Psi Delta Sigma Theta Tau International at Liberty University

Psi Delta is hitting a "RESET" button and "RECONNECTING" with the Sigma mission. We cannot wait to share exciting news with YOU. . . Stay tuned!

It's ELECTION time. . . Are you an active member of Psi Delta-- Liberty University School of Nursing's Chapter of Sigma? Consider a leadership position within Psi Delta-- one that offers you an opportunity for networking, scholarship, service, and VOICE. We have positions open: President Elect, Secretary, Governance Committee Member (2), and Leadership Committee Member. If you are interested please send an email to-- [email protected]. The election process will begin February as we secure the ballot, and official voting will take place late February. Don't miss out on this opportunity!!

Call for Abstracts for the upcoming Region 13 Research Conference to be held on April 26 and 27, 2024 in Charlotte North Carolina. The theme of the conference is Engaging in Research, Scholarship, and Leadership.

The keynote speakers will be Dr. Sandra Bibb 2023-2025 Sigma President and Dr. Meredith Troutman-Jordan Professor at UNC Charlotte.

The deadline to submit abstracts is December 15, 2023.

Fill | Call for Abstracts   Region 13 Research Conference April 26-27, 2024 Charlotte NC Join the Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at the Region 13 Biennial Research Conference.  Sigma Purpose: To recognize superior achievement in nursing, to recognize the development of leadership qualities, to foster high professional standards in the field, to encourage creative w...

'Tis the season. . . Psi Delta has been such a BIG supporter of foster children in seasons past-- Thank-YOU! The NEED is still great in our community. Please consider your support this year! See the picture below for further insight.

If you are NOT local and interested in supporting, consider sending a gift card (popular choices: Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Chick-fil a) or a monetary donation to the address shared.

If you have any questions please email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Merry Christmas!

Congratulations to the chapter leaders and members of:

Alpha Alpha Chapter - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Beta Kappa Chapter - University of Virginia

Beta Nu Chapter - East Carolina University

Mu Psi Chapter - Queens University of Charlotte

Nu Omega Chapter - University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Rho Lambda Chapter - Winston-Salem State University

Chi Kappa Chapter - Sentara College of Health Sciences

Omega Zeta Chapter - James Madison

Omega Psi Chapter - Fayetteville State

For receiving the Chapter Key Award. Special congratulations from Psi Delta Sigma Theta Tau International at Liberty University!

"How do the people around you know that you're a member of STTI/Psi Delta?"

From: Judy Cornelius,Region 13 Coordinator

Just a reminder of upcoming deadlines:

1. Membership Social media/video project deadline is 4/30/2023. Submit the Membership social media product to: Attention: SIGMA MEMBERSHIP CONTEST PRODUCT to [email protected]

2. Deadline to submit to the Region 13 Newsletter 5/19/2023- submit to [email protected]

3. You can submit to the Region 13 page at any time- Sigma Nursing Region 13- FACEBOOK

4. Reminder to appoint convention delegates by June 1, 2023. Sign in to the Chapter Management System at https://Management.SigmaNursing.org and enter the names of your convention delegates in the Officer and Committee Chair Report by June 1

5. Regional Recognition Award (STAR) deadline is 5/31/2023

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Save the Dates. . . Our semester is moving along and quickly is coming to an END. Hope you can join us for our last 2 events of the semester!

Monday, April 17 @ 1730 - Psi Delta Business Meeting-Special Speaker, Board Announcement
Friday, May 12 @ 1000 - Psi Delta Induction Ceremony

Check this out. . . Don't miss it!

BIG OPPORTUNITY-- Deadline TODAY. . . Check it out!

The Sigma Regional Coordinators are excited to announce that in partnership with Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, and the Resilient Nurses Initiative in Maryland, we will be presenting The Nurse Antigone and need nurse participants! The goal of this event is to foster dialogue and a renewed sense of community between nurses, while engaging the public in crucial conversations about the future of nursing. The Nurse Antigone event will be presented in partnership with select healthcare and professional organizations and our Sigma event will be: The Nurse Antigone: Sigma Theta Tau Thursday February 23, 2023 via Zoom 5pm ET

Supported by the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, The Nurse Antigone is a groundbreaking theatrical event in which nurses present dramatic readings of Sophocles’ Antigone on Zoom. Featuring professional actors and a chorus of frontline nurses, the presentation will frame powerful, guided discussions about the unique challenges faced by nurses before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The virtual presentation of The Nurse Antigone: Sigma Global Nurse Excellence will be conducted in entirely on Zoom and will consist of three components: The Performance (45 minutes): A dramatic reading of scenes from Sophocles’ Antigone performed by stage and film actors and volunteer nurses in the Nurse Chorus. The Panel (15 minutes): Comments from a panel of nurses relating the ancient play to their personal and professional experiences. Audience Discussion: (60 minutes): Facilitated discussion about the play, its core themes, and how they relate to the past, present, and future of nursing. To be successful, we need the involvement of several of our heroic nurses! Are you interested in participating in this live event? If so, there are several roles from which to choose.

Nurse Actor: Participate as a volunteer nurse actor in the Nurse Chorus – no acting experience needed! The time commitment includes participating in two 90-minute rehearsals on Zoom in advance of the event at a time that works for all actors and nurse volunteers, and the 2-hour presentation. Members of the Nurse Chorus will be reading from a script written in English – so English fluency is needed for this role.

Community Panelist: As a nurse panelist following the 90 minute presentation, you will respond in the moment, from your hearts and gut-instincts, to what you heard and saw in the reading of Sophocles’ Antigone. What resonated with you based on your experiences. We are not looking for nurses working in direct care and point of support level, not higher-ranking or executive nurses. As a panelist, it is important to know that your remarks are not prepared nor polished, but will be your unscripted, immediate reactions. The presentation is enhanced by your authenticity through your candor, spontaneity, and openness. This authentic input will also be asked of the general audience after the panelists’ remarks.

Prioritized Audience Participant: As a prioritized participant, you will attend the virtual Zoom event and, when the discussion session begins, raise your hand to provide your thoughts. Because you volunteered in advance of the presentation, your name will be provided to the event organizers and when you raise your hand, you will be the first members of the audience to be “called on” to share your insights. NOTE: This message is being sent to Sigma members in all our 21 regions. We would love participation from each region where possible.

Please consider volunteering – DEADLINE TO VOLUNTEER is Friday December 23, 2022 Click the link below to submit your name and contact information:https://sigmanursing.formstack.com/forms/nurse_antigone Volunteers will be sent additional information about your identified role and responsibilities.

MANY THANKS TO ALL MEMBERS OF OUR REGION FOR CONSIDERING THIS OPPORTUNITY!

Looking forward to great things this year. . . Save the dates below for upcoming Psi Delta events-- stay connected for ALL the details.

September 12th 5:30pm- Membership Meeting
October 18th – LUSON Research day
November 14th 5:30pm- Membership Meeting, Christmas Toy Drive Kick-off
February 13th 5:30pm- Membership Meeting
April 17th 5:30pm – Business meeting
May 12th 10am- New member induction ceremony