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Welcome to the NEW Tau Upsilon Chapter Website!

Welcome to our entire Membership and any visitors to our site!

The Tau Upsilon Chapter is committed to getting our website on the circle up and running this year. We will use this as one of our platforms to communicate with all of our members as well as any visitors to our site. We will be setting up our events and some discussions, as well as some resources that you may find interesting. Just sit tight and keep checking back as this will be a work in progress. If anyone has some expertise in website maintenance and would like to become our Website Editing Chair, we would love to hear from you! Take care everyone!

Did you know...Tau Upsilon was a Chapter Giving Club Member from 2018-2023?



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This means that Tau Upsilon donated $1 for every active member we have to the STTI Foundation!  

What have we been up to this past 2019-2021 biennium and what does our future hold?

We're committed to supporting our Tau Upsilon members and the surrounding community. For example, our "Fall Fun at Thiessen's" event held at our local apple orchard raised funds for the Tau Upsilon nursing research grants we distribute during our induction ceremony. We are open to any suggestions for how we can help support our community's nursing students and practicing nurses. In the past, we have held resume and interview workshops, research presentations, and seminars focused on improving our health (meditation, mindfulness, and pilates seminars). We are passionate about serving our community and would love to recruit more volunteers to help with our philanthropy work. This last biennium, we sponsored a family in need to assist them with their Christmas wish list, provided a free holiday meal to those experiencing food insecurity or social isolation during the holidays (and donated all leftover food to the Windsor Youth Centre), and collaborated with a local business to raise funds to support our local university and college student food banks. 

These are just snapshots of our recent events, however, we would love to do so much more to help our local students, nurses, and community. Please reach out to one of our Chapter Leaders if you would like to join us for future events or if you would like to request additional support from us. We are here for you! 

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  • Christmas Family Giving Campaign

    Hello Everyone,
    We hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. As the festive season approaches, it's a time for giving, sharing, and spreading joy. This year, we have a wonderful opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of a local family at SOAHAC (Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre)  who could use a little extra cheer. In collaboration with the University of Windsor's Nursing Faculty, we are sponsoring a single mother who is currently expecting her 4th child and would greatly benefit from our support!  Our goal is to provide them with a memorable holiday season, filled with love, warmth, and the festive spirit.
     
    ~We understand that everyone has different capacities to give, especially during these times, so please know that your support, in any form, is valuable and appreciated.~
     
    If interested in purchasing an item for the family, please click on the link below for their Wish List: We ask that if you do purchase an item, please update this live document so that we don't have duplicate gifts.
     
    If you prefer to offer financial support, please know that any monetary donation, regardless of the amount, will be deeply appreciated. Donations can be made to Sara Williams via e-transfer (Direct Deposit) at williamssara91@gmail.com
     
    The last day to contribute is December 8, 2023. If you are purchasing a gift for the family, or prefer to give cash, you can either drop it off at the Nursing office (3rd floor of the Toldo building) or email Sara directly. 
     
    Let's come together to show this family the true spirit of our community this Christmas. Thank you for considering this request and for your continued kindness and generosity.
     
    Wishing you a joyful holiday season,
     
    Your Local Tau Upsilon Chapter
  • What's Up Wednesday - 02/23

    Hello Tau Upsilon members, 

    An exciting What's Up Wednesday this time to help keep all members informed on current events and features the chapter is supporting! From a brand new joint collaborative program to a charity fundraiser right here in Windsor, we hope all members become engaged and participate with the chapter. 

    To start everything off, we're happy to report that as part of the commitment to global nursing excellence, Sigma is collaborating with The Johnson & Johnson Foundation on a large-scale program that hopes to improve the leadership knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy of clinical nurses. They are seeking frontline nurses to participate and help them transform nursing and influence change. To break everything down, we've summarized the individual elements of the program for you! 

    About the program: Participants will take up to nine LinkedIn Learning leadership and management skills courses, up to three Sigma Nursing courses focused on leadership, and receive other exclusive nursing and healthcare-focused content. Eight competencies—leadership development, effective communication skills, dealing with conflict, healthy work environments, diversity, change management, team science, and resilience—will be addressed. Your participation will help them better understand the value, relevance, and effectiveness of these courses in helping prepare nurses to lead from where they are. After taking these courses, participants will be asked to provide feedback regarding the effectiveness of these courses. 

    Why you should participate: You can receive up to 17.6 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours by completing the free leadership and nurse-focused content. After completing the program, you will continue to have access to additional LinkedIn Learning courses for a year. You will also be eligible to receive a microcredential to demonstrate your verified skills. This credential can be displayed in your email signature line, profile page, etc. 

    Eligibility: They're looking for frontline registered nurses in the United States and Canada with direct care experience. Sigma membership is not required, so pass along this opportunity to colleagues you think may be eligible and interested.

    Additional details: There is no cost to participate in this program. You will be asked to complete some questionnaires prior to and after the program to assist us with improving the program. This is not required; you may choose to skip the questionnaires and still have access to the program. Your feedback will be kept confidential, and the reports of this program will not include any information that could identify you.

    To be redirected to the official webpage of the program, please click here. If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will help you reach out to the appropriate peoples. 

    Moving on, we're proud to endorse the Unemployed Help Center (UHC) of Windsor's latest event, the Coldest Night of the Year!

    On Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. UHC will be hosting the Coldest Night of the Year Walk for Hunger! This event will either be a 2km or 5km walk (your choice) to raise awareness about food insecurity in our community. The event will take place at the UHC – Hub of Opportunities (6955 Cantelon Drive) and will include beverages, soup, chili, live music and more!

    Members may either walk individually, join Sigma Tau Upsilon's team, or even create their own! To get started, please click the link here to register yourself for the event. Just to note, if choosing to register as a part of Sigma, please select "join team" and then search for "Tau Upsilon" in the registration prompts after accepting the waiver. Also for member convenience, the promotional materials for this event have been attached. 

    This concludes this iteration of What's Up Wednesday. As always, we love to hear from you so don't hold back on any feedback, comments, or concerns.
    Until next time, take care and stay safe.

    - Sigma Tau Upsilon

  • What's Up Wednesday - 01/19

    Hello Tau Upsilon members, 

    A quick What's Up Wednesday today here to remind everyone to submit their nomination packages for awards. Consider applying yourself, nominating a student, a colleague or a friend of nursing for one of the several monetary or recognition awards! 

    The deadline for nominations is March 1st, 2023. All awards will be presented at our Induction Ceremony on April 22nd, 2023. Attendance at our Induction Ceremony is encouraged for all award recipients.

    To briefly summarize the awards:

    • Anna Gupta Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
      • An award to recognize an undergraduate student who exemplifies nursing excellence, of a monetary value of $150. Eligibility is limited to students who are or will be chapter members at time of award recipience with a minimum 'A' average GPA

    • Jessica Girard Outstanding Undergraduate Leadership Award
      • An award to recognize an undergraduate student who exemplifies nursing excellence, of a monetary value of $150. Eligibility is limited to students who are or will be chapter members at time of award recipience. 

    • Sheila Cameron Outstanding Graduate Student Award
      • An award to recognize a graduate student who exemplifies nursing excellence, of a monetary value of $200. Eligibility is limited to current chapter members who have paid all required membership dues within the last 12 months

    • Outstanding Nurse Clinician/Community Leader Award
      • An award to recognize an outstanding nurse from a clinical setting (broadly defined as a practicing nurse) who exemplifies nursing excellence and service to the profession. This award has no monetary value and is for recognition. Eligibility is limited to current chapter members who have paid all required membership dues within the last 12 months.

    • Founders Research Support Grant
      • An award to provide a grant to support a nursing-related research project, of a monetary value of $250. Eligibility is limited to current chapter members who have paid all required membership dues within the last 12 months and hold a teaching/clinical nursing post

    • Friend of Nursing Award
      • An award to recognize an individual or a group who has made contributions to the betterment of their local nursing and or healthcare communities. This award has no monetary value and is for recognition. Eligibility is limited to those who are not an RN, RPN, or RN-EC/NP

    • Student Intern Award
      • An award to help offset the cost of the induction fees. This award has a monetary value of $150. To be eligible, recipients will be accepted into the committee to serve a 1-year term and thus, eligibility is limited to only those who are enrolled for the BScN, MN, MScN, NP, or PhD program for the current school year

    Each award has its own submission requirements and potential stipulations. We encourage all members to spread the word and get involved. Please click here for a post with an attached document with the complete list of all the details associated with each award as well as its specific submission criteria: 
     
    All applications can be sent to our award chair Heather Sweet, via email at hsweet73@uwindsor.ca. If you have any questions regarding the criteria for submission, please do not hesitate to email. 

    Until next time, 
     - Tau Upsilon 

  • Winter 2023 Newsletter

    Hello Tau Upsilon members!
    We are excited to share with you our Winter 2023 Tau Upsilon Newsletter!
    Please visit the discussion page or click here to view the newsletter.

    Best wishes,
    Your Tau Upsilon Team
  • What's Up Wednesday - 01/04

    Hello Sigma Tau Upsilon members, 

    We have a special 'What's Up Wednesday' for you to remind everyone that our Dining for Research event at Spagos is fast approaching. We invite everyone to come out and attend. 

    To provide a quick rundown for all members, both whom are attending the event and those who are not, the night will consist of fundraising for the chapter's research fund, silent auctions, dinner, and dancing with live DJ performance. The event is open to everyone - this means family, friends, significant others, and anybody else is permitted to attend. 

    We will have several items up for auction and all proceeds will go towards our nursing research grants.

    Furthermore, we're happy to report that we have two dinner options available which are as follows: 
    • Pollo Speciale
      • Breaded chicken breast with sauteed mushrooms, spinach and blush sauce
    OR 
    • Salmone Di Casa
      • Filet of salmon with capers, diced tomatoes, diced onions, and white wine sauce plated with roasted seasonal vegetables
    Dining for Research starts at 6 pm (1800), with dinner served approximately at 7 pm (1900), on January 14th, 2023 at 690 Erie St East Windsor, ON N9A 3X9 - Spago Trattoria. The price of a ticket is $70 for 1 or $135 for 2, payable to sttitauupsilon@hotmail.com by etransfer. Please make a note in your etransfer that the funds are for Dining for Research. 

    Please note final number are required by Spagos next week so we ask anybody interested in coming to act quickly so that you don't miss out. 

    We look forward to this event and are excited to share it with our chapter. Please also find attached in this post, our promotional poster for the event, which you may feel free to share within your own social circles.



    Until next time, and Happy New Years.

    - Tau Upsilon
  • What's Up Wednesday - 11/17

    Hello Sigma Tau Upsilon members,

    We hope you've had a good Halloween and Remembrance Day! As we begin to approach the holiday season we have brand new What's Up Wednesday post for everyone. As always, please find the updates in the beginning and scroll down for any upcoming webinars offered by Sigma International and or our sister chapters

    Starting with updates, we have some exciting news and opportunities for all members to come out and get involved with Tau Upsilon's educational series. We'd like to formally invite everyone to: 

    • Join us on Thursday November 24th, at 7:30 pm (1930) to Grand Rounds: An NPs experience in acute care presented by Karl Sweet M.N., RN (EC).1
    •  Join us on Tuesday November 29th, at 6:00 pm (1800) to the Leadership Development Series from the Graduate Nursing Society presented by Crystal McCallum.2
    • Become involved with us in supporting a new initiative by the chapter called SENT (Supporting the Education of Nurses in The) Philippines. We will be collecting used nursing books and journals to be distributed to under resourced nursing programs in the Phillipines.3
    • Become involved with us in partnering with Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) to Adopt-a-Family for the Christmas holiday season.4 
    • SAVE THE DATE. Join us on Saturday January 14, 2023 for our Dining for Research event.5


    Supplemental Event Information

    1. The presentation will be via Microsoft Teams. Please use the following link to attend: Grand Rounds: An NPs experience in acute care

    2. Crystal McCallum is the Director of Education at Wounds Canada. She has her masters in advanced practice nursing and has grown her career as a RN to working as a regional, national, and international educator. She is also a clinical specialist in wound prevention. This event will be taking place both in person and via Microsoft Teams. The venue for in-person attendance is The Windsor Club: 2072 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON N8Y 4S5. Appetizers and tea/coffee will be provided. If attending in person, please RSVP by Friday November 25th to ward4@uwindsor.ca . If attending virtually, please use the following link: Leadership Development Series

    3. This project is spearheaded by Tau Upsilon Governance Chair, Edward Cruz. Tau Upsilon members who wish to donate their used nursing books can drop off their old nursing books at the General Nursing Lab, located on the second floor of the Anthony P. Toldo Health Education Centre. For more information or further inquiries, please email Edward Cruz at edward.cruz@uwindsor.ca  

    4. Please contact sykora@uwindsor.ca for further information or if you would like to donate or purchase gifts. A Christmas list will be coming shortly 

    5. This will be an in-person event. The venue of the event is Spago Trattoria: 690 Erie St E, Windsor, ON N9A 3X7. This event will include a guest speaker, dinner, DJ, and a silent auction. More information to come.


    Moving onto webinars, November webinars are a little limited but we're proud to announce that registration for the Region 10 Conference is now open.

    Region 10 Biennial Conference - Bridging Nursing Leadership, Research & Practice
    Voices of the Vulnerable
    March 24-25th, 2023

    SAVE THE DATE: This event will take place at the following venue: The Kensington Hotel, 3500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States. 
    Promotional Material link.
    Hotel Booking Link.

    Trick or Treat? The Systemic Effect of Diabetes Caused by Oral Disease
    30 November 2022 10:00 a.m. EST

    The goal of this presentation is to educate nurses and nursing professionals on the significance of preventive oral healthcare behaviors that contribute to reducing the incidence of oral disease as the causal factor of systemic infections, inflammatory injury, and end-organ damage.
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hour will be awarded and this webinar is sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive
    Register

    This concludes this week's iteration of What's Up Wednesdays. As always, we love to hear from you so don't hold back on any feedback, comments, or concerns.
    Until next time, take care and stay safe.

    - Sigma Tau Upsilon

  • What's Up Wednesday - 10/26

    Hello Sigma Tau Upsilon members,

    We hope you've had a good start to your fall, we're back with a brand What's Up Wednesday! As always, please find the updates in the beginning and scroll down for any upcoming webinars offered by Sigma International and or our sister chapters. 

    Starting with updates, we'd like to thank everyone who came out to our Thiessen Orchards event. The event was a success, we had 44 people in attendance with everyone from parents to students to children. We hope everyone had a great time because we know we did. In fact, check out some pictures from the event below. 


    Another special update we have for everyone, we'd like to give a special congratulations to our very own Dr. Edward Cruz (RN, CCNE, BN, MScN, PhD), for his Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grant. Edward has won the Insight Development Grant for his upcoming study, "Employment Trajectory of Philippine-Educated Nurses in Ontario, Canada." From everyone here at Sigma, we'd like to be the first to extend you not only a warm congratulations but good luck in your academia efforts.

    We here at Tau Upsilon strive to foster a culture that celebrates members and their achievements. We want to hear from you and know what you've been up to, so we request that everyone from the organization share with us your grants and publications. We want to provide you a platform that recognizes and acknowledges your academic and personal excellency!  

    Moving onto webinars, we have a great selection from Sigma International all throughout November.

    Exploring NCLEX Content With Test Strategies and Practice Questions

    3 November 2022 1:00 p.m. EDT
    This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" to assist you in "making the most of what you know" as you prepare for success on the NCLEX. She will also provide questions and strategies specific for content areas that are being discussed. 
    Note: No NCPD will be offered

    Register


    A Toolkit for Creating a High Reliability Organization
    3 November 2022 3:00 p.m. EDT
    Delivering high quality patient care is more challenging and complex than ever before. Despite these challenges, as nurse leaders we must strive for excellence to ensure patients receive the best care. Join me as we discuss tools, strategies, and behaviors of high reliability organizations to achieve zero patient harm.
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hours will be awarded. Register


    Family Presence During Resuscitation, Benefits and Barriers to Implementation
    10 November 2022 5:00 p.m. EST

    Ever wondered about how to speak to family members during a resuscitation? What to say, when to say it, and how to support the family during this traumatic event? You are invited to an educational webinar which will provide you with an easy to learn systematic approach to communicating with the family using the ER-DRIP acronym.
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hour will be awarded
    Register


    Sharing Session: Navigating Incivility
    17 November 2022 8:00 a.m. EST

    In this sharing session, we will explore bullying in the nursing profession and what nurses can do to combat this incivility. The content in this session will remind nurses that they are not alone and give them the opportunity to share and discuss the challenges they face every day.
    Please note this session will not be recorded and the only way to receive NCPD is to attend the live session.
    Register


    Trick or Treat? The Systemic Effect of Diabetes Caused by Oral Disease
    30 November 2022 10:00 a.m. EST

    The goal of this presentation is to educate nurses and nursing professionals on the significance of preventive oral healthcare behaviors that contribute to reducing the incidence of oral disease as the causal factor of systemic infections, inflammatory injury, and end-organ damage.
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hour will be awarded and this webinar is sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive
    Register

    This concludes this week's iteration of What's Up Wednesdays. As always, we love to hear from you so don't hold back on any feedback, comments, or concerns.

    Until next time, take care and stay safe.

    - Sigma Tau Upsilon

  • Thiessen's Orchard on October 1st

    Hello everyone!

    Just a friendly reminder that our fall Thiessen’s Orchard event is on October 1st (which is tomorrow!) from 10am-1:30pm. General admission day passes are $5 and your bracelet can be picked up at our Sigma Table between 10-1:30pm. This bracelet is valid for the entire day from 10am-5:30pm.

    We will also be collecting non-perishable food items and hygiene products donations for the UHC hub of opportunities!

    Hope to see you there with your friends and family,

    Donna Nguyen

  • What's Up Wednesdays - 09/29

    Hello Sigma Tau Upsilon members,

    We hope you've had a good summer, but now with a brand new fall semester, we're reviving a brand new What's Up Wednesdays. We're back with more updates and more webinars to help keep all of you connected and involved with both Sigma International and our local chapter.

    Starting with updates, we'd like to formally invite all Sigma members plus their families and friends to attend our Thiessen Orchards event. Taking place Monday, October 1, 2022 at 400 Talbot Rd E, Leamington, ON N8H 3V6, come join us for a day of fall fun. We have apple picking, sunflower fields, corn mazes, and a whole host of other fall and Halloween themed family friendly activities. Day pass tickets are 5$ per person aged 3+ and are valid from 10:00am to 5:30pm. Payment may be made either through e-transfer to sttitauupsilon@hotmail.com or purchasing in person at the event from the Sigma table.

    In other updates, specifically for new members, please check out this short video clip (44 seconds) which lists the top five things new members should do to make the most of their membership.

    Moving onto webinars, we have a great selection from Sigma International all throughout October as well as a special free virtual conference held by a sister chapter.

    Integrating Genomics into Practice: A New Frontier

    October 8, 2022, from 10:00a - 11:00a via Zoom
    Our sister organization Kappa Iota is hosting a fall educational event. To earn a continuing professional development contact hour, pre-registration is required and zoom attendance is mandatory. The Zoom link will be provided to those who pre-register via email a few days before the event. Final Registration is required by October 1, 2022. If you run into any problems registering, please contact Dr. Phyllis Brenner at pbrenner@madonna.edu
    Register


    Engaging With Politics, Policy, and Policymaking: Opportunities and Challenges for Nurses Worldwide
    4 October 2022 12:00 p.m. EDT
    The webinar will explore the interests and skills of nurses in political decision-making and discuss opportunities to increase the minimal involvement of nurses in legislative policymaking and how to best foster more nurse engagement as policymakers, political stakeholders, and activists. The panel aims to dialogue with participants, providing education regarding the next steps and implications for practice improvement(s).
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hours will be awarded.
    Register


    Closing the Gap: Team-Based Care Models
    6 October 2022 3:00 p.m. EDT

    Staffing challenges have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing nursing leadership to reimagine models of care in both the acute care and ambulatory settings. Learn how two nursing leaders developed a team-based approach to close the gap and improve staff satisfaction, engagement, and the patient experience.
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hour will be awarded
    Register


    Improving Patient Outcomes Through Understanding Belonging
    12 October 2022 4:00 p.m. EDT

    Gain a deep understanding of belonging and the motivation and knowledge to change behaviors to improve patient outcomes. Engage in thought provoking activities that will give you deeper insights into the origins and impacts of bias, and identify steps you can take to create belonging in your life and in your work.
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hour will be awarded
    Register

    This concludes this week's iteration of What's Up Wednesdays. As always, we love to hear from you so don't hold back on any feedback, comments, or concerns.

    Until next time, take care and stay safe.

    - Sigma Tau Upsilon

  • Tau Upsilon Fall 2022 Newsletter

    Hello Tau Upsilon members,
    We are pleased to share with you our Fall 2022 Tau Upsilon Newsletter!
    Click here to view.

    We wish you a pleasant and cozy Fall season,
    Your Tau Upsilon Team
  • Sigma Fall Fun Event at Thiessen Orchards

    Hello Sigma Tau Upsilon members,

    We would like to invite you to our fall event for all sigma members and their families. This event will take place October 1st at Thiessen Orchards. The sigma table will be set up from 10am-130pm to collect donations of perishable food and hygiene products to donate to the unemployed help centre as well as pick up your day pass bracelets. Day pass tickets are 5$ per person aged 3+. You can purchase your bracelets by e-transferring sttitauupsilon@hotmail.com or purchasing at the sigma table. The day pass can be used for the entire day 10am-530pm. Please see the attached poster for additional details. For any additional questions please email sykora@uwindsor.ca 

    Hope to see you all there! 

  • What's Up Wednesday - 06/15

    Hello Sigma Tau Upsilon members, 

    We're back with more updates and more webinars to help keep all of you connected and involved with both Sigma International and our local chapter.

    Starting with updates, first and foremost we'd like to give a big congratulations to all the nurses who are graduating this Friday. Nursing school is not easy and it takes a lot of time, effort, and commitment to see it through. From everyone here at the Sigma board, we want to express how proud and happy we are for you! We wish you the best in your future endeavors and wherever nursing takes you. Graduation is a day to celebrate you and your achievements, and we want you to know that we're right here with you cheering you on.

    In other updates, our local chapter will be hosting a summer potluck social on June 23, 2022 starting at 1730/5:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for all Tau Upsilon members to come out to socialize, network, and have some fun. For further details regarding the event, please rsvp through the following discussion thread link: RSVP

    or alternatively, you may email giurca@uwindsor.ca. For anyone in attendance with allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance so that we may best accommodate and keep the potluck a safe place for all! 

    Moving on to webinars for the month, we have a great selection from Sigma International all throughout June as well as a special free virtual conference held by a sister chapter this Saturday. 

    Mu Chapter Sigma Conference
    Saturday June 18th, 2022 9:30a-12:30p via Webex
    Mu Chapter is hosting a free virtual conference this Saturday, June 18th. Presentations include a selection of topics aimed at our newest Sigma members to inform their bedside practice including ECG Interpretation, CXR Analysis and Holistic Self-Care. We are pleased to share this opportunity with you and your membership. Please consider posting the attached flyer and joining with us this Saturday.
    Register


    Exploring NCLEX Content With Test Strategies and Practice Questions
    21 June 2022 11:00 a.m. EST

    This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" to assist you in "making the most of what you know" as you prepare for success on the NCLEX. She will also provide questions and strategies specific for content areas that are being discussed..
    Note: No NCPD contact hours will be awarded. Register


    Sharing Session: Tap into Your Breath-It's Been with You All Along
    28 June 2022 3:00 p.m. EST
    Breathwork is a powerful tool for healing, sourcing energy, renewal, truth, and grounding. Can you imagine if you and your fellow colleagues had renewed spirits and served from the heart? Can you imagine going to work each day with passion, positivity, and love? In this sharing session, participants will experience a mini breath session and have time to reflect on this experience through a breakout session with other nurses.
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hours will be awarded. Note: Available for live session attendees only  Register


    Exploring NCLEX Content With Test Strategies and Practice Questions
    7 July 2022 11:00 a.m. EST
    This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" to assist you in "making the most of what you know" as you prepare for success on the NCLEX. She will also provide questions and strategies specific for content areas that are being discussed..
    Note: No NCPD contact hours will be awarded. Register


    This concludes this week's iteration of What's Up Wednesdays. As always, we love to hear from you so don't hold back on any feedback, comments, or concerns.
    Until next time, take care and stay safe.

    - Sigma Tau Upsilon

  • What's Up Wednesday - 05/18

    Hello Sigma Tau Upsilon members, 

    We're back with more updates and more webinars to help keep all of you connected and involved with both Sigma International and our local chapter. 

    Starting with the updates, this past May 9th - May 15th, Nursing Week was held. As per the CNA, the theme this year was #WeAnswerTheCall and was developed to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient's health-care journey. Here at Tau Upsilon, we spent Nurses Week to highlight retirees in nursing who have played pivotal roles in advancing nursing in practice, education, management, and leadership. Visit https://tauupsilon.sigmanursing.org/egroups/egroups63 to read about Deborah Dayus, Kathryn Edmunds, and Mary Margaret Cole. 

    In other Tau Upsilon news, we will be holding our Paint Night social tomorrow at 2587 Howard Avenue. Doors open 5:30 pm and classes will begin 6:30 pm. Paint Night costs $30 for members and $35 for non-members. This fee goes towards covering supplies, an art instructor, and qualifies for one free drink at the venue. Paint Night will be followed up with karaoke at the end of night at 8:30 pm. Registration for Paint Night has now been extended, open until tomorrow at noon. Registration is completed via fee payment e-transfer to sttitauupsilon@hotmail.com. Please include the name of registrants in the e-transfer memo. Paint Night is a great way for new members, old members, and existing members to network with fellow professionals and become re/connected with the organization. 

    Moving on from updates, below you'll find a variety of webinars that will be hosted in the coming weeks as well as a link to previous webinars that you may find helpful related to your professional development. 

    Sharing Session: Advocacy in a Time of Unknowing
    24 May 2022 8:00 a.m. ET

    In this sharing session, we will address aspects of effective advocacy as we seek to transform health, healthcare, the nursing profession, and our personal lives. This interactive session will also allow attendees to break out into smaller groups to discuss this topic with their peers.
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hours will be awarded. Note: Available for live session attendees only. Register

     

    Student Nurse Externships
    31 May 2022 3:00 p.m. ET

    This presentation will discuss the benefits of summer nurse externships for student nurses. Externships feature instruction on interprofessional collaboration in the clinical setting by forming clinical academic partnerships. Externships, very similar to the transition-to-practice residency programs, align with clinical immersion experiences to reinforce the nursing education values of safe patient care, clinical reasoning, and holistic decision-making.
    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hours will be awarded.  Register

    Previous Webinars
    ​To view past webinars held by Sigma International, please use the following link. Many of these webinars touch upon areas related to nursing education, research, career advancement, and global impact. 
    https://nursingcentered.sigmanursing.org/webinars?_ga=2.25169917.1108605428.1652924229-1895234851.1649265475
    This concludes this week's iteration of What's Up Wednesdays. As always, we love to hear from you so don't hold back on any feedback, comments, or concerns. 

    Until next time, take care and stay safe. 

    - Sigma Tau Upsilon

  • Paint Night Registration Extended!

    Hello Tau Upsilon members,
    We just wanted to share with you that the registration deadline has been extended to noon on May 19 for those who wish to attend the event but were not able to register in time.

    We hope to see you there,
    Tau Upsilon 


  • What;s Up Wednesday - 05/04

    Hello Tau Upsilon members, 

    Moving forward, we here at Tau Upsilon encourage all members to take advantage of their Sigma membership and utilize the many different services they offer. Did you know as a part of Sigma, you have access to an entire catalogue of courses, career help, and Sigma's very own academic journal? In the coming updates we will continue to highlight the many different services you can take advantage of but for now we'll start you with these couple! 

    Online Education - As a member of Sigma, there are a variety of courses that are offered to you that you may enroll in and learn for free. Sigma develops online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) courses to help you thrive as a nurse. Covering topics like incivility and bullying, healthcare leadership, how to publish your work, human trafficking, sexual assault, and more, Sigma’s peer-reviewed and evidence-based courses are some of the best offerings for nurses. To get started: 

    1. Go to https://www.sigmanursing.org/learn-grow/education/online-education
    2. Log in using your Sigma membership
    3. Browse and explore their catalogue 
    4. Learn for free and hone your nursing practice

    Career Help - Sigma has many services available to you as a member to help get your foot in the door or even move forward in the professional word. They offer career advising both online and in-person, a career mentoring and coaching program, and a brand-new mentoring cohort program. Use the following link and explore all the different options available https://thecircle.sigmanursing.org/mentoring/getcareerhelp. Sigma is also helping members land jobs helping to connect employers with employees. Search thousands of nursing jobs by keyword, location, or type. The following link will help you get started https://thecircle.sigmanursing.org/mentoring/getajob

     

    Journals​ - Sigma members receive free online access to two peer-reviewed and evidence-based journals: the Journal of Nursing Scholarship (JNS) and Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing (Worldviews). These journals are published bimonthly and share the latest research and trends in nursing. Both journals are accessible on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch as well as Android phones and tablets, allowing you to read the latest articles on the go. Sigma members also receive free nursing continuing professional development (CPD) contact hours for select JNS and Worldviews articles! Click the following link to learn more https://www.sigmanursing.org/learn-grow/publications/journals.

    This concludes this week's iteration of What's Up Wednesday! Can't wait to talk to you all next week. As always, stay safe and take care. 
    - Tau Upsilon
  • What's Up Wednesday - 04/27

    Hello Tau Upsilon members, 

    We're back with this week's newest update! We wanted to take the time this issue to highlight our 2022 induction ceremony for all members who were or weren't in attendance. 

    At the Serbian Center, on Saturday April 23, we were so proud to announce the induction of several members. Also present were past inductees from the 2021 and 2020 year. The night began with opening remarks by our very own Prof. Bornais, followed by bag piping, and dinner. After dinner, we moved on to a speech by Dean of Nursing, Dr. Debbie Shephard-Lemoine who inspired and riveted the crowd with her stories of practice. We moved on to officially inducting new members into the chapter, they went through a cording and signing. 
    Our very own Sandra Maxwell presented next with a speech to reflect Sigma International's call to action about being bold. Up next was the presentation of awards, of which, 4 were awarded to 6 recipients this year. I'd like to take special mention to name each of them individually. 

    Our 'Shelia Cameron Outstanding Graduate Student Award' was given to Natalie Sykora for her excellence in studies and commitment to advancing nursing practice. The 'Founder's Research Support Grant' was given to Rachel Elliott and Candace Ryan to help them with their work. The 'Friend of Nursing Award' was given to Patrick Irwin, for his dedication and cooperation in helping to facilitate movement for nurses between Canada and the United States throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and all its uncertainty. It was also awarded to Amanda Noble, manager of finance for the Faculty of Nursing, for her commitment to helping guide staff and understand how best to navigate the university's Covid-19 policies. The 'Student Intern Award' was given to Arun Kochupurayil Kesavan for hard work and dedication to the nursing profession. 

    We finished with closing marks and then provided an opportunity for all members in attendance to network and talk among themselves. We had a backdrop for photos and encouraged everyone to participate as much as they could. Induction this year was a massive success, and we're so thankful to everyone on the board for all the work they put in, the Serbian Center for hosting us, and for everyone who came without whom this would not be possible. 

    Until next time, stay safe and take care. 
    - Tau Upsilon
  • What's Up Wednesday!

    Hello Sigma Tau Upsilon members, 

    We're excited to announce that we are launching a brand-new initiative to help keep you updated and informed on all things Sigma and Nursing. We're forwarding opportunities to you in the form of webinars, courses, events, career advising and assistance, volunteer positions, and much much more! 

     

    To commence our inaugural iteration we want to highlight some upcoming events from Sigma International. Below you'll find a variety of webinars that will be hosted in the coming weeks. 

     

    A Shift From Hospital Care to Home Care. What Changes are Needed in the Nursing Curriculum?

    26 April 2022 10:00 a.m. EST

    This webinar will discuss the need to evaluate the current nursing curriculum. An assessment is needed to see if the current curriculum will prepare the students to meet the needs of the clients they will serve in the 21st century.

    Note: 1.0 NCPD contact hours will be awarded.  Register

     

    Exploring NCLEX Content With Test Strategies and Practice Questions Part 16

    12 May 2022 11:00 a.m. EST

    This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" to assist you in "making the most of what you know" as you prepare for success on the NCLEX. She will also provide questions and strategies specific for content areas that are being discussed.

    Note: No NCPD contact hours will be awarded.  Register

     

    Moving forward, we, Tau Upsilon Board, encourage all members to take advantage of their Sigma membership and utilize the many different services they offer. In next week’s “What’s Up Wednesday” we will highlight our 2022 Sigma Theta Tau Upsilon Induction ceremony and awards, and the week after that we share with you how to access courses, career help, and Sigma's very own academic journal. Make sure to stay tuned! 

     

    This concludes the very first iteration of What's Up Wednesday, we hope you had as much fun reading it as we did writing it. We always love feedback, and we'd love to hear from you about what you think so far.

     

    Until next time, take care and stay safe. 

    - Sigma Tau Upsilon

  • Reminder to Purchase Induction Tickets!

    Hello Tau Upsilon Members!

    Sending out a friendly reminder to purchase your tickets for this year's induction ceremony where we will gather once again to recognize our new inductees and our award winners! 

    The ceremony will take place on April 23, 2022 at the Serbian Centre (6770 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor). Doors open at 5:30pm and event begins at 6:00pm.

    The cost is $50 per ticket for members, and $60 for guests. Payment can be completed with an e-transfer to sttitauupsilon@hotmail.com to purchase a ticket. Deadline to purchase a ticket is April 8, 2022. Please include the name of the inductee and the guest’s name in the e-transfer. If you are a current Sigma member, please include your name and name of any guest in the e-transfer.


    Hope to see you there!

    Tau Upsilon Board

     

  • 2022 Board of Directors Elections

    Hello Sigma Members,

     

    It is time to host the 2022 Board of Directors Elections!

    The positions we are hoping to fill include:

    • Vice President
    • Counselor (*Faculty only)
    • Secretary
    • Governance Chair
    • Philanthropy Chair
    • Webmaster
    • Publicity/Newsletter Chair
    • St. Clair College Student Representative
    • University of Windsor Student Representative
    • Archivist
    • Open (For those that are open to fulfilling any position on the board)

    The descriptions of the positions can be found in the Tau Upsilon Chapter Resource Library > Announcement Resources > 2022 Open Chapter Leader Positions & Role Description

     

    Please apply through the Google Forms link for a simple application, all you have to do is input

    your contact information as well as state why you would like to join our board!

    Link to Google Forms: https://forms.gle/jsihp6aVd5NfdUom6

     

    Important Dates

    Application Period: March 28 -  April 16, 2022 

    Deadline: April 16, 2022 at 11:59 EST Time

    Voting Period: April 17 - April 23, 2022

     

    If you have any questions, please reach out to Regina Yuen, Leadership Succession Chair at reginakyuen@gmail.com.

    Thank you and have a great day!

     

    Sincerely,

    Regina Yuen

    Leadership Succession Chair
  • Tau Upsilon Chapter Awards - Call for Nominations

    Hello everyone,

    We are excited to announce our call for nominations for our Chapter's annual awards! Please see the related post in the discussion board on the circle for an attached document that outlines each award, including eligibility and submission requirements. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 25, 2022. All awards will be presented at our Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 22, 2022. Attendance to our Induction Ceremony is encouraged for all award recipients.

    All applications can be sent to our award chair Heather Sweet, via email at hsweet73@uwindsor.ca. If you have any questions regarding the criteria for submission, please feel free to contact us!

    Thank you!
    Tau Upsilon Executive Board
  • Recipient of the 2019-2021 Showcase of Regional Excellence Award

    Thank you Tau Upsilon members for making this biennium a successful one for our chapter!

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