IN THIS ISSUE P. 1-1983 Biennial Convention P. 2-Election Ballot P. 3-Chapter Calendar

Announcements P. 4-Member News P. 5-Recent Doctorates P. 6-Chapters in Action

Founder's Letter P. 7-Members Publish.

Call for Abstracts P. 8-Position Paper Ten-Year

Plan

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 1983 July 7-8

Madrid Research Congress Madrid, Spain

October 12-14, 1983 1983 Biennial Convention Boston Park Plaza

October 15, 1983 Post-Convention Research Conference Boston Park Plaza

1984 February 24, 1984

Alabama Writers' Seminar Birmingham, Alabama

Sigma Theta T au

President-elect Receives Honorary Degree Lucie Young Kelly, Ph.D., F.A.A.N. (Alpha Zeta), Professor of Nursing and Public Health at Colum­bia University, NY, was one of four educators to receive honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degrees from Georgetown University this May at the Graduate Honors Convocation.

A widely acclaimed author, she has written "Dimensions of Professional Nursing," and is Editor of Nursing Outlook. Dr. Kelly has pro­moted nursing education at local, national, and international levels, and has given counsel to health officials in Egypt, Germany, !ran, Kenya, Soviet Union, and Thailand as well as in the United States.

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October 12-14 Sigma Theta Tau Celebrates 27th Biennial Convention

"Image Makers: Richness and Diversity," the theme for the 27th Biennial Convention, will explore what image today's nurses want to project, and the best ways to present that image. Eleven nursing leaders will focus on the multi-faceted image of the nurse as a researcher, educator, practitioner, administrator, and scholar.

Wednesday will begin with an opening luncheon featuring the Lexington Chamber of Commerce Minutemen, a fife and drum corps presentation, followed that evening with the Founders' Awards Banquet. Dynamic presentations by nursing leaders will take place on Program Day, Thursday, with Friday's recognition luncheon and installation of the 1983-85 officers closing the Convention.

Angela Barron McBride, Ph.D., F.AAN., Professor and Chair of the Graduate Department of Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, will keynote the Program Day with "From Being Concerned About Our Image to Becoming Image Makers."

An original Sigma Theta Tau film collage of nurses performing today's multiple and diverse roles will be presented. A panel of nursing leaders and image makers will discuss and react to the film at its completion.

Concurrent program sessions will be divided into four Image Maker areas: Policy and Planning, Knowledge Builders, Toward a New Horizon, and Health Care Delivery.

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Kelly Joel Steckel

Ference Fawcett

Lindeman McBride Donley

Lowery Corcoran Burnside

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The Policy and Planning session will illustrate the nurse's image as a policy maker in the issue of reimbursement for health services. Sr. Rosemary Donley, Ph.D., F.A.A.N., will moderate and Lucie Young Kelly, Ph.D., F.A.A.N., Nora M. Corcoran, M.S., R.N., and Lucille Joel, Ed.D., F.A.A.N., will participate in a panel discussion.

Sr. Rosemary Donley is Dean, School of Nursing at Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sr. Rosemary served as President of Sigma Theta Tau from 1975-1981, and is currently Senior Editor, Image: The Journal of Nursing Scholarship.

Lucie Young Kelly is President-elect of Sigma Theta Tau. She will be installed as President during the 27th Biennial Convention. Dr. Kelly is Professor of Public Health and Nursing, Columbia University School of Public Health and School of Nursing, and Editor, Nursing Outlook.

Nora . M. Corcoran is Vice President, Nursing, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, New Jersey. She has lectured on the impact of Prospective Reimbursement on Nursing.

Lucille Joel is Professor and Director of Clinical Affairs, Rutgers College of Nursing and Director - Teaching Nursing Home Project. Dr. Joel also serves as President of the New Jersey State Nurses' Association and is a member of the ANA Executive Committee of the Psychiatric Nursing Practice Division.

Jacqueline Fawcett, Ph.D., F.A.A.N., and Barbara Lowery, Ed.D., F.A.A.N., will identify clear ways for teaching, research and practice to be combined into one job during the Knowledge Builders session. Alternative paths for academicians will also be discussed.

Jacqueline Fawcett is an Associate Professor and Section Chair, Science and Role Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Fawcett is also Chair of the Sigma Theta Tau Research Committee.

Barbara Lowery is currently Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lowery recently won a Distinguished Teacher Award at the University.

A futuristic view of nursing is the subject of a concurrent session, Toward a New Horizon. The moderator, Susan Boehm Steckel, Ph.D., F.A.A.N., is Associate Professor, School of Nursing, and Associate Dean of Administra· tion, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Steckel is First Vice President of Sigma Theta Tau and Chair of the National Program Committee. The panel will highlight the 1983 Recipients of Sigma Theta Tau's Founders' Awards.

"Image Makers: Health Care Delivery," will feature a panel of Irene Burnside, M.S., R.N., and Helen M. Ference, Ph.D., R.N., moderated by Carol Lindeman, Ph.D., F .A.AN. Defining and meeting needs of under·

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served groups in the delivery of health care will be the topic discussed.

Dr. Lindeman is Dean of School of Nursing, University of Oregon, Health Science Center, Portland. She is current President of Sigma Theta Tau and former Chair of National Research Committee.

Irene Burnside is Associate Professor of Nursing, San Jose State University, San Jose. She is also Regional Coordinator for Region 1 of Sigma Theta Tau.

Dr. Helen M. Ference is currently a nursing consultant and Sigma Theta Tau's Third Vice President. She has been a site evaluator for petitioning honor societies, Chair of the National Bylaws Committee and a member of the Eligibility Committee.

To add to this exciting Biennial Convention, the historic city of Boston has its own contri· butions. The best tickets have been reserved for "Sheer Madness," Boston's longest running play for the Tuesday and Friday performances. Perhaps an evening with Seiji Ozawa and the Boston Symphony is more in line for you. Plan to indulge in this historic city with a dinner reception and exclusive showing at the John F. Kennedy Library or a tour of the National Nursing Archives. And, during the beautiful New England foliage season, a 3 day/2 night Post-Convention Tour has been planned. It promises to be a rewarding and memorable 27th Biennial Convention.

Ballot for 1983 Election The National Nominating Committee is very pleased to announce the ballot for the 1983 Election. There are 46 nominees from 33 Ciifferent chapters

including representatives from 24 states. Voting for the candidates is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13 immediately following the House of Delegates opening session during

the Biennial Convention. Voting is by members of the House of Delegates. The delegates include two representatives from each of the 161 chapters, the National Officers, Chairpersons of standing Committees and the Senior Editor of Image: The Journal of Nursing Scholarship. President Elect

Vernice Ferguson, Washington, D.C. (Kappa) Rozella Schlotfeldt, Cleveland, OH (Alpha Mu)

First Vice President Connie Curran, Whitefish Bay, WI (Beta Gamma) Angela McBride, Lafayette, IN (Alpha)

Second Vice President Andrea Hollingsworth, Philadelphia, PA (Xi & Delta Tau) Beth Vaughan-Wrobel, Dallas, TX (Beta Beta)

Third Vice President Jacqueline Clinton, Milwaukee, WI (Rho & Delta Gamma) Helen Ference, Monterey, CA (Upsilon)

Secretary Linda Daniel, Ann Arbor, Ml (Rho) Nina Entrekin, Tampa, FL (Delta Beta)

Treasurer Nora Corcoran, Stirling, NJ (Gamma Nu) Betty Thomas, Austin, TX (Epsilon Theta)

Research Committee - elect 5 Jacqueline Fawcett, Storrs, CT (Xi & Upsilon) Suzanne Robb, Pittsburgh, PA (Eta) Maxine Loomis, Chicago, IL (Alpha lambda) Susan Steckel, Pontiac, Ml (Rho) Ann Wolbert Burgess, W. Newton, MA (Theta) Barbara Minckley, Carmel, IN (Alpha) Marcia lash, Pomona, CA (Alpha Eta) Cathleen Guzzetta, Silver Spring, MD (Kappa) Juanita Fleming, Lexington, KY (Delta Psi) Chris Tanner, Lake Oswego, OR (Beta Psi)

Nominating Committee - elect 5 Laurel Eisenhauer, Boston, MA (Alpha Chi) Priscilla Butts, Philadelphia, PA (Xi)

Michael Carter, Memphis, TN (Alpha Kappa & Beta Theta) Rebecca Markel, Indianapolis, IN (Alpha) Jean Kelley, Birmingham, AL (Nu) Irene Palmer, San Diego, CA (Zeta Mu) Edith Lewis, Norwich, CT (Mu) Carol Lindeman, Portland, OR (Beta Psi) Joyce Fitzoatrick. Cleveland, OH <Alpha Mu) Janet Williamson, Boalsburg, PA (Beta Sigma)

Regional Coordinating Committee - elect 1 from each region

Region 1: . Zina Frazier, San Francisco (Alpha Eta) Rosemary Witt, Henderson, NV (Zeta Kappa)

Region 2: M. Theresa Shaefer, Iowa City, IA (Gamma) Kathryn Sullivan, Kansas City, MO (Beta lambda)

Region 3: Anne Belcher, Birmingham, AL (Nu) Rose Kearney, New Orleans, LA (Epsilon Nu)

Region 4: Doris Edwards, Cincinnati, OH (Beta Iota) Irene Alyn, Cedarville, OH (Alpha lambda)

Region 5: Joan Riley, Boston (Alpha Chi) Aloise Zasowska, Vestal, NY (Zeta Iota)

Region 6: Elizabeth Clanton, Washington, D.C. (Kappa) Juanita Watson, Cherry Hill, NJ (Delta Rho)

Region 7: Joan DiNapoli, Durham, NC (Beta Epsilon) Eldean Pierce, Greenville, NC (Beta Nu)

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Chapter Calendar Delta Pi Chapter Third Annual Research Day Conference August 25

Troy, NY Co-sponsor: American Heart Association, Northeastern NY Chapter. Theme: "Cardiovascular Nursing." Keynote: Dr. Susan B. Steckel. Contact: Rosalind Wang, M.N., R.N., Program Co-Chairman, Delta Pi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Dept. of Nsg. , Troy, NY 12180.

Beta Mu Chapter Eleventh Annual Nursing Research Conference September 29-30 Tuscon, AZ. Co-sponsor: U. of Arizona, Col of Nsg. Contact: Katherine Young, Ph.D., F.A.A.N., Program Subcommittee Chairman, Eleventh

Annual Nursing Research Conference., Col. of Nsg., The U. of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ. 85721, (602) 626-6209 or 626-6154.

Iota Chapter Fall Symposium October 14 Nashville, TN Nashville, TN. Contact: Barbara F. Grimes, Vice President Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Vanderbilt U., Sch. of Nsg., Nashville,

TN 37240.

Alpha Delta Chapter Fourth Annual Research Day Workshop November 5 Galveston, TX Theme: "Imperative for Excellence: R_esearch in Nursing Administration." Contact: Rebecca Simson, Ph.D., R.N., U. of Texas

Medical Branch, Sch. of Nsg., Galveston, TX 77550.

Beta Eta Chapter Eighth Annual Research Day Forum Nove mber 12 Madison, Wl Co·sponsor: U. of Wisconsin-Madison Sch. of Nsg. and U. of Wisconsin· Extension, Nsg. Theme: "Research: A Facet of Nursing's

Image." Keynote: Chris Tanner, Ph.D., R.N. Contact: Veronica Engle, Ph.D., R.N., Chairperson, Research Day Committee, Sch. of Nsg. K6/326, U. of Wisconsin-Madison, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53792, (608) 263-5185.

Alpha Chapter Tenth Annual Patient Care Research Colloquium November 22 Indianapolis, IN Co-sponsors: Indiana U. Hospitals, Indiana U. Sch. of Nsg., and Indiana U. Sch. of Nsg. Alumni. Keynote: Carol Lindeman, Ph.D.,

F.A.A.N. Contact: Joan Austin, D.N.S., R.N., Indiana U. Sch. of Nsg., 610 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46223.

The Alabama Writers' Seminar February 24 Birmingham, AL Sigma Theta Tau Regional Seminar, Epsilon Omega host Chapter, U. of Alabama, Capstone Col. of Nsg. Contact: Belinda E. P~etz ,

Ph.D., R.N., Sigma Theta Tau, Sch. of Nsg., 610 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46223, (317) 264-4689.

Gamma Tau Chapter Third Annual Research Conference February 24 Duarte, CA Theme: "Advanced Clinical Nursing Research: Methodologies and Applications." Contact: Diane Martin, M.N., R.N., Pediatrics,

City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010.

Announcements A ITENTION MEMBERS: If you are

unable to reach the national headquarters of Sigma Theta Tau with the 317/264-4689 phone number, please try either 317/264· 2609 or 264-7648. The phone number for the Membership Office is 317 /264-2038.

The ANA will sponsor a conference entitled, "Nursing Science: Today and Beyond," at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 22· 24. For more information write Marketing, ANA, 2420 Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, or call (800) 821-5834.

The Fourth History of Nursing conference will be held April 26, 1984. Abstracts should be 400-500 words, single spaced, and need to be submitted by November 15, 1983. The original and five copies should be sent to Dr. Nancy L. Noel, Curator , Nursing Archives, Mu gar Memorial Library, 771 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

The Research Committee of AACN is calling for critical care research abstracts for presentation during the Scientific Sessions at the National Teaching Institute in Dallas, TX, May 15-18, 1984. Abstracts should be submitted to Research Committee, AACN, One Civic Plaza, Newport Beach, CA 92660 no later than November 15, 1983.

The Sch. of Nsg., U. of California, San Francisco, and the Journal of Nsg. Education announces the Second Annual "Research in Nursing Education," January 18, 19, & 20, 1984, San Francisco, CA.

The NT, Psychiatric Nursing Association and The Bethehlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals will sponsor the Second International Congress of Psychiatric Nursing, "A Framework for Action," September 18-22, 1983 at the Imperial College, Kensington, London. For more information write Conference Adminis· trator, Nursing Times, 4 Little Essex Street, London WC2R3LF, England.

"Towards Tomorrow's World," is the title of the International Primary Health Care Conference sponsored by NT and the RCN on November 22·25, 1983. Kensington Exhibition Centre, London. For more ilfamati:n write Conference Administrator, Nursing Times, 4 Little Essex St., London WC2R3LF, England.

In Memoriam Sr. M. Laurencita Klekotka OSF

(Alpha Nu) Jeanne M. Yalon (Alpha Eta)

Staff Appointment Belinda E. Puetz, Ph.D., R.N. (Omega)

has assumed the staff position of Director of Education and Research for Sigma Theta Tau, National Headquarters. Her responsibilities will include expanded program development efforts and coordination of the research activities sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau.

Puetz states, "We would like to expand on the Writer's Seminars with possible follow­up workshops on writing mechanics. Setting up consultations with nurses who have already published is another possibility."

She is coordinating the final details of a current project, The Directory of Nurse Researchers will be published in July. There will be approximately one thousand names listed in the directory, according to Puetz. She will also direct the establishment of a lending library of videotaped nurse research presentations. "I want to make this library available to all chapters," Puetz says.

Puetz is a former administrator of Education and Practice programs for the Indiana State Nurses' Association in Indianapolis . She also holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor, Indiana University Sch. of Nsg.

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Member News

Dr. Mildred Adams (Alpha) was unanimously cited an emeritus award by the Korean Nurses Association at the Fourth International Nursing Seminar. The award will be given in honor of her contribution to nursing in Korea.

Marcia J. Allar, J.D., R.N. (Theta) has joined the Boston law firm of Schneider, Reilly, Zabin, Connolly & Costello as an associate member.

Dorothy Brooten, Ph.D., F.A.A.N. (Xi), Chairperson Health Care of Women and the Childbearing Family Section, U. of Pennsylvania, has been appointed an Asso­ciate Editor of Nursing Research.

Hazel N. Brown, Ed.D., R.N.C. (Gamma Zeta) has been published in the 1983 edition of Who's Who of American Women.

Marie Annette Brown, Ph.D., C.R.N. (Psi) has been appointed as the director of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the U. of Washington.

Helen C. Chance, M.S., R.N. (Beta Mu) Associate Administrator and Director of Nsg. at the U. of Arizona Health Science Center was presented with the Award of Excellence in Leadership at the installation ceremony for the Beta Mu Chapter in April.

Jane V"mcent Corbett, R.N. (Beta Gamma) had her book, "Laboratory Tests in Nursing Practice," selected as one of the books of the year by the American Journal of Nursing.

Billie Fernsebner, M.S.N. (Theta) received second place at the AORN Annual Congress in Houston for the AORN/ Applied Fibreoptics Writer's contest for "Identifying Patients at Risk for Nosocomial Infections."

Phyllis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., R.N., (Beta Mu) has been appointed Associate Dean, College ol Nsg., U. of Akron, in Akron, Ohio.

Joyce Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., F.A.A.N. (Rho), Ann · Whall, Ph.D., F.A.A.N. (Lambda), Ruth Johnston, Ph.D., R.N. (Lambda), and Judith Floyd, Ph.D., R.N. (Rho) recently had their book, "Nursing Models and Their Psychiatric Mental Health Applications," selected as "book of the year" in two categories by the American Journal of Nursing.

LaVerne Foster, R.N. (Delta Gamma), Assistant Vice President, Care Services at Methodist Manor Inc., West . Allis, Wisconsin, received the National League for Nursing Institutional Long· Term Care Award in June.

Sharon E. Hoffman, Ph.D., R.N. (Zeta) Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies at the U. of Minnesota School of Nsg. was a consultant during January at the Provincial Institute for Health in Taipei, Taiwan~

Gail Hood, D.P.H., R.N. (Beta Omega) was the recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Grant for two years of post doctorate study.

Vickie A. Lambert, D.N.Sc., R.N. (Beta Omicron) received the 1982·83 Outstanding Faculty Award for the Sch. of Nsg. at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. She also received the 1983 Beta Omicron Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice.

Barbara Lowery, Ed.D., F.A.A.N. (Xi), Program Director of Psychiatric Mental Health at Sch. of Nsg., U. of Pennsylvania is the principal investigator in a study that has been awarded a grant by the Div. of Nsg. of Public Health Service of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. The study deals with the psychological responses of victims of heart attacks.

Carol A. Manteuffel, M.P.H., R.N. (Zeta Omicron) has been appointed Assistant Executive Director and Educational Consultant to the Wyoming State Board of Nsg.

Rebecca T. Markel, Associate Professor, Indiana U. SchoolofNsg. (Alpha) was awarded the Lola L. Lohse Faculty Appreciation Award this May. The annual award is given to a faculty member who has contributed the most support to student activities in general, as Dean Lohse (School of Physical Education), did for whom the award is named. Markel is also the chair of the Building Task Force for Sigma Theta Tau.

Angela Barron McBride, Ph.D., F.A.A.N. (Alpha) Professor and Chairperson of the Dept. of Psychia· tric/ Mental Health Nsg. at Indiana School of Nsg., was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service at the U. of Cincinnati in June.

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Justine McGuinness, B.S., R.N., President of Alpha Omega Chapter, has received the Eileen Jacobi Award for nursing leadership, academic excellence and outstanding clinical nursing.

Karen Mitchell, Ph.D., R.N. (Beta Lambda) was appointed Acquisitions Editor of Pediatric Nursing in April.

Luz S. Porter, Ph.D., R.N. (Alpha Rho) Professor and Chairperson, Graduate Academic Unit, Sch. of Nsg., West Virginia U. has been awarded a one-year grant from The Division of Nsg., Bureau of Health Professions, Dept. of Health and Human Services.

Joella M. Rand, Ph.D. (Delta Sigma), Dean of the College of Nsg. at Alfred U. was the recipient of the Mary E. Gladwin Outstanding Alumni Award from Akron U. for 1983.

Barbara C. Rottkamp, Ed.D., R.N. (Alpha Omega) has been awarded the Della Madsen Wendt Endowed Fellowhip of the American Association of University Women. The 1982-83 award is for the study: A Classification Model for a Nursing Diagnosis Category of a Biopsychosocial Dysfunction in Physically Disabled Patients.

Jessie M. Scott, M.A., FA.AN. (honorary member) received an honorary degree at commencement exercises at the U. of Pennsylvania this May. In recognition of her excellence, she has received honorary degrees from 13 universities. She is recognized internationally as a leader in the nursing field.

Phyllis Nowerager Stern, D.N.S., F.A.A.N. (Beta Chi) has accepted the position of Professor and Director, Sch. of Nsg., Dalhousie U., Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Nell Watts, M.S.N., R.N. (Alpha), Executive Officer of Sigma Theta Tau has been elected assistant treasurer of the American Lung Association of Indiana. Mrs. Watts will also chair the association's development committee.

Katherine Jean Young, Ph.D. F AA.N. (Beta Mu) Associate Professor of Nursing, U. of Arizona was given the Excellence in Education Award at the Beta Mu Chapter installation ceremony in April.

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Recent Doctorates A listing oi. cha;iter ~ who have received doctorates within the last ~ IS • ~ aturE You ore invited to send your dissertation ll!le, instJtu:xin si:-anrrog degree and date , and Chapter member.:,,., ~ ai !SC words or leu for possible publication "" also ~

AZ RITA SNYDER-HALPERN, Ph.D. (Beta Mu ). Tucson. "Doctoral Programs with a Major in Nursing: A Comparison of Selected Institutional, Program and Curricular Variables." Doctorate from the University of Arizona, Tucson, May, 1983.

CA JANET KREIDER HARRISON, Ed.D. (Zeta Mu), San Diego. "Indi­vidual Dilierence Correlates of Job Satisfaction: A Study of Registered Nurses." Doctorate from University of Southern California, Los Angeles, May, 1983.

CA CATHERINE LYNCH GILLISS, D.N.Sc. (Kappa), San Francisco. '1dentificarion of Factors Contri· buting to Family Functioning Follow· ing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery."' Doctorate from University of California. San Francisco, March, 1983.

FL MARILYN E. PARKER, Ph.D. (Epsilon Gamma), Lighthouse Point. "The Use of Orem's Self-Care Concept of Nursing in Curricula of Selected Baccalaureate Programs of Nursing Education." Doctorate from Kansas &ate University, July, 1982.

FL JEAN TREDINlCK PENNY, Ph.D. (Alpha Theta), Gainesville. "A Com· pa.risoc1 of Faculty and Nurse Practi· tioner Opinions Regarding Practice Issues., Political Education, and Pro· fessional Eiliics ." Doctorate from The Florida State University, Tallahassee, April, 1983.

IL GARNETT ANINE SHORB, Ph.D. (Gamma), Mascoutah. "A Study of the Relationship Between Percep­tions of Nursing Curriculum and Alumni Philanthropy." Doctorate from St. Louis, Missouri, April, 1983.

IN KAREN J. RADKE, Ph.D. (Alpha), lndianapoiis. "'The Role of Histamine H1- and H2-Receptors in the Canine Kidn~· ." Doctorate from Indiana Uni· versity, March, 1983.

MA ANNE ES. CARTY, D.N.Sc. (Alpha Chi), Bos:on. "Tiie Relation Between Locus of Control Enforced Bed-Con­finement and Adoption of the Sick Role A-rv:ng Hospitalized Individuals." Doctorate from Boston University, Boston ... September, 1982.

MA MARILYN LEWIS LANZA, D.N.Sc. (Alpha Chi), Boston. "Attributions to Nurses as Assault Victims ." Doctorate from Boston University, January, 1983.

MA NORMA JEAN SCHMIEDING, Ed.D. (Theta), Boston. "A Descrip· tion and Analysis of the Directive Process Used by Directors of Nursing, Supervisors, and the Head Nurses in Problematic Situations Based on Orlando's Theory of Nursing Experience." Doctorate from Boston University, Boston, April, 1983.

Ml LINDA HOUK CRONENWETT, Ph.D. (Rho), Ann Arbor. "Relation· ships among Social network Struc· ture, Perceived Social Support, and Psychological Outcomes of Pregnancy ." Doctorate from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, February, 1983.

MI BARBARA THERRIEN, Ph.D. (Rho), Ann Arbor. "Sex Differences in the Effects of Hippocampal Lesions on Place Navigation." Doctorate from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, December, 1982.

Ml BONNIE METZGER, Ph.D. (Rho), Ann Arbor. "Cholecystokinin Effects of Duration and Dose on Feeding Behavior, Glucose and Pancreatic Hormones in Rhesus Monkeys." Doc· torate from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, December, 1982.

NC P. ALLEN GRAY, Jr., Ph.D. (Alpha Alpha), Chapel Hill. "Leadership in Nursing Teams: Its Perception by Team Leaders and Team Members." Doctorate from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, December, 1982.

ND JEAN W. CURREY, Ph.D. (Epsilon), Grand Forks. "Identification of Personal Characteristics of the Patient-Centered Nurse." Doctorate from Walden University, Naples, April, 1983.

NY SANDRA E. JAFFE, Ed.D. (Alpha Zeta), New York. "Hope, Concern, and Condominium Living among Relocated Retirees." Doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia Uni­versity, New York, May, 1983.

NY FAY W. WHITNEY, Ph.D. (Omicron Epsilon Xi), Syracuse. "Maternal Characteristics Associated with Receipt of Prenatal Services for Mothers Who Deliver Low Birth Weight Babies." Doctorate from Maxwell School of Political Science, Syracuse University, Syracuse, April, 1983.

OH PHYWS A. FITZGERALD, Ph.D. (Beta Mu), Tucson. "Comparative Instructional Costs in Professional Education." Doctorate from The University of Arizona, Tucson, November, 1982.

OH MARY BETH STRAUSS, Ph.D. (Epsilon) , Columbus. "A Study of Academic Leaders for Continuing Nursing Education in Colleges and Universities in the U.S." Doctorate from Ohio State University, Colum­bus, March, 1983.

OH ELIZABETH WEINER, Ph.D. (Beta Iota), Cincinnati. "Publication and Ciration Analysis of Selected Nursing Faculty in American Higher Education." Doctorate from University of Kentucky, Lexington, December, 1982.

PA EILEEN ROSE GIMPER, Ph.D. (Epsilon Phi), Pittsburgh. "The School of Nursing of Duquesne University, 1937-1979." Doctorate from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, April, 1983.

TN PATRICIAA.LYNES-HAYES,Ph.D. (Iota), Nashville. "A Study to Investi­gate the Effects of Positive Attitude Instruction upon the Self-Concept of Baccalaureate Nursing Students." Doctorate from Vanderbilt University, February, 1983.

TX KA THL.EEN R. STEVENS, Ed.D. (Zeta Pi), Houston. "The Relation of Locus Control, Sex-Role Identity, and Assertiveness in Baccalaureate Nursing Students." Doctorate from the University of Houston, December, 1982.

WA JUDITH D. PERSONETT, Ed.D. (Delta Chi), Spokane. 'The Impact of Individual and Group Effectiveness Training on the Attitudes of Patients T award Care." Doctorate from Uni­versity of San Francisco, May, 1983.

WA MARIE ANNETTE BROWN, Ph.D., C.R.N. (Psi), Seattle. "Social Support and Symptomatology: A Study of First Ttme Expectant Parents." Doc­torate from the University of Wash­ington.., March, 1983.

WI BERNICE D. OWEN, Ph.D. (Beta Era), Madison. "The Relationship of Selected Personal Characteristics to Back Injury in Hospital Nursing Personnel." Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, August, 1982.

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Chapters in Action

Dr. Lucie Young KeUy and Evelyn Ramming, Second Vice President, Beta Delta Chapter

Beta Delta Chapter, Central Oklahoma, inducted 54 members in April. Dr. Lucie Young Kelly, F.A.A.N., discussed "Nursing Research," as the guest speaker.

Beta Iota Chapter, U. of Cincinnati, College of Nsg. and Health, held induction ceremonies on April 10. Jeannette Spero, Ph.D., R.N., Dean of the U. of Cincinnati, College of Nsg. and Health was the guest speaker. Beta Iota also held its Fourth Annual "Research Day in Nursing" in May. The keynote speaker was Rosemary Ellis, Ph.D., R.N., Professor, Frances Payne Bolton, Sch. of Nsg., Case Western Reserve u.

Alpha Beta Chapter, Loyola U., Alpha Lambda Chapter, U. of Illinois, Alpha Omicron Chapter, Saint Xavier College, Beta Omega Chapter, Northern Illinois U., Epsilon Upsilon Chapter, Lewis U., Gamma Phi Chapter, Rush U., and Zeta Sigma Chapter, DePaul U., hosted a first annual conference "Research in Nursing: Past, Present and Future," on March 25. Dr. Imogene M. King, Professor of Nursing at U. of South Florida and currently on the Committee of Associates on Human Experi­mentation, U. of South Florida was the keynote speaker for the event.

Delta Chapter, U. of Kansas, Beta Lambda Chapter, Avila College and MONA: District 2 Legislative Committee sponsored a workshop "The Nurse and the Political Network" in March.

Gamma Upsilon Chapter, Pittsburg State U., Department of Nsg., and District 20 of the Kansas State Nurses' Association sponsored an all day program in April on "Research for Nursing Practice and Education". Phyllis Kritek, Ph.D., F.A.A.N., presented the program.

Zeta Alpha Chapter, Sch. of Nsg., U. of Tennessee at Chattanooga welcomed Dr. Ann Belcher, Region 3 Coordinator, as the guest speaker for their April induction ceremony.

Beta Xi College of Nsg., U. of Delaware held an induction ceremony for new members on May 6, with Joyce L. Schweiger, M.S., R.N., as the guest speaker.

Epsilon Psi Chapter, Radford U., Sch. of Nsg. held its second annual induction in May. Ann Taylor, Professor of Nsg., U. of Virginia was the guest speaker.

Epsilon Omicron Chapter, Harding U. inducted twenty-two new members in February on their first anniversary with Sigma Theta Tau. In November, Cornelia Beck, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Dean, Graduate Program, College of Nsg., U. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was the keynote speaker on "The Era of a New Beginning." A writer's workshop was conducted in April by Carolyn Cason, Ph.D., R.N., Professor, College of Nsg., U. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Beta Omicron Chapter, Sch. of Nsg., Medical College of Georgia, and the Medic.al College of Georgia Sch. of Nsg. presented its biennial Nursing Research Conference with Dr. Mary Conway as the keynote speaker. A panel presentation dealt with "Ethical Issues and the Nurse Researcher." International participants included Maureen Lahiff, from Ewell, England and Barbara Thomas, Ph.D. presenter, who will be studying in Bergin, Norway.

Kappa Chapter, Sch. of Nsg., The Catholic U. of America presented its Third Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards to Sr. Rosemary Donley and Col. Rosemary McCarthy during the Sigma Theta Tau Region 6 Assembly in March.

Epsilon Sigma Chapter, Sch. of Nsg., East Tennessee State announces a Sigma Theta Tau cross stitch pattern available in a wall hanging sized crest as well as a key chain pattern. The pattern is $3.50 and the kit which includes fabric, thread, needles and pattern is $15.00. For more information contact Linda Norman, Box 22780A, Dept. of Associate Degree Nsg., East Tennessee State U., Johnson City, Tennessee 37614. The Chapter also inducted sixteen new members at a ceremony this December.

Reflections/May.June, 1983

Epsilon Tau Chapter, St. Anselm College, and Epsilon Beta, Fitchburg State College along with Salem State College Nsg. Honor Society and U. of Lowell Nsg. Honor Society sponsored an all day program April 27, on "Demystifying Nursing Research," or as they put it, "Doing Clinical Research and Liking It."

Beta Zeta Chapter, U. of Massachusetts presented its Eighth Annual Participative Research Day on April 23. Donna Diers, M.S.N., R.N., Dean and Professor, Yale Sch. of Nsg. gave the keynote address on "Nursing Research in the Clinical Setting: Realities and Constraints."

Epsilon Theta Chapter, U. of Texas at Austin presented a Centennial Symposium on "Nursing is Important for Excellence" in April, as a celebration of the first one hundred years of UTA. Dr. Rozella Scholt­feldt gave the keynote address, "A Century of Progress in Nursing."

Alpha Kappa Chapter, UCHSC Sch. of Nsg., and The U. of Colorado Sch. of Nsg., Veteran's Administration Medical Center, and the Children's Hospital of Denver presented the Scholars in Action Research Conference in April. Anna M. Shannon, D.N.S., R.N., Dean, Sch. of Nsg., Montana State U. and Geraldene Felton, Ed.D., F.A.A.N. Professor and Dean, College of Nsg., U. of Iowa were the keynote speakers.

A Letter from a Founder

My copy of the brochure and information regarding the Spanish-American Research Congress in Madrid arrived today. It greatly impr:essed me. I'm fi lled with pride and humility to realize that Sigma Theta Tau after only sixty years now has an International aspect far beyond the founders' dream.

Several years ago Sister Rosemary Donley predicted to me that someday Sigma Theta Tau would go International, so the planned Congress seems to bear out her foresight.

Congratulations to you and all the officers who I know have worked diligently to bring the Congress to fruition.

Most Sincerely,

Elizabeth M. Miller

Reflections~...june., 1983

Members Publish

Mary T. ADor, M.P.H. {Rho), "The Community Profile," Joumal of Nursing Education, January, 1983.

Kathleen B. Ammon, Ph.D. {Eta) and Linda M. Fowler, B.S.N. (Eta), "A Perioperative Elective for Baccalaureate Students," AORJ\' Journal, March, 1983.

Cap. Nona Bice-Slevens, B.S.N., R.N., Army Nurse Corps. (Alpha), "Military Nursing: A Challenge for the 80's," "Imprint, National Student Nurses' Association Magazine, April/May, 198.3.

Janet Burge, Ph.D., R.N. {Beta Phi), "Ilie Power of Organization," Power and Influence: A Sourcebook Jor Nurses, John Wiley and Sons, 1983.

Pamela J . Brink, R.N. {Gamma Tau). and Marilyn Woods, R.N., "Basic Steps in Nursing Research," Second Ed., Duxbury Press, 1983.

Jane Vincent Corbett, R.N. {Beta Gamma), "Dignostic Procedures in Nursing Practice," Appleton-Century-Croft, 1983.

Ruth Davidhizar, R.N. {Alpha), "Simulation Games as a Teaching Technique in Psychiatric Nursing," Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, January/March, 1982; "Helping Srudents Help Themselves ," Nursing and Hedth Care, March, 1982; "1be Instructor's Responsibility in Reducing Patient Stress," Nursing and Health Care, May, 1982; "Compliance by Persons with Schizophrenia: A Research Issue for the Nurse," Issues in Mental Heatth Nursing, July/September, 1982; "The Passive-Aggressive Student Nurse," Nurse Educator, in press; "1be Responsible Client-Facilitator Relationship," Imprint, in press; "Community Re-adjustment Groups - An Experience in Rehabilitafun for Student Nurses," Canadian Journal of Psychiatric Nurr.es, April/June, 1983; and Ruth Davic:ltmar and P. Leiter, "Nursing Students Inpatient Groups," Rehabilitatioti Nursing, November/December, 1982.

Billie Fernse~. M.S.N. {Theta), "Sleep Deprivation in Patients," AORN Joumci, January, 1983..

Joyce Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., F.A.A.N. {Rho). and Ann Whal!, Ph.D., F.A.A.N. (Lambda). '"Conceptual Models of Nursing: Analysis and Application," Brady, 1983.

Barbara B. Geifant, M.S.N. {Beta Omicron), "Clinical Nurse Specialist Looks at Mental Health Attitudes in the Operating Room," Today's OR Nurse, December 1982; "Nurse Role Conflict and Hospital Organizational Stress," Hospital Topics 61 (2): 22-27, March/April 1983; and "A Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Operating Room Looks at: Amputations in the Elderly," Point of View, October, 1983.

Joyce M. Laborde, Ph.D. {Alpha Beta), and Marjorie J. Powers, Ph.D. {Alpha Lambda) "Evaluation of Educational Interventions for Osteoarthritics," Multiple Linear Regression Viewpoints, Vol. 12, No. 1, Spring, 1983.

Pamela Miller Gotch, M.S.N., R.N. {Delta Gamma), "Locus of Control and lmplemen· tation of Health Regimens in Adults with Insulin Dependent Diabetes," Coping with Chronic 11/ness: Ouercoming Powerlessness, by Judith F. Miller {Delta Gamma), Phila­delphia, F.A. Davis Co., 1983.

Patricia Kallweit Kaldor, M.S .N. {Delta Gamma), "How to Develop A Critical Care Nursing Course," Critical Care Nurse, May/June, 1982.

Marilyn Lewis Lanza, D.N.S., R.N. (Alpha Chi) , "The Reactions of Nursing Staff to Physical Assault by a Patient," Hospital and Community Psychiatry, Vol. 34, January, 1983.

Carol A. Manteuffel, M.P.H. {Zeta Omicron) and Sher Nate Kerns, M.S.N. {Zeta Omicron) "Community Health Nursing Review Book," New York: ARCO Publishing, Inc., May, 1983.

Karen Mitchell, R.N. {Delta Lambda) and Nancy Mills, R.N. {Beta Lambda), "Is The Sensitive Period in Parent-Infant Bonding Overrated?" Pediatric Nursing, March/April, 1983.

Patricia C. Pilette, M.S. {Theta), "To Humanize Service: Overcoming the Tyranny of our Professional Role," Nursing Manage­ment, March 1983.

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Nancy Rankin, M.S.N. {Epsilon Nu), "Name That Feeling! An Innovative Teaching Tool," Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Se11.1ices, December, 1981; Nancy Rankin, and Virgina Burggrag, M.S. N. {Epsilon Nu) ,"Aging in the 80's: Are You Prepared to Meet the Challenge of Gerontological Nursing in the 1980's?" Journal of Gerontological Nursing. May, 1983.

Gertrude T. Hemond, M.S., R.N. {Ilieta), and F. Oullete, "Concepts and Case Studies in Nursing: A Life Cycle Approach," Menlo Park, CA, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1983.

Barbara C. Rottkamp, Ed.D., R.N. {Alpha Omega), and Patricia Donohue-Porter, M.S., R.N. {Alpha Omega), "The Role of Patient Needs and Preferences for Instructional Approaches in Self-Management of Diabetes," Patient Counseling and Health Education, Vol. 4, November, 1983.

Judith M. Saunders, D.N.S., F.A.A.N. {Gamma Tau) , "Thanatology Review in a Psychiatric Facility," Gene Rothman, D.S .W ., L.C.S.W., Quality Reuiew Bulletin, October, 1982.

Sharon Valente, C .S., R.N. (Gamma Tau), "Suicide in School Aged Children" Pediatric Nursing, January/February, Vol. 9, No. l, 1983; "When the Problem is Depression, " Nursing 83, in press.

Carmen R. Westwick, Ph.D. {Theta), "A.NA National Accreditation Board," The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, Vol. 14, No. 2, Special Issue, March/April, 198.3.

Gail Wiscarz Stuart, M.S., C.S. {Tau), and Sandra J . Sundeen, M.S. {Pi), "Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Nursing," Second Ed., St. Louis, C.V. Mosby Company, 1983.

Elizabeth Zoebelein, B.S., R.N. {Alpha Omega), Minette Levy, R.N., and Robert A. Greenwald, M.D., "The Effect of Quality Assurance Review on Implementation of an Automatic Stop Order Policy," Quality Reuiew Bulletin, August, 1982.

Editor's Note: Corrections from Reflections, February/

March, 1983 Enrica Singleton, D.P.H. et al {Epsilon Nu), "An

Experience in Collaborative Research," Nurs­ing Outlook, July/August, 1982.

Kathleen R. Stevens, Ed.D. {Zeta Pi) , "Power and Influence: A Source Book for Nurses," New Call for Abstracts _______________ v_o_rk_: J_o_hn_w_H_ey_a_nd_So_ns_._1983_. __

Alpha Delta Chapter, U. of Texas at on November 22. Abstracts dealing with any for presentation related to "Advanced Galveston, will present selected papers at area of nursing practice should be submitted Clinical Nursing Research: Methodologies theFourthAnnualResearchDayWorkshop by August 22 to Joan Austin, D.N.S., R.N., and Applications." Abstracts should be in Galveston, TX on November 5, 1983. The bxliana U. Sch. of Nsg., 610 Barnhill Drive, submitted by September 30 to Diane Martin, topic is "Imperative for Excellence: Indianapolis, IN 46223. M.N., R.N., Pediatrics, City of Hope Research in Nursing Administration." National Medical Center, 1500 Duarte Rd., Abstracts shouid be no longer than 500 Iota Chapter, Vanderbilt U., announces a Duarte, CA 91010. words, double spaced, and should be Fall Symposium on October 14, 1983. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing has submitted by August 15. Mail to: Rebecca Abstracts on completed or ongoing nursing added an Applied Research Section where

f T research will be presented. Submissions h d har the Simson, Ph.D., RN., U. o exas MedicaJ G researc ers are encourage to s e ir Branch, Sch. of Nsg., Galveston, TX 77~. should be sent to: Barbara rimes, research and make clinical suggestions for

Alpha Chapter, Indiana U. Hospitals, Indiana U. Sch. of Nsg., and Indiana U. Sch. of Nsg. Alumni will sponsor the Ten th Annual Patient Care Research CoUoquirn

Vanderbilt U. Sch. of Nsg., Godchaux Hall, its application. For more information on Nashville, TN 37240. applied research articles or other clinical

Gamma Tau Chapter, UCLA, will hold formats, contact The Editor, Suzanne Hall their Third Annual Research Conference on Johnson, 9737 W . Ohio Avenue, Lakewood, February 24, 1984, and requests abstracts CO 80226, (303)-988-0056.

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- SIGMA THETA TAU - POSITION PAPER - TEN-YEAR PLAN

FOUNDED IN 1922 to enhance and support nursing scholarship, Sigma Theta Tau is the honor society of nursing. Today, in 1983, the society boasts more than 65,000 members located throughout the world and 161 chapters in universities and colleges in the United States and Puerto Rico.

THE INTELLECTUAL CAPABILITY of its members, their commitment to excellence and their leadership roles in educational and practice settings place the members of Sigma Theta Tau in key positions to influence and direct health care service and education in the next century.

IN 1981, THE SOCIETY announced the launching of a significant undertaking aimed at improving the health of the public: the implementation of a ten-year plan to increase the scientific base of nursing practice and sensitize the public to the need for the nursing research required to achieve it

SIGMA THETA TAU'S ten-year plan, entitled Focus on Scholarship, has three distinct components that must be developed sequentially as well as concurrently. These are resource development, knowledge expansion, and knowledge utilization.

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT implies a substantial increase in public and private support for nursing research. It demands the dissemination of findings, translated in not meaningful words and actions that demonstrate to the profession itself and to the public the benefits of that research.

EXPANSION OF KNOWLEDGE recognizes that while a knowledge base does already exist, answers to many significant questions have yet to be found. Nursing's knowledge base will be expanded through a global network of well-prepared nurse researchers.

FINALLY, THE UTILIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE requires that research findings will be diffused through all facets of nursing so that nursing's ever growing knowledge base will underlie nursing practice in all settings. Professional nurses then will be seen as designers of the health care delivery system.

IN ANNOUNCING THIS ten-year plan - a blueprint for excellence - the members of Sigma Theta Tau commit themselves to strengthening the education of nurses, to creating a better world for nursing research and practice, to international dialogue among nurses, and to improving the care and health of all peoples throughout the world.

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