48th Biennial Convention

8-11 November 2025

MAKE THIS YOUR BIENNIUM TO INVEST, ADVANCE, ADVOCATE

Become a Sigma Foundation for Nursing donor

Join 6,427 donors from 50 countries in all Sigma global regions who, from 2023-2025:

Invested over US $1.5 million in nursing excellence.

Assisted 48 nurse leaders in 17 countries and all global regions to attend Sigma events.

Helped 778 Sigma inductees in 16 countries and 5 global regions with membership subsidies.

Funded 71 research studies in 15 countries and 6 global regions.

Sent Sigma’s United Nations Youth Representatives and Liaisons to advocate for nurses and nursing at 25 in-person UN/global forums or events, reaching 3,500 people.

Advanced 3 nursing students’ education with scholarships for an Accelerated Second Degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or an advanced degree in nursing informatics or gerontological nursing.

EASY TO DONATE! Visit SigmaNursing.org/Donate or scan the QR code.

Welcome to the 48th Biennial Convention!

Welcome and Outcomes

On behalf of Sigma’s Board of Directors and staff, welcome to Indianapolis, our host city and home to Sigma’s headquarters. We’re thrilled to gather here with nurse leaders from around the world to celebrate excellence, share ideas, and strengthen our professional community.

The convention theme and 2023-2025 Organizational Call to Action, Represent, encourages each of us to show up as our authentic selves while advancing the collective impact of nursing. To represent means to lead with integrity, compassion and courage—and to embody the best of Sigma in how we care, collaborate, and create change.

This spirit of representation reflects the heart of our shared commitment to listen, to elevate one another, and to drive meaningful progress for the profession and the patients we serve. As we move Sigma forward, we are called to amplify our collective voice, demonstrate our value, and expand our global impact through innovation, relevance, and engagement.

While you participate in sessions and connect with colleagues at convention, we invite you to reflect on what it means to represent in your own practice and leadership. Indianapolis provides the perfect setting for inspiration and connection. Take time to learn, to celebrate, and to renew your passion for nursing leadership.

Together, we represent not only ourselves, but the values and vision that define Sigma—and the forward momentum shaping the future of nursing.

With appreciation,

Convention outcomes

Attendees will:

▪ Report an increase in knowledge, skill, and/or overall practice

▪ Foster global connections within nursing and midwifery

Schedule At-a-Glance

Friday, 7 November

11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (1100-1630)

Early Check-In

Delegate Information Desk, Level 3, East Foyer

Noon-4:00 p.m. (1200-1600)

Workshop: From Research to Publication: An ActionOriented Writing Workshop, Room 304

1:00-4:00 p.m. (1300-1600)

Workshop: Empowering Student Ownership: Cultivating Self-Regulated Learning in the AI Era, Room 312

4:00-6:00 p.m. (1600-1800)

Reception for International Nurses (by invitation only), Level 3, Grand Ballroom Foyer

Saturday, 8 November

7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (0700-1600)

Sigma Marketplace and Sigma Hub, Grand Ballroom Foyer

7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (0700-1700)

Check-In

Delegate Information Desk, Level 3, East Foyer

8:00-8:30 a.m. (0800-0830)

Moderator Meetup, Room 304

First Time Presenter Session, Room 309

8:00-9:00 a.m. (0800-0900)

2023-2025 Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee (RCCC) Breakfast (by invitation only), Room 107

8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (0800-1430)

Poster Setup, Level 2, Griffin Hall

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (0800-1500)

Exhibit Hall and Regional Table Displays Move-In, Level 1, White River Ballroom

8:30-9:15 a.m. (0830-0915)

First Time and Solo Attendees Welcome Session, Level 3, Grand Ballroom 9

9:00-10:30 a.m. (0900-1030)

Presenter Ready Room, Room 311

9:30-10:15 a.m. (0930-1015)

Concurrent Session A

10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (1000-1215)

Flag Bearer Practice & Luncheon (by invitation only), Grand Ballroom 7

10:30-11:15 a.m. (1030-1115)

Concurrent Session B

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (1115-1215)

Lunch, Level 1, White River Ballroom Foyer

12:15-2:00 p.m. (1215-1400)

Opening Plenary Session and Flag Processional, Grand Ballroom

2:00-3:30 p.m. (1400-1530)

Presenter Ready Room, Room 311

2:30-3:15 p.m. (1430-1515)

Concurrent Session C

2:30-6:00 p.m. (1430-1800)

Poster Viewing, Level 2, Griffin Hall

3:30-4:45 p.m. (1530-1645)

Concurrent Session D

4:45-6:30 p.m. (1645-1830)

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Welcome Reception, Level 1, White River Ballroom

5:30-6:30 p.m. (1730-1830)

Past Presidents’ Reception (by invitation only), Level 3, Sigma Hub Foyer

6:30-8:30 p.m. (1830-2030)

Sigma After Dark: Karaoke Night, Rooms 101-104

Sunday, 9 November

7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (0700-1400)

Delegate Information Desk, Level 3, East Foyer

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (0700-1530)

Check-In, Level 3, East Foyer

7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (0700-1600)

Sigma Marketplace and Sigma Hub, Grand Ballroom Foyer

7:45-8:00 a.m. (0745-0800)

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Level 2, Griffin Hall Foyer

7:45-9:00 a.m. (0745-0900)

Student Breakfast (by invitation only), Grand Ballroom 9

Sigma Foundation Donor and Grant Recipient Breakfast (by invitation only), Grand Ballroom 7

8:00-9:30 a.m. (0800-0930)

Exhibit Viewing and Innovation Stage Presentations, Level 1, White River Ballroom

8:00-4:00 p.m. (0800-1600)

Poster Viewing, Level 2, Griffin Hall

8:30-10:30 a.m. (0830-1030)

Presenter Ready Room, Room 311

9:00-9:45 a.m. (0900-0945)

Concurrent Session E

Continued on page 8

You won’t want to miss these!

Visit the Sigma Hub and Sigma Marketplace just outside the Grand Ballroom!

Belong. Learn. Lead. Membership connects you to education, resources, and a global community of nurse leaders. Stop by the Sigma Hub to connect with us and discover how we support nurses and organizations around the world. We’d love to chat about innovation, leadership, and excellence.

Build your own Sigma keychain by picking your perfect combo. Choose 3, 5, or 7 charms to customize your own Sigma keepsake.

Print your own T-shirt and make it uniquely yours! Pick a shirt color, choose a design, and decide if you want to print it yourself or have us do it for you.

Fun On-Site Events FP Ad

SIGMA AFTER DARK:

Saturday, 8 November 6:30-8:30 p.m. Find your favorite genre in one of four rooms!

DISNEY & MUSICALS

‘70s, ‘80s, & ‘90s HITS POP & ROCK R&B/SOUL/JAZZ

Make your convention tote bag one of a kind!

Visit the Interstaff Booth #8 in the Exhibit Hall to customize your tote bag on the spot.

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Saturday, 8 November 4:45-6:30 p.m.

Sunday, 9 November 8:00-9:30 a.m. 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Monday, 10 November 7:30-9:00 a.m. 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Schedule At-a-Glance

Sunday, 9 November (continued)

10:00-11:15 a.m. (1000-1115)

Concurrent Session F

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (1130-1300)

Awards Luncheon Plenary: Invested in Impact: Honoring Sigma Nursing Excellence

Noon-1:15 p.m. (1200-1315)

Presenter Ready Room, Room 311

1:15-2:00 p.m. (1315-1400)

Concurrent Session G

2:00-3:00 p.m. (1400-1500)

Parliamentarian Office Hours for House of Delegates, Room 300

2:00-3:15 p.m. (1400-1515)

Meet the Poster Authors, Level 2, Griffin Hall

2:00-4:00 p.m. (1400-1600)

Exhibit Viewing and Innovation Stage Presentations, Level 1, White River Ballroom

2:15-3:45 p.m. (1415-1545)

Meet the Agape Therapeutic Mini Horses, Sonny and Smokey! (At the base of the first floor escalator, look for the picket fence.)

3:15-4:00 p.m. (1515-1600)

Regional Celebrations, see the event app for your region

4:15-5:30 p.m. (1615-1730)

Chapter Key Awards and Sigma Forward: Honoring Excellence, Inspiring the Future

5:30-7:00 p.m. (1730-1900)

Chapter Key Awards Celebration and Photo Session

6:00-10:00 p.m. (1800-2200)

Heritage Society Dinner (by invitation only), The Eiteljorg Museum

Monday, 10 November

7:00-8:00 a.m. (0700-0800)

DAISY Foundation Breakfast (by invitation only), Grand Ballroom 7

Parliamentarian Office Hours for House of Delegates, Room 300

7:00 a.m.-noon (0700-1200)

Delegate Information Desk, Level 3, East Foyer

7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (0700-1400)

Sigma Marketplace and Sigma Hub, Grand Ballroom Foyer

7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (0700-1430)

Check-In, Level 3, East Foyer

7:30-9:00 a.m. (0730-0900)

Exhibit Viewing, Level 1, White River Ballroom

7:30-11:00 a.m. (0730-1100)

Presenter Ready Room, Room 311

8:00-8:45 a.m. (0800-0845)

Concurrent Session H

8:00-11:00 a.m. (0800-1100)

Poster Viewing, Level 2, Griffin Hall

9:00-9:45 a.m. (0900-0945)

Concurrent Session I

10:00-10:45 a.m. (1000-1045)

Concurrent Session J

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1100-1230)

Closing Plenary Session: From Honors to Vision: Board Awards and Presentation by Tim Cunningham, Grand Ballroom

12:30-1:30 p.m. (1230-1330)

Author Book Signing, Tim Cunningham; Paws and Think Therapy Dogs, Grand Ballroom Foyer

Lunch and Exhibit Viewing, Level 1, White River Ballroom

Poster Removal, Level 2, Griffin Hall

1:00-4:00 p.m. (1300-1600)

Sigma Headquarters Building Tour

3:00-6:00 p.m. (1500-1800)

House of Delegates Session 1 and Delegate Briefing, Grand Ballroom

6:30-8:00 p.m. (1830-2000) – or 30 minutes after close of House of Delegates

Parliamentarian Office Hours, Room 300

7:00-8:30 p.m. (1900-2030)

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Fun-Raiser for Research Trivia Night, Grand Ballroom 7-8

Tuesday, 11 November

8:00-10:30 a.m. (0800-1030)

Customer Service and Badge Pickup, Grand Ballroom

8:30-10:00 a.m. (0830-1000)

Coffee Connections: Networking Around the Globe, Grand Ballroom 7-10

10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (1000-1530)

House of Delegates Session 2, Grand Ballroom

4:00-4:30 p.m. (or starting 30 minutes after close of HOD) 2025-2027 RCCC Introductory Meeting, Room 312

4:00-5:30 p.m. (1600-1730)

House of Delegates Closing Reception, Grand Ballroom Foyer

JW Marriott Floor Plans

Thank you to our major sponsors!

DIAMOND

Headshot Lounge Sponsor, Innovation Stage Presenter

Ribbon Wall Sponsor, Innovation Stage Presenter

Psi Upsilon Chapter

Attendee Lanyards Sponsor

LEADING WITH care

Attendee Tote Bag Sponsor, Innovation Stage Presenter

Convention Mobile App Sponsor, Innovation Stage Presenter

BRONZE

® Synthesis

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

Baxter Foundation Supporter of the Episteme Award

Beta Iota Chapter/University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children Sponsor

Kappa Chapter at The Catholic University of America Research Dissertation Award Presentation Sponsor

Mu Upsilon Chapter

Melanie C. Dreher Award for Outstanding Chapter Support Sponsor

® Synthesis

Nu Nu Chapter

Lucie S. Kelly Mentor Award Sponsor

Printing Partners

Heritage Society Dinner Supporter

Rittenhouse Digital

Sigma After Dark: Karaoke Night Sponsor

Phi Pi Chapter at Chamberlain University

Agape Therapeutic Mini Horses Event

we are proud of the work you do and the difference you make

The UAB School of Nursing honors our alumni, students, and faculty who are members of Sigma. We appreciate your leadership in nursing and health care globally.

DEAN MARIA R. SHIREY

2025 Inductee

Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

Located in one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers, the UAB School of Nursing is leading the transformation of nursing’s diversified workforce, making discoveries that translate into better health and quality of life, improving health through new access and care models, and impacting outcomes locally and globally.

www.uab.edu/nursing

ADVANCE YOUR NURSING CAREER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Become a nurse practitioner, educator, or leader and give back to your community.

It’s never too late to switch specialties and make your dream job a reality. WGU’s online, competency-based nursing certificates can help you reach your post-master’s career goals. You can also share your expertise with the next generation of nurses by applying for a faculty position.

Herff Jones is honored to be a GOLD Sponsor of Sigma! Please visit us during convention in the Marketplace and check out our Sigma inspired jewelry!

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Empowering Nurses. Elevating Care.

At the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, we believe in the power of nursing to transform lives. Through cutting-edge education and a spirit of service, we prepare nurses to lead change and inspire progress in every corner of health care. We are proud to support Sigma Theta Tau and its mission to advance world health and celebrate nursing excellence.

Exhibit Hall Information

Exhibit Hall Schedule

Exhibits will be open Saturday, 8 November through Monday, 10 November.

Saturday, 8 November

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (0800-1500)

Exhibit Hall Move-In

4:45-6:30 p.m. (1645-1830)

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Welcome Reception

Sunday, 9 November

8:00-9:30 a.m. (0800-0930)

Exhibit Hall Open (with coffee)

2:00-4:00 p.m. (1400-1600)

Exhibit Hall Open (with coffee and snacks)

2:15-3:45 p.m. (1415-1545)

Meet the Agape Therapeutic Mini Horses, Sonny and Smokey! (At the base of the escalator, look for the picket fence.)

Monday, 10 November

7:30-9:00 a.m. (0730-0900)

Exhibit Hall Open (with coffee)

12:30-1:30 p.m. (1230-1330)

Exhibit Hall Open (with lunch)

1:30-4:00 p.m. (1330-1600)

Exhibitor Move-Out

BINGO!

Print your name on the BINGO Card on the next page. Then, visit at least 16 booths in the Exhibit Hall and get your card stamped. Tear out and drop your stamped card in the BINGO BOX in the Exhibit Hall by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, 9 November. Drawing and winner announcement will be at the Innovation Stage in the Exhibit Hall at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, 9 November. Winner must be present to win and claim prize after drawing.

Exhibit Hall Daily Prize Drawings

Be sure to place your prize drawing ticket in the raffle tumbler located at the Sigma Booth, #7, in the Exhibit Hall. Prizes will be drawn during Exhibit Hall hours; winners do not need to be present to win but must pick up all prizes by 1:30 p.m. (1330) on Monday, 10 November.

Thank you to these participating exhibitors!

Book Author: Dr. Pam Stephens Lehenbauer

Book: Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired

Elsevier

Book: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition

McGraw Hill

Gratis subscription to AccessAPN (2 prizes drawn)

$1,000 worth of free McGraw Hill books

Fitzgerald Health Education Associates

Loaded prize pack valued at around US $200 (2 prizes drawn)

Innovation Stage Presentations

Sunday, 9 November

8:30-8:45 a.m. (0830-0845) – Ohio State University School of Nursing | Innovation, Implementation, Impact: How the Fuld National Institute for EBP is Changing the Game to Change Healthcare

2:15-2:30 p.m. (1415-1430) – Proliability | Stethoscopes and Subpoenas: A Nurse’s Guide to Protection

2:30-2:45 p.m. (1430-1445) – Clasp | Loan Repayment: A New Lever to Reduce Student Debt, New Grad Turnover, and Corporate Taxes

2:45-3:00 p.m. (1445-1500) – Interstaff | The Role of Diaspora Leadership in Transforming African Nurse Mobility

3:00-3:15 p.m. (1500-1515) – Herff Jones | Recognize, Celebrate, Inspire: Herff Jones Frames and Jewelry for Symbolizing Sigma!

2025 EXHIBIT HALL BINGO

How To Use Your Card:

1. Print your name on the line at the bottom of this page.

2. Visit a minimum of 16 booths in the Exhibit Hall.

3. Have your card stamped at each booth as you receive information about their products/services.

4. Tear out this page and drop it at the Sigma booth, #7, by 2:30 p.m. (1430) on Sunday, 9 November.

5. The drawing will be held and winner announced in the Exhibit Hall on the Innovation Stage at 3:00 p.m. (1500) on Sunday, 9 November.

6. BINGO winner must be present to win and claim prize after drawing.

Name:

Exhibitor Listings

Alleviate LLC - Booth 12

Alpha Chapter - Booth 21

AMBA/Proliability - Booth 29

American Association of Colleges of Nursing - Booth 2

American College of Education - Booth 18

Anatomage - Booth 16

Archer Review - Booth 13/14

ATI Nursing - Booth 40

Book Author: Dr. Pam Stephens

Lehenbauer - Booth 4

Clasp - Booth 45

Cognella Academic Publishing - Booth 38

Elsevier - Booth 33/34

Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing - Booth 48

Exxat - Booth 57

Fitzgerald Health Education Associates - Booth 46

Florida International University - Booth 63

Fresenius Kabi - Booth 3

Grand Valley State University - Booth 23

HealthStream - Booth 15

Hurst Review Services - Booth 32

Indiana University School of Nursing - Booth 20

Interstaff - Booth 8

ISAR LLC Call Ball - Booth 51

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing - Booth 43

Lecturio - Booth 5

Liberty University Online Programs - Booth 58

Marian University - Booth 42

McGraw Hill - Booth 64

Old Dominion University School of Nursing - Booth 11

Penn State University Ross & Carol Nese College of Nursing - Booth 50

Psi Upsilon Chapter at WGU - Booth 44

Purdue Global - Booth 30

Purify Beauty - Booth 25

Rittenhouse Digital - Booth 52

safeMedicate - Booth 36

Samuel Merritt University - Booth 10

Second to None Beauty - Booth 53/54

Sigma Liaisons and Youth Representatives to the United Nations - Booth 9

SPIN-Learning - Booth 49

StaffGarden by Ascend Learning - Booth 47

Stanford Health Care - Booth 37

Texas A&M University College of Nursing - Booth 55

The DAISY Foundation - Booth 60

The Gideons International - Booth 26

The Ohio State University College of Nursing - Booth 17

The University of Indianapolis - Booth 6

The University of Michigan School of Nursing - Booth 19

The University of New Mexico - Booth 59

The University of South Carolina, College of Nursing - Booth 35

Trajecsys Centralized Clinical Recordkeeping - Booth 22

Unitek Learning - Booth 61

US Army Medical Recruiting Indianapolis - Booth 62

Utah Tech University - Booth 39

UWorld Nursing - Booth 27/28

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing - Booth 31

Wolters Kluwer - Booth 1

Monday, 10 November

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m.

Test your knowledge on a variety of topics and have a great time! Join us for an evening of trivia, food, and fun as we raise money to support research grants for nurses globally.

Form a team of six from your chapter, region, or friends. General admission is US $100 per person and includes trivia and hors d’oeuvres. Beverages will be available for purchase.

Purchase a chance to win one of several stunning pieces of jewelry. Winners will be drawn on Monday, 10 November, after the closing plenary. All proceeds benefit the research fund.

Visit the Foundation’s booth on level 3 near Check-In to learn more about these opportunities.

Sandra C. Garmon Bibb’s President’s Circle

In the 2023-2025 organizational call to action, Sigma President Sandra C. Garmon Bibb and the Board of Directors challenged us all to represent the best of our individuality and shared contributions to our profession. To honor those who answered this call through philanthropy, donors who made two or more donations to the Sigma Foundation for Nursing during the 2023-2025 biennium are recognized in Sandra Bibb’s President’s Circle.

Thanks to these donors, nurses from around the world continue to receive funding for vital research and professional development opportunities.

This list recognizes individuals and chapters that have made two or more donations between 16 November 2023 and 1 August 2025. Visit SigmaNursing.org/PresidentsCircle for the most up-to-date version of this list.

2023-2025 DONORS

Individuals

Cynthia Diane Aaron

Mario Abejero

Torisheju Vecent

Abeson

Haralee J. Abramo

Mary A. Absi

Eddie N. Acosta

Eleanor L. Acosta

Julie Adams*

Kristen Nicole Adams

Clara L. Adams-Ender

Agnes Addington

Anthony A. and Rita

Kudirat Adeniran

Rita Kudirat Adeniran

Betty Adjaino

Janice Agazio

Carmel A. Ahrens

Olugbenga Ajiboye

Naeema H. Al Qasseer

Stella Abiodun

Aladeniyi

Denise I. Albsmeyer

Amber Linn Aldridge

Jose L. AlejandroWhite

Lory Alexander

Margarett Alexandre

Virginia C. Alinsao

Elizabeth A. Allan

Barbara S. Allen

Bernice B. Allen

Debra F. Allen

Laura L. Allen

Melissa Barbara Allen

Grania B. Allport

Betty Alsup

Sharon O. Altieri

Anna C. Alt-White

Hilda Ughie Aluko

Luz Alva

Belinda Paz P. Amador

Dennis Amando

Darlene Amendolair

Gail Trocki Analoro

Andrea P. Anderson

Chantel Anderson

Karen L. Anderson

Rusian E. Anderson

Sharon B. Anderson

Karen R. Anderton

Debbie Anglade

Cora de los Angeles Anonuevo

Carol P. Appel

Martha ArmantroutTaylor

Bobbi J. Arnold*

Judi Arnold

Wilda Rae Arnold

Crystal Aroz

M. Regina Asaro

Madeleine J. Ashcroft

Jane B. Asheroff

Wedad Ashkar

Larry L. Asplin

Linda Sue Aukerman

Julie Auzenne

Linnea M. Axman

Mary Aydelott-Slavet

Bernadette M. Ayer

Marilyn Baader

Amy Michelle Backs

Cynthia A. Bailey

Hope Elaine Bailey

Marianne S. Baird

Christina Baker

Glenn Ogden Baker

Judith Anne Baker

Lynne Marie Baker

Sarah G. Baker

Elizabeth R. Balatbat

Marilyn R. Balch

Charlotte D. Ballard

Nancy M. Ballard

Jo Anne H. Balthazor

Sandra Ann BantaWright

Zarina Baqai

Darik Shane Barger

Marianne Tickey Baril

Lin L. Barker

Bonnie and Mark Barnes

Kim Barnes

Linda Barnett

Robert Edward

Barnwell

Sheri K. Barraza

Corazon Barrios

Stacey Marie Barrois

Maria N. Barros

Dorothy Anne Bartell

Katy Margaret Bartlett

Lynda Bartlett

Marissa P. Bartmess

Lorraine Ruth Barton

Sandra A. Basley

Robert Bassler

Diana Merle Batchelor

Carol A. Bauer

D’Arlyn Bauer

Patricia A. Baxter

Linda June Bayer

Nancy Joan Beale

Patricia Beam

Chris Beaman*

Gail S. Bean

Gloria Bearce

Kamia Monet Beasley

M. Gueldye Beaubrun

Carol S. Beaver

Anne Margaret Becker

Heather Becker, Becker Family Giving Fund, a Fidelity

Charitable DonorAdvised Fund

Susan E. Becker

Anne K. Bedlek

Carol Beehler

Juliann Beidler

Deborah Belisle

Pegge L. Bell

Theresa E. Bell

Jacquelyn R. Benfield

Taina Marcelle

Benjamin

Kristin A. Bennett

Claudia Pineda

Benton

Phillip L. Benton

Susan G. Berg

Toni A. Berg

Nancy H. Bergey

Nancy I. Bergstrom

Rosemarie Onuska

Berman

Theresa F. Bernaz

Linda A. Bernhard

Korinne K. Berquist

Valerie Jean Berwald

Virginia T. Betts

Norma Hopkins Beyer

Sandra C. Bibb

Margaret M. Bielski

Diane M. Billings

Fedor Bilyk

Sandra Bincarousky

Susan Birkhead

Heidi H. Bjorklund

Suzan Blacher

Virginia A. Blackmer

Carmelita Louise

Blake

Nancy D. Blake

Rebecca Blankstein

Monique S. Bleriot

Dr. Marshall H. Blue

Myra W. Bodenhamer

Mollyn Villareal

Bohnen

Pamela L. Bonnett

Patti Bontempo*

Lynne Elaine Boogher

Mary E. Boone

Sandra V. Bordeau

Lois A. Borsay

Marjorie H. Bott

Jeanne R. Botz

Elizabeth Neder

Boulette

Felesia Renee Bowen

Ronnie L. Bowen

Norene A. Bowers

Carolyn L. Bowker

Margaret H. Bowman

Donald Richard Boyd

Teri Boyd

Veronica Lynn Boyd

Jeanne Renee Boyer

Linda Elizabeth Boyer

Nip Boyes

Kathryn Carnes Boylan

Chun Chong Bozeman

Julie Elizanbeth

Bracken

Elcedo L. Bradley

Kathleen A. Bradley

Patricia K. Bradley

Theresa Bradley

June M. Brandes

Marjorie Brennan

Phyllis Brenner

Melanie A. Brewer

Daphne C. Brewington

Renee P. Bridges

Susan Jean Brillhart

Lisa Doreen

Brodersen

Mark Joesph Bronson

Virginia Brooke

Melissa Carlette

Brooks-Turner

Patricia Natalia

Brothers

Angela Brown

Anne Harrington

Brown

Cynthia A. Brown

Elissa E. Brown

Hope M. Brown

Kathryn Brown

Barbara H. Brozovic

Carola Bruflat

Kathryn Denise Bruning

Jeanne Bryner

Vicki Lynn Brzoza

Elizabeth A. Buck

Anita Lombardi Buono

Agnes Ford Burgess

Rebecca A. Burhenne

Rosellen Burkart

Jennifer Renee Burke

Agnes M. Burkhard

Meagan Renee

Burnett

Mary Joan Burns

Linelle B. Burton

Peggy Bushey

Regina Ana

Bustamante

Anna Marie Butrie

Martha E. Butterfield

Marina Josephine

Buzan

Carmen Caicedo

Barbara G. CailteuxZevallos

Gemma R. Calderon

Jeremy Caldwell

Elizabeth Hadden

Callard

Marcia Elaine Callender

Wilma J. Calvert

Linda D. Campbell

Lisa A. Campbell

Caroline Camunas

Joyce Dolphin

Cappiello

Jamie Carbone

Jeanne Marie Carfora

Karen L. Carlson

Devin

Shawn Carr*

Donna E. Carrazzone

Karee Carter*

Dorinda R. Cartier

Donna D. Caruthers

Yolee S. Casagrande

Elaine Caso

Susan H. Catchings

Cristina Cave

Judith Katherine Cenicola

Martin Cerveny

Kathleen T. Chai

Joan P. Chalikian

Amanda R. Chamberlain

June Marie Chandler

Harriet Chapman

Colleen A. Chapp

Carolyn Johnson

Charity

Bonnie J. Charland

Katarzyna Charytoniuk

Deborah A. Chase

Evonna Cheetham

Melodie Chenevert

Rola D. Cherry

Angela S. Chesser

Beth Chiatti*

Linda Chigoba

Dianna Chizmas

Linda Chlan

Kuei-Zu Chou

Wilawan Christraksa

Frances Chu

Nola Chung

Nordice Chute, Chute

Family Legacy Fund, the Boston Foundation

Patricia McKiernan Ciarleglio

Nora C. Cincotta

Assetou Cisse-Smith

Angela Marie Ciuca

Teresa McEnroe Clare

Doris A. Clark

Fern V. Clark

Jessica Clark

Susan F. Clark

Joanne T. Clavelle

Efigenia Badua Climaco

Barbara Clones

Bibiana M. Cloonan

Robin D. CoatsworthPuspoky

Rebecca F. Cochran

Thomas Ray Coe

Monica T. Coffin

Congratulations to members of the Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Chapter for being honored with the Chapter Key Award for the eighth time.

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2025 International Awards

2025 International Awards for Nursing Excellence Recipients

Thank you to all judges and judge chairs who participated in reviewing the 2025 nominations.

Amy J. Berman Geriatric Nursing Leadership Award

Evelyn Duffy, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Florence Cellar Professor of Gerontological Nursing

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children

Christine Platt, PhD, DNP, FNP-C

Assistant Professor

Brigham Young University Provo, Utah, USA

Capstone International Nursing Book Award

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement for Professional Nursing Practice: A Competency Based Approach

Jayne Jennings Dunlap and Julee Briscoe Waldrop Cognella Academic Publishing (USA)

Creative Communications Award

Jennifer Fellows, MBA Director of Operations & Communications University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Daniel J. Pesut Spirit of Renewal Award

Jeanne Bryner, BA, RN, CEN Retired Staff Nurse

Insight Hospital & Medical Center Trumbull Newton Falls, Ohio, USA

Dorothy Ford Buschmann Outstanding New Member Award

Emma Bingham, MN, RN, CNN(c) Staff RN University Health Network Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Episteme Award

Lilian Nuwabaine, MScN, BScN Educator

Seed Global Health at the School of Midwifery Makeni Sierra Leone, Africa

Founders Award, Dorothy Garrigus Adams Award for Excellence in Service

Jane von Gaudecker, PhD, RN, AGCNS, FAAN, FAES, CGNC

Associate Professor

Indiana University School of Nursing Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Founders Award, Edith Moore Copeland Award for Excellence in Creativity and Innovation

Joseph S. Goode Jr., PhD, MSN, CRNA

Associate Professor

University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Department of Nurse Anesthesia Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Founders Award, Elizabeth McWilliams Miller Award for Excellence in Research

Shefaly Shorey, PhD, RN, FAAN

Associate Professor and Vice Dean

Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Singapore

Founders Award, Elizabeth Russell Belford Award for Excellence in Education

Deborah Lindell, DNP, MSN, RN, FAAN

Marvin E. and Ruth Durr Denekas Professor

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Founders Award, Ethel Palmer Clarke Award for Chapter Excellence

Lambda Beta at-Large Chapter #264

Taipei Medical University and National Defense Medical Center, School of Nursing

Taiwan

Founders Award, Marie Hippensteel Lingeman Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice

Michelle Munro-Kramer, PhD, CNM, FAAN

Associate Professor & Director of Global Programs

University of Michigan School of Nursing

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Founders Award, Mary Tolle Wright Award for Excellence in Leadership

Carol Jorgensen Huston, MSN, MPA, DPA, FAAN

Professor Emerita California State University, Chico Chico, California, USA

Helen Henry Excellence of Care Award

Vascular Access Team

Care Medical Al Rawabi Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Lucie S. Kelly Mentor Award

Oisaeng Hong, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAOHN Professor and Director University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, California, USA

2025 International Awards

Melanie C. Dreher Award for Outstanding Chapter Support

Lisa G. Smith, PhD, RN, CNE

Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Grand Canyon University Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Research Dissertation Award

Understanding the Impact of Humanoid Technology (HT)Driven Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Program Among Community-Dwelling Filipino Older Adults

Michael Joseph S. Diño, PhD, MAN, RN, LPT, FAAN, FFNMRCSI, ANEF

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida, USA

Director

Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela City, Philippines

Virginia K. Saba Nursing Informatics Leadership Award

Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, RN-BC, FAAN, FACMI

Mary Dickey Lindsay Professor of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (Nursing)

Associate Dean of Faculty Development (Nursing) Professor of Population and Family Health (Public Health) Columbia University New York, New York, USA

Honorary Membership

Mari K. Eder

Retired U.S. Major General

United States Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services appointed by Secretary of Defense Dumfries, Virginia, USA

Sandy Fledderjohann (Posthumous)

Former Executive Administrator Coordinator

Sigma Theta Tau International Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Hildegart González-Luis, PhD, BSc Communication Senior Policy Service Professor

Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement at the George Washington University School of Nursing Washington, DC, USA Professor

University of Navarra School of Nursing, Pamplona Pamplona, Spain

Jean C. Stout, CPA, MBA

President

Hugoton Foundation New York, New York, USA

Board Awards

Archon Award

Florence Nightingale Foundation Greta Westwood, CEO London, England, United Kingdom

Nell J. Watts Lifetime Achievement Award in Nursing

Sally Wai-Chi Chan, PhD, MSc, BSc, RN, RMN, RN (Psy), FHKAN, FFNMRCSI, FAAN

President and Professor

Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Homatin, Hong Kong

Kuei-Ru Chou, PhD, FAAN, FFNMRCSI

Distinguished Professor

College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University President of Lambda Beta at-Large Chapter

Sigma Theta Tau International Taiwan, R.O.C.

Pamela Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

Past President, International Council of Nurses Professor of Nursing and Public Policy

Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Catherine Georges, EdD, RN, FAAN Professor and Chairperson Emerita Lehman College City University of NY Department of Nursing Bronx, New York, USA

Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN

Co-CEO and President, Sulu Coaching and Consulting Professor of Nursing Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida, USA

Adjunct Associate Professor School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Annette Kennedy, DPhil, RN, RM, Dip Mgt, BNS, RNT, Dip HRM, MSC, FFNMRCSI

President

International Council of Nurses Geneva, Switzerland

Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN

President and Chief Executive Officer National League for Nursing Washington, DC, USA

2025 International Awards

Tim Porter-O’Grady, DM, EdD, APRN, FAAN, FACCWS

Professor Emory University

Senior Partner and Registered Mediator

TPOG Associates, LLC, Atlanta/Phoenix Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Elizabeth A. Rosser, DPhil, MN, Dip N Ed, Dip RM, RN, RM, RNT, PFHEA

Emeritus Professor

Bournemouth University

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Franklin Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN, FFNMRCSI

Global Advisor on Health Workforce and Migration

Franklin Shaffer, Inc.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Chief Executive Officer and Partner

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North Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Chapter Key Awards

First-Time Recipients

Epsilon Alpha Chapter - #119

North America Region 7 - Georgia State University

Epsilon Psi Chapter - #141

North America Region 13 - Radford University

Zeta Eta at-Large Chapter - #149

North America Region 1 - California State University, Sacramento; University of California, Davis

Mu Iota Chapter - #295

North America Region 3 - Oral Roberts University

Upsilon Kappa Chapter - #464

North America Region 7 - University of West Florida

Chi Beta Chapter - #504

North America Region 2 - West Coast University

Psi Iota Chapter - #535

North America Region 6 - University of St. Thomas

Omega Eta Chapter - #557

North America Region 12 - Wilson College

Omega Psi Chapter - #573

North America Region 13 - Fayetteville State University

Alpha Beta Sigma at-Large Chapter - #616

Middle East Region - King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences - Al-Ahsa; Jeddah; Riyadh

Alpha Beta Chi Chapter - #620

North America Region 14 - Felician University

Two-Time Recipients

Alpha Theta Chapter - #030

North America Region 7 - University of Florida

Gamma Kappa Chapter - #080

North America Region 11 - Univ. at Buffalo, State University of New York

Lambda Beta at-Large Chapter - #264

Asia Region - Taipei Medical University and National Defense Medical Center

Nu Eta Chapter - #317

North America Region 12 - Drexel University

Xi Delta Chapter - #338

North America Region 12 - West Chester University

Rho Nu at-Large Chapter - #419

North America Region 10 - Ashland University; Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Upsilon Alpha Chapter - #455

North America Region 12 - Moravian University

Upsilon Tau Chapter - #473

North America Region 5 - Research College of Nursing

Chi Gamma Chapter - #505

North America Region 14 - Farmingdale State College

Omega Zeta Chapter - #556

North America Region 13 - James Madison University

Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter - #580

North America Region 3 - Bryan College of Health Sciences

Alpha Alpha Lambda at-Large Chapter - #585

North America Region 1 - Stanford Children’s Health; Stanford Health Care

Three-Time Recipients

Alpha Iota Chapter - #031

North America Region 5 - University of Missouri

Alpha Kappa at-Large Chapter - #032

North America Region 3 - University Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Regis University; Colorado Christian University; Metropolitan State University of Denver

Beta Phi at-Large Chapter - #067

North America Region 8 - The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Athens State University

Gamma Rho Chapter - #087

North America Region 3 - University of Utah

Delta Alpha at-Large Chapter - #095

North America Region 6 - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; University of the Incarnate Word; Wayland Baptist University; Texas Lutheran University

Iota Zeta Chapter - #220

North America Region 9 - University of Louisville

Mu Theta at-Large Chapter - #294

North America Region 14 - Saint Elizabeth University; Saint Peter’s University

Nu Beta at-Large Chapter - #312

North America Region 12 - Johns Hopkins School of Nursing; Howard County General Hospital; Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital; Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center; Sibley Memorial Hospital; Suburban Hospital; The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Nu Zeta Chapter - #316

North America Region 3 - Fort Hays State University

2025 International Awards

Nu Upsilon Chapter - #330

North America Region 2 - Grand Canyon University

Xi Kappa at-Large Chapter - #344

North America Region 4 - Concordia College; Minnesota State University Moorhead; North Dakota State University; University of Jamestown; North Dakota State University at Sanford Health; Mayville State University

Xi Psi at-Large Chapter - #357

North America Region 6 - Loyola University New Orleans; University of Holy Cross; Dillard University

Tau Alpha Chapter - #431

Latin America/Caribbean - Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Upsilon Rho Chapter - #471

North America Region 14 - Thomas Edison State University

Phi Chi Chapter - #500

North America Region 6 - University of Houston

Chi Eta Chapter - #509

North America Region 3 - MidAmerica Nazarene University

Psi Tau Chapter - #545

North America Region 14 - SUNY Downstate Health

Sciences University, College of Nursing

Omega Kappa Chapter - #560

Latin America/Caribbean - The UWI School of Nursing, Mona

Four-Time Recipients

Alpha Tau Chapter - #041

North America Region 14 - Rutgers School of Nursing

Beta Theta at-Large Chapter - #054

North America Region 8 - The University of Tennessee Health Science Center; The University of Memphis; Baptist Health Sciences University; Christian Brothers University

Beta Omicron Chapter - #061

North America Region 7 - Augusta University

Gamma Iota Chapter - #079

North America Region 13 - UNC Charlotte

Gamma Chi Chapter - #092

North America Region 8 - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Delta Beta at-Large Chapter - #096

North America Region 7 - University of South Florida; University of Tampa

Delta Zeta Chapter - #100

North America Region 14 - Lehman College

Epsilon Omega Chapter - #142

North America Region 8 - University of Alabama Capstone

Eta Rho Chapter - #183

North America Region 10 - Eastern Michigan University

Theta Sigma Chapter - #208

North America Region 14 - Stockton University

Iota Iota Chapter - #223

North America Region 3 - Brigham Young University

Mu Pi Chapter - #302

North America Region 7 - Georgia Southwestern State University

Nu Mu Chapter - #322

North America Region 2 - California State University, Los Angeles

Xi Zeta Chapter - #340

North America Region 6 - Nicholls State University

Rho Beta Chapter - #408

North America Region 2 - California State University, San Bernardino

Rho Lambda Chapter - #417

North America Region 13 - Winston-Salem State University

Phi Mu Chapter - #490

Europe Region - Bournemouth University

Phi Nu Chapter - #491

North America Region 4 - Walden University

Phi Pi Chapter - #494

North America Region 5 - Chamberlain University

Chi Kappa Chapter - #512

North America Region 13 - Sentara College of Health Sciences

Psi Upsilon Chapter - #546

North America Region 3 - Western Governors University

Five-Time Recipients

Beta Iota Chapter - #055

North America Region 9 - University of Cincinnati

2025 International Awards

Beta Tau Chapter - #065

North America Region 7 - University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies

Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter - #089

North America Region 2 - University of California, Los Angeles; California State University, Channel Islands; Northridge UCLA Health Systems

Delta Xi Chapter - #108

North America Region 10 - Kent State University

Zeta Alpha Chapter - #143

North America Region 8 - University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Kappa Psi Chapter - #261

North America Region 6 - McNeese State University

Tau Beta Chapter - #432

North America Region 12 - Delaware State University

Six-Time Recipients

Nu at-Large Chapter - #012

North America Region 8 - University of Alabama at Birmingham; Tuskegee University; UAB Hospital

Rho Chapter - #016

North America Region 10 - University of Michigan

Upsilon Chapter - #018

North America Region 14 - NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing

Psi at-Large Chapter - #021

North America Region 1 - University of Washington Seattle; Tacoma; Pacific Lutheran University; Seattle Pacific University; University of Washington Bothell Northwest University; Olympic College

Beta Alpha Chapter - #047

North America Region 6 - Texas Christian University

Epsilon Nu at-Large Chapter - #131

North America Region 6 - Louisiana State University; Louisiana State University - Alexandria; University Medical Center New Orleans

Iota Phi at-Large Chapter - #235

North America Region 15 - Worcester State University; Assumption University; University of Massachusetts, Worcester; Anna Maria College; Atlantic Union College; Becker College

Kappa Gamma Chapter - #241

North America Region 14 - Stony Brook University

Nu Omega Chapter - #334

North America Region 13 - University of North Carolina

Wilmington

Rho Chi at-Large Chapter - #428

Europe Region - University of Applied Sciences Utrecht; Utrecht University; HAN University of Applied Sciences; Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences; Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Phi Gamma (Virtual) Chapter - #481

North America Region 9 - Phi Gamma Virtual Chapter

Seven-Time Recipients

Alpha Omega Chapter - #046

North America Region 14 - Adelphi University

Beta Chi Chapter - #068

North America Region 6 - Northwestern State University

Gamma Pi at-Large Chapter - #086

North America Region 3 - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln; Norfolk; Omaha; Scottsbluff-Gering; Kearney; College of Saint Mary

Eta Nu Chapter - #179

North America Region 4 - University of WisconsinMilwaukee

Tau Upsilon Chapter - #450

North America Region 10 - University of Windsor

Eight-Time Recipients

Alpha Chapter - #001

North America Region 9 - Indiana University

Alpha Xi Chapter - #036

North America Region 7 - University of South Carolina

Epsilon Kappa Chapter - #128

North America Region 14 - Molloy University

Lambda Eta Chapter - #269

North America Region 12 - Salisbury University

Lambda Chi Chapter - #284

North America Region 7 - Barry University

Mu Upsilon Chapter - #306

North America Region 14 - College of Staten Island

Nu Nu Chapter - #323

North America Region 3 - Weber State University

Nu Rho at-Large Chapter - #327

North America Region 3 - Nebraska Wesleyan University; Union Adventist University

Nine-Time Recipients

Alpha Omicron Chapter - #037

North America Region 5 - Saint Xavier University

Zeta Theta at-Large Chapter - #150

North America Region 10 - Bowling Green State University; The University of Toledo; Lourdes University; Mercy College of Ohio; Ohio Northern University

Rho Delta Chapter - #410

Middle East Region - The Aga Khan University

Tau Omicron Chapter - #445

North America Region 5 - Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

Ten-Time Recipients

Beta Kappa Chapter - #056

North America Region 13 - University of Virginia School of Nursing

Kappa Eta Chapter - #245

North America Region 14 - New Jersey City University

Omicron Delta Chapter - #362

North America Region 2 - University of Phoenix

2025 International Awards

Eleven-Time Recipients

Kappa Chapter - #009

North America Region 12 - The Catholic University of America

Eta Beta Chapter - #168

North America Region 12 - Widener University

Iota Sigma Chapter - #232

North America Region 2 - Azusa Pacific University

Pi Pi Chapter - #398

North America Region 5 - Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Twelve-Time Recipients

Iota Mu Chapter - #226

North America Region 2 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Thirteen-Time Recipients

Beta Xi Chapter - #060

North America Region 12 - University of Delaware; Delaware

Technical Community College

Pi Gamma at-Large Chapter - #385

North America Region 7 - Mercer University; Northside Hospital

Fourteen-Time Recipients

Gamma Phi Chapter - #091

North America Region 5 - Rush University

Eta Kappa at-Large Chapter - #176

North America Region 3 - Washburn University; Baker University; Emporia State University

Fifteen-Time Recipients

Delta Chapter - #003

North America Region 3 - University of Kansas

Zeta Phi at-Large Chapter - #163

North America Region 9 - Wright State University; Kettering College; Wittenberg University

Sixteen-Time Recipients

Beta Zeta at-Large Chapter - #052

North America Region 15 - Elms College; University of Massachusetts Amherst; American International College; Westfield State University; Bay Path University

Seventeen-Time Recipients

Beta Nu Chapter - #059

North America Region 13 - East Carolina University

Delta Omega Chapter - #118

North America Region 10 - The University of Akron

Join Our Chapter Leader Sessions, Workshops, and Consultations

All workshops and consultations will take place in room 105. Breakout session rooms can be found in the event app.

Saturday, 8 November

Sessions:

• 9:30-10:15 a.m. (0930-1015) – Simplify Your Service: Sigma Tools and Resources for Chapter Leaders

• 10:30-11:15 a.m. (1030-1115) – Reducing Burnout and Building Resilience: Leading and Thriving as Chapter Leaders

• 2:30-3:15 p.m. (1430-1515) – Programming With Intention: Crafting Chapter Programs Through Member Insights and Collaboration Workshops:

• 11:30 a.m.-noon (1130-1200) – Board Basic Tools Micro Workshop (Tour of Resources)

• 3:00-3:30 p.m. (1500-1530) – New Online Induction System Overview and Questions

• 3:45-4:30 p.m. (1545-1630) – Answering Your Chapter Programming Questions

Sunday, 9 November

Sessions:

• 10:00-11:15 a.m. (1000-1115) – If You Build It, They Will Come: The Power of Member Education in Recruitment and Retention

• 1:15-2:00 p.m. (1315-1400) – Cultivating a Thriving Chapter Culture: Leadership, Trust, and Teamwork in Sigma Workshops:

• 2:00-2:30 p.m. (1400-1430) – Basic Chapter Finance Micro Workshop

Monday, 10 November

Sessions:

• 8:00-8:45 a.m. (0800-0845) – From Message to Connection: Communication Best Practices to Elevate Member Engagement Workshops:

• 9:00-9:30 a.m. (0900-0930) – How to Use New Canva Templates

•10:00-10:45 a.m. (1000-1045) – Maximize Your Chapter Website Workshop

Consultations: Scan the QR code to schedule a one-on-one consultation with staff. Once you have submitted the form, a specialist will contact you directly to confirm a time.

MEMBERSHIP AT A GLANCE

100,000+ MEMBERS

600+ CHAPTERS

100+ COUNTRIES

A MEMBERSHIP THAT MATTERS

Since 1922, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, or simply Sigma, has been developing and promoting excellence in nursing.

Whether it’s the cords on graduation day or the recognition on a resume, Sigma members stand out among their peers. But being a great nurse goes beyond just recognition. That’s why Sigma has created the resources and support to help share your work with globally recognized leaders in nursing research and evidence-based practice.

MAKING NURSE LEADERS THEIR BEST

Learn more about benefits and resources specifically for nurse researchers at SigmaNursing.org/Research-Resources.

EXPAND YOUR GLOBAL NETWORK

From networking at international conferences to participating in global leadership programs, Sigma connects you with diverse leaders from around the world. Even when you’re not attending a global Sigma event, you can connect with Sigma members on The Circle, our professional networking site.

STAY UPDATED ON INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND TRENDS

Sigma publishes two peer-reviewed journals that you can access for free as a Sigma member. You can also read an article or listen to a webinar on Nursing Centered, Sigma’s online resource center, to expand your global perspective.

GET FUNDING FOR YOUR NEXT RESEARCH PROJECT

Sigma is dedicated to funding research and creating a global community of nurses who lead in using knowledge, scholarship, service, and learning to improve the health of the world’s people. Every year, Sigma sponsors and co-sponsors over 20 grants for nurse researchers.

DISSEMINATE YOUR WORK

Presenting at congress is just one way to disseminate your work. Submit a journal or Nursing Centered article or publish your work on the Sigma Repository. Sigma also provides free and discounted resources—webinars, online courses, and books—to support your writing and publishing journey.

Not a Sigma member yet? Apply to join and take advantage of the more than US $1,500+ in yearly member benefits! Learn more at Join.SigmaNursing.org.

If you’ve been invited to join Sigma in the past but haven’t accepted, your invitation is still open! Visit Join.SigmaNursing org and select “I am accepting an invitation to join” to get started.

Chapter Anniversaries

Congratulations to these chapters celebrating significant anniversaries this biennium!

2024 Chapter Anniversaries

50th Anniversary

Beta Mu Chapter – University of Arizona, chartered 5 April 1974

Beta Nu Chapter – East Carolina University, chartered 6 April 1974

Beta Xi Chapter – University of Delaware, chartered 19 April 1974

Beta Omicron Chapter – Augusta University, chartered 20 April 1974

Beta Pi Chapter – Florida State University, chartered 20 April 1974

Beta Rho Chapter –Ball State University, chartered 20 April 1974

Beta Sigma Chapter – Pennsylvania State University, chartered 4 May 1974

Beta Tau Chapter – University of Miami, chartered 19 October 1974

2025 Chapter Anniversaries

25th Anniversary

Pi Eta Chapter – Graceland University, chartered 1 January 2000

Pi Iota at-Large Chapter – Hong Kong Baptist University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The University of Hong Kong, Tung Wah College, chartered 1 January 2000

Pi Theta Chapter – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, chartered 12 March 2000

Pi Kappa Chapter – Allen College, chartered 27 March 2000

Pi Lambda Chapter – University of South Carolina Aiken, chartered 1 April 2000

Pi Mu Chapter – Eastern Mennonite University, chartered 2 April 2000

Pi Nu Chapter – University of West Georgia, chartered 3 April 2000

Pi Xi Chapter – Delta State University, chartered 4 April 2000

Pi Omicron Chapter – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, chartered 6 April 2000

Pi Pi Chapter – Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences, chartered 6 April 2000

Pi Omega Chapter – New Mexico State University, chartered 6 April 2000

Pi Sigma Chapter – North Carolina Central University, chartered 9 April 2000

Pi Tau Chapter – University of Tennessee at Martin, chartered 9 April 2000

Pi Upsilon Chapter – Tennessee State University, chartered 10 April 2000

Pi Phi Chapter – Viterbo University, chartered 18 April 2000

Pi Chi Chapter – Malone University, chartered 18 April 2000

Pi Psi Chapter – Nazareth College, chartered 29 April 2000

Rho Alpha Chapter – Dominican University of California, chartered 10 May 2000

Rho Gamma Chapter – Elmira College, chartered 11 May 2000

Rho Beta Chapter – California State University, San Bernardino, chartered 19 May 2000

Rho Delta Chapter – The Aga Khan University, chartered 1 July 2000

Rho Epsilon Chapter – Stevenson University, chartered 1 October 2000

Thank you, Chapter Giving Club donors!

These chapters are connecting and empowering nurses everywhere with annual donations to the Sigma Foundation for Nursing through the Chapter Giving Club. These donations make it possible to support nurses from every global region through membership subsidies, leadership grants to attend our conferences, and research grants that will transform global healthcare.

2023-2025 CHAPTER GIVING CLUB

Asia

Lambda Beta at-Large Chapter*

Pi Iota at-Large Chapter*

Upsilon Eta Chapter

Europe

Alpha Alpha Beta Chapter*

Rho Chi at-Large Chapter

Upsilon Xi at-Large Chapter*

Phi Mu Chapter*

Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter*

Latin America & Caribbean

Tau Alpha Chapter*

Upsilon Nu Chapter

Omega Kappa Chapter

Middle East

Chi Iota Chapter

North America 1

Alpha Alpha Lambda at-Large Chapter*

Alpha Gamma Chapter*

Alpha Eta Chapter*

Beta Psi Chapter*

Gamma Psi at-Large Chapter*

Delta Chi at-Large Chapter*

Zeta Eta at-Large Chapter*

Kappa Omicron at-Large Chapter*

Mu Gamma at-Large Chapter*

Nu Xi at-Large Chapter*

Xi Eta at-Large Chapter*

Xi Mu Chapter*

Omicron Omega Chapter*

Rho Alpha Chapter

Rho Tau Chapter

Psi at-Large Chapter*

Omega Alpha Chapter

North America 2

Alpha Beta Eta Chapter*

Alpha Beta Theta Chapter

Beta Mu Chapter*

Beta Upsilon Chapter*

Gamma Alpha Chapter*

Gamma Gamma Chapter*

Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter*

Delta Delta Chapter*

Delta Kappa Chapter*

Zeta Mu at-Large Chapter*

Iota Mu Chapter*

Iota Sigma Chapter*

Nu Mu Chapter*

Nu Upsilon Chapter*

Xi Epsilon Chapter*

Omicron Delta Chapter*

Omicron Zeta Chapter

Pi Omega Chapter

Rho Beta Chapter*

Upsilon Beta Chapter

Phi Alpha Chapter*

Chi Beta Chapter*

Omega Omega Chapter

North America 3

Alpha Alpha Epsilon Chapter

Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter*

Alpha Kappa at-Large Chapter*

Alpha Pi Chapter*

Beta Delta at-Large Chapter

Gamma Pi at-Large Chapter*

Gamma Rho Chapter

Gamma Upsilon Chapter*

Delta Chapter*

Epsilon Gamma at-Large Chapter*

Zeta Omicron Chapter*

Eta Kappa at-Large Chapter*

Theta Omega Chapter

Iota Iota Chapter

Iota Tau Chapter*

Mu Iota Chapter

Nu Zeta Chapter*

Nu Nu Chapter*

Nu Rho at-Large Chapter*

Omicron Epsilon Chapter

Tau Tau Chapter*

Chi Alpha at-Large Chapter*

Chi Eta Chapter*

Psi Xi Chapter*

Psi Upsilon Chapter*

North America 4

Gamma Chapter*

Delta Gamma at-Large Chapter*

Eta Nu Chapter*

Eta Pi Chapter*

Kappa Xi Chapter

Kappa Pi at-Large Chapter*

Kappa Upsilon Chapter*

Mu Lambda Chapter*

Xi Kappa at-Large Chapter*

Omicron Tau Chapter

Pi Kappa Chapter*

Rho Xi Chapter (Alumni)

Tau Sigma Chapter

Phi Chapter*

Phi Beta Chapter*

Omega Gamma Chapter*

North America 5

Alpha Beta Chapter*

Alpha Iota Chapter*

*2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Chapter Giving Club donor

Alpha Lambda Chapter

Alpha Omicron Chapter*

Beta Omega Chapter

Gamma Phi Chapter*

Epsilon Eta at-Large Chapter*

Epsilon Upsilon Chapter

Theta Lambda at-Large Chapter*

Kappa Sigma Chapter*

Lambda Theta Chapter

Lambda Lambda Chapter*

Lambda Upsilon at-Large Chapter

Lambda Phi Chapter*

Mu Mu Chapter

Nu Pi at-Large Chapter*

Nu Chi Chapter*

Omicron Iota at-Large Chapter*

Pi Eta Chapter*

Pi Pi Chapter*

Tau Iota Chapter

Upsilon Tau Chapter

Phi Pi Chapter*

Chi Sigma Chapter*

Psi Epsilon Chapter*

North America 6

Alpha Delta Chapter*

Beta Alpha Chapter*

Beta Beta Chapter (Houston)*

Gamma Xi at-Large Chapter*

Delta Alpha at-Large Chapter*

Delta Eta Chapter*

Delta Theta Chapter*

Epsilon Theta Chapter

Epsilon Nu at-Large Chapter*

Epsilon Omicron Chapter*

Zeta Pi Chapter*

Eta Gamma Chapter*

Eta Delta Chapter

Eta Theta Chapter

Eta Omicron Chapter

Iota Nu at-Large Chapter*

Kappa Rho Chapter*

Kappa Psi Chapter

Lambda Mu Chapter*

Xi Zeta Chapter*

Xi Iota Chapter*

Rho Zeta Chapter*

Tau Epsilon Chapter

Tau Chi Chapter*

Phi Chi Chapter

Chi Psi Chapter

North America 7

Alpha Alpha Alpha Chapter

Alpha Alpha Pi Chapter

Alpha Beta Epsilon at-Large Chapter

Alpha Epsilon Chapter*

Alpha Theta Chapter*

Alpha Xi Chapter*

Beta Omicron Chapter*

Beta Pi Chapter*

Beta Tau Chapter*

Gamma Mu Chapter*

Gamma Omicron at-Large Chapter*

Epsilon Lambda Chapter

Theta Epsilon Chapter*

Iota Xi at-Large Chapter

Lambda Chi Chapter*

Mu Pi Chapter*

Mu Phi at-Large Chapter

Xi Rho Chapter*

Pi Alpha Chapter*

Pi Gamma at-Large Chapter*

Pi Lambda Chapter

Pi Nu Chapter*

Rho Psi Chapter*

Tau Psi at-Large Chapter*

Upsilon Kappa Chapter*

Upsilon Chi Chapter*

Upsilon Omega Chapter

Phi Kappa Chapter

Chi Lambda Chapter

North America 8

Alpha Alpha Kappa Chapter*

Beta Theta at-Large Chapter*

Beta Phi at-Large Chapter*

Gamma Eta Chapter*

Gamma Chi Chapter*

Epsilon Sigma at-Large Chapter*

Epsilon Omega Chapter*

Zeta Alpha Chapter*

Zeta Gamma Chapter*

Zeta Xi Chapter*

Zeta Rho Chapter*

Theta Beta Chapter*

Theta Delta Chapter*

Iota at-Large Chapter*

Iota Theta Chapter*

Nu at-Large Chapter*

Xi Alpha at-Large Chapter

Pi Upsilon Chapter

Rho Iota Chapter*

Upsilon Theta Chapter*

North America 9

Alpha Chapter*

Alpha Beta Phi Chapter

Beta Iota Chapter*

Beta Rho Chapter*

Delta Epsilon Chapter*

Delta Omicron Chapter

Zeta Epsilon Chapter*

Zeta Phi at-Large Chapter*

Theta Nu Chapter*

Iota Gamma Chapter

Iota Zeta Chapter*

Kappa Theta Chapter*

Lambda Epsilon Chapter

Xi Nu Chapter

Omicron Chi Chapter

Rho Theta Chapter

Rho Omicron Chapter*

Phi Gamma Chapter (Virtual)*

Phi Rho Chapter

Chi Pi Chapter

North America 10

Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter

Alpha Mu Chapter*

Delta Xi Chapter*

Delta Omega Chapter*

Zeta Theta at-Large Chapter

Eta Rho Chapter*

Iota Omicron Chapter*

Iota Psi Chapter*

Kappa Epsilon at-Large Chapter*

Kappa Iota Chapter*

Lambda Pi at-Large Chapter*

Nu Delta Chapter

Xi Xi Chapter

Pi Delta Chapter

Rho Nu at-Large Chapter*

Tau Upsilon Chapter*

Upsilon Epsilon Chapter*

Phi Eta Chapter*

Chi Omega Chapter

Psi Omicron Chapter

North America 11

Gamma Theta Chapter

Gamma Kappa Chapter*

Delta Sigma Chapter

Epsilon Xi Chapter*

Epsilon Phi Chapter*

Zeta Iota Chapter

Zeta Nu Chapter

Eta Epsilon Chapter*

Eta Xi Chapter*

Iota Delta at-Large Chapter

Mu Xi Chapter*

Omicron at-Large Chapter*

Pi Zeta Chapter*

Pi Psi Chapter*

Rho Gamma Chapter

Tau Xi Chapter*

Chi Tau at-Large Chapter

Omega Theta Chapter*

North America 12

Alpha Nu Chapter*

Beta Xi at-Large Chapter*

Gamma Beta Chapter*

Epsilon Zeta Chapter*

Eta Alpha Chapter*

Eta Beta Chapter

Theta Rho Chapter

Iota Epsilon Chapter*

Iota Kappa Chapter

Kappa Chapter*

Kappa Delta Chapter

Kappa Chi Chapter*

Lambda Eta Chapter*

Mu Eta Chapter

Mu Omicron Chapter*

Nu Beta at-Large Chapter*

Nu Eta Chapter*

Xi Chapter*

Xi Delta Chapter*

Xi Chi Chapter

Omicron Gamma Chapter*

Pi at-Large Chapter*

Rho Epsilon Chapter*

Tau Chapter*

Tau Beta Chapter*

Upsilon Alpha Chapter

Phi Epsilon Chapter*

Psi Pi Chapter*

Omega Eta Chapter*

North America 13

Alpha Alpha Chapter*

Alpha Rho Chapter

Beta Epsilon Chapter*

Beta Kappa Chapter*

Beta Nu Chapter*

Gamma Zeta Chapter*

Gamma Iota Chapter*

Gamma Omega at-Large Chapter*

Epsilon Delta at-Large Chapter

Epsilon Chi Chapter

Epsilon Psi Chapter

Mu Psi Chapter*

Nu Omega Chapter*

Pi Sigma Chapter

Rho Lambda Chapter*

Rho Pi Chapter*

Phi Upsilon Chapter*

Chi Kappa Chapter*

Psi Delta Chapter*

Chapters that donate US $1 per member annually are recognized in the Chapter Giving Club in the fiscal year the donation is received. The chapters listed above made an annual donation during the 20232025 biennium. This list is current as of 1 July 2025. Would your chapter like to be recognized?

Visit the Foundation booth on level 3 near Check-In or contact Kelsey Van Wyk at kelsey@sigmanursing. org

Omega Zeta Chapter*

Omega Psi Chapter*

North America 14

Alpha Alpha Nu at-Large Chapter*

Alpha Beta Chi Chapter

Alpha Zeta Chapter*

Alpha Tau Chapter*

Alpha Phi Chapter*

Alpha Omega Chapter*

Delta Zeta Chapter*

Delta Nu Chapter*

Epsilon Kappa Chapter*

Epsilon Mu Chapter*

Epsilon Rho Chapter*

Eta Mu Chapter*

Mu Theta at-Large Chapter

Theta Sigma Chapter*

Iota Alpha at-Large Chapter*

Kappa Gamma Chapter*

Kappa Eta Chapter*

Mu Epsilon Chapter*

Mu Upsilon Chapter*

Omicron Sigma at-Large Chapter*

Tau Kappa at-Large Chapter*

Upsilon Chapter*

Upsilon Rho Chapter*

Chi Gamma Chapter*

Psi Tau Chapter*

Psi Psi Chapter*

Omega Delta Chapter

Omega Nu Chapter*

North America 15

Alpha Chi Chapter

Beta Zeta at-Large Chapter*

Gamma Delta Chapter

Delta Upsilon at-Large Chapter*

Eta Iota at-Large Chapter*

Eta Omega Chapter

Theta at-Large Chapter*

Iota Upsilon at-Large Chapter

Iota Phi at-Large Chapter*

Kappa Zeta at-Large Chapter

Mu Chapter*

Mu Delta Chapter*

Mu Chi Chapter

Pi Epsilon at-Large Chapter*

Rho Phi Chapter

Chi Epsilon Chapter*

Omega Mu Chapter*

Oceania

Xi Omicron at-Large Chapter*

Psi Zeta at-Large Chapter*

Research Grant Recipients

Sigma and the Foundation congratulate the following research grant recipients from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025.

Sigma Small Grants 2025

Aimee A. Woda, PhD (Delta Gamma at-Large Chapter, USA)

Alexander Sheshtiperov, MSN (Upsilon Xi at-Large Chapter, Israel)

Dan Song, PhD (Beta Pi Chapter, USA)

Esther Afolabi, PhD (Kappa Epsilon at-Large Chapter, USA)

Jing Liu, PhD (Xi Omicron at-Large Chapter, USA)

Jude Ominyi, PhD (Phi Mu Chapter, UK)

Katherine Shue-McGuffin, PhD (Gamma Iota Chapter, USA)

Mengqi Xu, MS (China)

Misun Hwang, PhD (Rho Chapter, USA)

Narciso Quidley-Rodriguez, PhD (Iota Xi Chapter, USA)

Priscilla Carmiol Rodriguez, PhD (Psi at-Large Chapter and Theta Epsilon Chapter, USA)

Salini K, PhD (Upsilon Xi at-Large Chapter, India)

Siobhan O'Connor, PhD (Phi Mu Chapter, UK)

Xiangming Zhan, PhD (USA)

Yim-wah Mak, PhD (Pi Iota Chapter, Hong Kong)

2024

Chelsea R. Howland, PhD, RN (Gamma Chapter and Epsilon Eta Chapter, USA)

Eileen Lake, PhD, RN (Xi Chapter, USA)

Elaine Sang, MSN (Xi Chapter, USA)

Huanyu Mou, PhD (Pi Iota at-Large Chapter, Hong Kong)

Jing Jing Su, PhD (Alpha Alpha Phi Chapter, Hong Kong)

Jorden G. Rieke, BSN (Alpha Mu Chapter, USA)

Joshua Muliira, DNP (Beta Rho at-Large Chapter, USA)

Jung Yoen Son, MSN (Rho Chapter, USA)

Meng-Li Li, PhD (Pi Iota at-Large Chapter, Hong Kong)

Nurul Huda, PhD (Indonesia)

Samuel Akyirem, MRes (Delta Mu Chapter, USA)

Sonique Sailsman, PhD (Pi Gamma at-Large Chapter, USA)

Tyler Gaedecke, BSN (Alpha Zeta Chapter, USA)

Youran Lee, MSN (USA)

Zidu Xu, MMed (Alpha Zeta Chapter, USA)

Alpha Eta Collaborative Research Grant

Geertien Christelle Boersema (2025), PhD (Chi Xi at-Large Chapter, South Africa); Vistolina Nuuyoma (2024), PhD (Alpha Beta Beta Chapter, Namibia)

Rosemary Berkel Crisp Research Grant

Rebecca Boni (2025), PhD (Theta Psi at-Large Chapter, USA);

Karen Elizabeth Alsbrook (2024), PhD, RN, OCN (Alpha Alpha Xi Chapter, USA)

Doris Bloch Research Grant

Sin Yi Rose Lin (2024), PhD (Epsilon Xi Chapter and Pi Iota at-Large Chapter, USA); Monica Peddle (2023), PhD (Psi Zeta at-Large Chapter, Australia)

Joan K. Stout, RN, Research Grant

Jennifer Gunberg Ross (2024), PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF (Alpha Nu Chapter, USA); Angela Karakachian (2023), PhD, RN (Epsilon Phi Chapter, USA)

Sigma Foundation Latin America/Caribbean Nursing Research Grant

Pedro Gonzalez Angulo (2024), PhD, RN (Tau Alpha Chapter, Mexico)

Patricia E. Thompson Global Nursing Research Grant

Feifei Huang (2024), PhD, RN (Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter, China); Fang Lei (2024), MPH (Zeta Chapter, USA); Seda Karakaya Cataldas (2023), PhD (Turkey); Joanna (Anneke) Rummens (2023), PhD (Canada); Erin Ziegler (2023), PhD, (Canada); Esra Ummak (2023), PhD (Norway); Fahriye Oflaz (2023), PhD (Turkey); Cemile Hürrem Ayhan (2023), PhD (Turkey)

Dr. Martha Pitel Global Nursing Research Grant

Sandra Peniston (2024), MN/NP-Adult (Lambda Pi-at-Large Chapter, UK); Ernestina Agyei Yobo (2024), NMC, PA (Ghana); Saidy Eliana Arias Murcia (2023), PhD (Colombia); Jose Luis Alvarez (2023), MSc, (Panama); Johanna Carolina Sánchez Castro (2023), MSN (Germany); Ana María Cano Polanco (2023), BA (Colombia); María Irene Carrillo Mayanquer (2023), BA (Ecuador); Angela María Orozco Gómez (2023), MSW (Colombia)

Co-Sponsored Partner Grants

Sigma/American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Grant

Meghan Doelger (2025), DNP, RN, CCRN (USA); Rebecca Leslie (2024), MSN, RN, FNP-BC (USA)

Sigma/American Board for Occupational Health Nurses Grant

Sungwon Park (2023), PhD, RN (Rho Chapter, USA)

Sigma/American Nurses Credentialing Center

Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Grant

Nisha Mathews (2024), PhD, RN (Beta Beta Chapter, USA); Annette Brant Isozaki (2023), MSN (Iota Sigma Chapter, USA)

Sigma/Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Grant

Samar Mohsen Ashmawi (2025), MS (Upsilon Chapter, USA); Nathaniel Albright (2024), MSN (Epsilon Chapter, USA)

Sigma/Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) Grant

Alisha Harvey Johnson (2024), PhD, RN (Alpha Iota Chapter, USA)

Research Grant Recipients

Sigma/Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Grant

Mohammad Goudarzi Rad (2024), RN (Lambda Pi at-Large Chapter, Canada); Theresa Criscitelli (2023), EdD, RN, CNOR, NE-BC (Alpha Omega Chapter, USA) and Martha Kent (2023), EdD, RN, NEA-BC (USA)

Sigma/Canadian Nurses Foundation Grant

Crystal Vaughan (2025), MN (Canada); Salima Sulaiman (2024), PhD (Rho Delta Chapter, Canada)

Sigma/Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Grant

Hesamaldin Varpaei (2025), MSc, BSN, RN (Alpha Psi Chapter, USA); Sarah Elise Janek (2024), BSN (Beta Epsilon Chapter, USA)

Sigma/Emergency Nurses Association Foundation Grant

Christien van der Linden (2025), PhD, MsCE, MsANP, RN, CEN (Rho Chi at-Large Chapter, Netherlands); Katie West (2024), MSN, RN, CEN (USA)

Sigma/Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation End-of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant

Kofi Agyei (2025), RGN, MSc (Epsilon Xi Chapter, USA); Jyotsana Parajuli (2024), PhD (Gamma Iota Chapter, USA)

Sigma/Midwest Nursing Research Society Research Grant

Nicole Cistone (2025), PhD, MSN, RNC-NIC (Epsilon Chapter, USA); Sally Ann Martens (2024), PhD (Iota Zeta Chapter, USA)

Sigma/National Association of Hispanic Nurses Research Grant

Laura Mata Lopez (2025), MSN (Alpha Chi and Nu Beta atLarge, USA)

Sigma/National League for Nursing Grant

Lizamari Hugo (2025), PhD (Tau Lambda at-Large, South Africa); Janet Reed, PhD (2024), RN, CMSRN (Delta Xi Chapter, USA); Eda Ozkara San (2023), PhD, MBA, RN, CHSE, CTN-A, FNYAM (USA)

Sigma/Southern Nursing Research Society Grant

Regina Wilder Urban (2025), PhD, MA-LPC, RN, NPD-BC, CNE (Delta Theta Chapter, USA); Andrea Sartain (2024), EdD (Epsilon Omega Chapter, USA)

Sigma/Western Institute of Nursing Research Grant

Erin K. George (2025), PhD (Beta Mu Chapter, USA); Loretta Tsu (2024), MA (Alpha Kappa at-Large Chapter, USA)

Grants are made possible through contributions to the Sigma Foundation for Nursing’s Research Fund.

You are invited

Ribbon-Cutting for the Sigma Hall of Honor

Join President Sandra C. Garmon Bibb for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to celebrate Sigma’s 2023-2025 award and grant recipients. Sunday, 9 November 7:45-8:00 a.m. | Level 2, Griffin Hall Foyer