Xi
Kappa Chapter-At-Large
Sigma
Theta Tau International
Spring 2007 Volume 5, Number 1
In This Issue
Chapter News
MembershipMembership forms
Miscellaneous
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STTI
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39th Biennial Convention
3-7 November 2007
Baltimore, Md., USA
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E-zine editor:
harrishe@mnstate.edu
This edition focuses the fall meeting and induction (story and photos below) the esteemed guest speaker Dr. Daniel Pesut (story below), upcoming spring event March 22, electronic election, the school updates and a reminder that applications are being accepted for awards.
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The 12th annual Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing induction ceremony for XiKappa Chapter-At-Large welcomed new members and had a national speaker. The event was held at the NDSU Alumni Center on October 27, 2006. We were honored to have as our speaker, Past President Dan Pesut (story and photos below) Following the social and
keynote speaker came the annual induction ceremony. Concordia
Jamestown
Minnesota State
University Moorhead inducted the
following undergraduate students: Jason Arndt, Stephanie
Kritzbewrger, Nicole Matchinsky, Carol O’Sullivan, Christine
Shaffer, and Robin West. Minnesota
State University Moorhead also invited community leader Emma Brown
to become a member of STTI as well.
North Dakota
We are proud to welcome and
honor all new members. These students and nurse leaders now have
the opportunity to the many benefits of membership, including
continuing education, research grants, scholarships, networking,
mentoring, awards and recognition, research tools, and society
publications. Submitted by B Greenwald. |
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| Daniel Pesut, APRN, BC, PhD, FAAN, nursing professor and chair of the Department of Environments for Health Department, Indiana University School of Nursing | |
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On Friday October 27, 2006 the Xi Kappa Chapter-At-Large was honored to welcome Dr. Dan Pesut as the keynote speaker at the annual induction of Sigma Theta Tau members for the year 2006. Dr Pesut exemplifies all that STTI honors: an excellence in nursing practice, education, and research. He served as a staff nurse in the U.S. Army and worked as a clinical nurse specialist at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. Dr. Pesut is also past-president of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. Pesut, who is experienced in nursing practice, education, administration, and research, is a past-president of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. His keynote address, “The Vision Factor” was very encouraging and promoted the nursing profession respectfully. |
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from some of those who attended: "It was
inspiring to induct the new nurses excited to enter the
workforce while at the same time honoring nurses who had been
practicing anywhere from 5-20 years at the ceremony.
I had a particularly nice chat with one dynamic senior
nursing student. Dr. Pesut gave a discussion on vision and how it is
achieved. This student had all the components to her vision that Dr.
Pesut talked about. She expressed interest in a workplace with a
positive vibe to it. A challenging practice that would allow her to
be a part of the team and a facility that allowed her flexibility
and new opportunities. She was interested in a practice that would
fit her personal and professional vision. I was personally delighted
to have this young woman enter the field of nursing and our
professional organization. I left the induction feeling re-energized
and ready to use my nursing knowledge to make a positive
contribution to my home, my workplace and my community"
(SS).
"It was a pleasure to meet a nurse leader of the caliber of Dr. Dan Pesut. I enjoyed hearing his interpretation of the evolution of nursing from a historical to a futuristic perspective. At our annual induction ceremony, we announce the inductees and their career aspirations. Generally, their announced focus is on a type of nursing or place of employment. My greatest curiosity, however, about our elite inductees is "How will you change the future of nursing?" I know they will have long and diverse careers, and have a powerful impact on our profession. Their new membership in Sigma Theta Tau is the first step in accessing the many benefits that will enhance their leadership abilities to effect these changes. I congratulate our inductees on making a wise decision to accept our invitation to join Sigma Theta Tau" (BG)! Dr. Dan Pesut, immediate past president of the International Honor Society spoke about "The Vision Factor" at the induction ceremony. He challenged nurses to play a role in a transformed health care system by transcending the present, anticipating the future, and creating vision-based scenarios that show how resources are aligned with action to achieve well defined outcomes. He quoted Bert Nanus, saying, "Vision is composed of one part foresight, one part insight, plenty of imagination and judgment, and often a healthy does of chutzpah" (MM). Thank you
to each one of our board members for their part in arranging a
memorable and inspiring event. Top of Page
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| E-Ballot | Election Results from our e-ballot: There were 36 respondents, 35 usable ballots and I am happy to report that Rhonda Bolgrean from Concordia College and Jamie Petry from North Dakota State University are elected to two year terms each as Vice Presidents. Congratulations to both of you! hharris |
| Spring
Continuing Education Event
March 22, 2007, 6:30 PM |
"From
Gray Hair to Pink Hair: Generational Work-place Work" Presented by Joyce Bloch and Naomi Aufman NDSU Alumni Center in Fargo, ND Students - $5.00 Non-students: $10.00 Beverage and snacks available |
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Highlights From Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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Schools Update
Concordia College, by Jennifer DeJong: Concordia College
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Student news:
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Faculty news:
Jamestown
College, by Jacqueline Mangnall: In
February, 6 senior nursing students and one JC faculty member traveled
to Chogoria, Kenya to work in the hospital for three weeks. The hospital
and its associated nursing school is located in a lush jungle region
just at the base of Mount Kenya. The area is remote but the
Presbyterian Church of Kenya and the USA support a 300-bed hospital that
serves a population of 528,000 people. While in Chogoria, the
students were assigned to a pediatric ward and cared for children with
malaria. They also worked on a maternity ward and traveled with
nurses to remote jungle areas to deliver AIDS medication and teaching.
They completed their experience in Kenya by going on a safari at
the Masaai Mara. As part of the partnership between Jamestown
College and Chogoria, the college will also be offering scholarships and
expenses for two students from their nursing school to obtain their
baccalaureate degree at Jamestown College.
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> The Department of Nursing at JC is in the process of expanding its
program to admit 48 students per class (previously, we admitted a
maximum of 36 students). The college is discussing affiliation
possibilities with several rural health-care facilities in the area and
we have restructured some of the curriculum to accommodate a larger
number of students. Of particular concern is pediatric clinical
experiences. We are planning to increase our involvement in the
school system with the hope that more of a nursing presence there will
be beneficial to both our nursing school and the public schools.
MSUM, by Barbara Matthees: The Minnesota State University Moorhead Nursing department is very busy with a number of exciting programs and projects.
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Student News
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Faculty News
NDSU by Marjorie McCullagh: The NDSU College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Science.
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Student News
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Faculty News
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Jessica Kleindl, MSN |
To practice as a nurse practitioner and improve nursing practice in rural health care. |
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Rebecca Behnke, BSN |
I want to start my wonderful nursing career in the F-M area, possibly in a peri-operative or medical-surgical setting. I am considering moving to a rural area near my hometown after a few years of experience. And of course, there is always the possibility of graduate school someday!
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Julie Crick, BSN |
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Julie Mork, BSN |
To continue on to graduate school and become a nurse practitioner. |
Chapter News |
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Awards |
2007 is the year that applications are accepted for Excellence in Clinical Nurse Practice and Excellence in Nursing Education. The award application forms are linked to our chapter home page and are due by July 1, 2007. Recipients will be recognized at the fall meeting. |
| Scholarship |
Sigma Theta Tau International comes with several benefits, but it can also be costly. From time to time, a qualified student candidate for membership in Xi Kappa is unable to pay the membership fee. When this has happened in the past, members have stepped forward to offer assistance with paying the fee. The chapter has subsidized 75 percent of the membership fee which is $120. If you would like to make a donation to this fund please email Marjorie or call 701-231-7517. Thank you. |
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Recruit & Endorse a Community Member: We have many qualified nursing leaders across the region and Xi-Kappa welcomes nurse leaders who have earned a baccalaureate degree to become members in the society. Active members are invited to consider endorsing a nurse for membership. It is not too soon to start the process even though the official induction takes place in the fall. The forms are linked below. |
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