Member Awards
Sister Marie Lee Membership Subsidy Award:
Sister Marie Lee was the last Deaconess Sister at Chamberlain College of Nursing (formerly Deaconess College of Nursing), and was made an honorary member of the Chamberlain College of Nursing Honor Society. In connection with our beginnings, this subsidy was named in Sister Marie Lee’s honor. The Phi Pi Chapter recognizes that at times members need assistance in meeting financial obligations to the organization. For members unable to pay for induction or chapter dues that have been denied at the Sigma International level the following process can be used.
Dr. Ellen Poole Educational Award:
The Ellen Poole Educational Award is designed to recognize members of Sigma’s Phi Pi Chapter for excellence and to support members who are pursuing further education and scholarship in nursing. The award is in an amount of $1,500.00 dollars. Dr. Ellen Poole, PhD RN CPAN CNE FASPAN is a Professor of Nursing at the Phoenix Campus of Chamberlain University School of Nursing and is a Fellow of the American Society of Peri-anesthesia Nurses. She is the founding president of the Chamberlain College of Nursing Honor Society. The Chamberlain College on Nursing Honor Society, under Dr. Poole’s direction, became the Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma in 2011. Dr. Poole has more than 35 years of experience in the nursing profession, including practice, instruction, and research. She is the recipient of nearly three dozen awards and scholarships from different local and national professional associations, organizations and academic institutions, and has published multiple articles and presented research in peri-anesthesia nursing and critical care at numerous conferences.
Professional Development Award:
The Phi Pi Chapter would like to recognize and support individuals pursuing professional development in nursing and presenting a podium presentation or poster presentation or for active members who complete a certification in a nursing specialty to be awarded funds.
This application is for funds that will reimburse fees for conference registration for active members presenting a podium or poster presentation or for reimbursement for certification fees for active members who obtain a professional nursing certification.
Eligibility to apply is limited to active Phi Pi members. Phi Pi member must not receive reimbursement from any other source to be eligible. Must provide proof of successfully passing certification along with a copy of the receipt or receipt of conference registration fees paid. If attending a conference, payment will not be disbursed until member presents work to membership. Presentations are expected to be completed within 90 days after the conference has ended.
DNP Grant Award:
The Phi Pi Chapter is proud to announce the DNP project grant program. The purpose of the Phi Pi DNP grant is to aid in the funding of DNP evidence-based practice or quality improvement projects. Phi Pi recognizes the contribution that the DNP provides to improving healthcare quality and patient safety with the translation of existing research into nursing practice. The streamlined application process will allow members to apply for and receive funding to help with the development, implementation, and analysis of DNP projects. Phi Pi awards 12 DNP grants per year. Each grant will include funding up to $1,500.00 based on invoices or receipts provided. Upon completion of your project, you will be required to present your project and findings to the Phi Pi membership.
Phi Pi values scholarship, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement in healthcare and is proud to sponsor these grants to contribute to our esteemed Phi Pi members' education and to nursing.
Scholarly Research Award:
Phi Pi awards for Scholarly Projects are available to all active members of the Phi Pi Chapter.
Each grant will include funding up to $5,000.00 based on invoices or receipts provided. Upon completion of your project, you will be required to present your project and findings to the Phi Pi membership.