Celebrating 25+ Years of Excellence

1991 Strategic planning began for the Nursing Honor Society at GBCN

1993 Nursing Honor Society of GBCN held its first induction ceremony on May 3, 1993

1995 Nursing Honor Society of GBCN was invited to the Atlanta Area Consortium of STTI Chapters

1996 GBCN application was submitted to become a chapter of STTI

1997 Nursing Honor Society approved to present to STTI House of Delegates at the 1997 STTI Biennial Convention

1998 Pi Gamma Chapter STTI chartered

2023 Pi Gamma Chapter approved to become:  Pi Gamma at Large Chapter

Pi Gamma at Large Chapter will be awarded a 13th consecutive Chapter Key Award for Excellence

at the 48th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, IN November 2025


Pi Gamma members and future inductees participate in the Atlanta Heart Walk

Chapter News

  • Elevating Practice, Embracing Change, Achieving Excellence

    Elevating Practice, Embracing Change, Achieving Excellence

    Join us for our annual nursing conference sponsored by the Pi Gamma at-Large Chapter of Sigma and Georgia Baptist College of Nursing. Approved up to 5.75 contact hours.

    Saturday, Apr 25 from 7:30 am to 4 pm EDT

    Submit an abstract!

    Abstract submissions for poster presentation sessions are open until April 10, 2026. 

  • A Collaborative Approach to Integrating HIV Care into a Street Medicine Primary Care Model."

    Dear Pi Gamma at-Large Members, 

    I hope this message finds you well. I would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming Pi Gamma at-Large Chapter Member Meeting on Wednesday, March 18th, at 6:00 PM (ET) via Zoom.

    We are excited to welcome Dr. Joy Fernandez de Narayan, who will present on "A Collaborative Approach to Integrating HIV Care into a Street Medicine Primary Care Model."

    Joy Fernandez de Narayan, DNP, FNP-C is a family nurse practitioner based in Atlanta, GA. After moving to metro Atlanta from Miami in high school, she graduated with her BSN in 2010 from Kennesaw State University, followed by her MSN in 2012 from Emory University. After 5 years of clinical practice at Mercy Care, she graduated with her DNP with a concentration in health systems leadership in 2018. At that time, Dr. Fernandez de Narayan continued to provide primary care at Mercy Care on the Street Medicine team while also leading the organization’s Street Medicine, Community Homeless Outreach, and Integrated Care Permanent Support Housing Programs until 2025. In 2026, she transitioned to a full-time faculty position at the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University. She maintains a weekly day of clinical practice at Mercy Care with a continued focus on those experiencing unsheltered homelessness. When not working, Dr. Fernandez de Narayan enjoys spending time on her small farm with her husband of 10 years and menagerie of small and large animals. She enjoys gardening, reading, and generally being outside. Dr. Fernandez de Narayan finds her purpose and motivation deeply rooted in her Christian faith and continues to look for creative ways to further Christ's healing ministry at home and abroad.

    Meeting Details:

    Topic: Pi Gamma Member Meeting

    Date: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

    Time: 6:00 PM (ET)

    Zoom Link: https://mercer.zoom.us/j/3054010853

    Meeting ID: 305 401 0853

    We hope you will join us for an engaging and informative session.

    Warm regards,

  • Call for Nominations - Susan Sweat Gunby Award; Deadline October 31, 2025

    The Susan Sweat Gunby Excellence in Nursing Award by the Pi Gamma at-Large Chapter is given to acknowledge an outstanding member whose contributions fulfill the goals of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). Nominations are only accepted from Pi Gamma at-Large dhapter members.

  • November 4, 2025 - New Member Luncheon

    The Fall 2025 new member luncheon will be hosted in room 137 of the College of Nursing.  All members are encouraged to attend and meet our newest incoming members to the chapter.  Pizza will be served to all.  No RSVP required. 

  • 2025 Induction Ceremony

    New Members will be inducted into the Chapter and the Organization

    Date: Saturday December 6, 2025

    Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM

    Place:  Cecil B. Day Hall - Atlanta Campus, Mercer University.  A link to the campus map is listed below.  Day Hall is #10 on the map.  Click here for the map.

  • October 22 - ZOOM Fall Member Meeting

    Join us for the Fall Member meeting on October 22 from 6:30PM to 7:30PM.  The agenda and speaker are forthcoming and the link to the meeting is provided below.

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