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We will celebrate our new Delta Omega Chapter members during a special induction ceremony on       
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments and academic success of nursing students.
Awards will be presented to the outstanding graduate and undergraduate students. Additional awards include the Lillian DeYoung Research-Based Knowledge Translation Award and Outstanding Contribution to the Chapter.
There will be nurses honored for their Excellence in Nursing Leadership, Practice, Education, and Utilization of Research. 
Please join us to make new friends and renew our friendships.

 

Sigma offers members a variety of ways to serve at chapter, regional, and international levels.

Delta Omega was awarded its 14th Gold Key Award from STTI. Only one other chapter in the WORLD can claim this achievement. The Leadership Succession Committee is preparing the 2020 ballot – we need your leadership and service.

Board Positions (Term 2 years 2020-2022)

* PRESIDENT ELECT

* TREASURER

Non-Board Positions (Term 2 years 2020-2022)

* LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION (2)

* GOVERNANCE COUNCIL (1)

Committee Positions (Term 1 year)

* INDUCTION COMMITTEE

* COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

* PROGRAM COMMITTEE

* MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

* RESEARCH GRANTS and RECOGNITION AWARDS COMMITTEE 

 

EXTERN (LICENSED NURSE)

INTERN (STUDENT)

 

If you have felt called to utilize your passion and skills to serve Sigma in a leadership position, please consider self-nominating for one of these important roles or share this information with a fellow member.

Serving Sigma as a leader or volunteer is an honor and a privilege. For additional information please contact the Leadership Succession Committee

Linda Shanks, Chair, shanks@uakron.edu

Pam Bonnett, bonnett@uakron.edu

Delta Omega Chapter of Sigma Nursing Honor Society Community Service Event!

Who: Volunteers Needed

What: Help with OPEN-M Hot Lunch

Where: OPEN-M is at 941 Princeton St., Akron, OH 44311

When: Friday, February 28, 2020

                      Set up 10-11:30 am 

                      Serve 11:30 am- 1 pm

 Clean up 1-2 pm

Why: Great opportunity to meet Sigma members, see  what it is all about and help serve our community!

We would love to have you for any length of time!

We also asking for donations of:

• Dessert- cookies, brownies, or cake
• Paper Products- Dinner plates, dessert plates, cups and plastic utensils

If you would like to join us or can donate any of the above, please contact Eileen Fleming, Delta Omega Chapter Vice-President, at efleming@uakron.edu by 2/24/20.

Thank you and I look forward to working with you!

Our next Hot Lunch at OPEN-M is in October!

The Delta Omega, Delta Xi, Pi Chi, and Alpha Mu Chapters of Sigma Theta Tau International Present:

 

2020 Annual Research Conference

Save the Date:  For the evening of Tuesday May 12 at the Kent State University Student Center. This event is open to all nurses and nursing students whether you are a member of Sigma or not.  We look forward to an evening of learning together. 

                                     

Call for Poster Abstracts:  We cordially invite nurses and nursing students to submit abstracts for poster presentations on any topic of relevance to nursing.  Reports of completed or in progress research, evidence-based practice, or quality improvement projects are welcome.  The deadline for submission is 11:59pm on March 13, 2020. We will select 2-4 submissions for oral presentation. Therefore, along with your submission, please note whether you are interested in: Oral presentation, Poster Presentation or either.

 

Submission Guidelines: 

• Email abstracts to: Sandy Knauf at SKnauf@malone.edu or Holly Kibler at Hkibler@malone.edu
• Please include “Abstract Submission”, “Oral, Poster or Either” and your name in the subject line.
• Submissions must be received by 11:59 pm on March 13, 2020.
• Abstracts are limited to 250 words and should contain a title and the following headings: introduction, methods, results, discussion and conclusion. 
• Submissions must include one learner objective. Identify a measureable outcome which completes the sentence:  “The learner will be able to . . .”.  Objectives are not included in the 250 word limit.

Abstracts will be blinded for peer review.  Presenters will be notified via email of acceptance decision by March 27, 2020 and must confirm attendance and provide biographical forms by April 10, 2020.  Presenters are responsible for expenses, including registration fees, travel, and lodging.

Registration for the conference opens on March 2, 2020 at: bit.ly/sigmacollaborative2020

Subject: Delta Omega Chapter: Free Webinar -Feb 3, starts 7 pm EST, Exploring Environmental Health Hazards -

Coming Up - Monday February 3, 2020 - Note on Your Calendars

• As announced in the Fall 2019 Delta Omega Chapter Newsletter-
• A Free February Webinar CE Opportunity!

Earn 1.25 continuing education hours while in the comfort of your home on a winter evening!

Exploring Environmental Health Hazards: How Nurses Can Make a Positive Influence on Health

During this webinar, environmental toxins and associated health risks will be discussed. Effective strategies to decrease exposure along with useful resources for environmental health information will be presented. A timely topic for all!

 

Presenter:  Laura Distelhorst, DNP, CPNP, RN,  Associate Professor in Instruction, School of Nursing, University of Akron 

Date:   Monday, February 3, 2020

Time:  7:00 PM - 8:25 PM; Eastern Standard Time

To join the webinar, Click on this link or copy/paste into your browser: (No prior registration is needed, just click on link at time of presentation).

https://uakron.webex.com/uakron/j.phpMTID=m3a1b5de7c73fb12813f6d42af290d264

•  _{Meeting number: 646 574 073}
• _{Password: Sigma}

 _{To Join by phone:}

• _{+1-415-655-0003 US TOLL}
• _{Access code: 646 574 073}

 

Questions- Laura Distelhorst, DNP, CPNP, RN at ldistelhorst@uakron.edu

Or Eileen Fleming, MSN, RN, NE-BC at efleming@uakron.edu

 

The University of Akron School of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Ohio Nurses Association,an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91) 

 

1.25 Contact hours will be awarded. Note: Be sure to click on evaluation form at end of presentation to receive your CEUs.

Sigma Delta Omega Chapter 2019 Fall Event

Who: The Delta Omega Chapter invites you to Join the Conversation, sponsored by On the Table Greater Akron

When: Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 5:15-7 pm

Where: Spaghetti Warehouse, 510 S Main St, Akron OH 44311

Cost: $10 – this includes a meal selection from the Red or White Trolley Line menu that you order the night of the event.  The Chapter will contribute toward the remaining cost 

How: Register on Eventbrite from this link- https://deltaomegafall2019.eventbrite.com

Limited registration to 45 people. Please register by September 30.

What: Last fall during On the Table Greater Akron thousands of community members, including the Delta Omega Chapter, came together at mealtime conversations to discuss potential solutions to the biggest issues facing our community. At that event, Delta Omega addressed the topic of Drugs and Addiction impacting our community

Why: In 2019 Delta Omega will address Our Aging Seniors in our community, identified as a priority issue by Greater Akron. Data shows:

• 23% of Summit County is made of residents 60 and older, by 2030 that number will rise to over 30%
• An estimated 9,000 seniors (5.9%) fall below the federal poverty level
• More than half the senior households in Akron are individuals living alone, compared to 41% in the suburbs
• Suggested Discussion Points: Aging at home, Community awareness of resources, Accessibility, Transportation, Spiritual support, Social isolation, Community engagement, Safety and Security, Caregiving, Health care affordability
• We are all getting older and as health care providers we can make a difference!

The Delta Omega Chapter has received Gold key Award recognition in part for their community involvement and their participation in Sigma Founder’s Day event.

The Chapter will be collecting toothbrushes and toothpaste for Akron’s seniors.

For questions please contact Eileen Fleming at efleming@uakron.edu

This information is also posted on The Circle for the Delta Omega Chapter.  Please feel free to forward to anyone you feel would be interested in this topic and event. 

 

Hope to see you there!

Thank you to Chapter members for casting your vote! 
Congratulations to:
Chapter Officers and elected Committee members
President, Carolyn Murrock
Vice-President, Eileen Fleming
Secretary, Diane Brown 
Counselor, Sheryl Stuck 
Leadership Succession Committee 
Linda Shanks, Chair 
Pam Bonnett
Governance Committee 
Meghan Weese, Chair
Mya Hopkins 
Annette Mitzel 
Members appointed to Committees:
Communication Committee
Elise Mollohan 
Emily Ferstler 
Ashley Capestrain 
Induction Committee
Linda Shanks
Membership Committee
Aris Eliades
Program Committee
Lisa Hart
Research Grants and Recognition Awards Committee
Barb Brunt 
Marlene Huff