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From the President: Whewwww!!!!! The past year has flown by and another academic year is about to begin. We look forward to an exciting 2013-2014 year as a Chapter and trust that the fall will bring temperate weather. It has been an honor to serve as President for the last two years. Our chapter includes dynamic, remarkable members who are making fantastic contributions to nursing and who work toward the achievement of Sigma Theta Tau International’s vision. My tenure as President was supposed to come to an end. However, due to a lack of a candidate, I will serve as President for another year. From the Annual Planning Meeting in June 2012 to the 33nd Annual Induction Ceremony in April 2013 and everything in between, time really did fly!! Once again, we participated in the Annual STTI Tri-State Consortium Brunch. It was the 26th year for the Tri-State Consortium Brunch;; it is the longest running consortium in STTI’s history. We had a very successful Research Day at Immaculata University in March 2013. Several podium presentations and posters sparked ideas for practice and possible changes for nursing education. Professor Susan Politsky from Holy Family University received the Chapter’s Research Award. The Graduate Scholarship was awarded to Lorraine Micheletti and the Undergraduate scholarship was awarded to Mariya Kisil. Please be sure to spread the word about our research award and scholarships. The research award and scholarships are open to all members of the Chapter. Please look for the applications on our website;; applications need to be completed by February 28, 2014. We welcomed 258 new members at our 33nd Annual Induction Ceremony in April. Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, PhD, RN, President of Neumann University, was our inspirational speaker. Dr. Mary Wombwell, EdD, RN received the President’s Award. As I have found over the last several years, Delta Tau chapter has many opportunities for professional development and networking. This coming year, in November, we will send two representatives to the 42nd Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Continued on page 2…….

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Calendar of Events

September 11, 2013

First Business/Board Meeting at Neumann University 3:00 pm

October 20, 2013

Annual Tri-State Con-sortium Brunch

Embassy Suites Hotel– Philadelphia Airport 10:00 am to 1:30 pm

February 13, 2014

Business/Board meeting at Eastern University

4:00 pm

March 2014

Induction Planning Meeting after Jean

Brown Research Day Immaculata University

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April 6, 2014

New member induction Immaculata University

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A Vision to Lead

To create a global community of nurses who lead in using nursing scholarship,

Continued….. From the President: Those are just some of the highlights. As you can see, Delta Tau, as well as Sigma Theta Tau International, grows and changes every day! Don’t be left behind;; please stay involved in your chapter. You will be glad that you did! Active participation has given me the opportunity to lead, to achieve, and to succeed both professionally and personally. Thank you to the leaders and scholars I have met during the past year. You are truly inspirational and continually enhance the nursing profession. Thank you to Delta Tau, the Board of Directors, and members for giving me this opportunity to grow. What does Delta Tau have to offer you? That is a question you will need to answer yourself. I can assure you that there is something here for everyone. The board members and I look forward to serving you this year. In order to serve you, we want to hear from you. What can Delta Tau Chapter-At- Large do to help you with your nursing career? What types of events would you like to see us sponsor? What would make you become more involved? Anything you would like to share with us, we would like to hear it. Please take a few minutes and send your comments to me via E-mail at [email protected]. We hope you have a healthy and productive fall and look forward to seeing you at Delta Tau At-Large-Chapter events throughout the upcoming year. Kathryn V. Hayes, PhD, RN-BC, CNE

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Officers

Corinne Latini

Alina Pedchenko

L’Tanya Taylor

Theresa Pietsch

Maria Lauer

Joanne Eckert

Ana Catanzaro

Kathryn Hayes

Mary Boylston

Boas Yu

Beth Chiatti

Mary Powell

Denise Yonkoske

Mary Anne Peters

Marge Lacey

Kathryn G. Hoover

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Mission

The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide.

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33rd Annual Induction Ceremony

Welcome to our new members

A Mission to Serve, Support, and Improve

Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, provides leadership in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people. We support learning and professional development of our members, who strive to improve nurs-ing care worldwide.



Purposes

Recognize superior achievement

Recognize the development of leadership qualities

Foster high professional standards

Encourage creative work

Strengthen the commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.



The name was chosen using the initials of the Greek words, Storga, Tharos,

Tima, meaning Love, Courage, and Honor.



More than a quarter of a million nurse scholars have been inducted into Sigma The-ta Tau International. With more than 130,000 active members, it is the second largest nursing organization in the world. Members are active in more than 114 countries and territories, with 462 chapters on college campuses in Australia, Bot-swana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, the Nether-lands, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Wales, Kenya, Malawi, and the United States.

Images from the Induction Ceremony

Sigma Theta Tau International was founded in 1922 by six students at the Indiana University Training School of Nurses, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Research Grant Award: Susan Polistsky, MSN, RN

Graduate Scholarship Recipient: Lorraine Micheletti

Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient: Mariya Kisil

Applications for 2014 awards are available through University's’ Counselors. Deadline for submission is February 28, 2014

Submit applications to: Dr. Ana Maria Catanzaro at [email protected]

For more information, contact: Mary Boylston([email protected]), Boas Yu ([email protected]), Beth Chiatti ([email protected]), or Mary Powell ([email protected]).

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Moments

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, President Neumann University with Dr. Kathryn Hayes, President STT Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large


Henry Abraham Elizabeth Kisenishsky

Esther Bliss Christy Lepore

Monika Bontempo Kristina Lesiuk

Patricia Burns Denise Kristen McFadden

Tonya Cooper Jennifer McNicholas

Patrick Cunningham Allison Moomaw

Chimwemwe Doctor Erin Muscarella

Elizabeth Dufresne Megan Roy

Krista Ferrari Janet Stack

Keatha Gardner Nicole Olivia Stevens

Hannah Hewes Richie Vaghela

Jacqueline S. Kienzle Linda Weihbrecht

Eastern University

Baccalaureate Members

Amanda Beaver Alexis Kaczmarczyk

Kelsey Berglund Amanda Kreider

Kimberly Breakley Lisa Kueny

Margaret Carpenter Kathleen McMullin

Sarah Carroll Chelsea O'Donnell

Kimberly Cibroski Valerie Philbin

Elissa DeCarlo Sarah Roberts

Stephanie Egan Paul Scolis

Allyson Ferrara Kara Swift

Katharine Ferrara Haley Tait

Angelique Hill Kristin Tulini

Bethany Humenik Rebecca Urso

Neumann University


Jawele Ajavon Amanda Marquette

Leila Alekper Julia Mastrome

Megan Andalis Maria Mattioli

Mykiya Arthur-Richardson Jacqueline McDonald

Maria Baehr Brittani McKnight

Torey Bebco Lindsay McMullen

Lauren Bell Joan Musgreave

Breean Blaney Kimberly Nagy

Nicholas Chilinska Tan Nguyen

Diana Costa Chelsea Pierson

Gina Cuffari Charles Prendergast

Stacey Doering Corinne Retter

Rachel Dunkle Kevin Sablich

Altheia Fontanos Nicholas Santiago

Jaclyn Gerard Alba Sims

Stephanie Gregory Alyssa Super

Amanda Harris Michele Tronoski

Caitlin Hicks Stephanie Velez

Maureen Houston Amanda Villa

Kayla Hudicek Angelina Vitale

Fahmena Islam Amanda Watson

Heather Kennedy Margaret Wawrzyniak

Alyssa Lamson Laurie Weston

Samantha Lenherr Christina Wills

Jayme Lynne Lykon, Kaitlin Wilson

Jillian Maine Jamie Wright

Holy Family University


Sharonna Ackerman Peggy Lodise

Olufunmilola Adetayo Ruth LoMagro

Christopher Aghedo Kimberly Marzulli

Jill Albright Meghan Masapollo

Cynthia Armstrong Kayleigh McCusker

Candice Aubry Claire McGarry

Christine Bailey Lindsey McLimans

Linda Barnes Rebecca Meneses

Patricia Barry Tina Menginie

Robinann Basciano Crystal Middleton

Bernadette Basmajian Roger Middleton

Terri Beirne Kathleen Minoza

Racheal Bennett Beverly Monts

Edward Bettler Mary Murray

Sharon Botts-Dimucci Anne Nelms

Lisa Bourne Tam Nguyen

Valerie Bradley-Hughes Dionisia Njeru

Elaine Carneavale Patricia O’Donnell

Yvonne Carson Deborah Oehrle

Sharon Cave Joy Okeke

Helen Cockerham Geraldine Oliver

Elizabeth Connor Kaitlin Orr

Immaculata University


Jessie Cox Natalie Orsini

Carol Daley Holly Owens-Will

Arasinta Dalisay Wendy Palma

Juan Davalos Eileen Paul

Christine Davis Chinnamma Paulose

Cynthia DeAngelis Maureen Pisano

Lana Deist Judy Ann Popple

Karlie DiFrancesco Kellyanne Pot

Lora Dillinger Elizabeth Procaccio

Sonya Edmonds Mary Ann Pruskowski

Beverly Edwards Barbara Raymond

Pamela Fallon Sokkeng Reap

Debra Fanelli Elizabeth Reilly

Jamie Feinour Kristina Reilly

Christina Fenstermaker Nina Renzi

Robin Forester Emma Roberts

Autumn Frisco Patricia Robinson

Laura Gallo Michaela Robitu

Angela Garcia Daniele Romano

Rachel Giardinelli Joanne Rongione

Monica Gibbons Jadeen Rosenthal

Sheila Gibson-Quarles Christine Rumberger

Beth Gonzaga Carolyn Sadwick

Erin Gorman Linda Seliga



Caitlyn Grant Marta Sieradzki

Gabrielle Guarnere Gina Slobogin

Kelsey Hale Cara Smith

Dana Hanson Tamika Smith

Michele Harkins Mary Smythe

Teresa Harter Mary Lynn Stefankiewicz

Courtney Hartney Chioma Sullivan

Abby Hazelton Lauren Sullivan

Karen Hodges Rita Sullivan

Donna Hughes Andrea Sweeny

Michelle Isaacs Colleen Terinoni

Yolanda Jones Marguerite Thomas

Marjorie Karpinski Alita Thompson

Richard Kass Joy Turner

Suliat Kasumu Michelle Ventriglia

Kelly Keith Natasha Wallace

Kellie Kessler Glenda Waltman

Mariya Kisil Tonya Ward

Deborah Kline Naschet Wells

Barbara Kramer Carlton Whiteside

Margaret Krebs Elaine Whyler

Ashlie Krejci Donna Wint

Tanya Latorre Monica Witkowski

Joan Lemmon Brandie Wooding

Cynthia Lind Maureen Locke



Ashlie Krejci Donna Wint

Tanya Latorre Monica Witkowski

Joan Lemmon Brandie Wooding

Cynthia Lind

Maureen Locke

Yasser A. AlKhatib Deanne Gillen

Susan Bokun Edgardo M. Jaminola

Kimberli Brawner Marie Kelly

Lisa Conrad Mary Luberda

Gloria Copeland-Smith Denise McFadden

Letty C. Domingo Sandra Pierce

Kelly Effrig Ellen Senner

Deborah Foley Brittany Sharp

Catherine Iaconianni Lauren Stoltzfus

Robert Levin Deborah Trotter

Martina Ward



Nurse Leaders

Immaculata University Graduate Members

Holy Family University Graduate Members

The Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large has set an attainable goal for the upcoming year. All members are encouraged to participate in the collection and sharing of data leading to international recognition of our chapter. Chapter Key Award recipients are recognized at each biennial convention. The Chapter Key Award, established in 1991, honors STTI chapters who excel in chapter-related activities such as:

Membership recruitment and retention Professional and leadership development Local, national and international collaboration Publicity and programming

All Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large members are encouraged to participate by reporting community and professional activities to your school’s Counselor or Advisors. They will compile the activities and present them during the next Board meeting.

Activities include:

Community service

Publications

Presentations (podium and poster)

Research activities

Professional memberships

Offices held

Additional degrees earned

Certifications

Please help your chapter to achieve this goal! Thank you.

**For more information please contact your University’s advisor or Counselor.

C h a p t e r K e y a w a r d n e w s

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Kathryn Van Dyke Hayes: Recipient of 2013 Holy Family University Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching;

Beth Chiatti: Global ambassador, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society; NEF Scholarship, Widener University, Eta Beta Research Grant; Presentations: International Education Week Discussion Forum, Panel Participant: Walking in the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale: Study Abroad Trip to London; Transcultural Nursing Society 38th Annual Conference: Enhancing Transcultural Nursing Knowledge and Practice in BSN Students through a Cultural Immersion Experience in El Salvador

Theresa Pietsch: (Neumann) Presentation: E-Mentoring: A new model of mentoring to support healthy work environments Sigma Theta Tau International Creating Healthy Work Environments, Indianapolis, ID

Mary Boylston and Mary Wombwell have been appointed to the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Nurse Leader Review Task Force.

Mary Anne Peters is currently the President of Pennsylvania Higher Education Schools of Nursing (PHENSA).

Neumann University has been awarded Nurse Workforce Diversity Grant from HRSA.

Welcome to Maria Lauer, Treasurer for Delta Tau, Chapter-At-Large. She replaces Patricia Giufridda. The chapter thanks Patti for her service and dedication.

M e m b e r s i n t h e n e w s

Delta Tau Chapter-at-Large of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing, will award one Graduate Scholarship in 2014. The award will be in the amount of $500.00 and will be paid directly to the recipient. Eligibility requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

Must be an Active Member of Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large (dues paid up to date).

Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Completed 1/3 of graduate program requirements.

Agree to a 1-year service commitment to the chapter.

In order to apply for the scholarship, the following must be submitted:

Completed application form.

A complete set of official transcripts.

One faculty recommendation.

Short essay, 300 words or less, typed double-spaced addressing the following: The goals of Sigma Theta Tau International are leadership, scholarship, service and research. On a separate piece of paper, please address the following:

How are you currently supporting these goals as they relate to nursing?

How do you plan to promote these goals as a professional nurse?

How do you plan to contribute to Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large during the coming year?

Completed applications must be received no later than February 28, 2014. Transcripts and faculty recommendation may be sent separately but must be received no later than February 28, 2014. All information is to be sent to:

Ana Maria Catanzaro

[email protected]

Graduate Scholarship Awardee 2013: Lorraine Micheletti

G r a d u a t e S c h o l a r s h i p o p p o r t u n i t i e s


Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing, will award one Undergraduate Scholarship in 2014. The award will be in the amount of $ 500.00 and will be deposited into the student’s account at their school. Eligibility requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

Must be currently enrolled as a nursing student at Eastern University, Holy Family University, Neumann University, or Immaculata University.

Completed all JUNIOR level nursing courses.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Agree to a 1-year service commitment to the chapter

In order to apply for the scholarship, the following must be submitted:


A complete set of official transcripts.

One faculty recommendation.

Short essay, 300 words or less, typed double-spaced addressing the following:

The goals of Sigma Theta Tau International are leadership, scholarship, service and research. On a separate piece of paper, please address the following:

How are you currently supporting these goals as they relate to nursing?

How do you plan to promote these goals as a professional nurse?

How do you plan to contribute to Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large during the coming year?

Completed applications must be received no later than February 28, 2014. Transcripts and faculty recommendation may be sent separately but must be received no later than February 28, 2014. All information is to be sent to:

Ana Maria Catanzaro

[email protected]

Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient 2013: Mariya Kisil

U n d e r g r a d u a t e S c h o l a r s h i p o p p o r t u n i t i e s


Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing, will award one Research Grant in 2014. The award will be in the amount of $500.00 and will be paid directly to the recipient. Eligibility require-ments for the grant are as follows:

Must be a current Member of Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large (dues paid up to date).

Agree to present a poster presentation at Research Day in 2014.

In order to apply for the grant, the following must be submitted:


Proposal Abstract (limited to 4 single-spaced typed pages NOT including Refer-ences).

Completed applications must be received no later than February 28, 2014. All information is to be sent to:

Ana Maria Catanzaro

[email protected]

Holy Family University

9801 Frankford Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19114-2009

If you have any questions or would like to confirm the receipt of your application materials, please contact Ana Maria Catanzaro.

Recipients will be formally recognized at the Annual Induction Ceremony April 6, 2014 at Immaculata University.

Research Grant Awardee 2013: Susan Politsky, MSN, RN

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Schedule of Events

9:00 am to 10:00 am: Tri-State Consortium Planning Meeting (all are invited to attend)

9:30 am: Registration

10:00 am: Concurrent Sessions

~”STTI Global Initiatives” with Nancy Sharts-Hoptko, Treasurer, STTI

~”Update on Chapter Key & International Awards” with Barbara Chamberlain

11:00 am: Networking

11:30 am: Brunch

12:15: Distinguished Speaker “Global Health Research”

1:00 pm: Q&A/Evaluations

Embassy Suites Hotel (Philadelphia Airport) 9000 Bartram Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19153 (215) 365-4500

www.embassysuites.com

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Majorie A. Muecke, PhD, RN, FAAN Distinguished Lecturer

University of Pennsylvania Assistant Dean for Global Health Affairs

Associate Director, WHO Collaboration Center for Nursing & Midwifery Leadership

Adjunct Nursing Professor

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