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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, Sigma Theta Tau Eta Rho Chapter

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

Happy Retirement Dr. Marty Raymond!!

April 2022 Induction


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Biennial Convention 2019
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Chapter News

  • Dine to Donate

    Good day Eta Rho Members,

    Eta Rho is excited to announce our first "Dine to Donate" event.  Funds raised will go directly to support scholarships for newly inducted nursing students at Eastern Michigan University.  Aubree's will donate 20% of all orders back to EMU Eta Rho!!!   

    Location: AUBREE's in Depot Town (39 East Cross Street  Ypsilanti, MI 48197)

    Valid on Dine-In, Carry Out, and Delivery (must present flyer)

    Date:  11/7/2024

    Time: 11am-8pm

    We appreciate your support!!

    Kindly,

    The Board of Directors 

  • Volunteer Opportunity

    Dear Sigma Theta Tau Members,

    On 12/20/2024 Sigma has the opportunity to volunteer as a group at Fish and Loaves Food Pantry from noon-3pm.  We will be packing fresh market groceries in bags for their event the following day.  Fish and Loaves Food Pantry is located at 25670 Northline Rd. Taylor, MI 48180. 

    Please indicate your response on whether you will be able to volunteer by completing the google form via the link below.  Please note that you must be logged into your google account to access the form.

    https://forms.gle/1m5PjWNW3WBj3DXC8

    If you have any questions about the event please do not hesitate to reach out to Deanna Gower ~ dgower1@emich.edu

    Have a great week!

  • 2024-2026 Eta Rho Ballot

    Please vote by 10/21/2024

  • Dine to Donate: 11-7-2024

    Good day Eta Rho Members,

    Eta Rho is excited to announce our first "Dine to Donate" event.  Funds raised will go directly to support scholarships for newly inducted nursing students at Eastern Michigan University.  Aubree's will donate 20% of all orders back to EMU Eta Rho!!!   

    Location: AUBREE's in Depot Town (39 East Cross Street  Ypsilanti, MI 48197)

    Valid on Dine-In, Carry Out, and Delivery (must present flyer)

    Date:  11/7/2024

    Time: 11am-8pm

    We appreciate your support!!

    Kindly,

    The Board of Directors 

  • Professional Nursing Continuing Education Bundle

    Professional Nursing Continuing Education Bundle:
    Updates in Diabetes, Pain and Implicit Bias needed
    for licensure renewal.

    Friday, November 1, 2024
    7:15-1 p.m.
    La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
    Monroe County Community College
    1555 S. Raisinville Road
    Monroe, MI 48161
  • IPN Registration

    Registration is open for the 2024 IPN Fall CE Program!   Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ The Kensington Hotel on State St., Ann Arbor.

     Register and get details HERE.

     2024 IPN FALL CE Program

      "Veterans' Health: Caring for Military Women"

     Speaker: Cheryl Allen, BSN, RN

    Women Veterans Program Manager

    LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
    Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
    Location: The Kensington Hotel - State Street, Ann Arbor (Briarwood Mall)
    6:00 – 6:30 p.m.      Check-in/ social hour/ CASH BAR
    6:20 – 6:30 p.m.      Leadership & Career Achievement Award
    6:30 - 7:15 p.m.       Buffet Dinner (meat and vegetarian options)
    7:15 – 8:15 p.m.      CE presentation: Women Veterans' Health;  Q & A, Coffee & Dessert
    8:15 p.m.                 Door Prizes, Adjourn (100% of proceeds donated to Food Gathers)

     

    Cost of Meal & Educational Program:

    ·     IPN & STTI Eta Rho (EMU) Members:   $40.00

    ·     Member (IPN & STTI Eta Rho) & Non-Member Retirees:   $35.00

    ·     All Others (Including STTI Rho/UM):   $50.00

     

    Registration is online at the IPN website: https://ipnursing.org/.

     CANCELLATIONS:

    • Requests for cancellation must be emailed to ipnursing@gmail.org & received before October 2nd.
    • There is a $5.00 administration fee for processing cancellations from Oct. 2nd to Oct. 9th.
    • Registration is forfeited for cancellations after Oct. 9th.

     Substitutions without fees are allowed up to Oct.  15th with prior notification to ipnursing@gmail.org.

    Exchange of funds, if any, for a substitution is the sole responsibility of the parties involved in the substitution.

     University of Michigan Health Nursing Professional Development & Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.    

    1.0 NCPD credit will be provided

     Presented by IPN  and Sigma Theta Tau International - Eta Rho Chapter (EMU)

  • Call for Nominations

    Good morning, 


    Please consider nominating a member, or self-nominating, to volunteer to fill one of the upcoming Board of Directors positions for 2024-2026.  Nominations open until 9-30-24.

    Sigma Eta Rho Call for Nominations 2024

  • Summer 2024 Newsletter

    Greetings,

    The Summer 2024 Newsletter was posted in the discussion.  You will find current and upcoming events noted.  Please consider self-nominating, or nominating a peer, to serve on the Board of Directors in our upcoming elections (email to follow).  We are seeking nurses in all fields and from novice to experts: clinical practice, education, retired, etc.  Hoping everyone had a wonderful summer and a great start to the 2024-2025 academic year!!  

    In care,

    Eta Rho Board of Directors 

  • Save the Date: Fall IPN Program on Wednesday, October 16th at the Kensington Hotel.

    SAVE THE DATE:

    Fall IPN Program on Wednesday, October 16th at the Kensington Hotel.

    The program features Dr. Cheryl Allen of the Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital, who will address the Care of Women Veterans in a Community Clinic.

    This meeting will also feature the recognition of a recipient of a new IPN Leadership and Career Achievement Award.

    Cost of Meal & Educational Program:

    • IPN & STTI Eta Rho (EMU) Members: $40.00
    • Member Retirees: $35.00
    • Non-Member Retirees: $35.00
    • All Others (Including STTI Rho/UM): $50.00

    Keep posted for registration info, closer to the date.

    CANCELLATIONS: Requests for cancellation must be emailed to ipnursing@gmail.org & received before October 2nd. There is a $5.00 administrative fee for processing refunds from October 2nd  to Oct. 9th. Registration is forfeited for cancellations after Oct. 9thSubstitutions without fees are allowed up to October 15th with prior notification to ipnursing@gmail.org. Exchange of funds, if any, for a substitution is the sole responsibility of the parties involved in the substitution.

    Educational Credit(s):  University of Michigan Health Nursing Professional Development & Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.1.0  NCPD credits will be provided.

    This program is presented by The Institute of Professional Nursing and Sigma Eta Rho

  • May 15, 2024 IPN Spring Program and Awards Nominations

    IPN Spring Meeting is set May 15, 2024 and accepting nominations including self-nominations for IPN Awards!

    Nominations for the 2024 IPN Leadership and Educational Awards due April 15th, 2024!

    Do you know a nurse friend or colleague that deserves to be recognized? Self-nominations are accepted as well. Both awards are open to Registered Nurses who live or work in Michigan.

    Nominations and instructions are located at the IPN website HERE . Deadline for nominations is April 15, 2024.  

    The IPN Spring Awards Dinner and Program:

    May 15, 2024 at The Kensington Hotel on State Street, Ann Arbor.

    "Human Trafficking: It’s not always what you think"

    Danielle J. Bastien, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NRCME

    Danielle's doctoral research was focused on human trafficking and screening for trafficking. 

    She is currently the System Director for Advanced Practice Provider Education at Henry Ford Health System, Detroit

    Registration opening soon!

    Watch for email announcements and keep an eye on the IPN website here http://www.ipnursing.org/

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