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The Rho Theta Chapter
of Sigma Theta Tau International

Our Mission:

“The Rho Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people. The organization supports the learning and professional development of members who strive to improve nursing care worldwide.”

Our Vision:

“To create a global community of nurses who lead using scholarship, knowledge, and technology to improve the health of the world’s people."

Our Leadership Team

President: Jitana Benton-Lee, DNP, MSN, RN, MBA-HC, NEA-BC
Contact
: bentonleej1@nku.edu

Vice-President: Teresa Huber, DNP, RN
Contact: hubert@nku.edu

Secretary: Marybeth Baribeau, Ed.D., MSN, BSN, RN

Contact: baribeaum1@nku.edu


Treasurer:
Kim Dinsey-Read, Ph.D., MSN, RN, MBA
Contact: dinseyreadk@nku.edu

Counselor:
Lisa Cuntz, DNP, RN, CNE
Contact: cuntzl1@nku.edu

Governance Chair:
Shawn Nordheim, Ed.D., RN, CNE, CCRN
Contact: nordheims@nku.edu

Governance Committee Member: Lynne Zajac, Ph.D., RN
Contact: zajacl1@nku.edu

Research Committee Chair: Carlana Coogle, DNP, RN, CEN
Contact: carlana.coogle@stelizabeth.com

Leadership Succession Chair: Lisa Long, Ph.D., RN
Contact: longl4@nku.edu

Awards Chair:
Beth Hickey, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNA
Contact: hickeybe@nku.edu

Membership Ambassador:
Karen O'Connell, Ph.D., RN, CEN, NEA-BC
Contact:
oconnellk@nku.edu

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Chapter News

  • Annual Meeting and Program

    Hello all,
    Unfortunately, we have to cancel our planned event on May 1st.  Look for a reschedule of the event this fall.
    We will still have our annual meeting via Zoom, and it will begin at 5:30 pm on 1 May.  The link is below.
    Hope you can join us.
    Topic: Rho Theta Annual Meeting
    Time: May 1, 2025 17:30 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    Meeting ID: 968 9515 0132
    Passcode: 542111
  • Rho Theta Annual Meeting and Program

    Hello all!
    Rho Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing invites you to their Annual Meeting and Program.
    May 1, 2025 5:30pm - 7 pm
    Student Union 108 
    Northern Kentucky University campus
    Sign in at 5:30 pm
    Meeting at 5:45 pm
    Program: 6:00 pm
    The Influence of Uniforms on the Professional Nurse
    Presented by Dr. Donna Miles Curry
    Take a walk (on the runway) through the evolution of nursing uniforms and how they have impacted the profession of nursing.
    Learn about the local Nurse Honor Guard
    Can't make it to the meeting - just come for the program!
    Refreshments provided
    See you there!
    Karen O'Connell

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