Chapter News

• November 2, 2011: 41st Biennial Sigma Theta Tau International Convention
• May 6, 2011: Induction Ceremony
• May 6, 2011: Pi Epsilon Chapter-At-Large 2011 Inductees

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41st Biennial Sigma Theta Tau International Convention, October 29 – November 2, 2011

The 41^st STTI convention was held at the beautiful Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. The theme for this year’s convention was “People and Knowledge: Connecting for Global Health”. There were more than 2,000 nurses in attendance from as many as 36 countries. Also in attendance were more than 200 nursing students who took part in activities which introduced them to STTI and the world of professional nursing.

The convention objectives were

• Apply and share nursing knowledge through global collaborations in sustaining the health of the world’s people.
• Develop global connections to promote the advancement of nursing science, practice, education, administration and policy development.
• Enhance leadership skills through collaborations in the global nursing community.
• Evaluate the use of technology to facilitate connection through knowledge for global health.

The conference was filled each day with exciting opportunities to learn about clinical improvements, cutting-edge research projects and leadership initiatives. There were two exhibit hall sections which displayed over 300 poster presentations on various topics including: evidence based practice, leadership, scientific review, geriatric nursing, maternal-child health and a showcase of Magnet hospital research.

Pat Grobecker and David Denneno were elected as delegates to represent our STTI chapter, Pi Epsilon and attended the conference. Our duties included being prepared for the conference by reviewing and studying all the material for the proposed bylaws, make nominations for candidates from the floor and cast the chapter’s votes for elected candidates.

On Tuesday, November 1st, we were ready to begin the voting process. There were opportunities to learn about the candidates during the week so this was a highlight to vote on these candidates. Pi Epsilon Chapter is in Region 15 which has a new regional coordinator, Valerie C. Sauda.

The new STTI President, Suzanne S. Prevost, PhD, RN, COI starts her term as the 29th president and the newly elected STTI president-elect is Hester Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RPN, FANSA.

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Induction Ceremony, May 6, 2011 at Regis College

Professor Carol Martin introducing the Distinguished Speaker, Dr. Susan Sawyer for the Pi Epsilon Induction Ceremony.

President Helen Ahearn is speaking to the inductees at the Pi Epsilon Induction Ceremony.

Drs. Joanne Dalton and Antoinette Hays are giving Kristina Barbrick the purple cords and booklet at the Pi Epsilon Induction Ceremony.

Dr. Diane Arathuzik is congratulating an Emmanuel College student at the Pi Epsilon Induction Ceremony on May 6, 2011 at Regis College.

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Pi Epsilon Chapter-At-Large 2011 Inductees

Regis College		Emmanuel College
Kristina Barbrick	Elizabeth Lawlor	Wayne Baptiste
Jennifer Burke	Elizabeth Letvinchuk	Jan Carrigan
Ana Calderon	Gioia Maniscalco	Heather Frasso
Michelle Cenerizio	Brittney McMahon	Donna Giampietro
Tara Coyne	Cherie Monahan	Nicole Kelly
Katherine Cronin	Melissa Moreau	Felicia Kuplast
Kayla Cross	Michelle Paris	JoAnn Morey
Theresa Damien	Lana Peta	Elizabeth Murphy
Wendy Drastal	Kathleen Rose	Tara Stevens
Emily Dupont	Elizabeth Shortsleeve	Laurie Terp
Caitlin Erwin	Camila Silva	Laura Watson
Brittany Galante	Mandy Simon
Kathryn Garber	Brian Skirvin-Loclair
Nicole Gauvreau	Sarah Southard
Jacqueline Gott	Luann Sweeney
Sarah Hancock	Marion Tinsley
Patricia Ide	Jesika Vaivarins

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