This is our Annual IPN Spring Meeting and Awards Ceremony at which the annual Leadership Award and Education Award will be announced. The program also features a continuing education session on Whole Health and Wellness with speaker Jenna Arnould, MS, RDN. Jenna is the Employee Whole Health Coordinator at Veteran’s Affairs, Ann Arbor.  Register here: https://ipnursing.org/events/spring-2026-whole-health-and-wellness/

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Message from the President of the EMU Sigma Chapter: Eta Rho 

I am honored to begin my term as your Eta Rho President for 2025–2027. Over the past year, Eta Rho has continued to grow as a community of scholars, educators, clinicians, and leaders. Our members have advanced nursing practice through meaningful service projects, contributed to the profession through research and scholarship, and mentored students and colleagues with generosity and purpose. These achievements reflect the strength of our chapter and the shared commitment that defines who we are.

As we look forward, our work aligns powerfully with Sigma’s 2025–2027 Organizational Call to Action: Lead Together. Lead Together calls each of us, across roles, settings, and regions, to shape the future of healthcare by standing stronger in community than we ever could alone. When we Lead Together, we elevate our voice to advocate for the issues that matter most to nursing and to our patients.

In the coming year, Eta Rho will continue to build on this momentum. We are planning initiatives that strengthen professional development, support scholarly growth, and deepen our engagement with the communities around us. I encourage you to participate actively in activities such as attending chapter meetings, volunteering for events, sharing your ideas, and bringing forward the creative energy that has always defined our chapter. Together, we will continue to ensure that Eta Rho stands for excellence in nursing leadership, scholarship, and service.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our chapter and to the nursing profession.

Warmly,

Valerie Pauli, EdD, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE

President, Eta Rho Chapter (2025–2027)

Sigma Biennial 2025 in Indianapolis, IN November 8-11.

October 2025 Newsletter: Sigma_Eta_Rho_Oct_2025_Newsletter.pdf

Fall 2025 Event:  Critical Thinking in an age of AI: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

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Go to IPN homepage for all details by clicking HERE .

Congratulations to the Spring 2025 EMU SON Eta Rho Graduates

EMU Eta Rho Members Receive Awards at IPN Spring 2025 Conference

Dr. Valerie Pauli received IPN 2025 Leadership in Education Award.

Deanna Gower received the IPN 2025 Educator Award

Pictured Left to Right: Deanna Gower (PhD- ABD), Dr. Frank Schaller- Presenter, and Dr. Valerie Pauli

Congratulations to the Four ETA Rho Spring 2025 Scholarships Recipients, each awarded $250:

 Allma Swier,  Emilee Stevens, Madison Lincoln, and Katie Kirchner

January 2025 Newsletter

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Congratulations to the Fall 2024 EMU SON Graduates!!


Dr Caroline Peltz and Brian Peltz hosted the International Nursing Students and faculty from Taiwan along with SIGMA EMU ETA Rho, EMU SNA, EMU President Smith and his wonderful wife!

Congratulations to the April 2024 Inductees

Congratulations to the Spring 2024 EMU SON BSN Graduates

Congratulations to Elizabeth Joffe (BSN) for receiving the 2024 CHHS Outstanding Student Award

8/28/2024

Dear Eta Rho Members,

As we welcome fall and another academic year, I'm grateful for the dedication and passion you bring to our chapter. This season represents growth and change—an opportunity to reflect on our achievements and set new goals for the months ahead.

This past year, our chapter has made significant progress in advancing nursing leadership, education, and practice. We've seen our members contribute to the community through service projects, publish groundbreaking research, and mentor the next generation of nursing professionals. These accomplishments are a testament to the power of collaboration and our shared commitment to our profession.

Looking forward, we have several exciting initiatives planned. Our upcoming events will focus on fostering professional development, supporting each other in our research endeavors, and engaging with the communities we serve. I encourage each of you to participate actively by attending chapter meetings, volunteering for events, or contributing your ideas to our ongoing projects.

As always, our strength lies in the diversity of our members' experiences and the collective wisdom we share. Let's continue to build on our achievements, ensuring that Eta Rho stands for excellence in nursing.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our chapter and the nursing profession.

Warm regards,

Lisa Firestine MSN, RN

President of Eta Rho Chapter 2023-2025

Happy Retirement Dr. Marty Raymond!!

April 2022 Induction


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Biennial Convention 2019
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Chapter News

  • IPN Spring 2026 Event

    By: Valerie Pauli Valerie Pauli , 5 days ago
    Good day Eta Rho Members, 
    The 2026 IPN Spring Program and Annual Awards will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2026  REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. 

    [Awards' Nominations (Peers or Self) Are Still Open for the 2026 Educational and Leadership Awards until March 31, 2026. For Peer and Self Nominations click HERE ]

    Attached is a flyer with information and new QR Code to take you to the registration page. You can also register by clicking HERE 

    Our 2026 IPN Spring Program and Annual Awards is: Discover What Matters: Exploring the VA Whole Health Model

    [Please read details on flyer for agenda, prices, cancellations/substitutions fees and rules, Contact Hours and contact info]

  • October 2025 Newsletter

    By: Valerie Pauli Valerie Pauli , 4 months ago

    Please check messages and The Circle for the October 2025 Newsletter. 

  • Cast Your Vote – Eta Rho 2025 Board of Directors Election

    By: Valerie Pauli Valerie Pauli , 5 months ago

    Good afternoon,

    The Leadership Succession Committee is pleased to present the official ballot for the 2025 Eta Rho Board of Directors election. We extend our sincere thanks to all who submitted nominations, your involvement helps shape the future of our chapter. Now it's time to make your voice count. Voting is a vital part of our shared governance, and your participation ensures that Eta Rho continues to thrive under strong, representative leadership.

    Click below to cast your vote Voting closes on October 17, 2025.

    https://forms.gle/36vMpEubXTifPL7K8

    Thank you for supporting Eta Rho's mission and leadership.

    Warm regards,

    Eta Rho Leadership Succession Committee

  • Fall 2025 IPN Conference

    By: Valerie Pauli Valerie Pauli , 6 months ago
    The 2025 IPN Fall Program on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. New registration system which is similar to previous versions.
     
    Great News: Sigma Rho Chapter (UofM) has sponsored this event along with Sigma Eta Rho (EMU). Rho members now receive the discounted registration fee.
     
    Attached is a new flyer with updated information and new QR Code to take you to the registration page. You can also register by clicking HERE 

    Note new location: Mediterrano Restaurant. That is in the Concord Center Shops at 2900 S. State St, Ann Arbor near the intersection with Eisenhower (Briarwood area).
     
    Our 2025 Fall program is: Critical Thinking in an age of AI: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
     
    [Please read details on flyer for agenda, prices, cancellations/substitutions fees and rules, Contact Hours and contact info]
    Go to IPN homepage for all details by clicking HERE .
     
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