery path), Dr. Julie Beck (academic pathway), Nina DelGrande (Home Health and Quality Assurance pathway). 

If you attended please consider clicking on the link below to complete a very short survey, that will provide valuable feedback.  We need to know if we should continue these types of events in the future -- here is the link https://4ovzclrp00m.typeform.com/to/N7ZXl0C0

If you missed it - we missed you too!!  It was recorded and happy to provide the link if interested.  Just reply to this email.

Thank you again to our presenters and participants!!

Jan Collier

Hi members!

Please use the url link below OR scan the QR code below to access the chapter's latest meeting minutes (from 10/29). There are a number of awesome initiatives and plans for the coming months, so take a look! 

Sincerely,

Misty Smith, Secrectary

Dear Members. 

We invite you to consider volunteering for a leadership position on the board of directors for the Iota Xi at-Large Chapter. You can find an overview of each position and its responsibilities posted to the "Chapter Leader Description". Please refer to the Chapter's Bylaws for details regarding the two-year terms of service once a position is accepted, as well as information about positions that may be appointed or elected by chapter members. 

Please use the QR code or the link below to access the application form.

For more information, please click on the "Chapter Bylaws" and "Chapter Leader Description" links under the Iota Xi at-Large Chapter Information section. 

Thank you!

The Board of Directors

The Caring Hearts Auxiliary of Florida Atlantic University's Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing raised more than $85,000 during the 18th annual "Keep Memories Alive" Walk-in-the-Mall on Sunday, Nov. 3. Many supporters turned out to participate in the event held at the Town Center in Boca Raton, including Mayor Scott Singer.

Dear Sigma Theta Tau Members,

We are thrilled to invite you to the Sigma Theta Tau Induction Ceremony on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at noon. Join us in the Rotunda at Mercy Hall, Mercy University, located at 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Event Details:

• Date and Time: Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: The Rotunda, Mercy Hall, Mercy University, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY
• Dress Code: Business casual. To honor Sigma’s colors, we encourage you to add a touch of purple to your attire.

Light refreshments, including coffee, tea, cookies, and cake, will be served. Guests are welcome to join you for this special occasion.

Honor Cords: Honor cords will be provided at the ceremony as a thank-you to new inductees for their participation in these important chapter activities.

Others can purchase honor cords from the Sigma Marketplace at sigmamarketplace.org/honor-cord for $22.

We look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with our new inductees.  

Warm regards,

Karen Koziol MS, RNC

Secretary Zeta Omega At-Large Chapter

Our chapter business meeting minutes and slides can be found in the chapter library:

https://phiepsilon.sigmanursing.org/viewdocument/fall-2024-business-meeting-minutes?CommunityKey=e4bbcc04-2473-4fb7-9fb3-62712a4e55dc&tab=librarydocuments

The full meeting was recorded via Zoom:

https://zoom.us/rec/share/ViQ8kN7MLwPecea5YeMcOdHG9ljpkd834KJgsXFc2Dy1zxcPT356EG0VeJ0KmH6a.Qqu4vEELA6_PYEzX 

Passcode: X8^sJnVR

Our fall newsletter is here!  For this season, we are raising money for the American Red Cross as a number of our campuses were affected by the Hurricanes.

Wishing everyone a happy Fall!

In response to our recent survey I am sending out the updated information/tip sheet on The Circle, Sigma's primary site for communication, networking, and time-sensitive announcements.

Sigma recently revamped The Circle. This information sheet with tips and a video should help you get on the site and benefit from use.

More than willing to assist anyone with access/navigation issues. Please note: You must be an active dues-paying member to use the site.

Best,

~Dr. Patricia Esslin

Apologies for the tiny lettering. It's officially official! Here is the digital chartering of UCLA Health and those who were inducted into our at-large chapter. Welcome UCLA Health!

This Fundraiser promises to be a great time!! 

Food (pasta, antipasto, salad, bread, table snacks and beverages), along with 8-10 Wine tastings. Members, Adult family members, friends are all welcomed to attend.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 6:30-9:30PM The cost is $65 per person payable to Mu Upsilon by Check postal mailed to Dr. Mary O'Donnell at 390 Manor Road, SI, NY 10314 or via Zelle MuUpsilonCSI@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your support!!

Dear Sigma Epsilon Psi Chapter Members,

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Sigma Epsilon Psi Induction Ceremony, which will take place on November 12th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. This special evening is dedicated to honoring our newly inducted nurse leaders, new inductees, and the members who have recently joined our chapter.

The window has closed for attending in person; however, if Sigma members would like to join us via Zoom at 6:45 pm to extend your congratulations to our new members, here is the Zoom link

Time: Nov 12, 2024, 06:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/96679070368
    Password: 293040
Join from a Telephone：
    Dial +1 408 638 0968  
    Enter Meeting ID 96679070368
    Password: 293040
    International numbers available: https://radford.zoom.us/u/azvxnkVds
Join from a Room Systems: 96679070368@zoomcrc.com
    Password: 293040
To download the zoom client, go to https://zoom.us/download

Let's come together to celebrate this significant milestone and the dedication of our growing community of nurse leaders. We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you, whether in person or virtually.

Best Regards,

Tara Chitwood, Chapter President

It sounds like a wonderful project! Rho Beta members and CSUSB nursing students gathering to make fleece blankets for donation is such a kind gesture, and CVRM (Coachella Valley Rescue Mission) will surely appreciate the support. Your participation in this event really reflects a dedication to community service and giving back, especially to vulnerable populations in need.

Please join us tomorrow night! This is a free virtual event, and we would love to see you there! Learn more about combating burnout. Scan the QR to register or join us with this link:
https://georgiasouthern.zoom.us/j/85459283357...
Meeting ID: 854 5928 3357 Passcode: qK8%#$B7A.
Hope to see you there!

Fellow Scholars! 

We need your vote! We have sent an email out with all the biographies of our candidates for the following:

Vice President

Counselor 

Leadership Succession Committee Chair

Use link below to vote! ( It's in the email too)

Last week, I sent you an email with the invitation to join the screening of the documentary, Everybody's Work this Thursday evening at UNC-CH (5pm reception; 5:30pm movie in the MBRB building).

Now, I need to let you know that we have just confirmed an exciting guest speaker (and UNC-CH SON alumna), Dr. Shelley Lynch, to speak with us via Zoom on Tuesday, November 19th at 1pm https://zoom.us/j/91217254774. Dr. Lynch is active in Global Health and will share some of her experiences with us. Information is in the attached flyer.

Finally, an international service opportunity and a Western NC service opportunity are available to us.

·      On Thursday, November 14^th attend a Zoom meeting at 7pm to learn about a Service-Learning trip organized by Dr. Jean Davison (Alpha Alpha Past President and Associate Professor with UNC-CH). Details in the event list below.

·      On Saturday, November 16th, MERA (Middle East Refugee Aid) is hosting a Health Fair in Raleigh, NC from 10am to 5pm. Sally Williford, RN, MSN, UNC-CH Adjunct Faculty and SON alumna (and frequent UNC Mobile Health Clinic volunteer) is leading this important service effort. Information is in the attached flyer.

November 2024 and December 2024 are BUSY!! Can't make it to everything? See what might work for your schedule. We would love to see you soon!

NOVEMBER

07 November; 5pm reception; 5:30pm Documentary film screening of Everybody's Work

14 November; 10am - 3pm FREE Sigma Chapter Leadership Connection Virtual Only Conference (click here to register)

14 November; 4pm - 5pm Virtual Sigma Annual Membership Meeting (click here and then select the meeting name to register).

14 November; 7pm - Info Session: Spring Break 2025 (3/9-3/14) Service-Learning trip to Western, NC. Click here to connect via Zoom. Contact Jean Davison for more information: davison@unc.edu.

16 November; 10am to 5pm Service Opportunity with MERA Health Fair

19 November; 1pm - 2pm Global Health Zoom Program with Dr. Shelley Lynch

19 November; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Holiday Greetings + Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US

DECEMBER

11 December 2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Award nomination deadline. All active Sigma members worldwide are eligible for this award. If you are considering applying, let us know! We would love to support you! Email Leigh at lmullen@unc.edu. https://www.sigmanursing.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2025-hall-of-fame.pdf?sfvrsn=4e8bf6f2_0

11 December 2024 Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award nomination deadline. All active Sigma members worldwide who completed and earned a master’s or doctoral degree after 1 December 2019 are eligible for this award. If you are considering applying, let us know! We would love to support you! Email Leigh at lmullen@unc.edu https://www.sigmanursing.org/docs/default-source/awards-documents/nurse-researcher-awards/2025-emerging.pdf?sfvrsn=7acff7f2_5

15 December 2024 Alpha Alpha Research/Scholarship Grants Deadline (FLYER ATTACHED).

17 December 1830 Region 13 Holiday Greetings. Webinar/Zoom Christmas Party, Games, Prizes, Wear your Santa hat! (link TBD)

2025 is shaping up to be busy as well...here is a sneak peek of a few things on the calendar so far. Would you like to be involved in program planning? Join the Programs Committee! You can work on one program or multiple - your service level is determined by you.

28 January 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US

25 February 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US

9-14 March 2025 | Western NC | ALPHA ALPHA SUPER SERVICE COLLAB OPPORTUNITY - Nursing 609.001 Service Learning to Increase Students’ Understanding of Disaster Recovery in Western, NC, using a Trauma-Informed Approach. For more information contact:
Jean Davison, DNP, RN, FNP davison@unc.edu

22 March 2025 | Christ the King Church, Cary, NC | ALPHA ALPHA, NC MED ASSIST AND  AND MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC SERVICE COLLAB. OTC Medication Giveaway and health screening event for neighbors in need.

25 March 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US

28-30 March 2025 | Phoenix, Arizona, USA | Creating Healthy Work Environments
Save the date for the event designed to help leaders in both academic and clinical settings develop, implement, and maintain strategies that will improve their organizations' work environments.
Registration is opening soon!

06 April 2025 | Alpha Alpha Induction | MBRB UNC-CH Campus.

TBD April 2025 | Diane Berry Research Day

22 April 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US

27 May 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US

17-20 July 2025 | Seattle, Washington, USA | 36^th International Nursing Research Congress
Join Sigma to connect and engage with over 800 nurse researchers, students, clinicians, and leaders who are focused on evidence-based research.
Call for abstracts is open.

8-12 November 2025 | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA | 48^th Biennial Convention
Save the date for our biggest event! Join more than 2,000 Sigma members and global leaders in nursing as we come together to celebrate our rich heritage and build upon our successes, embracing the 2023-2025 organizational call to action: Represent. Until then, take a look at photos from the 47th Biennial Convention in San Antonio.
Call for abstracts is open.

Due to the severe weather forecast for the evening of November 4th, the Zeta Delta at-large fall membership meeting will be cancelled for everyone's safety. The fall meeting with Dr. Bill Buron's research presentation on personhood in clients with dementia will be rescheduled. 

Join us at Utica University on November 13th 7pm-8:30pm to discuss concussion updates with Dr. Cynthia Grabski. 

If interested, please email JoAnn at jvraker@gmail.com by November 10th.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

JoAnn Racino

Interim President & Treasurer Iota Delta Chapter at Large

In the last 90 days, the following members of Psi Delta have renewed their memberships. Our thanks go out to these nurses for their continuing support!

Lisa A.

Isabel Ann C.

Marie Elliott G.

Lisa Orme G.

Kimberly G.

Emilee Baber H.

Heather Maddox H.

Michelle M.

Trevor M.

Lauren M N.

Kristen Nicole O.

Tamra Weatherford R.

Sarah Elizabeth S.

Sharon S.

We are excited to share that Sigma's North America Region 6 is sending out a Call for Abstracts. The submission window opens TODAY and ends November 5, 2024 at 23:59 Central. You are invited to submit an abstract for your research study, quality improvement project or evidence-based practice project. All three categories, in oral or poster format, will be considered for this momentous first regional symposium. The Conference Planning Committee wants to encourage student participants to submit a poster abstract and participate in our poster competition. Awards will be described in future announcements. Please see the attachment for full details. Chapter leaders are encouraged to share this email with all their members.

Then JOIN US on April 3 & 4, 2025 in New Orleans, LA when we showcase the incredible work going on in Region 6 to advance the science of nursing, and to improve patient care and safety around the world. 

We are working closely with Stanford Health Care & Stanford Children's Health to offer a virtual research symposium February 25, 2025.   

If you are interested in presenting at this international event please contact Susan Rushton Susyr@telus.net by Nov. 8, 2024.   We are the sole Canadian Chapter represented!     Other groups include:  University of San Francisco, San Jose State University, Oregon Health and Science University,  Sacramento State university and University of California-Davis. 

Thank about it--  It'll be great!

Susan Rushton

Dear Esteemed Board Members, Nurse Leaders, and Chapter Members:

Please join us during the 2024 Gamma Kappa Chapter Fall Induction as we welcome 78 new members from the undergraduate and graduate program of the University at Buffalo School of Nursing. 

The event will be held at 403 Hayes Hall on Tuesday, Nov 5 from 3 to 5 PM

Unable to make it in person, no problem, there is a zoom option! The chat box will be monitored. Feel free to let us know you are online.

If you haven't done so, please RSVP to mb296@buffalo.edu

See you there!
Cheers!
Tess Bernardo. President

Gamma Kappa Chapter  

Good day Eta Rho Members,

Eta Rho is excited to announce our first "Dine to Donate" event.  Funds raised will go directly to support scholarships for newly inducted nursing students at Eastern Michigan University.  Aubree's will donate 20% of all orders back to EMU Eta Rho!!!   

Location: AUBREE's in Depot Town (39 East Cross Street  Ypsilanti, MI 48197)

Valid on Dine-In, Carry Out, and Delivery (must present flyer)

Date:  11/7/2024

Time: 11am-8pm

We appreciate your support!!

Kindly,

The Board of Directors 

Hello,

I wanted to give you an update on the Chi Pi Chapter. 

Here is the link to a quick video that I made.

Here is the link to the slides with links to information about upcoming international meetings.

If you are interested in chapter leadership opportunities, the following offices are open: Vice President, President-Elect, Leadership Succession Committee Member, Awards/Scholarships Committee Member, Newsletter Editor, Publicity Chair, Program Chair, and Archivist.

Please contact Dr. Torica Fuller, the Leadership Succession Chair, or me for additional information about these opportunities.

Also, look for information about a Chi Pi membership meeting in January.

With kindness,

Charlotte Swint, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, CNE

Chi Pi Chapter President

partecipa e entra in contatto con leader da tutta Italia e con relatori internazionali, Editors e Living Legends nella conferenza annuale del nostro Chapter.

Form di Iscrizione

Pi Pi held its induction ceremony October 17, 2024 with Dr. Sandra Bibb, President, Sigma Theta Tau International as the Keynote Speaker. Fifteen undergraduate students, six RN-BSN students, three MSN students and one Nurse Leader were inducted for a total of twenty-five new Pi Pi members.

Pi Pi Chapter hosted a “water filter build” service event in celebration of Sigma’s Founder’s Day on October 21, 2024.  Pi Pi worked with Cross Rivers Financial Group (a Thrivent Financial Group) to secure a grant to fund the service event and partnered with the not for profit organization “Wine to Water” to supply them with the water filters to be used in communities around the globe to provide clean water.  We had 20 participants at the event with 16 Pi Pi members and built 50 filters.

Josey Harris EdD, MSN, RNC-OB (right) receives Excellence in Leadership Award at the Pi Pi Induction ceremony on October 17, 2024 from Marianne Schmitt, Awards Committee, Chair (left).  Josey was nominated by Lisa King.  Josey is Associate Professor, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences and was presented the award for being an exceptional nurse leader who creates an atmosphere to inspire new faculty and for her patience and willingness to share her knowledge and expertise to help Lisa transition into her role as the Governance Committee, Chair.  This quote from Dr. Myles Monroe reflects Josey’s leadership qualities: “The capacity to influence others through inspiration motivated by a passion, generated by a vision, produced by a conviction, and ignited by a purpose.”

Pam Shaffer BSN, RN (left) receives Excellence in Leadership Award at the Pi Pi Induction ceremony on October 17, 2024 from Marianne Schmitt, Awards Committee, Chair (right).  Pam was nominated by Connie Scott, Marianne Schmitt and Margie Williams.  Pam is the retired Executive Director of the Adams County Red Cross and has been a tremendous voice and leader for the nursing profession during her 39 year nursing career and continues to represent the nursing perspective throughout the community and region by serving on numerous boards and committees.  An engraved award plaque was given.

The SVSU Nursing Department with Theta Chi will offer a virtual continuing education program on Implicit Bias Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:00p-7:00pm on Zoom. 

The objectives of the program are as follows:

1.      Explain implicit and discuss the neuroscience behind implicit bias.

2.      Describe how implicit bias can affect everyday interactions with students, patients, and colleagues.

3.      Provide strategies to help identify and combat implicit bias.

There is no charge, however RSVP is requested by this Microsoft Form link no later than 11/22/24. Donations to the service program are always welcome.

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

This is only offered as a virtual presentation.

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.

Hello Rho members! We have a Mentor Meet n Greet Event. We will have nurse mentors with a variety of backgrounds, including critical care, public health, family medicine, and more! Save it in your calendar 💜

Hello Sigma Rho Chapter members, We have an exciting Implicit Bias CE on November 14th, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. It will be in 426 N Ingalls St in Room 2250. We are fortunate to have Dr. Hala Darwish, the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Community Culture at UMSN, leading a lecture on what implicit bias means and how we can reduce it in healthcare settings to ensure fairness. We are collaborating with Nursing Students of Color (NSOC), and this will include an open question and answer period about participants’ experiences with implicit bias. 1.0 Contact Hours will be awarded for this activity. 1.0 will contribute to Michigan/LARA license renewal requirement for Implicit Bias. University of Michigan Health Nursing Professional Development & Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

We are teaming up with UM Student Nurses Association, Nursing Student Government and the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners UM Student Chapter to support the Whitmore Lake Area Human Services Food Pantry, serving needy residents in the Whitmore Lake area. Most needed are kitchen staples (flour, sugar, baking supplies, etc.), cleaning & personal care supplies, and soups & condiments. Five Ways to Give: 1. Use collection boxes in School of Nursing buildings 1 & 2 lobbies 2. Amazon Wishlist** https://a.co/gThZIqk 3. Online monetary donation (Tax-Deductible) https://wlahs.org/donate 4. Venmo @JenRiske** 5. Send monetary donation by mail ** Checks made payable to Whitmore Lake Area Human Services; P.O. Box 505, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 **Please indicate Sigma Rho Holiday Drive with your donation Visit https://wlahs.org for more information. Questions: Contact Amy Buckenmeyer (buckena@umich.edu)

Are you wondering if there are any updates from the NCLEX or Florida State Board of Nursing? 

The TauZeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, nursing's honor society, is hosting a free conversation with Dr. Jose Castillo you will want to attend! Join us on Thursday November 14  at 6 pm using this link: https://fgcu-edu.zoom.us/j/94106868304?pwd=2GAKKwDXRT1PGcLLAH3UVy7xSz6cEx.1

Meeting ID: 941 0686 8304
Passcode: 932020

This one-hour presentation provides essential updates from the Florida Board of Nursing (FL BON) and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Participants will gain insight into recent policy changes, licensure requirements, and best practices in nursing. This course aims to ensure that nursing professionals remain compliant with state and national regulations and are informed about the latest developments affecting their practice.

Course Objectives: 

1. Identify recent changes in licensure requirements and regulations from the FBON and NCSBN.
2. Explain the impact of these updates on nursing practice in Florida.
3. Discuss strategies for maintaining compliance with new regulations and enhancing professional development.

  Brief Bio:

Dr. Castillo earned his Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology from Keiser University in 2016. He previously completed his BSN at West Visayas State University in 1994 and his MS in Nurse Anesthesia at Wolford College in 2007. Currently, Dr. Castillo is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) practitioner in Florida and has been a full-time Nurse Anesthesia faculty member for over 16 years. In 2023, he was appointed as a tenured Associate Professor at Texas Wesleyan University.

Dr. Castillo has held several significant leadership roles, including past President of the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, recent Chair of the Florida Board of Nursing, and current President-Elect for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. His dedication to the nursing profession has earned him the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology 2021 Ira P. Gunn Award for Outstanding Professional Advocacy and a 2024 Fellow designation. On a national level, Dr. Castillo frequently presents scholarly topics relevant to CRNAs and nursing.

 Outside of his professional life, Dr. Castillo is a devoted father to two vibrant children, Mia and Beau, and enjoys spending quality time with his family during his days off.

Congratulations to our newly inducted members!

Please check your emails for information regarding the upcoming blood drive on November 8th at Schreiner University from 10 am to 3pm. Please share this information with anyone you know in the area that may be interested in participating.  They will get a chance to draw for a HEB giftcard from $10 to $150!

Here is the link to sign up:

Alpha Alpha Chi Chapter at large blood donation event

Let us know if you have any questions! 

Follow your Omega chapter and see what's happening on Instagram at 

@omega.chapterofsigma

Sigma's Annual Membership Meeting will be held virtually on 14 November from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will include the presentation of annual headquarters, financial, and committee reports with time for questions. Please mark your calendars and sign up to join us.

We are excited to announce the upcoming Region 14 Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference, themed "Represent: Respond, Respect, and Reflect". Join us for an inspiring hybrid event featuring a keynote address by Sigma President Sandra C. Garmon Bibb, DNSc, RN, FAAN.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
• Location: Lehman College (Faculty Dining Room) & Online
  • Address: 250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY 10468
• Host Chapter: Delta Zeta

We invite members to submit abstracts for podium and poster presentations. All abstracts will undergo a de-identified peer review process.

Submit Your Abstract by December 7, 2024: Abstract Submission Portal

Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and showcase your work alongside colleagues dedicated to advancing nursing research and practice. We look forward to your participation!

Please complete this survey and upload for our records as to member needs and wants. Copy and paste: if needed

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Thank you!

Clare