Gamma Omega at-Large Chapter

Our Chapter is pleased to announce the call for the 2025 Awards of Excellence and Leadership Intern Fellowship. We invite the STTI Gamma Omega at Large Chapter community to nominate candidates for the awards, which celebrate Excellence in Nursing Research Award, Excellence in Nursing Education Award, Excellence in Nursing Practice Award, and Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award. Individuals can self-nominate. Candidates do not need to be STTI members. In addition, we invite nurses to apply for The Leadership Intern Fellowship, which has been designed and implemented to promote the mentoring of members to facilitate innovative and congruent chapter practices and to cultivate future chapter leaders. Please visit the link for more information about 2025 Awards of Excellence and Leadership Intern Fellowship. Nominations or applications are open through April 6th, 2025.

Dear Gamma Omega Chapter members,  Please join us for our Fall Giving Drive to benefit Hanover Safe Place, caring for individuals and families dealing with sexual and domestic violence.  Who: Sigma members, students, faculty, employees, community  What: Donate toiletries, children’s items, or cleaning supplies to benefit Hanover Safe Place Please click on this link to learn more about Hanover Safe Place: (https://www.hanoversafeplace.com/) Where: Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing (BSMCON) VCU School of Nursing (SON) VCU College of Health Professions, Dept of Nurse Anesthesia How: Bring items to the designated program drop stations. When: Beginning September 19 – Ending November 19th Why: Contributions help benefit individuals and families dealing with sexual and domestic violence. Look for the purple boxes strategically placed at VCU SON and BSCON. STTIGAMMAOMEGA@gmail.com

Advocacy and Policy: The Nurse's Role in Creating Legislative Change Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Virtually via Zoom Presentation from: Dr. Vivienne Pierce McDaniel, DNP, MSN, RN, FADLN Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:45 pm The Zoom link will be provided to you in a confirmation email once you register. 1 Nursing Contact Hour will be awarded by Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the difference between advocacy and policy. 2. Identify current legislation around nursing practice. 3. Discuss strategies to gain support for legislative priorities. Register here! Or use the QR Code on the attached flyer.

Are you ready to make a positive difference in your community? Do you want to apply your leadership knowledge and skills into practice? Would you like to be mentored by other leaders in the nursing profession? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Leadership Intern Fellowship Program might be for you! Purpose: The Leadership Intern Fellowship has been designed and implemented to promote mentoring of members to facilitate innovative and congruent chapter practices and to cultivate future chapter leaders. In particular, the Leadership Intern Fellowship supports excellence in leadership practices by fostering interns to create and develop community and/or Chapter activities and initiatives The Leadership Intern Fellow's tenure will last for one year and will be mentored by the Board Members of the Gamma Omega at-Large Chapter.  Eligibility Criteria: Applicants don't have to be members of Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Omega at-Large Chapter Interest in enhancing leadership dexterity and expertise Potential for and willingness to serve as a leader within the Chapter or at the regional level The current Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Omega at-Large Chapter board members are not eligible to apply and receive Leadership Intern Fellowship. Responsibilities: Work on community and/or Chapter projects with mentors Assist with membership involvement activities Serve as a liaison to associated communities Attend/support Board meetings Other tasks as designated You will receive various benefits for your service, including: Financial support for Sigma Theta Tau International membership dues for one year Ability to network with nurse leaders and researchers Expand and broaden your leadership skills Enhance your resume and curriculum vitae Partial financial support attendance at one Sigma Theta Tau conference in the fellowship period Please find more information using the attachment or this shared link. Don't hesitate to contact Dr. Jiale (Gary) Hu, Gamma Omega at-Large Chapter Awards Committee Chair, at jhu4@vcu.edu if you have questions or would like more information.

Our Chapter is pleased to announce the 2024 Awards of Excellence. We invite the STTI Gamma Omega at Large Chapter community to nominate candidates for these awards which celebrate: Excellence in Nursing Research Award, Excellence in Nursing Education Award, Excellence in Nursing Practice Award, Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award. Individuals can self-nominate. Candidates do not need to be STTI members. Please visit the link for more information. Nominations are open through April 14, 2024.