Alpha Chapter

The Sigma Biennial Convention this past weekend was amazing! There were so many wonderful presentations given and our chapter was strong in representation. We also got the Key Award for the 8th time!

Sigma is pleased to offer a meaningful opportunity for local members to support the 2025 Convention, taking place 8–11 November 2025 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. We are seeking volunteers to serve in the following roles: 

• Floating Moderators 

• Event Greeters 

• Marketplace Assistants 

Detailed position descriptions, dates, times, and the sign-up on the Sigma Convention sign-up form. Members who volunteer will be able to participate in convention activities on their day of service. 

We are accepting submissions through Monday, 3 November 2025. 

June 3rd at 12:00 PM

Dear Alpha Chapter Members, 

The 2025 Alpha Chapter leadership ballot is now open! Please take a moment and cast your votes for the following Alpha Chapter leadership positions utilizing the QR code or link below:

• President Elect
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Campus Counselors (Bloomington, Kokomo, IUI, and Fort Wayne)
• Nurse Leader Counselor
• Awards Committee Member
  
  

Election ballot will be open through Friday, May 2, 2025, at 5pm.

Thank you!

Terry Doescher, DNP, RN, PCNS-BC
Alpha Chapter Leadership Succession Chair

https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80QyRcb4lYSzWHs

The Alpha chapter has joined Nurses Climate Challenge. You can join the group "Climate and Health Community" on the Sigma Circle to learn more.

Greetings from the Alpha Chapter of Sigma!

The time is just around the corner to recognize members with Alpha Chapter Awards!  Please see the information below for awards and scholarship available.  Application information is included in the links for attachments.

The deadline is March 9^th, 2025

To receive the awards or scholarship, the winners are required to attend the Induction Ceremony on March 28^th, 2025_.    

ALPHA CHAPTER MEMBER AWARDS

Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Chapter, wishes to recognize members who are outstanding in the areas of:

1. Education
2. Leadership
3. Nursing Practice
4. Research
5. Mentoring

We invite you to recommend an Alpha Chapter member to be considered in one of these five areas of excellence.

Each nomination should include:

1. A minimum of two letters of support
2. Nomination Form
3. Curriculum Vitae

A self-nomination is acceptable but will additionally require a letter of self-nomination and two letters of endorsement. The nomination form and criteria for the curriculum vitae can be found under chapter documents or visit  Alpha_Award_Nomination_Packet

The Deadline is March 9, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Chair of the Awards Committee, Dreu Doerstler (mddoerst@iu.edu)

CLINICAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Alpha Chapter is very excited to announce that we have a $1,000 award available to our nurses who give hands-on patient care. This award recognizes that improved nursing interventions and clinical therapeutics are direct effects of nursing knowledge. We appreciate that you are the core of the nursing profession! 

If you want to expand your professional development or enhance your nursing career, apply for this award. This scholarship can give you the boost you need to continue your nursing contributions. The award can be used towards a conference, seminar, or other educational materials. 

An advanced degree is not required for this scholarship. How to apply:

-You must be a current Sigma Theta Tau/Alpha Chapter member 
-Provide a letter to the Scholarship Committee, more information on what needs to be included can be found under Alpha Chapter Scholarship in the Alpha Chapter Library or visit the AlphaChapterScholarship Document link.

 
-Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae
-Letter of endorsement from another Sigma Theta Tau member

The Application Deadline is March 9^th, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Chair of the Awards Committee, Dreu Doerstler @ mddoerst@iu.edu

Apply now for Alpha Chapter Awards and Scholarships!

Apply now for Alpha Chapter Awards and Scholarships!  Applications and instructions can be found in the Chapter Library under the file Alpha Chapter Award and the Scholarships file.  Applications are due March 9th to Dreu Doerstler, Awards Committee Chair. 

Are you looking for funds to further your research or evidence based-practice initiatives? The Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Chapter is pleased to announce the availability of the Research and Evidence-Based Practice Grants for the Spring 2025 cycle. Applications are due March 1st, 2025. Completed applications should be sent to Asa Smith (asasmit@iu.edu). In addition, please submit an Office of Research Support (ORS) Service form if you are interested in applying.  

The two available grants are described below.  

·        Evidence-Based Practice Grant. This grant is to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through evidence-based practice (EBP) initiatives. The award provides funding to support the EBP efforts in a new or ongoing project. Max $5000 award. 

·        Research Grant. This grant's purpose is to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to nursing knowledge through research. Max $5000 award. 

We held out December Virtual Induction on December 6th for 29 new members of the Alpha Chapter! While not all inductees were able to make it to the ceremony; it was a wonderful celebration. We are so proud of our new inductees! Here is the link to the virtual induction: 

https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_s6hrljzm?ed=1051