2009-2011 biennial report - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor ...

2009-2011 

BIENNIAL REPORT

Table of Contents 

House of Delegates Session Agenda ................................................................................................................. 5 

Standing Rules of the House of Delegates....................................................................................................... 10 

2011 Proposed Resolutions .............................................................................................................................. 11 

2009-2011 Board of Directors ........................................................................................................................... 14 

Board of Directors’ Reports 

President’s Report on the State of the Society ................................................................................................ 15 

Summary of Board Actions, 2009-2011 ............................................................................................................ 16 

Board Leadership Development Committee..................................................................................................... 18 

Corporate Audit and Accountability Committee ................................................................................................ 19 

Treasurer’s Report ............................................................................................................................................ 20 

International Honor Society of Nursing Building Corporation ........................................................................... 27 

Nursing Knowledge International...................................................................................................................... 29 

Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing .................................................................................... 31 

Headquarters Report 

Chief Executive Officer’s Summary .................................................................................................................. 33 

Elected Committees Reports 

Governance Committee ................................................................................................................................... 36 

Leadership Succession Committee .................................................................................................................. 37 

Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee .................................................................................................... 38 

Advisory Councils/Task Forces/Committee Reports 

Advisory Council on Policy ............................................................................................................................... 40 

Corporate Audit and Accountability Committee ................................................................................................ 41 

Global Health Priorities Task Force .................................................................................................................. 42 

Information Technology Task Force .................................................................................................................. 43 

International Academic Nursing Alliance Advisory Council ............................................................................... 44 

International Service Learning Task Force ....................................................................................................... 45 

Languages Task Force ..................................................................................................................................... 48 

Research and Scholarship Advisory Council .................................................................................................... 49 

2010 International Nursing Research Congress Planning Task Force ............................................................. 52 

2009-2011 Biennial Report 3 © 2011 Sigma Theta Tau International

2011 International Nursing Research Congress Planning Task Force ............................................................. 53 

U.N. Task Force ................................................................................................................................................ 54 

Publication Boards Reports 

Book Acquisitions ............................................................................................................................................. 55 

Journal of Nursing Scholarship......................................................................................................................... 57 

Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) ........................................................................................................ 59 

WORLDviews on Evidence-Based Nursing...................................................................................................... 60 

Appendices 

House of Delegates Seating Chart List ............................................................................................................ 62 

House of Delegates Seating Chart ................................................................................................................... 65 

Membership Data ............................................................................................................................................. 67 

Active Chapters and Presidents ....................................................................................................................... 69 

Call Center Statistics ........................................................................................................................................ 84 

Member Demographics .................................................................................................................................... 85 

Circulation Data for STTI Periodicals ............................................................................................................... 95 

Active Membership by Region .......................................................................................................................... 96 

Volunteer Initiatives .......................................................................................................................................... 97 

STTI Website Statistics .................................................................................................................................... 98 

Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library ............................................................................................. 99 

Convention Attendance .................................................................................................................................. 100 

Congress Attendance ..................................................................................................................................... 100 

Grant Report ................................................................................................................................................... 101 

Number of Grants Awarded ............................................................................................................................ 101 

Leadership Programs ..................................................................................................................................... 102 

Honor Society Editors .................................................................................................................................... 104 

Governance Entities ....................................................................................................................................... 104 

2010-2011 Committees and Board-Appointed Advisory Councils and Task Forces Chairs ........................... 105 

Regional Coordinators .................................................................................................................................... 106 


Session I Agenda 

Tuesday, 1 November 2011 

11:30 a.m. 

OPENING CEREMONY 

House of Delegates Session Agenda 

Arrivals and Introductions 

Daniel J. Pesut, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, 

Protocol Presider, 

Alpha 

1. Arrival of Past Presidents and Past CEO 

2. Arrival of the Board of Directors 

3. Arrival of the President 

PRESENTATION OF THE FlAGS 

1. The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma 

Theta Tau International 

2. United States 

3. Canada 

4. South Korea 

5. Republic of China/Taiwan 

6. Australia 

7. Hong Kong 

8. Pakistan 

9. Brazil 

10. The Netherlands 

11. Mexico 

12. Botswana 

13. South Africa 

14. Swaziland 

15. Tanzania 

16. Ghana 

17. Kenya 

18. Malawi 

19. Japan 

20. Sweden 

21. Singapore 

22. Colombia 

23. Wales 

24. England 

25. Portugal 

CONVENING THE DElEGATION 

Call to Order 

Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN, President, 

Beta Sigma, Eta Beta, Eta Nu, Kappa Rho-at- 

Large, Nu, Phi Gamma, Tau Gamma, Upsilon 

Epsilon 

1. Welcome and Introductions 

2. Moment of Silence 

3. Credentials Report 

Beverly S. Reigle, PhD, RN, Secretary, 

Beta Beta (Dallas),Beta Iota, Omicron 

Omicron-at-Large 

4. Adoption of Standing Rules 

5. Adoption of Order of Business 

BUSINESS SESSION 

1. Presentation of the Ballot 

Carol J. Huston, MSN, RN, DPA, FAAN, 

Chair, Leadership Succession 

Committee, 

Kappa Omicron, Phi Gamma 

2. Nominations from the Floor 

3. Instructions on Voting 

Marita B. Hoffart, PHD, RN, BSN, Chair of 

Tellers, Omicron Tau 

4. Balloting 

lUNCH 

REPORTING SESSION & RECOGNITION 

CEREMONY 

1. Reports from International Officers 

Report of International President 

Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN, 

President, Beta Sigma, Eta Beta, Eta Nu, 

Kappa Rho-at-Large, Nu, Phi Gamma, Tau 

Gamma, Upsilon Epsilon 

Report of International Board of Directors 

Beverly S. Reigle, PhD, RN, Secretary, Beta 

Beta (Dallas), Beta Iota, Omicron Omicronat-Large 

Report of International Treasurer 

Richard Ricciardi, PhD, NP, FAANP, Treasurer, 

Tau Theta 

Report of International Headquarters 

Patricia E. Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN, 

Chief Executive Officer, Beta Chi, Gamma 

Xi 

2. Reports of Standing Committees 

Governance Committee 

Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN, BC, 

Chair, Governance Committee, Beta Xi 


Leadership Succession Committee 

Carol J. Huston, MSN, RN, DPA, FAAN, 

Chair, Leadership Succession Committee, 

Kappa Omicron, Phi Gamma 

Regional Chapters Coordinating 

Committee 

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, Chair, 

Gamma Phi 

Region 1 Coordinator 

Nancy L. Gibbs, MSN, RN, 

Nu Xi-at-Large 


Dale M. Mueller, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, 

Omicron Delta, Xi Theta 


Terry J. Siek, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, 

Nu Zeta 


Sarah W. Morgan, PhD, RN, Eta Nu 


Connie A. Scott, MS, RN, NEA-BC, Pi Pi 


Gordon B. Natal, MSN, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, 

Gamma Lambda, Xi Psi-at-Large 


Scott Emory Moore, BSN, RN, Mu Rho 


Ellen B. Buckner, DSN, RN, CNE, Nu, Zeta 

Gamma 


Donna Miles Curry, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC, 

Zeta Phi 


Catherine E. Walker, MScN, RN, CIC, 

OHN(c), CCHN(c), Iota Omicron 


Dorette “Dee” Welk, PhD, MSN, RN, Theta 

Zeta 


Anne C. Muller, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNS, 

Delta Rho, Kappa Delta, Xi 


Diana K. Foley, MSN, RN, EdD, Omicron 

Gamma, Rho Pi 


Connie Sobon-Sensor, MSN, RN, CTN-A, 

Gamma Nu, Kappa Eta 


Julie A. Jones, MS, RN, APRN-BC, 

Kappa Tau 

3. Reports of Advisory Councils and Task 

Forces & Recognition of Service 

Advisory Council on Policy 

Pegge L. Bell, PhD, RN, Chair, Lambda Chi 

Research & Scholarship Advisory Council 

Robin P. Newhouse, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, 

Chair, Nu Beta, Pi 

International Academic Nursing Alliance 

Theresa M. Valiga, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, 

Chair, Alpha Nu, Beta Epsilon 

Global Health Priorities Task Force 

Karen A. Grigsby, PhD, RN, Chair, Gamma 

Pi-at-Large 

Information Technology Task Force 

Susan K. Newbold, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, 

FHIMSS, Chair, Iota, Phi Gamma, Pi 

International Service Institute Task Force 

Katherine D. Ricossa, MS, RN, Chair, Alpha 

Gamma, Beta Gamma 

Languages Task Force 

Robin Bartlett, PhD, RN-BC, Chair, Gamma 

Zeta 

U.N. Task Force 

Holly K. Shaw, PhD, RN, Chair, Alpha 

Omega, Alpha Phi, Phi Gamma, 

Theta-at-Large 

2010 INRC Planning Task Force 

Kathleen R. Stevens, PhD, RN FAAN, 

Chair, Delta Alpha-at-Large 

2011 INRC Planning Task Force 

Nancy C. Sharts-Hopko, PhD, RN, FAAN, 

Chair, Alpha Nu 

2011 Biennial Convention Planning Task 

Force 

Geralyn M. Frandsen, EdD, RN, Chair, 

Epsilon Eta, Omicron Iota 

4. Reports of Publications & Recognition of 

Service 

Journal of Nursing Scholarship 

Susan Gennaro, DSN, RN, FAAN, Editor, 

Alpha Chi, Upsilon 


WORLDviews on Evidence-Based Nursing 

Joanne Rycroft-Malone PhD, RN, Editor 

Reflections on Nursing Leadership 

James F. Mattson, Editor 

5. Reports of Related Subsidiaries & 

Recognition of Service 

Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation 

for Nursing 

Joanne K. Olson, PhD, RN, Chair, Iota Omicron, 

Mu Sigma, Tau Upsilon 

International Honor Society of Nursing 

Building Corporation 

Lillian G. Douglass, RN(R), BScN, MSc.(A), 

PhD, Chair, Mu Sigma 

Nursing Knowledge International 

Rose Constantino, PhD, RN, JD, FAAN, 

FACFE, Chair, Eta 


1. Presentation of Proposed Bylaws 

Amendments 

ADJOURNMENT 






Epsilon 

The Delegate Briefing will take place following 

House of Delegates Session I. 

Session II Agenda 

Wednesday, 2 November 2011 

8:00 a.m. 

RECONVENING THE DElEGATION 

1. Call to Order 





2. Revised Credentials Report 


Iota, Omicron Omicron-at-Large 

ElECTION RESUlTS 

1. Report of the Tellers 

Marita B. Hoffart, PHD, RN, BSN, Chair of 

Tellers, Omicron Tau 

2. Declaration of Election 






1. Acknowledgement of New Chapters 



Phi Gamma 

Virtual Chapter, 10 June 2010 

Phi Delta-at-Large 

Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, 

Australia; Queensland University of Technology, 

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 

and University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy 

Downs, Queensland, Australia, 1 March 

2011 

Phi Epsilon 

George Washington University, 

Washington, D.C., USA, 24 March 2011 

Phi Zeta 

Marian University, Fond du Lac, Wis., USA, 

7 April 2011 

Phi Eta 

Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio, USA, 

20 April 2011 

Phi Theta 

California State University – San Marcos, 

San Marcos, Calif., USA, 30 April 2011 

Phi Iota 

Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, 

Texas, USA, 15 May 2011 

Phi Kappa 

South University, Savannah, Ga., USA, 

7 June 2011 

Phi Lambda 

Mount Saint Mary’s College, Los Angeles, 

Calif., USA, 18 June 2011 

Phi Mu 

Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, 

Dorset, England, 8 July 2011 


Phi Nu 

Walden University, Minneapolis, Minn., 

USA, 29 July 2011 

Phi Xi 

Coimbra Nursing School, Coimbra, 

Portugal, 

22 September 2011 

Phi Omicron 

Saint Anthony College of Nursing, 

Rockford, Ill., USA, 15 October 2011 

Phi Pi 

Chamberlain University, Downer’s Grove, 

Ill., USA, 20 October 2011 

2. Presentation of 2009-2011 Charter Amendment 

Chapters 



Nu Rho-at-Large 

Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Neb., USA; 

Union College at Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb., 

USA; Bryan LGH College of Health Sciences, 

Lincoln, Neb., USA (2010) 

Lambda Alpha-at-Large 

Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South 

Korea; 

Seoul National College of Nursing, Seoul, 

South Korea; Yonsei University, Seoul, 

South Korea; The Catholic University of 

Korea, Seoul, South Korea; Kyungpook 

National University, Daegu, South Korea; 

Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea 

Korea University, Seoul, South Korea; 

Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea; 

Pusan National University, Gyeonggi-do, 

South Korea; Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 

South Korea; Chungnam National University, 

Daejeon, South Korea; Chonnam 

National University, Gwangju, South Korea; 

Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea 

(2010) 

Rho Chi-at-Large 

Hogeschool Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; 

HAN University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; 

Rotterdam University, Rotterdam, 

The Netherlands; University of Utrecht, 

Utrecht, The Netherlands; Saxion University, 

Enschede, The Netherlands (2010) 

Epsilon Tau-at-Large 

Saint Anselm College, Manchester, N.H., 

USA; Rivier College, Nashua, N.H., USA 

(2011) 

BREAK 

Nu Pi-at-Large 

University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, 

Ill., USA; MacMurray College, 

Jacksonville, Ill., USA; Millikin University, 

Decatur, Ill., USA; Saint John’s College, 

Springfield, Ill., USA (2011) 

Delta Gamma-at-Large 

Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis., 

USA; Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wis., 

USA (2011) 

3. Action on Proposed Bylaws Amendments 




1. Presentation and Adoption of Resolutions 


Iota, Omicron Omicron-at-Large 

DEPARTURE AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY 




Epsilon 

1. Standing Committee Chairpersons 

2. Regional Coordinators 

3. Board of Directors 

STAND AT EASE 

INSTAllATION AND TRANSITION CEREMONY 


Protocol Presider, Alpha 

Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN, President 

and Installing Officer, Beta Sigma, Eta Beta, Eta 

Nu, Kappa Rho-at-Large, Nu, Phi Gamma, Tau 


Patricia E. Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN, Chief 

Executive Officer, Beta Chi, Gamma Xi 

1. Arrival of Elected Committee Designates 


Leadership Succession Committee 

Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee 

2. Arrival of Board and Officer Designates 

3. Administration of Oath of Office 

4. Investiture of the New President 

5. Transfer of the Presidential Chain and 

Gavel 


6. Departure of Outgoing President 

7. Outgoing President’s Video 

8. Introduction of New President 

9. Presidential Video 

10. Presentation of President-Elect Chain 

PRESIDENTIAl CAll TO ACTION 

Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN, COI, President, 

2011-2013, Beta Chi, Delta Psi, Phi Gama, Xi 

Alpha 

INVITATION TO THE 2013 BIENNIAl 

CONVENTION 

Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN, COI, President, 

2011-2013, Beta Chi, Delta Psi, Phi Gama, Xi 

Alpha 

ADJOURNMENT 

Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN, President, 2011-2013, 

Beta Chi, Delta Psi, Phi Gama, Xi Alpha 

DISMISSAl/RECESSIONAl 


Protocol Presider, Alpha 

GREETINGS TO OUTGOING AND INCOMING 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Delegates will have the opportunity to congratulate 

and thank the 2009-2011 and 2011-2013 

board members in the Texas Ballroom Prefunction 

immediately following dismissal of the House of 

Delegates. 


Standing Rules of the House of Delegates 

Rule 1. 

All participants shall be registered before being admitted 

to the convention and House of Delegates. 

Rule 2. 

The voting body shall be composed of certified 

delegates to the convention. 

Rule 3. 

All certified delegates are expected to attend all 

sessions of the House of Delegates. 

Rule 4. 

Delegates shall be seated in the section reserved 

for voting members during the business meeting. 

Rule 5. 

Debate shall be limited to two (2) minutes for each 

speaker and fifteen (15) minutes for each main 

motion. No member of the House of Delegates 

may speak more than twice to the same question 

except by consent of the delegates. 

Rule 6. 

When no delegate is seeking the floor, the House 

of Delegates may grant a non-delegate permission 

to speak. 

Rule 7. 

All motions shall be submitted in writing at the time 

they are made and taken to the International Secretary 

who will read and number the motion before 

the vote is taken. 

Rule 8. 

Only certified delegates may make motions; voting 

may only occur during the hours designated. 

Rule 9. 

When addressing the Chairperson, the speaker 

shall rise, address, be recognized, state name, 

chapter and school. 

Rule 10. 

The board of directors shall approve the minutes of 

the House of Delegates. 

Rule 11. 

A summary of actions shall be provided to all 

chapters. 

Rule 12. 

Campaign and voting violations shall be initially 

investigated by the president or his or her 

designee(s). If more than admonishment is required, 

the matter will be brought before the House 

of Delegates for a discussion. 

Rule 13. 

The individual vote totals for elections shall remain 

confidential. 

Rule 14. 

A person whose religious obligations prevent their 

participation on the day of the House of Delegates 

may designate in writing another delegate to exercise 

his or her vote on his or her behalf. 

Rule 15. 

Delegates who are unable to rise when a standing 

vote is called may vote while remaining seated by 

raising their hand. 

Rule 16. 

Smoking is not permitted in the House of Delegates. 

Rule 17. 

All cell phones shall be turned off and all pagers 

shall be on vibrate mode or turned off during the 

House of Delegates. 

Rule 18. 

Electronic voting may be used at the discretion of 

the Chairperson. 

Rule 19. 

These rules may be suspended by a majority vote 

but, if suspended, the rules in the parliamentary 

authority shall apply, if applicable. 


PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 1 

Proposed Resolution to Promote Patient Safety 

Globally 

Whereas, 

Patient safety refers to freedom from accident or 

preventable injuries produced by healthcare; thus, 

practices or interventions that improve patient 

safety are those that reduce the occurrence of 

preventable adverse events; and 

Whereas, 

patient safety refers to freedom from accidental 

or preventable injuries produced by healthcare; 

thus, practices or interventions that improve patient 

safety are those that reduce the occurrence of 

preventable adverse events; and 

Whereas, 

preventable adverse events cause significant human 

suffering, financial loss and opportunity costs 

to health services; and 

Whereas, 

there is a global need to promote patient safety as 

a fundamental principle of all health systems; and 

Whereas, 

part of the inter-professional care team, nurses are 

strategically placed to drive the safety and quality 

agenda within healthcare because of their unique 

proximity to patients; and 

Whereas, 

knowledge gaps currently exist regarding the 

extent and nature of the role of nurses in patient 

safety improvement thereby underscoring a vast 

need for well-designed research studies to address 

these gaps; and 

Whereas, 

known best practices in producing high-reliability 

organizations are inadequately disseminated and 

implemented; and 

Whereas, 

significant potential exists for improvement through 

nursing empowerment, leadership and the development 

of tools to strengthen and support nurses’ 

influential role in the quality and safety movement 

as a vital leader of the trans-disciplinary healthcare 

team; therefore be it 

2011 Proposed Resolutions 

Resolved, 

that this Society engage nurses, multiple disciplines, 

and patients to develop and implement a 

high-priority, comprehensive organizational strategy 

that promotes all aspects of patient safety. This 

strategy would include core areas of research, evidence-based 

practice, professional development, 

education and leadership and include actions to 

increase funding for patient safety research grants, 

emphasize best practices in patient safety through 

conferences and other professional development 

venues, support career development in patient 

safety, disseminate research and best practice 

through multiple focused publications, and create 

enduring strategic alliances with patients and other 

like-minded organizations. 


Proposed Resolution in Support of Sigma Theta 

Tau International Taking a leadership Role in 

Creating a Global Community of Nursing Education 

leaders 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International exists to support 

the learning, knowledge and professional development 

of nurses committed to making a difference in 

health worldwide; and 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International’s vision is to create 

a global community of nurses who lead in using 

knowledge, scholarship and service to improve the 

health of the world’s people; and 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International expresses and lives 

a commitment to excellence in nursing education 

that ensures nurses around the world are prepared 

to provide safe, quality care to patients, families 

and communities; base their practice on evidence 

and contribute to the ongoing development of the 

science of nursing; and provide leadership that 

advances local and international policies designed 

to promote access to care, eliminate health disparities, 

and advance the profession; and 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International supports efforts to 

ensure that all nursing programs are characterized 

by excellence and include: evidence-based 

practice, both teaching and clinical; the scholarship 


of teaching; nursing leadership; the advancement 

of one’s education, formally (i.e., through academic 

preparation) and informally (i.e., through continuing 

education, mentorships, or other means); and 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International supports nursing 

programs that exhibit excellence in the provision 

of education that is culturally relevant to the 

society in which each exists; that enhance nurses’ 

understanding of the impact of culture on health 

care practices and on the roles and responsibilities 

of health care providers; that promote innovation 

management in practice and education; and use 

technology effectively in practice and education; 

and 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International supports and joins 

our partners around the world to advocate for 

and act to increase access to nursing education, 

promote lifelong learning for nurses, and provide 

educational programs that are characterized by 

excellence; and 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International supports the World 

Health Organization’s standards for nursing education, 

acknowledging that nursing is knowledge work 

and entry to the profession should be at the baccalaureate 

level; therefore be it 

Resolved, 

that this body support assuming a leadership role 

in creating a global community of nursing education 

leaders and relevant education-focused 

groups who will address a global nursing education 

agenda. 


Proposed Resolution in Support of the Exploration 

of the Development of an International 

Scholarship Institute to Include a Research Mentoring 

Program for International, Interdisciplinary 

Collaboration for Emerging Research Interested in 

Global Health 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International is comprised of a 

global community of nurse scholars; and 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International is a diverse network 

of individuals and groups that are drawn together 

by shared values and common goals and who act 

in developing connections among varied perspectives, 

people and entities; and 

Whereas, 

Sigma Theta Tau International influences and 

changes the health of the world’s people by engaging 

the intellectual and leadership capital of nurses; 

and 

Whereas, 

the work of nurse researchers and scholars interested 

in advancing a global health agenda would 

benefit from an international forum; and 

Whereas, 

an international institute could assist nurse researchers 

and scholars to navigate funding opportunities 

to support their global health initiatives; and 

Whereas, 

an international institute could support the development 

of research mentors interested in developing 

international research collaborations; therefore be 

it 

Resolved, 

that this body supports the exploration of the development 

of an International Scholarship Institute 

designed to build capacity and global partnerships 

in advancing a global health agenda. 


Proposed Resolution in Appreciation of Karen 

Morin; Board of Directors; Chairs and Members of 

Committees, Advisory Councils, and Task Forces; 

Subsidiary Boards; Regional Coordinators; Editors; 

and Convention Volunteers 

Whereas, 

Karen Morin, an imaginative and exemplary leader 

of STTI, called members to create welcoming environments, 

contribute to global health, and create a 

legacy of personal leadership; and 

Whereas, 

the board of directors and the chairs and members 

of committees, advisory councils, and task forces 


enacted her call and upheld the vision, mission and 

values of Sigma Theta Tau International through 

their leadership and sense of organizational purpose; 

and 

Whereas, 

STTI leaders gave their time and energy to support 

nurses who provide health services to individuals, 

groups and populations worldwide and to enhance 

the relevancy and meaningfulness of STTI to the 

global community of nurse scholars; and 

Whereas, 

their efforts supported and safeguarded the organizational 

assets and human resources through 

the intelligent collection and dissemination of both 

funds and knowledge services; and 

Whereas, 

boards of the Building Corporation, Foundation 

and Nursing Knowledge International ensured the 

sustainability, viability and visibility of STTI; and 

Whereas, 

the editors of STTI’s publications embraced excellence 

in scholarship and disseminated information 

that seeks to improve the health of the world’s 

people; and 

Whereas, 

the regional coordinators facilitated and enhanced 

the work of chapters and members; and 

Whereas, 

convention volunteers created an environment favorable 

to the dissemination of knowledge, conduction 

of the society’s business, and connectedness 

among the global community of nurse scholars; 

therefore be it 

Resolved, 

that this House of Delegates expresses sincere 

appreciation to Karen Morin; the board of directors; 

the chairs and members of committees, advisory 

councils, and task forces; subsidiary boards; editors; 

regional coordinators; and convention volunteers 

for their dedicated leadership and commitment 

to the mission, values and goals of STTI. 


Proposed Resolution to Express Appreciation to 

Patricia Thompson, CEO, and Sigma Theta Tau 

International staff 

Whereas, 

Patricia (Pat) Thompson has provided outstanding 

leadership and service as the Chief Executive Officer 

of Sigma Theta Tau International; and 

Whereas, 

her guidance, stewardship, and oversight of STTI’s 

corporate operations has ensured sustainability, 

enriched constituent services and programming, 

and promoted STTI’s globalization endeavors, and 

Whereas, 

the 79 staff in the service areas of Business Administration; 

Constituent Services; Education & Leadership; 

Financial Services; Foundation, Development 

& Awards; Global Development; Information 

Technology; Marketing & Communications; and 

Nursing Knowledge International have provided 

exceptional service to STTI and its members; and 

Whereas, 

the staff have provided outstanding leadership and 

superior services, individually and collectively, to 

over 125,000 active members in 89 countries, 483 

chapters and 108 developing honor societies; and 

Whereas, 

the staff have upheld STTI’s values as they developed 

creative programming and facilitated exemplary 

educational and training opportunities for 

members, chapters and developing honor societies 

throughout the world; therefore be it 

Resolved, 

that this House of Delegates expresses sincere 

appreciation to Chief Executive Officer Patricia 

Thompson and the Sigma Theta Tau International 

staff for their commitment to providing exemplary 

services to STTI’s global constituents and for their 

diligence in translating into action the vision and 

mission of STTI. 

2011 Proposed Resolutions Submitted by: 

Beverly S. Reigle, Beta Iota, Omicron Omicron-at- 

Large 

International Secretary and Resolutions Chair 

Anna C. Alt-White, Kappa 

Karen L. Carlson, Gamma Sigma 

Linda D. Cooper, Lambda Pi-at-Large 

Lillian G. Douglass, Mu Sigma 

Rebecca C. Lee, Beta Iota 

Karen M. Pehrson, Alpha Tau, Theta Kappa 

Kathleen R. Stevens, Delta Alpha-at-Large 


2009-2011 Board of Directors 

First row, left to right: 

Patricia E. Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN; Richard Ricciardi, PhD, NP, FAANP; Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN, ANEF, 

FAAN; Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN, COI; Hester Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM 

Second row, left to right: 

Beth Baldwin-Tigges, PhD, RN, PNP, BC; Beverly S. Reigle, PhD, RN; Gwen Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN; 

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN; June Clark, PhD, DBE, RN, FRCN; Patrice Nicholas, DNSc, RN, ANP, FAAN; 

Karen Pehrson, MS, PMHCNS, BC 


Board of Directors’ Report 

President’s Report on the State of the Society 

The board of directors, as stewards of the values, vision, mission and principles of the organization, have fulfilled 

our obligations in the four areas of the Presidential Call for Action: Creating Welcoming Environments, Enhancing 

Knowledge Resources and Networks, Contributing to Global Health, and Creating a Legacy of Personal Leadership. 

Building on past successes, and cognizant of the opportunities imbedded in Vision 2020, the board of directors and I 

have embraced opportunities designed to move the organization forward while being respectful of our heritage. 

As president, I have had the opportunity to interact with members and non-members around the globe. I have been 

impressed by the work members undertake, individually or as chapters, to address the needs of those for whom we 

care. I have also been impressed by the frequent acknowledgment members and non-members make in terms of the 

significant role the organization can play within the larger global health community. Colleagues appreciate the impact 

the organization has on increasing the visibility and contributions of nursing science and scholarship to the health of 

the world’s people. Of equal importance has been the opportunity to share ongoing organizational efforts, as well as 

personal thoughts, by means of STTIconnect and Reflections on Nursing Leadership. I have appreciated the many 

venues members have employed to provide feedback to me and the board. 

The board has taken seriously the call to become more global, actively participating in or supporting global dialogue. 

The work of the U.N. Task Force, as one example of the board’s commitment, will continue as the U.N. Advisory 

Council with the responsibility to explicate how members can be involved. STTI continues to be involved in the implementation 

and evaluation of the World Health Organization Global Standards for the Initial Education of Professional 

Nurses and Midwives. 

Highlights of the past biennium include: 

• Launched The Circle, STTI’s professional networking platform 

• Approved continuation of a three-year project with the International Network for Doctoral Education in 

Nursing (INDEN) for a postdoctoral, international mentoring program in nursing 

• Approved a five-year time line to implement and evaluate translation of some STTI materials into Spanish, 

French and Mandarin Chinese 

• Held a Nurse Faculty Migration Summit in collaboration with ICN, and sponsored by The Elsevier 

Foundation 

• Hosted the World Academy of Nursing Science (WANS) research meeting in conjunction with STTI’s 

International Nursing Research Congress in Cancun 

• Partnered with Sharecare, an interdisciplinary website providing health and wellness information to 

consumers 

• Reorganized STTI regions into six global regions based on geography 

• Added five regional coordinators to represent five new regions outside North America 

• Received Affiliate Status with the International Council of Nurses 

• Received Associative Status as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with the United Nations 

• Initiated the Nurse Faculty Mentored Leadership Development Academy sponsored by The Elsevier 

Foundation 

The work of the organization is accomplished by accessing the many talents members possess. Thus, the accomplishments 

we celebrate this biennium are the result of the collective wisdom and efforts of the board of directors, 

committees, advisory councils, task forces, members, chapter leaders, the CEO and our incredible, talented headquarters 

staff, as well as by those who shared their financial resources so generously. 

Words cannot express my gratitude to you, the members, for the honor awarded to me by serving as president. It has 

been a privilege to work with you, my colleagues, as we continue to make real Vision 2020. I end my term as president 

knowing the organization is in the very capable leadership hands of Suzanne Prevost, President-Elect. I have 

appreciated her active and thoughtful participation over the course of the biennium and know she will be an exceptional 

president. 

Merci mille fois! Muchas gracias! Khob-kun-Ka! Obrigada! Xie, Xie! Shukran! Sh’norhakal em/merci! 

Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN 

President 


Summary of Board of Directors’ Actions 2009-2011 

The Board of Directors, as duly elected representatives 

of the membership, bears the governance role 

and has leadership responsibility for STTI. As stewards 

of the values, vision, mission and principles of the 

organization, the board fulfilled its obligations in the 

four areas of the Presidential Call for Action: Creating 

Welcoming Environments, Enhancing Knowledge Resources 

and Networks, Contributing to Global Health 

and Creating a Legacy of Personal Leadership. 

Under the leadership of Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN, 

ANEF, FAAN, the board exercised due diligence in 

carrying out its oversight mandate by taking action in 

these areas. STTI owes a debt of gratitude to these 

leaders for guiding the organization with integrity, 

prudence and wisdom. 

ACTIONS RELATED TO BOARD OVERSITE 

• Established organizational priorities for 2009- 

2011 “Connecting through Knowledge for 

Global Health“ 

• Developed, adopted and completed board 

oversight plan 

• Ratified actions taken by the 2009 House of 

Delegates 

• Approved revisions to chapter bylaws per 

2009 house action 

• Accepted and acted on submitted recommendations 

• Appointed and defined anticipated outcomes 

for three elected committees, and 11 advisory 

councils and task forces 

• Worked with boards of subsidiaries, committee, 

advisory council and task force chairs to 

align priorities and actions of the organizations 

• Monitored progress toward anticipated outcomes 

through report, review, analysis and 

dialogue 

• Assessed regularly environmental, market 

research, membership and chapter data 

• Created an STTI organizational affiliate fee 

based category 

• Approved the upgrade of the IT infrastructure 

to better meet member and organizational 

needs 

• Adopted a resolution for continued support of 

the Nursing Knowledge International board 

and operations 

• Accepted bylaw amendments submitted by 

the Governance Committee to be presented 

to the 2011 House of Delegates 

• Accepted, after review and analysis, quarterly 

financial statements for the corporation 

• Approved external audits for FY10 and FY11 

• Approved FY11 and FY12 annual budgets 

• Received and analyzed operational outcome 

metrics on a quarterly basis 

• Completed annual evaluation of CEO 

ACTIONS RELATED TO CREATING 

WELCOMING ENVIRONMENTS 

• Approved six charter amendments 

• Ratified approval of 14 new chapters following 

electronic delegate voting and served as 

chartering officers 

• Approved the launch of The Circle, STTI’s 

professional social networking site 

• Employed the VIProfile for identification of 

member talent and expertise for advisory 

councils and task forces 

• Identified benefits for honor society members 

• Conducted phone, e-mail and face-to-face 

communication briefings and dialogue with 

committees, advisory councils, task forces, 

chapter leaders and members on organizational 

issues and strategic directions 

• Selected recipients for board bestowed 

awards and ratified recipients for other organizational 

awards 

• Approved continuation of a three-year project 

with International Network for Doctoral Education 

in Nursing (INDEN) for a postdoctoral, 

international mentoring program in nursing 

• Represented STTI, its mission and initiatives 

at multiple national and international nursing 

and interdisciplinary meetings 

• Reviewed evaluation information on the Virtual 

Chapter and its progress 

• Approved an STTI Global Values Statement 


ACTIONS RELATED TO ENHANCING 

KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES AND NETWORKS 

• Approved the development of the STTI 

Speakers Bureau 

• Supported the creation of the STTI International 

Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame 

• Held Nurse Faculty Migration Summit in collaboration 

with ICN and sponsored by The 

Elsevier Foundation 

• Hosted the World Academy of Nursing Science 

(WANS) research meeting in conjunction 

with STTI’s International Nursing Research 

Congress in Cancun 

• Approved the development of geriatric knowledge 

and leadership products through the 

STTI Center for Nursing Excellence in Long 

Term Care with funding from the Mayday 

Fund and sanofi-aventis 

• Joined the Champion Nursing Council, a joint 

initiative of the American Association of Retired 

People (AARP) and The Robert Wood 

Johnson Foundation 

• Working on implementing recommendations 

from the Institute of Medicine’s The Future of 

Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health 

report 

• Partnered with Sharecare as nurse experts 

on this interdisciplinary website providing 

health and wellness information to 

consumers 

• Added Caring International Research Collaboration 

(CIRC) as an STTI Community 

• Added three new research grants 

• Published 21 new books 

• Developed e-book publication plan 

ACTIONS RELATED TO CONTRIBUTING TO 

GLOBAL HEALTH 

• Reorganized STTI regions into six global 

regions based on geography 

• Added five regional coordinators to represent 

the five new regions outside of North America 

• Approved a contracted staff position in South 

Africa as a pilot 

• Received Affiliate Status with the International 

Council of Nursing (ICN) 

• Received Associative Status as a Non- 

Governmental Organization (NGO) with the 

United Nations 

• Applied for ECOSOC (Economic and Social 

Council) status with the United Nations. This 

is currently under review, but if granted would 

allow STTI “consultative” status. 

• Established collaborative relationship with the 

Royal College of Nursing, Australia 

• Co-sponsored 2010 International Year of the 

Nurse initiative 

• Approved a five-year time line to implement 

and evaluate translation of some STTI 

materials into Spanish, French and Mandarin 

Chinese 

ACTIONS RELATED TO CREATING A LEGACY 

OF PERSONAL LEADERSHIP 

• Initiated the Nurse Faculty Mentored Leadership 

Development Academy sponsored by 

The Elsevier Foundation 

• Initiated the Maternal-Child Health Nurse 

Leadership Academy – South Africa Pilot 

sponsored by Johnson and Johnson 

• Supported continuation of the Geriatric 

Nursing Leadership Academy sponsored 

by The John A. Hartford Foundation. 

Mentor/mentee support provided by the 

Northwest Foundation and Hill-Rom 

• Approved the development of the new Leadership 

Development System 

• Collaborated with Connie R. Curran to offer 

her board leadership development program: 

Best on Board. 

BOARD MEMBER CHANGES 

• By action of the STTI Board of Directors, in 

accordance with the 2009-2011 STTI Bylaws, 

Article VII, Section 6, June Clark, DBE, PhD, 

RN, FRCN, FAAN no longer serves as a 

member of STTI’s Board of Directors, effective 

13 September 2011. 

• The two-year director vacancy will be filled by 

a vote at the House of Delegates during the 

Biennial Convention in Grapevine, TX, USA 

on 1-2 November 2011. 

• This decision does not affect Dr. Clark’s 

membership status or her involvement in 

other STTI activities. 


Board leadership Development Committee 

MEMBERS 

Beverly Reigle, PhD, RN, Chair (USA) 

June Clark, PhD, DBE, RN, FRCN, FAAN (Wales) 

Karen Morin, DSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN, President (USA) 

Karen Pehrson, MS, PMHCNS, BC (USA) 

Margie Wilson, Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Enhance leadership expertise relevant to the role and responsibilities of an STTI board member. 

• Facilitate an effective aggregate approach to the fulfillment of oversight responsibilities. 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

• Enhanced knowledge of and appreciation for the roles, responsibilities and interrelationships of STTI’’s 

CEO, BOD and staff within the context of varied organizational models. Consultant and Facilitator, 

Patricia Turner. 

• Examined our United Nations NGO role and responsibilities and movement toward consultative status. 

STTI Staff, Joanne McGlown. 

• Reviewed STTI’s non-lobbying, apolitical role as a 501(c)(3) organization through the dissemination of 

relevant IRS documents. 

• Identified effective and ineffective individual and aggregate BOD performance characteristics through 

the use of revised BOD Performance Evaluation forms. 

• Developed a new BOD member orientation packet. 


Corporate Audit and Accountability Committee 

MEMBERS 

Richard Ricciardi, PhD, NP, FAANP, Chair (USA) 

Patrice Nicholas, DNSc, MPH, MS, RN, ANP, FAAN (USA) 

Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN, COI (USA) 

Beth Baldwin Tigges, PhD, CPNP, RN, BC (USA) 

GOALS 

• Enhancing the sustainability of Sigma Theta Tau International by ensuring sound, coordinated corporate 

functioning by Sigma Theta Tau International and its subsidiaries. 

• Exercising responsible stewardship and provide corporate control by monitoring, measuring and evaluating 

the governance, policy, finance, direction setting and operational efficiency of Sigma Theta Tau 

International and its subsidiary corporations. 

• Reducing liability potential of and ensure legal and ethical requirement compliance for Sigma Theta 

Tau International and its subsidiaries. 

• Safeguard organizational assets and ensure adequate compensation to anyone harmed by the organization’s 

activities. 


• CAAC Chair, Sigma Theta Tau International CEO and legal counsel met as needed to discuss potential 

organizational legal and ethical risk management issues. All significant legal and ethical risk management 

issues were promptly identified and appropriately and diligently addressed. 

• Reviewed and discussed the evaluation form used to conduct the annual review of corporate function 

for Sigma Theta Tau International and the three subsidiaries. Modified evaluation tool to improve data 

collection, function and efficiency of data analysis and reporting. 

• Evaluated the corporate function for Sigma Theta Tau International and its three subsidiaries and provided 

results of evaluation to BOD. 

• Reviewed the 990 tax form for all entities of Sigma Theta Tau International including subsidiaries and 

provided a detailed report to the BOD. 


Treasurer’s Report 

HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING, SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL INC. 

Statement of Financial Position 

June 30, 2011 and 2010 

ASSETS 2011 2010 

Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,613,085 $ 4,662,536 

Other Investments 3,100,739 2,742,727 

Accounts and pledges receivable 193,933 205,135 

Accounts receivable-related parties 6,034,682 5,446,970 

Inventory 365,717 354,344 

Prepayments 283,751 261,919 

Property, equipment and software 3,102,148 3,667,948 

Less accumulated depreciation (2,018,340) (2,154,774) 

Total Assets $ 15,675,715 $ 15,186,805 

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 

liabilities 

Accounts Payable $ 225,412 $ 575,843 

Accrued payroll and related benefits 270,972 247,086 

Renewal distribution liability 1,539,845 1,423,181 

Dues received in advance 495,262 733,137 

Accounts payable-related party 229,575 176,242 

Deferred revenue 5,062,396 4,916,892 

Other payables 25,806 30,000 

Total Liabilities 7,849,268 8,102,381 

Net Assets 7,826,447 7,084,424 

Total liabilities and Net Assets $ 15,675,715 $ 15,186,805 

NOTE: All amounts in U.S. Dollars 




Statement of Activities 

For the Years Ended June 30, 2010 and 2011 

REVENUE 2011 2010 * 

Contributions and Grants $ 1,154,579 $ 1,078,594 

Journals 310,212 307,843 

Membership 7,430,996 7,272,963 

Events and Programs 489,087 1,404,288 

Interest income/gains/loss on investments 312,240 144,270 

Sales 957,463 842,492 

Miscellaneous Income 178,463 136,801 

Total Revenue $ 10,833,040 $ 11,187,251 

EXPENSES 

Governance $ 768,063 $ 787,325 

Administration 1,654,918 1,622,419 

Technology 1,230,757 1,195,578 

Membership 1,025,200 972,708 

Corporate Communications 679,164 695,021 

Events and Programs 835,128 1,441,233 

Global Development 394,008 237,348 

Research, grants and awards 211,961 259,503 

Publications 1,617,287 1,665,744 

Leadership Development 1,344,242 1,310,793 

Knowledge Development 330,289 422,954 

Total Expenses $ 10,091,017 $ 10,610,626 

Change in Net Assets $ 742,023 $ 576,625 

* Convention Year 

NOTE: All amounts in U.S. Dollars 




Operating Revenues Biennium 2010-2011 




Operating Expenses Biennium 2010-2011 


REVENUE 



OPERATING ACCOUNT BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2012 

Fiscal Year 

2012 Budget 

Percentage of 

Budget 

Contributions and Grants $ 920,897 7.7% 

Journals 308,588 2.6% 

Membership 7,738,736 64.7% 

Events and Programs 1,384,293 11.6% 

Interest on Investments 90,000 0.8% 

Sales 1,178,539 9.9% 

Miscellaneous Income 337,159 2.7% 

Total Revenue $ 11,958,212 100.0% 

EXPENSES 

Governance $ 790,549 6.6% 

Administration 2,432,521 20.4% 

Technology 1,314,034 11.0% 

Membership 1,177,128 9.8% 

Corporate communications 694,039 5.8% 

Events and programs 1,541,015 12.9% 

Global Development 600,721 5.0% 

Research, grants and awards 228,473 1.9% 

Publications 1,560,020 13.1% 

Leadership Development 1,148,340 9.6% 

Knowledge Development 466,426 3.9% 

Total Expenses $ 11,953,266 100.0% 

Excess Revenue Over Expenses $ 4,946 




Operating Revenue Budget 

Fiscal Year 2012 

$11,958,212 




Operating Expense Budget 

Fiscal Year 2012 

$11,953,266 


International Honor Society of Nursing Building Corporation 

The Sigma Theta Tau Building Corporation was incorporated in the State of Indiana October 26, 1993, as a 

title-holding corporation under Section 501(c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Sigma Theta Tau International, 

Inc. Board of Directors appoints the Board of Directors. Activities for the Building Corporation are listed 

below. 

PURPOSE 

To hold title to the real and personal property of Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. 

MEMBERS 

Lillian G. Douglass, PhD, MSc (A), BScN, RN (R), Chair (Canada) 

Ed Hales, CPA, Treasurer (USA) 

Astrid H. Wilson, RN, DSN, Secretary (USA) 

Anne L. Bateman EdD, PMH-APRN, BC (USA) 

Linda D. Cooper PhD, RN (USA) 

Amy N. Johnson, RNC, DNSc, PhD (USA) 

James Logan, CPM (USA) 

Patrice K Nicholas, DNSc, MPH, RN, ANP, FAAN, STTI Board Liaison (USA) 

Patricia E. Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN, Sigma Theta Tau International CEO (USA) 

Jody Burdine, Sigma Theta Tau International CFO (USA) 

Thomas M. Popcheff, CAE, Chief Administrative Officer (USA) 

INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING BUILDING CORPORATION VISION 

(Shared with STTI) 

To provide an International Headquarters facility that will allow the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta 

Tau International, Inc. to create a global community of nurses who lead in using scholarship, knowledge and 

technology to improve the health of the world’s people. 

INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING BUILDING CORPORATION MISSION 

The International Honor Society of Nursing Building Corporation endeavors to maintain, operate and enhance 

the value of the International Center for Scholarship. The Building Corporation supports the Honor 

Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. by providing facilities that meet the current and future 

needs of STTI, its employees and members. 

GOALS 

• Continually assess the office space and technical infrastructure needs of Sigma Theta Tau International, 

Inc. 

• Review the Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. International Headquarters office building Master Plan 

and update the plan to assure compatibility with the Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. Board of Directors 

Visioning 2020 strategic plan. 

• Monitor the real estate environment within the Indianapolis area. 

• Assess the risk management practices of the IHSN Building Corporation and enhance the physical 

plant security systems/procedures and emergency preparedness practices as necessary. 

• Review current investment policy of the IHSN Building Corporation. 

• Ensure the financial stability of the IHSN Building Corporation and identify potential for additional 

sources of revenue. 

• Complete the IHSN Building Corporation Board’s aggregate evaluation. 


• Continuous assessment of the technology and infrastructure requirements for Sigma Theta Tau International 

(STTI) and its subsidiaries. 


• Monitored the building’s operating expenses, contractor relationships and rental structure in comparison 

to surrounding market to control expenses and maximize revenue from external tenants within the 

building. 

• Maintained ongoing systems of preventive maintenance programs to assure equipment reliability and 

reduction of operating expenses. 

• Received and completed 227 maintenance and service related facility requests. 

• Replaced building humidification system resulting in reduced operating expense and greater tenant 

comfort. 

• Repaired numerous depressions located in the STTI parking surface. Parking surface will most likely 

require an entire re-surfacing within the next 5-7 years. 

• Reviewed and revised the IHSN Building Corporation Investment Policies to address the turbulent 

financial market conditions. The revisions will further protect and grow the assets of the Corporation 

during all financial market conditions. 

• Administered outside rental program for the Joan K. Stout, RN Board Room to generate miscellaneous 

income on behalf of Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. each fiscal year. 

• Received and greeted 2,754 guests and 1,181 members to the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta 

Tau International, Inc. headquarters during the FY2009-2011 biennium. 

• Reviewed and revised the Corporation’s Investment Policy to address the volatile worldwide securities 

markets and position the Corporation to protect assets. 

• Conducted a review of the Corporation’s bylaws for revisions to be presented to the STTI Board of 

Directors for their approval during the 2011 Annual STTI Board of Director’s meeting. 

FY 2009-10 Net Revenue Disbursement to STTI: $173,360 

FY 2010-11 Net Revenue Disbursement to STTI: $227,916 


Nursing Knowledge International 

MEMBERS 

Rose Constantino, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN, FACFE Chair (USA) 

Mary-Anne Andrusyszyn, EdD, MScN, BSCN, RN (Canada) 

Patsy Fasnacht, PhD, RN, CNE (USA) 

Gretchen Kelly, PhD, RN (USA) 

Cheryl Rowder, PhD, RN, CCRC (USA) 

Daniel Weberg, BSN, RN, MHI, CEN (USA) 

Thomas Wong, PhD (China) 

Richard Ricciardi, PhD, NP, FAANP, Board Liaison (USA) 

Mary Ann Scott, MSN, RN, Chief Administrative Officer and Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Increasing sales volume and product offerings 

• Improving the customer experience 

• Maintaining synergy with STTI 


• NKI continues to increase book sales at presence events which have been greatly assisted by the improved 

quantity and quality of our publications. These sales amounted to over US $50,000 which was 

a 41% increase compared to the last biennium. 

• Agreements were signed with nine new book/CE distributors this biennium. We continue to see sales 

increase greatly through these third party distributors, with a 95% increase from last biennium. 

• Book sales to non-contracted distributors and other business-to-business customers continued to 

show growth. Sales in the fiscal years 2010 & 2011 were US $357,340, a 9% increase over last biennium. 

• 364 new Business-to-Business accounts were established during this biennium, resulting in a 39.5% 

increase in bulk book and CE course sales over last biennium. 

• NKI is responsible for author relations once a book is published. We communicate our presence event 

schedule and ask that they keep us informed of any conferences or events they are attending so we 

can try to arrange for their books to be available. In the last biennium, we have been able to have book 

signings and/or books available at 24 events that neither NKI nor STTI were participating in, but our 

authors were. 

• There has been a 3.4% growth in website book sales this biennium. 

• To establish inroads to college and university libraries, a search of all U.S. schools with accredited 

nursing programs was conducted. Each university’s library was searched, along with looking at its card 

catalog to see what STTI titles were currently available and contact was made with a librarian. We now 

maintain a list of 1,143 librarians at 1,103 universities and colleges. We also expanded our search to 

medical libraries at hospitals and institutions and have a list with 473 names. Librarians are updated as 

new publications become available. 

• The number of registered users on the NKI website increased by 22,847 this biennium and is currently 

at 77,430. This rate of growth is relatively flat from the last biennium, but we’re hoping to increase this 

with the new website. 

• Marketplace sales at Convention ’09 were strong at US $79,812. This was 24% less than in Baltimore, 

reflecting almost exactly the same percentage decrease in attendees. 

• Sales at the Congress in Vancouver were US $4,661 and US $14,038 in Orlando, where we were able 

to have inventory of all items (instead of just samples) because of the stateside location. The average 

spending per attendee for these two events averaged US $14.96 compared to the previous two 

Congresses at US $3.97. 

• There were four Leadership Academies in this biennium. Regarding sales, the two most successful 

were Atlanta (US $6,506 with limited inventory) and Indianapolis (US $11,746 with unlimited inventory). 


• Magento was chosen as the new e-commerce platform for NKI. Work began during FY10 to design the 

new website which will be ready for launch early in FY12. The search and navigation capabilities will 

be much improved as well as the check-out process, all making for a more pleasant and contemporary 

customer experience. 

• NKI worked with MarComm to choose and design a new display for presence event booths. This display 

is much easier to transport and to erect and dismantle at events, and also offers more versatility in 

changing single panels of the display. We have purchased several other smaller display items that help 

in making the booth area appear less cluttered. This becomes more and more important as we publish 

a minimum of 10 new books each year. 

• With a new manager of CE development in place, there is increased effort to produce new CE courses. 

NKI is therefore putting more emphasis on promoting CE at events and in our e-mail and direct 

mail promotions. 

• Several years ago, because of constant requests at events for “a list of your books and their prices,” 

NKI developed a book price list. This evolved into a booklet which now has become a full catalog with 

images, prices and a short description of all books and online education courses. It is re-printed three 

times a year in order to always display the most current books and courses. 

• With a more focused effort on tracking book adoptions (although not always possible due to some distributors 

not sharing buyer information) and follow-up with review copy requests, NKI confirms at least 

18 STTI books being adopted into course curriculum at 62 colleges and universities. 

• In the last biennium, we added a total of 21 new STTI merchandise items: 13 new jewelry pieces, 3 gift 

and 5 apparel items. Sales of STTI merchandise increased 6.6% over the last biennium, with the majority 

of growth seen in jewelry purchases. We have made a conscious effort to select items appealing 

to younger members. 


Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing 

PURPOSE: The Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing supports the Honor Society of Nursing, 

Sigma Theta Tau International through active fundraising and conscientious stewardship. 

2009-11 FOUNDATION BOARD 

Joanne Olson, PhD, RN, Chair (Canada) 

Marion Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN, Secretary (USA) 

Nancy Sharts-Hopko, PhD, RN, FAAN, Treasurer (USA) 

Alina Kushkyan, PhD, MD (Armenia) 

Juli Maxworthy, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, CNL, CPHQ (USA) 

James Morris, MBA, BA (USA) 

Susan Morrison, PhD, RN (USA) 

Tim Porter-O’Grady, EdD, ScD(h), DM, APRN, FAAN (USA) 

Andrew Storer, DNP, CRNP (USA) 

EX OFFICIO 

Beverly Reigle, STTI Board Liaison (USA) 

Lynn Lambuth, STTI Foundation Chief Administrative Officer and Staff Liaison (USA) 

Patricia E. Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Theta Tau International (USA) 

STAFF 

Nikki Aleman, Staff (USA) 

Kathy Bennison, Staff (USA) 

Rebecca Frey, Staff (USA) 

Jamie Stahl, Staff (USA) 

The Foundation board and staff accomplishments are organized under Sigma Theta Tau International’s strategic 

directions: intentionally global, relevancy, technology enabled, leadership development, knowledge development 

and sustainability. 

The Foundation board is pleased to present these accomplishments. The Foundation board thanks all of its 

supporters for their contributions to nursing scholarship, leadership and future during global economic uncertainty 

this biennium. 

Intentionally Global 

• Received Johnson & Johnson Corporate Contributions grant to launch a Maternal-Child Health Nurse 

Leadership Academy South Africa pilot 

• 21st Century Fund donations matched Johnson & Johnson grant to launch the Maternal-Child Health 

Nurse Leadership Academy South Africa pilot 

• Planned global philanthropy special session at 41st Biennial Convention 

Relevancy 

• Conducted 11 cultivation events that resulted in 10 Virginia Henderson Fellows, four Sigma Theta 

Tau Fellows, one Billye Brown Fellow and one Pillar Society donor, as of 14 September 2011 (US 

$263,300 in cash and pledges) 

• Conducted two webinars for chapter leadership on chapter philanthropy 

• Received three nominations and completed judging for presentation of 2011 Chapter Spirit of Philanthropy 

Award at 40th Biennial Convention 

• Received progress reports from all Foundation committees 

• Served as ex officio member and Foundation resource to two STTI committees 

• Launched Region 15 global fundraising initiative that funded two leadership education grants 

• Updated Chapter Philanthropy Resource Guide online 


• Launched Delta Theta Giving Circle that funded three leadership education grants 

• Launched partnership with Omicron Delta that funded two leadership education grants 

• Launched “Every Member Around the World Supporting Vision 2020” annual campaign to secure annual 

donations from more members so grant funding may be increased by 100% by 2020 

Technology Enabled 

• Posted Foundation annual report exclusively online 

• Developed Text to Give appeal for implementation at 41st Biennial Convention to increase member 

involvement in the awarding of additional nursing grants 

leadership Development 

• Received US $300,000 grant from The Elsevier Foundation to launch new Nurse Faculty Leadership 

Academy 

• Awarded US $22,050 (25% increase over last biennium) in leadership education grants to 37 nurses 

from 10 countries so they may participate in research congresses, leadership programs and the 41st 

biennial convention. Countries represented are Canada, Czech Republic, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, 

Romania, The Netherlands, Swaziland, United Kingdom and the United States. 

• Secured Johnson & Johnson Corporate Contributions grants for 2009-11 Maternal-Child Health Nurse 

Leadership Academy 

Knowledge Development 

• Awarded more than US $300,000 in research grants to 57 nurses conducting research in five countries 

as a result of members’ donations to the research permanent fund and funding partners. Countries 

represented include Canada, Hong Kong, South Africa, Taiwan and the United States. New funding 

partners added during the biennium are: ATI, Hill-Rom, METI and the National Gerontological Nursing 

Associationz 

• Received US $100,000 grant from The Elsevier Foundation to co-host with the International Council of 

Nurses the 2010 Global Summit on Nurse Faculty Migration 

• Received US $75,000 from sanofi-aventis to support online courses and assessment in diabetes care 

of older adults 

• Awarded US $11,320 (10% increase over last biennium) in membership subsidies to 179 nurses from 

six countries 

• Secured US $10,000 grant from Jonas Family Foundation for research writing and dissemination preconference 

at 41st Biennial Convention 

• Secured US $153,384 Mayday Fund grant to enhance and maintain Geriatric Pain website 

• Secured US $15,000 from The Baxter International Foundation to award 2011 Episteme Award at 41st 

Biennial Convention 

Sustainability 

• Secured more than US $2.6 million (cash and pledges) in individual contributions, foundation grants, 

corporate contributions and sponsorships/exhibits in support of Sigma Theta Tau International programs 

serving nurses around the world who are improving the health of the world’s people 


This biennium marks significant advancement in realizing 

STTI’s vision through action. Volunteer leaders, 

members and chapters, and the 79 professional staff 

at headquarters have implemented activities to move 

Vision 2020 forward. 

Guided by board policy and direction setting, the staff 

established goals and outcomes for each year of the 

biennium and executed and engaged hundreds of 

thousands of actions on behalf of the society. We all 

feel a sense of commitment and privilege to be making 

a difference for the nursing profession. 

STRATEGIC DIRECTION: KNOWLEDGE 

The provision of resources and opportunities to create, 

share and use knowledge to impact global health 

was accomplished through the following: 

• Awarded more than US $300,000 in research 

grants to 57 nurses conducting research in 

five countries as a result of donations to the 

research permanent fund and new grants 

including: Hill-Rom Quality Improvement/Patient 

Safety Research Grant; CAE Healthcare 

METI Simulation in Nursing Research Grant; 

and the National Gerontological Nursing Association 

Research Grant. 

• Awarded US $22,050 in leadership education 

grants to 37 nurses from ten countries so 

they may participate in research congresses, 

leadership programs and the 41st Biennial 

Convention (25% increase over last biennium). 

Countries represented are Canada, 

Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, The 

Netherlands, Swaziland, United Kingdom and 

the United States. 

• Attendance of 1,283 individuals at the 21st 

and 22nd International Nursing Research 

Congresses with participants from 57 countries. 

• Provided access to 39,604 research studies 

and research conference abstracts in 

the Virginia Henderson International Nursing 

Library. 

• Contracted with BioMed Central during this 

biennium to host the library’s site on a new 

operating system with a more comprehensive 

search function. The vendor is in the process 

of developing new EBN resources and a 

repository for full-text documents. 

Headquarters Report 

Chief Executive Officer’s Summary 

• Published quarterly issues of the Journal 

of Nursing Scholarship, WORLDviews on 

Evidence-Based Nursing and Reflections on 

Nursing Leadership, as well as 21 books. 

• Attendance of 1,657 at the 40th Biennial 

Convention in 2009. 

• Revised the International Academic Nursing 

Alliance (IANA) website and reconstructed 

it on a more stable and robust platform. The 

official roll-out of the improved site will be at 

the 2011 Biennial Convention. 

STRATEGIC DIRECTION: LEADERSHIP 

Developing future leaders by providing resources and 

opportunities that are relevant across the career span 

occurred in the following manner: 

• Completion of one class of the Maternal-Child 

Health Nurse Leadership Academy, co-sponsored 

by the Johnson & Johnson Corporate 

Contributions, an 18-month mentored leadership 

development experience. 

• Received grants to Sigma Theta Tau International 

Foundation for Nursing from the John 

A. Hartford Foundation, Northwest Health 

Foundation and Hill-Rom for the Geriatric 

Nursing Leadership Academy. The second 

group of fellows completes the program in 

November 2011. 

• New funded programs included: US 

$100,000 grant from The Elsevier Foundation 

to co-host the 2010 Global Summit on Nurse 

Faculty Migration; US $300,000 commitment 

from The Elsevier Foundation to launch a 

Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy in 2012; 

US $75,000 grant from sanofi-aventis to 

support online courses and assessment in 

diabetes care of older adults and grants from 

Johnson & Johnson Corporate Contributions 

to plan and launch Maternal-Child Health 

Nurse Leadership Academy – South Africa 

Pilot. 


STRATEGIC DIRECTION: SERVICE 

Making a desirable difference for others through action 

and the application of knowledge and expertise was 

implemented through the following activities: 

• Provided service to 125,472 members residing 

in 89 countries. This is a 0.19% increase 

in members from last biennium. Comprehensive 

recruitment and retention plans are in 

place to continue growth. 

• Analysis of member demographics revealing: 

93% are female; 7% are male; 31% are under 

age of 50; 69% over 50 years; 39% have 

masters or doctorate; 56% hold specialty 

certification; 12% are in advanced practice 

roles; 51% are in staff positions; 18% are 

faculty/academics; 19% are administrators/ 

supervisors. 

• Offered free continuing nursing education as 

a member benefit. 

• Conducted webinars on contemporary issues. 

• Continued online submission of Chapter Key 

Award nominations, and received 91 entries, 

which is a 12% increase over last biennium. 

• Provided knowledge resources, products 

and services to over 77,453 registered users 

of Nursing Knowledge International, a 42% 

increase. 

• Formed alliances and collaborative efforts 

with the International Council of Nurses, the 

World Health Organization, the Royal College 

of Nursing, Australia, the Canadian Nurses 

Association and Foundation, the National 

Student Nurses Association, the American 

Nurses Credentialing Center, Joint Commission 

International, regional, national and 

international research societies and numerous 

other corporations. 

• Extended the scope of service, opportunity 

and resources available to members through 

partnerships and alliances with other organizations, 

including the post-doctoral fellowship 

with International Network for Doctoral Education 

in Nursing (INDEN). 

• Received Associative Status with the United 

Nations as a Non-Governmental Organization 

(NGO). 

• Recognized service contributions of members 

and chapters through regional and international 

awards and stories in Reflections on 

Nursing Leadership. 

• Broadened the global community and network 

of nurse leaders and scholars through 

multiple, multinational inductions. 

STRATEGIC DIRECTION: COMMUNITITES 

Relationships and interactions which encompassed 

collaboration, cooperation and consensus were developed 

through the following actions: 

• Increased the chapter network from 469 to 

483 (14 new chapters and six chapter charter 

amendments). 

• Promoted and established a professional 

social networking opportunity through The 

Circle. 

• The Caring International Research Collaborative 

(CIRC) community hosts nine sharing 

groups for STTI members and non-members. 

• Collected and disseminated chapter service 

best practices and innovations via website 

and electronic publications. 

• Recognized service contributions of members 

and chapters through regional and international 

awards. 

• Engaged student nurses through Student 

Central and an ongoing collaboration with ATI 

Nursing Education. 

• Chartered STTI’s first virtual chapter, Phi 

Gamma, in 2010. 

STRATEGIC DIRECTION: SUSTAINABILITY 

Developing and using the human and fiscal assets of 

STTI to meet its mission occurred through the following 

actions: 

• Continued to identify potential volunteers 

through the VIProfile system, with 1,567 new 

profiles submitted since the new VIP was 

brought online at the last convention, bringing 

the current total to 5,547. 

• Engaged 5,690 member leaders across the 

organization working to achieve biennial 

outcomes. 

• Prepared and monitored budgets to preserve 

and enhance the fiscal position of Sigma 

Theta Tau International and its subsidiaries 

(see treasurer’s report). 

• Developed and implemented a global transitions 

action plan to achieve Vision 2020. 

• Updated and made improvements for the 

22-year-old Center for Nursing Scholarship. 

• Implemented human resource strategies 

that ensure fair and equitable compensation, 

professional development and an efficient, 

productive environment and culture for the 

professional staff. 


• As of 11 August 2011, Sigma Theta Tau 

International Foundation for Nursing secured 

more than US $2.5 million (cash and pledges) 

in individual contributions, foundation 

grants, corporate contributions and sponsorships/exhibits 

in support of Sigma Theta Tau 

International leadership and scholarship programs 

for nurses around the world who are 

improving the health of the world’s people. 

• Distributed foundation funds for grants, scholarships, 

fellowships, alliances and programming 

centered on research, knowledge and 

evidence use and leadership. 

This biennium has focused on leadership to achieve 

outcomes for global health. By learning from and 

about STTI and the environment in which it operates, 

focusing on priorities and aligning operations and 

vision, the staff has been an integral part of moving 

from vision to action. 

As CEO of this exceptional organization, I am impressed 

with the dedication and commitment of the 

staff, volunteer leaders and members. As we continue 

to work together, we will embrace STTI’s mission to 

develop and support a global community of nurses 

who focus on improving the health of the world’s 

people. 

I am a nurse … and I am a member of a global nursing 

community. 

Patricia E. Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN 

Chief Executive Officer 



PURPOSE 

To oversee bylaws compliance, make recommendations for bylaws changes and oversee member and chapter 

eligibility issues. 

MEMBERS 

Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN, BC, Chair, (USA) 

Mary Lou De Natale, EdD, RN, CNL (USA) 

Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, PhD, RN (Canada) 

Betsy Frank, PhD, RN, ANEF (USA) 

Kristin Hittle, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC, CCRN (USA) 

Carole Pepa, PhD, RN (USA) 

Bruce Zitkus, EdD, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CDE (USA) 

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, Board Liaison (USA) 

Scott Moore, BSN, RN, RCCC Liaison (USA) 

Sabrina Collins-Christie, Staff Liaison (USA) 

Mirjam Lynam, Staff Liaison (USA) 

Jenny Paugh, Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Develop recommendations for appropriate bylaws amendments. 

• Make recommendations regarding the need for oversight of chapter bylaws compliance and possible 

methods for providing any recommended oversight. 

• Make recommendations regarding the “professional leadership potential” qualification for membership 

in the bylaws and its assessment for student candidates for membership. 

• Oversee process of reviewing application for chapter charter and charter amendments. 

• Conduct an ongoing evaluation of the success of chapters that were charted or had a charter amendment 

under expedited pilot procedures. 

• Develop and implement a plan to evaluate both the success of a virtual honor society/chapter (if chartered) 

and its impact on other chapters and the entire society. 

• Develop and propose strategies to facilitate the transition of the virtual honor society/chapter (if 

charted) from a headquarters supported initiative to an independent entity. 

• Develop recommended procedures for expansion of the virtual chapter concept and the potential development 

of additional virtual chapters. 

• Develop resources to support traditional chapters in expanding their use of virtual applications. 


• Proposed bylaws amendments for consideration by the board of directors and House of Delegates. 

• Collected bylaws information via the Chapter Annual Report and communicated with all chapters who 

noted questions regarding bylaws compliance. 

• Developed guidelines for assessing the professional leadership potential of candidates and guidelines 

for the assessment of academic integrity. 

• Reviewed 18 chapter charter applications and recommended approval of 16 of the applications with 

one still under review (three applications were from schools outside the United States; fifteen were 

within the United States). 

• Reviewed eight chapter charter amendment applications and recommended approval of four with four 

still under review (two applications were from a chapter outside the United States; six were from chapters 

within the United States). 

• Evaluated chapter charter amendment process and chapter development criteria changes and made 

recommendations to adopt pilot procedures as permanent procedure. 

• Evaluated the success of the virtual honor society and its impact on the entire society. 

• Determined that there is no need for additional virtual chapters at this time as the current virtual chapter 

can accommodate significantly higher volume. 


leadership Succession Committee 

PURPOSE 

The purpose of the Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) is to develop members in organizational leadership 

roles across the span of their careers and to mentor members to assume organizational board and officer 

positions at all levels of organizations. The committee shall select nominees and prepare the biennial ballot. 

The ballot will be sent to the board of directors of Sigma Theta Tau International at least two (2) months prior to 

the biennial meeting and to the chapters at least one (1) month prior to this meeting. 

MEMBERS 

Carol L. Huston, DPA, MSN, RN, FAAN, Chair (USA) 

K. Sue Haddock, PhD, RN (USA) 

Carole D. Liske, MS, RN (USA) 

Ellen L. Palmer, PhD, MSN, RN (USA) 

Alyce A. Schultz, PhD, RN, FAAN (USA) 

Barbara A. Traver, MSN, RN (USA) 

Clarann Weinert, SC, PhD, RN, FAAN (USA) 

Bobbi Arnold, Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Vet nominees and present a ballot for the 2011-2013 board of directors and elected committees that 

reflects diversity of membership and choice for each position. 

• Develop and mentor members for leadership positions at all levels of the organization. 

• Prepare membership materials to elicit nominations. 

• Review and revise campaign procedures. 

• Monitor candidate campaigns. 

• Serve as a resource for members during the biennium. 

• Develop a structured plan to ensure a pool of potential candidates reflective of global representation. 


• Assigned LSC members to an elected position(s) to advise and mentor potential candidates. In addition, 

LSC members were assigned regions to identify and advise potential candidates. 

• Presented at the 2010 International Nursing Research Congress reviewing elected leadership opportunities 

and outlining ways in which members can become involved in the election process. 

• Updated the webpage with information on positions and the responsibilities. 

• Sent an LSC member to the Leadership Summits in Atlanta, Ga., and Dallas, Texas, to provide information 

and recruit potential candidates. LSC handouts were also available at all Leadership Summits 

with contact information for questions. 

• Reviewed and revised competencies that were used to choose the candidates on the 2011-2013 

ballot. 

• Sought candidates for the 2011-2013 ballot from nominations, the VIProfile and members of appointed 

and elected groups over the last six years. 

• Placed invitations to serve in Chapter Leader Emphasis and on the STTI website. The LSC also focused 

on individuals living outside the U.S. 

• Prepared the 2011-2013 ballot for presentation to the House of Delegates. 

• Interviewed (phone) 89 finalists to make final ballot recommendations for ballot to BOD. 

• Presented a diverse ballot to the BOD. 

• Recruited nominees for Regional Coordinator of the five new world regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin 

and South America/Caribbean and Oceania) as well as the 15 North America Coordinators. 

• Participated on RCCC conference calls and webinars. 

• Provided visibility opportunities for all candidates at the 2011 Biennial Convention. 


Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee 

PURPOSE 

To facilitate the work of the chapter leaders by advancing initiatives that meet the needs of the chapters and 

fulfill the mission of the society. 

MEMBERS 

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, Chair and Board Liaison (USA) 

Nancy Gibbs, MSN, RN, Region 1 Coordinator (USA) 

Dale Mueller, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, Region 2 Coordinator (USA) 

Terry J. Siek, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Region 3 Coordinator (USA) 

Sarah W. Morgan, PhD, RN, Region 4 Coordinator (USA) 

Connie A. Scott, MS, RN, NEA-BC, Region 5 Coordinator (USA) 

Gordon B. Natal, MSN, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, Region 6 Coordinator (USA) 

Scott Emory Moore, BSN, RN, Region 7 Coordinator (USA) 

Ellen B. Buckner, DSN, CNE, RN, Region 8 Coordinator (USA) 

Donna Miles Curry, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC, Region 9 Coordinator (USA) 

Catherine E. Walker, MScN, CIC, OHN(c), CCHN(c), Region 10 Coordinator (USA) 

Dorette “Dee” Welk, PhD, MSN, RN, Region 11 Coordinator (USA) 

Anne Muller, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNS, Region 12 Coordinator (USA) 

Diana Foley, EdD, MSN, RN, Region 13 Coordinator (USA) 

Connie Sobon-Sensor, MSN, RN, CTN-A, Region 14 Coordinator (USA) 

Julie Jones, MS, APRN-BC, RN, Region 15 Coordinator (USA) 

Jenny Paugh, RCCC Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Serve as a strategic resource for chapter leaders so that strategic directions and biennial goals are 

realized 

• Foster connections between chapters within each region and between regions 

• Inform each other and the board about local and regional activities and issues 

• Solicit chapter input regarding criteria for and use of a Speakers Bureau 

• Identify and implement chapter strategies to support the 2010 International Year of the Nurse 

• Explore strategies to assist developing honor societies 

• Work with chapters to identify exemplars of welcoming environment activities 


• Regional coordinators (RCs) served as a strategic resource for chapter leaders so that 

strategic directions and biennial goals were realized 

• Increased visibility and interaction between the RCs and the chapters of their respective regions. 

• In addition to corresponding with the chapter leaders, the RCs engaged in a wide variety of 

activities that promoted continued growth within the region, succession planning for the future, 

utilization of STTI resources, and celebration of excellence through STTI awards. 

• Launched new chapter health process this biennium which resulted in substantial improvement 

in chapter adherence to bylaw requirements. Drafted manual outlining the process that will be 

circulated following bylaw vote at biennium. 

• Recommended a change to the STTI Bylaws to add language regarding probation and delete 

suspension to align with chapter health process. 

• Revised CKA award application for greater clarity and created CKA Guide for use by chapter 

leaders. Incorporated CKA judge and philanthropy recommendations for 2011-2013 application. 

• Revised and reinstituted SRE award that aligns with the Presidential Call to Action. SRE market 

best practices within the organization and are now showcased on the STTI website. 

• RCs participated in 12 orientation/training activities and events throughout the biennium to learn 

more about chapter and regional operations. 


• Foster connections between chapters within each region and between regions 

• RCs and regional committees heavily engaged in fostering and marketing collaborative activities. 

• Several excellent regional conferences, chapter programming events and consortium events 

were conducted. 

• Utilized e-mail, chapter leader conference calls, listserves, webinars, regional websites, 

newsletters, STTIconnect Regional News, Facebook and STTI’s new social networking platform, 

The Circle, to offer ample, diversified communications. 

• Inform each other and the board about local and regional activities and issues 

• RCCC held 11 planning/business conference calls throughout the biennium. 

• RCs completed quarterly reports to the RCCC Chair highlighting chapter and regional events, 

accomplishments and challenges. 

• RCCC formed six RCCC task forces to specifically discuss and address special projects. Task 

force chairs reported to RCCC at each RCCC conference call and via the quarterly reports. 

• Nine RCs voluntarily participated on various STTI Advisory Councils, Task Forces and 

Committees as RCCC Liaison to learn about other initiatives of STTI. RCCC Liaisons made 

reports to the RCCC at each RCCC conference call and via the quarterly reports. 

• RCCC Chair served as STTI Board Liaison. 

• One RC served as RCCC Liaison to the STTI Governance Committee. 

• RCs utilized e-mail, chapter leader conference calls, listserves, webinars, regional websites, 

newsletters, STTIconnect Regional News, Facebook and STTI’s new social networking platform, 

The Circle, for timely communication regarding local and regional activities and initiatives to 

chapters. 

• Promoted the use of The Circle and technologies to support communication. 

• Solicit chapter input regarding criteria for and use of a Speaker’s Bureau 

• Developed a survey and sent it to approximately 75 chapter leaders regarding the characteristics 

and intent to use a Speaker’s Bureau. 

• A final report was completed and forwarded to President Morin. 

• Proposal for Speaker’s Bureau reviewed and approved by the STTI Board of Directors 

• Identify and implement chapter strategies to support the 2010 International Year of the Nurse 

• RCs and Regional Committees encouraged chapters to engage in IYN activities. 

• IYN initiatives included newsletter articles, programs, consortium events and a national event in 

April 2010 at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. 

• Explore strategies to assist developing honor societies 

• RCs responded to requests within the regions needed and referred groups to the appropriate 

chapter development staff. 

• Global outreach was reported within several regions. 

• Work with chapters to identify exemplars of welcoming environment activities 

• RCs encouraged chapters to engage in and share best practices to promote welcoming 

environments for members. 

• Membership Ambassador initiatives were developed to promote welcoming environments and 

engage new members. Initiatives to be shared with regions and chapters in next biennium. 


Advisory Council on Policy 

MEMBERS 

Pegge Bell, PhD, RN, Chair (USA) 

Gwen Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN, Board Liaison (USA) 

Robin Toms, PhD, MSN, ARNP, RN NEA-BC (USA) 

Joy Merrell, PhD, MSc, RGN, RHU (United Kingdom) 

Jenna Sanders, BSN, RN (USA) 

Julie Sochalski, PhD, FAAN, RN (USA) 

Nelly Garzón, MSN (Colombia) 

Judith Shamian, PhD, RN (Canada) 

Lynnette Stamler, PhD, RN (Canada) 

Cynthia Vlasich, MBA, BSN, RN, Staff Liaison (USA) 

Mara Fisher, Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Clarify STTI’s desired role in health policy. 

• Review current health policies of other organizations and entities and make recommendations to the 

Board. 

• Revise current STTI policies based on new knowledge from international partners and research. 

• Recommend new policy and position statements topics to the Board. 

• Develop new position statements based on a global environment scanning, the priorities of the organization, 

Vision 2020 and the 2009-2011 Presidential Call to Action, and board direction. 

• Develop strategies to educate members about policy and policy development. 


• Presented draft policy position statement for board consideration. Suggested dissemination of the 

position statement after receiving the board’s approval. 

• Based on a review of policies of partners listed by STTI on the global health site and policies of various 

outside organizations, recommended STTI develop policy statements that are broad in scope and not 

limited to specific disease entities. 

• Developed recommendations to establish a mechanism to ensure that all existing position statements 

are reviewed for needed revisions and re-dated a minimum of every two years. 

• Recommended that a future advisory council on policy be established to suggest priorities for future 

STTI policy development, promotion, implementation and evaluation. 

• Suggested a “Position Statement on Global Health Policy Priorities” be established with the purpose of 

guiding future policy and positions statement development. 

• Collaborated on council’s outcomes related to global health in order to build consensus on health priorities, 

expedite the council’s work, and contribute to the overall goals of the organization 

• Recommended a repository be established for all STTI policy statements and related policy endeavors. 

• Proposed researching the value and cost of establishing a Sigma Theta Tau International Center for 

Nursing Excellence in Global Health Policy. 

• Suggested opportunities be created for members to learn more about health policy and ways they can 

become engaged with global health; such opportunities to be publicized at STTI events. 


Corporate Audit and Accountability Committee 

MEMBERS 

Richard Ricciardi, PhD, NP, FAANP, Chair (USA) 

Patrice Nicholas, DNSc, MPH, MS, RN, ANP, FAAN (USA) 

Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN, COI (USA) 

Beth Baldwin Tigges, PhD, CPNP, RN, BC (USA) 

GOALS 

• Enhancing the sustainability of Sigma Theta Tau International by ensuring sound, coordinated corporate 

functioning by Sigma Theta Tau International and its subsidiaries. 

• Exercising responsible stewardship and provide corporate control by monitoring, measuring and evaluating 

the governance, policy, finance, direction setting and operational efficiency of Sigma Theta Tau 

International and its subsidiary corporations. 

• Reducing liability potential of and ensure legal and ethical requirement compliance for Sigma Theta 

Tau International and its subsidiaries. 

• Safeguard organizational assets and ensure adequate compensation to anyone harmed by the organization’s 

activities. 


• CAAC Chair, Sigma Theta Tau International CEO and legal counsel met as needed to discuss potential 

organizational legal and ethical risk management issues. All significant legal and ethical risk management 

issues were promptly identified and appropriately and diligently addressed. 

• Reviewed and discussed the evaluation form used to conduct the annual review of corporate function 

for Sigma Theta Tau International and the three subsidiaries. Modified evaluation tool to improve data 

collection, function and efficiency of data analysis and reporting. 

• Evaluated the corporate function for Sigma Theta Tau International and its three subsidiaries and provided 

results of evaluation to BOD. 

• Reviewed the 990 tax form for all entities of Sigma Theta Tau International including subsidiaries and 

provided a detailed report to the BOD. 


Global Health Priorities Task Force 

MEMBERS 

Karen A. Grigsby, PhD, RN, Chair (USA) 

Rafat jan Rukanuddin, PhD, RN (Pakistan) 

Theresa Kyzar, MSN, MBA, RN (USA) 

Naomi Seboni, PhD, RN (Botswana) 

Bonnie L. Wright, RN, BA, MScN, PhD (Canada) 

Marija Zaletel, PhD, BSc, RN (Slovenia) 

Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN, Board Liaison (USA) 

Dee Welk, PhD, RN, RCCC Liaison (USA) 

Timothy Porter-O’Grady, DM, EdD, Foundation Liaison (USA) 

Joanne McGlown, PhD, MHHA, RN, FACHE, Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Review and recommend global health priorities based on 2007-2009 Global Advisory Council work and 

recommendations. 

• Review and recommend global nursing priorities based on 2007-2009 Global Advisory Council work 

and recommendations. 

• Update the 2007-2009 Global Advisory Council work. 

• Suggest strategies for implementation of priorities in consultation with the Research and Scholarship 

Advisory Council. 

• Suggest potential funding opportunities. 


• The top global health care priority was identified as access to care. The second priority was health 

promotion, with the later dependent on access to care. 

• The top global nursing priorities were identified as nursing education, followed by nursing roles, practice 

and scope of practice. Consensus was that nursing education was the forte of STTI, consistent 

with our mission, and helps to meet the needs of advancing global health through nursing roles, leadership 

and practice. We need to improve the level of nurse’s education worldwide in order to provide 

safe quality care to people. The final report of the Task Force was submitted to the Board in July 2011. 

• Six recommendations for nursing education and two frameworks (one to identify projects to improve 

access to care according to a country’s level of development, and one to identify projects for access to 

care in any country and an adjudication form for project submissions based on the access frameworks) 

were provided. Both were developed around the social determinants of health. 

• Five recommendations for funding opportunities were submitted. 


Information Technology Task Force 

MEMBERS 

Susan Newbold, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FHIMSS, Chair (USA) 

Sharon Bourgeois, PhD, RN, FCN, FRCNA (Australia) 

Rita Collins, PhD, MEd, RGN, BNS, HDipEd (USA) 

Robert Fraser, BScN, RN (Canada) 

June Kaminski, MSN, BSN, RN (Canada) 

Denise Tyler, MSN/MBA, RN-BC (USA) 

Tim Ringlespaugh, Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Undertake an environmental scan of current and future technology needs of members globally. 

• Identify strategies to support member and chapter application of technology in terms of functioning and 

programming. 


• The task force investigated the use of “YouTube“ type video contest to help promote membership, 

recruitment, The Circle and other Sigma Theta Tau benefits available to all members. 

• Considering rewards and incentives for participating. 

• Investigated utilizing a survey to understand the needs of members. The committee reviewed previous 

surveys initiated by the STTI Marketing Department. The committee has concerns about overlapping 

survey information. 

• The IT task force utilized The Circle to store committee documents, make announcements and 

schedule meetings. The taskforce investigated the use of The Circle, chapter websites and committee 

portals to improve communication and strengthen outreach with members. 


International Academic Nursing Alliance (IANA) Advisory 

MEMBERS 

Terry Valiga, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Chair (USA) 

Fausto Jerome Gulle-Babate, MBA, BSN, RN, MAN (Philippines) 

Jita Hoogerjuijn, PhD, RN (The Netherlands) 

Cynthia Hornberger, PhD, MBA, ARNP-C (USA) 

Lily Hsu, MSN, RN (China) 

Octavio Alejandro Jimenez Garza, MS, RN (Mexico) 

Amanda Johnson, PhD (Australia) 

Sawsan Abdul Salem Majali, PhD, MSN, BScN, RN (Saudi Arabia) 

June Clark, PhD, DBE, PhD, FRCN, FAAN, Board Liaison (Wales) 

Anne C. Mueller, MSN, RN, BC-CNS, RCCC Liaison (USA) 


GOALS 

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to address ongoing viability, potential partnerships and additional 

services. 

• Collaborate with the Advisory Council on Policy regarding potential position statement on education. 

• Explore options for incorporating evaluation of implementation of Global Standards for the Initial Education 

of Professional Nurses and Midwives. 


• A strategic plan was written addressing ongoing viability, potential partnerships and additional services. 

It was presented to the STTI International Board which had additional recommendations. 

• A position statement on nursing education was completed, including the recommendation that the education 

focus should be on evidence-based practice, in both clinical and teaching areas. It was also recommended 

that STTI take the lead among other nursing organizations to “address the global agenda.” 

• The IANA website was revised and launched on a more robust platform. This site is designed for 

university-based academicians and university schools of nursing. 

• A panel of experts from all global regions will be identified to be available to the board on matters 

related to excellence in nursing education. 


International Service Institute Task Force 

Task Force Members 

Kathy Ricossa, MS, RN, Chair (USA) 

Laura Aker, BSN, RN (USA) 

Judith Bruce, PhD, RN (South Africa) 

Lucindra Campbell-Law, PhD, ANP, PMHCN, BC (USA) 

Elizabeth Carlson, PhD, RN (USA) 

Suzanne Fredericks, PhD, RN (Canada) 

Leslie Myers, DNP, RN (USA) 

Janet Sipple, PhD, RN (USA) 

Mary Terhaar, DNSc, CNS, RN (USA) 

Wendy Woith, PhD, RN (USA) 

Ex officio members 

Donna Curry, Regional Coordinator Liaison (USA) 

Karen Pehrson, Board Liaison (USA) 

Lynn Lambuth, Staff Liaison (USA) 

EXPECTED OUTCOME 1: Build on the work done by the 2007-09 International Service Learning Task Force 

and the 2007-09 Service Advisory Council in furthering the creation of an STTI service institute (model and 

services). 

ACTIVITIES/TASKS STATUS/COMMENTS 

Task force members recommended the design and implementation 

of an STTI Service Leadership Institute Program 

to prepare members for service prior to placing them with 

a service organization that is related to STTI’s mission and 

global priorities. STTI’s mission is to support the learning, 

knowledge and professional development of nurses committed 

to making a difference in health worldwide. 

Task force members completed exercises over conference 

calls and through exchange of e-mails to define “service” 

and “service learning” to guide the creation of an STTI 

service institute. 

Definitions 

Service is giving of oneself, as an individual or as part of 

a group, through donation of time, skill/talent, knowledge, 

support, and/or other resources to benefit others in a way 

that enhances societal goals. 

Service learning is an experiential process that integrates 

meaningful community service with active engagement 

and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic 

responsibility, and strengthen communities. 

Task force members met over seven conference 

calls from October through April and 

pursued discussion between calls over The 

Circle. 

Task Force members proposed STTI Service 

Leadership Institute Program structure 

and submitted to board for consideration. 


EXPECTED OUTCOME 2: Identify strategies for increased recognition of members engaged in service activities 

(new awards or other means of recognition). 


Recommended that abstracts about evidence-based 

service learning activities be submitted as of 2011 STTI 

biennial convention. The word “service” was added to 

2011 convention call for abstracts criteria on STTI’s convention 

webpage. (Abstracts of translational research, 

evidence-based clinical and service projects and leadership 

initiatives are invited.) 

Recommend that grant awards recognizing and supporting 

local and international service and service learning 

projects be given by STTI to its members and/or chapters 

with funding through STTI Foundation. Recommended 

grant amount is US $1,000 but will depend on 

amount of money donated to the Foundation to support 

this new grant. 

• Work groups convened twice via 

conference call and used The Circle to 

continue discussion. 

• Work group reported its recommendations 

to full task force on December call. 

• Work group proposed that global marketplace 

be conducted at 2013 biennial 

convention to fund new service award 

grant. 

• Eight oral or poster presentations selfidentified 

as “service” or “service learning” 

were accepted for presentation at 

2011 biennial convention. 

EXPECTED OUTCOME 3: Identify the top five non-profit service organizations which are related to STTI’s 

identified global priorities. 


The work group recommended the following service 

organizations for STTI to possibly partner with (the work 

group agreed that Rotary should be the sixth addition to 

the five requested in this outcome): 

• Doctors Without Borders 

• International Red Cross/Red Crescent 

• United Nations (U.N.) 

• World Health Organization (WHO) 

• International Council of Nurses (ICN) 

• Rotary International 

The work group assigned to this outcome had 

two conference calls and ongoing conversation 

using The Circle. STTI staff members Joanne 

McGlown and Cynthia Vlasich joined the work 

group’s second call to share what relationships 

STTI already has with WHO, U.N. and ICN. 


EXPECTED OUTCOME 4: Explore the potential for developing collaborative relationships with appropriate 

(identified in outcome 3) non-profit service organizations. 


The work group assigned to outcome 3 outlined the 

following plan for communicating with each prospective 

partner: 

Sigma Theta Tau International members are nurses 

around the world who have the skills needed to educate/ 

train other nurses, provide patient education, research 

partnerships (emphasize research skills), leadership 

training, program evaluation, program planning. 

We think we have common links and purposes. Need to 

clarify for each group what we think the links and commonalities 

are between our two groups. Suggest that a 

small workgroup detail the common links, the manner of 

assistance, what degree of relationship has already been 

established with the organization, who is the contact 

person, what special/specific 

1) What opportunities do you see for our nursing members 

to collaborate with your organization on Service- 

Learning initiatives? 

2) What knowledge, training, experience can STTI provide 

our members to allow them to work with you in the 

best manner possible? 

3) Is there any specific knowledge, training, or experience 

we need to get from your organization? 

4) What challenges do you see for a Service-Learning 

initiative partnership between your organization and 

STTI? 

The workgroup completed its assignment during 

a conference call and through use of The Circle. 


languages Task Force 

MEMBERS 

Robin Bartlett, PhD, RN, Chair (USA) 

Riek van den Berg, MScN, RN (Canada) 

Debra Brady, PhD, RN (USA) 

Claudia Gamel, PhD, RN (The Netherlands) 

Natividad Pinto Afanador, MSN (Columbia) 

Jeanne Roode, MSN, CNRN, NE-BC (USA) 

Allison Squires, PhD, RN (USA) 

Beth Tigges, PhD, RN, CPNP, BC, Board Liaison (USA) 

Cathie Walker, MScN, RCCC Liaison (USA) 


GOALS 

• Offer recommendations about which honor society products and services should be translated into 

multiple languages for members. 

• Recommend which language translations will meet the needs of STTI members. 


• Reviewed work of other groups on this issue in prior years, and conducted needs assessment of 

chapter leaders. Recommendations of which STTI products and services might be offered in other 

languages were forwarded to the board. 

• The board moved to “develop a five-year strategic plan that addresses the recommendations of the 

Languages Task Force.” This five-year implementation plan for translation of core documents into 

Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and French was written and submitted for board approval at their June 

2011 meeting. A one-year pilot program to translate select documents into Spanish was approved, with 

evaluation for future work to be conducted after assessment of initial results. 


Research and Scholarship Advisory Council 

MEMBERS 

Robin Newhouse, PhD, RN, Chair (USA) 

Hester Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, Board Liaison (South Africa) 

Marion Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN (USA) 

John Daly, PhD, BA, MEd (Hons), BHSc(Nsg), RN, MACE, AFCHSE, FCN, FRCNA (Australia) 

Susan Hayden, PhD, MSN, RN (USA) 

Eric Hodges, PhD, FNP-BC (USA) 

Margaret Kearney, PhD, RN, FAAN (USA) 

Sioban Nelson, PhD, RN (Canada) 

Deborah Tolson (Scotland) 

Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, MSN (USA) 

Leana Uys, D.Soc.Sc, RN, RM (South Africa) 

Tonna M. Thomas, MS, Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Explore the development of an International Scholarship Institute to include a research mentoring program 

for international, interdisciplinary collaboration for emerging research interested in global health. 

• Create a document that posits basic assumptions for stages of development of global research. 

• Assess current scholarship and research resources and recommend additions. 

• Develop guidelines for a best practices portal (using a wiki approach or other open source model) that 

could be part of the VHINL. Include strategies regarding how STTI might best provide content oversight 

of the contributions to this portal. 

• Explore the development of alternative opportunities to support evidence-based practice projects. 

• Suggest strategies for implementation of priorities in consultation with the Global Health Priorities Task 

Force. 


Explore the development of an International Scholarship Institute to include research mentoring program 

for international, interdisciplinary collaboration for emerging research interested in global health. 

Recommendation: An International Scholarship Institute should be developed to build capacity and global 

partnerships to support post-doctoral scholars from around the world. This will include research mentoring for 

emerging research in global health as well as research priorities in a variety of developed and emerging countries. 

Objectives of International Scholarship Institute: 

1. To identify and nurture the potential of future principal/chief investigators and research leaders to 

enhance the impact and influence of their global health related contributions. 

2. To develop an international forum (network) for researchers and scholars interested in advancing a 

global health agenda. 

3. To assist nurses to navigate funding opportunities to support their global health research projects/programs. 

4. To support the development of research mentors who are interested in developing international research 

collaborations. 

Create a document that posits basic assumptions for stages of development of research. 

Recommendation: Expand global funding opportunities for global members and incorporate more non North 

American reviewers for grants. Specific recommendations for chapters, regions and STTI are included below. 

Assess current scholarship and research resources and recommend additions. 

Outcome: Current scholarship and research resources assessed. There are not enough funding opportunities 

focusing on global health research. Additionally, eligibility criteria for some grants sponsored by STTI limit fund- 


ing opportunities for international investigators. Revisions to the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame 

(NRHF) were recommended by the committee that refines eligibility criteria and submission requirements. 

Recommendations: 

1. Include a global research priority in the development of an International Scholarship Institute (RSAC 

Charge 1). 

2. Expand access to research funds for international applicants. 

3. Chapters should offer research grants for local funding. 

4. Explore partnerships (i.e., between chapters, non-profit organizations, businesses and funders) for 

funding studies for global health issues. 

5. Assign collateral reviewer(s) to STTI grant reviews from the country of applicant origin. 

6. Appoint international members to grant review teams. 

7. Maintain all current research grant funding collaborations. 

Develop guidelines for a best practices portal (using a wiki approach or other open source model) that 

could be part of the VHINL. Include strategies regarding how STTI might best provide content oversight 

of the contributions to this portal. 

Recommendation: 

1. The best practice portal requirements should be similar to the current requirements for abstract submissions 

for the Registry of Nursing Research. 

2. Best practices should be submitted by the developer/author (adapt submission from the following 

template: The American Academy of Nursing’s (AAN) Edge Runner website (http://www.aannet.org/ 

custom/edgeRunner/index.cfm?pageid=3303&showTitle=1); The Agency for Healthcare Research 

and Quality (AHRQ) evidence-based practice site (http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcix.htm); or the Innovations 

Exchange (available at: http://www.innovations.ahrq.gov/submit/submit.aspx) 

3. The best practice should meet the following criteria (Note: This is my suggestion to get us started.): 

a. Relates to patient care delivery processes. 

b. Research evidence (at least one well designed RCT or two observational studies) supports the 

effectiveness of the best practice on patient outcomes. 

c. Information about the best practice is published in peer-reviewed journals. 

d. The author provides positive outcomes using the best practice in their health care setting. 

e. Need to establish criteria for overall evidence level. 

f. Appoint a task force to choose an evidence rating system. 

4. A multidisciplinary Advisory Council should review and evaluate each application for appropriateness 

using the best practice criteria. 

Explore the development of alternative opportunities to support evidence-based practice projects. 

Recommendations: 

1. Provide special sessions focusing on EBP research congresses (including educational sessions, 

structured discussions on EBP and a mentor matched to attendees). 

2. Develop pool of EBP experts qualified to mentor. 

Suggest strategies for implementation of priorities in consultation with the Global Health Priorities Task Force. 

Priorities and related strategies: 

1. Increase awareness of the need for significant nursing involvement in global health research (Also 

see recommendations for Charge 2). 

a. Go beyond the impulse to “help” developing countries with emergent issues and emphasize 

instead the promotion of evidence-based, locally tested interventions for long-standing health 

threats. 

b. Develop and strengthen partnerships between developed and developing nations’ STTI chapters 

by promoting dialogue, exchange and study tours. 

c. Devote convention and conference sessions and speakers to global health research topics. 


d. Publicize the priority by dedication of a portion of STTI funds to global health nursing scholarships 

and grants. 

2. Build capacity of nurses to conduct global health nursing research and strengthen evidence-based 

practice in institutions worldwide (Also see recommendations for Charge 2). 

a. Support establishment of chapters in developing nations to promote EBP, support new nurse 

researchers, and facilitate their partnerships with each other and with established chapters. 

b. Strengthen STTI central resources collections (e.g., Henderson Library) on EBP and global 

health research methods and topics. 

c. Offer standardized workshops and keynote sessions on global health and EBP at STTI meetings 

and conferences. 

d. Develop a mentoring program in which newer researchers can be guided by experts. 

e. Dedicate grant funding to global health topics and/or to investigators from developing nations. 

f. Develop a grant writing workshop for Research Congress and the Biennial meeting to mentor 

members preparing to submit STTI grants. 

g. Consider synchronous and asynchronous resources to help members prepare to submit STTI 

grants. 

h. In pilot projects with institutions and agencies in both developed and developing nations, identify 

and financially support would-be researchers to attend STTI research meetings and EBP champions 

to attend EBP-focused conferences and congresses. 

i. Mentor the new researchers and EBP champions to identify and overcome barriers to EBP in 

their institutions and to design and conduct research that addresses local priorities. 

j. Create an EBP Nurse Fellow status to recognize EBP achievers. 

3. Facilitate nurses’ contribution to policy development on global health 

a. Use STTI publications to showcase evidence in support of global health improvements. 

b. In conference sessions and individually, mentor nurses to interact with policy-makers in developed 

and developing nations. 

c. At the leadership level of STTI, reach out to and collaborate with nurses in influential positions 

in policy-setting organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, AID, ICN and other groups with influence 

across the globe. 


2010 International Nursing Research Congress 

Planning Task Force 

MEMBERS 

Kathleen R. Stevens, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Chair (USA) 

Melanie Basso, MSN, RN (Canada) 

Esther C. Gallegos, PhD (Mexico) 

Patricia Hinton Walker, PhD, RN, FAAN (USA) 

Pamela R. Jeffries, DNS, RN, FAAN, ANEF (USA) 

Mary E. Mancini, PhD, RN, CNA, FAAN (USA) 

Mary A. Nies, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAHB (USA) 

Michelle Troseth, MSN, RN (USA) 

Gwen D. Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN, Board Liaison (USA) 

Machelle Fisher, Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Issue call for abstracts and review selection criteria. 

• Select conference theme. 

• Recommend alternative presentation formats. 

• Recommend keynote speaker options. 

• Approve continuing education objectives. 


• Call for abstracts issued and selection criteria reviewed. 

• Conference theme approved. 

• Alternative presentation methods were not identified in time for implementation during the event. 

• Plenary keynote speaker suggested and contracted. 

• Continuing education objectives approved. 


2011 International Nursing Research Congress 

Planning Task Force 

MEMBERS 

Nancy C. Sharts-Hopko, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chair (USA) 

Lidia G. Compean, PhD (Mexico) 

Denise Y. Côté-Arsenault, PhD, RNC, FNAP (USA) 

Julie E. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN (USA) 

Alice J. T. Yuen Loke, PhD, RN (Hong Kong) 

Linda J. Mayberry, PhD, RN, FAAN (USA) 

Inez Tuck, PhD, MBA, RN (USA) 

Lorraine O. Walker, EdD, RN, FAAN (USA) 

Patrice K. Nicholas, DNSc, MPH, RN, ANP, FAAN, Board Liaison (USA) 

Machelle Fisher, Staff Liaison (USA) 

GOALS 

• Issue call for abstracts and review selection criteria. 

• Select conference theme. 

• Recommend alternative presentation formats. 

• Recommend keynote speaker options. 

• Approve continuing education objectives. 

• Plan the 2nd International Nursing Research Conference for the World Academy of Nursing Science 

(WANS). 


• Call for abstracts issued and selection criteria reviewed. 

• Conference theme approved. 

• The alternative presentation methods suggested are: 

• Video talks: Narrated PowerPoint talk or video streamed presentation. Synchronous (via 

technology such as Skype) as a pilot for a few sessions but also recorded in case of technology 

failure, in addition to asynchronous – with a discussion board assigned to talks on the STTI 

website. 

• Virtual (online) poster: PDF posters can be posted to STTI’s website and also shown at the 

event. 

• Firehouse Session/Interactive Symposium/Methods Exchange: Three presenters with a 

similar topic or method in a 90-minute session; each has a total of 20 minutes for her/his own 

presentation (including Q&A with audience). The group must agree to a commitment to allocate 

at least 30 minutes of the session to group discussion. The group needs to communicate with 

one another before the event to identify key questions to stimulate audience discussion and also 

share one another’s work. The purpose of this type of session is to facilitate dialogue on scientific 

issues that arise in the research that is shared. Experienced moderators from among event 

attendees will need to be identified and assigned. 

• Video streaming some of the proceedings (e.g., plenaries) for a small virtual attendance fee. 

• Plenary keynote speaker suggested and contracted. 

• Continuing education objectives approved. 

• World of Academy Nursing (WANS) 2nd International Nursing Research Conference was planned and 

implemented successfully. 


United Nations Task Force 

MEMBERS 

Holly Shaw, PhD, RN, Chair (USA) 

Maureen Cardoza, PhD, RN (USA) 

Bernadette D. Curry, PhD, RN (USA) 

Tanya Lott, MSN, RN-BC (USA) 

Carol Roye, EdD, CPNP, RN (USA) 

Connie Sobon Sensor, MSN, RN, CTN, CCRN (USA) 

Mary Ann Thurkettle, PhD, RN (USA) 

Jennifer Whalen, BSN, RN, CEN (USA) 

Beverly Reigle, PhD, RN, Board Liaison (USA) 

Dale Mueller, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, RCCC Liaison (USA) 


GOALS 

• Identify strategies by which members can be involved in STTI representation at the U.N. 

• Make recommendations regarding effective organizational structure, including financial and evaluation 

implications. 

• Make recommendations regarding strengthening partnerships with other organizations. 

• Identify strategies by which members are informed and educated about the U.N. 


• Strategies by which members could be informed and educated about the U.N. include: Linking U.N. 

information to the STTI website; conduct podcasts, continuing educational offerings, or discussion 

board. A listserv was created for each working group to use as a communication tool in accomplishing 

their work. It was also recommended that STTI develop a U.N. fact sheet, publish articles in RNL and 

WORLDviews, use the RCCC listserv to keep the RC’s connected with U.N. issues, and use CISCO or 

SKYPE to communicate with members. 

• Developed a U.N. webpage on the STTI headquarters site. RNL also has a link to U.N.-specific STTI 

activities and information. 

• The 2010 International Year of the Nurse (sponsored by STTI) includes a Microsoft presentation on the 

U.N. Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) that could be used as a template for chapter programs 

on the MDGs. 

• The following organizations were recommended as ones with which partnerships could be strengthened: 

Nightingale Initiative for Global Health (NIGH), UNICEF, PAHO, the World Bank. 

• Conducted two U.N. Days. The first, at Adelphi University (NY-USA) had 50 participants with two briefings 

by experts. The 2 nd was at University of Delaware focusing on mental health issues. Fliers were 

distributed at the 2010 International Year of the Nurse event in Washington, D.C., to invite participants 

to attend these events. 


Book Publishing 

Renee Wilmeth, Publisher, STTI (USA) 

Carla Hall, Principal Book Editor, STTI (USA) 

Janet Boiven, MS, RN, Book Acquisitions Editor, October 2010-May 2011(USA) 

GOALS 

• Publish books to improve education, leadership, quality of care, and quality of life for nursing professionals 

worldwide consistent with STTI’s mission and interest areas. 

• Target interest areas for publishing with strategic research and business analysis. Topics for expansion 

this biennium include research, technology, career development, evidence-based practice, ethics, 

community health, inspiration and current and emerging trends. 

• Publish books consistent with the quality expected by the public and marketplace making STTI synonymous 

with excellence. 

• Build STTI’s reputation by adding some of nursing’s most respected authors into STTI’s publishing 

program. 

• Develop and implement a strategy for offering STTI books as ebooks. 

• Continue to publish titles on time and in collaboration with the entire STTI team to ensure as much 

commercial success as possible. Revenue from STTI’s book publishing program is important to helping 

provide other publishing-related benefits to STTI members. 


The following books have been published since November 2009 or are scheduled to publish before November 

2011: 

• 101 Global Leadership Lessons for Nurses: Shared Legacies from Leaders and their Mentors (October 

2009) 

• How to Manage Pain in the Elderly (December 2009) 

• A Daybook for Critical Care Nurses (December 2009) 

• Fit Nurse: Your Total Plan for Getting Fit and Living Well (January 2010) 

• Interpretive Phenomenology in Health Care Research (February 2010) 

• The Nurse Executive’s Coaching Manual (April 2010) 

• The Nurse Manager’s Guide to Hiring, Firing & Inspiring (April 2010) 

• Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Implementation & Translation (May 2010) 

• Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses (June 2010) 

• Take Charge of Your Nursing Career (June 2010) 

• The Nurse’s Communication Advantage (September 2010) 

• You’ll Know You’re a Military Nurse When… (October 2010) 

• A Daybook for Nurse Educators (January 2011) 

• The Nurse’s Social Media Advantage (March 2011) 

• Population-Based Public Health Clinical Manual: The Henry Street Model for Nurses (March 2011) 

• When Nurses Hurt Nurses (May 2011) 

• Volunteering at Home and Abroad: The Essential Guide for Nurses (May 2011) 

• The Power of Ten: Nurse Leaders Address the Profession’s Ten Most Pressing Issues (June 2011) 

• Implementing Evidence-Based Practice: Real-Life Success Stories (June 2011) 

• Healthy Places, Healthy People, 2nd Edition (June 2011) 

• Mastering Precepting: A Nurse’s Handbook for Success (September 2011) 


The following books are approved, in production and scheduled for publication in 2012. 

• Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Models and Guidelines, 2nd Edition 

• Nurse’s Grant Writing Advantage 

• Nurse Manager’s Guide to Budgeting and Finance 

• Nursing Ethics in Everyday Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide 

• Succession Planning for Nurse Executives: Building a Workforce for Tomorrow 

• Reflective Practice: A Framework for Implementation, Education, and Practice 

• Bedside Leadership: The MassGen Way (working title) 

• The Africa Report (working title) 

Three titles were co-published with Wiley-Blackwell as part of the STTI Evidence-Based Practice series 

published by Wiley-Blackwell UK: 

• Models and Frameworks for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice* 

• Evaluating the Impact of Evidence-Based Practice 

• Clinical Context for Evidence-Based Practice 

Authors of note who have published with STTI in the past 2 years. 

• Patricia Benner 

• Bernadette Melnyk 

• Ellen Fineout-Overholt 

• Johns Hopkins Institute of Nursing 

• Cheryl Dellasega 

• Gwen Sherwood 

• Kathleen Pagana 

• Y’vonne D’Arcy 

Additionally, over the course of the biennium, we have continued to improve publishing operations and the 

author experience. Major improvements include: 

• New and fully functional royalties system for automated and fully integrated royalty reporting. 

• Fully-revised proposal and author guidelines. 

• Backlist fully converted to ebooks for mobile devices, Kindle, and iPad and other readers. 

• Frontlist ebooks released simultaneously with print edition to major sales outlets. 

• Regular pre-publication meetings with authors regarding marketing and sales plans for publication. 

• Combining acquisitions and development into a traditional editor staff position at STTI and centralizing 

major book function in the international HQ in Indianapolis. 

• Focused on working with well-known nursing authors to build a stable of excellence for STTI books. 

*Winner of the Capstone International Book Award for excellence in nursing publishing. 


Susan Gennaro, DSN, RN, FAAN, Editor (USA) 


GOALS 

• Publish clinically relevant manuscripts 

• Disseminate globally significant research 

• Improve efficiency of publication 

• Provide membership benefits related to publication 

• Increase the visibility of the journal globally 


Publish clinically relevant manuscripts 

• Impact factor is trending up even with additional nursing journals added by Thompson Reuters over 

past few years. In 2006 impact factor was 1.250. In 2007 it was 1.009. In 2008 it was 1.070. In 2009 it 

was 1.459, but in 2010 it dropped to 1.382 (still above 2006, 2007, and 2008 impact factor). 

• Downloads (best indicator of utility to practicing nurses) have increased substantially. In 2008 there 

were 210,098 downloads. In 2009 there were 303,108 downloads. In 2010 there were 386,986 downloads 

(28% increase over 2009). 

• In 2011 from January through June the top downloaded articles were “Bridging the Gaps between 

genomic discoveries and clinical care” with 1,320 downloads, “Early Indicators and risk factors for ethical 

issues in clinical practice” with 1,320 downloads, “Nurse staffing levels and teamwork” with 1,288 

downloads, “Difficult communication in nursing” with 1,201 downloads, and “Implications in educating 

the next generation of nurses” with 1,103 downloads. 

• In 2010 we published a special series on gerontologic nursing as health needs are increasing so dramatically 

in this population. 

• In 2011 we published a special series on genetic and genomic knowledge needed for nursing education. 

Disseminate globally significant research 

• In 2008 over 3,070 libraries around the world accessed JNS through library subscriptions. By 2010 

(last year for which the journal has data from the publisher) there were 3,985 libraries around the world 

accessing JNS. 

• In 2008, 44% of full-text accesses of JNS were from the U.S. By 2010 35% of full-text downloads were 

from the U.S. Given the increase in total number of downloads and the decrease in downloads from 

the U.S., the global reach of JNS becomes evident. 

• Number of global reviewers has been expanded. 

• Increases seen in numbers of countries from which authors are submitting manuscripts with stability in 

number of accepted manuscripts from global authors. 

• In 2009 authors from 28 countries submitted manuscripts to JNS and 40% of accepted 

manuscripts were from authors outside of the U,S. 

• In 2010 authors from 32 countries submitted manuscripts to JNS and 34% of manuscripts 

accepted were from authors outside of the U,S,. 

Improve efficiency of publication 

• In 2008 we published 403 editorial pages. By 2010 we published 455 editorial pages and all issues 

were published on time. 

• Early View has been successfully initiated during the 2009-11 biennium with the number of days it 

takes an article to go into production in Early View once received by the publisher decreasing from 48 

days in 2006 to just 22 days in 2010. 


• In 2011 we were able to provide authors with the ability to link published work with the JNS website so 

that additional qualitative and quantitative data can be made available to interested readers. 

• In 2011 the use of CrossCheck has been added to editorial process. All articles are checked for plagiarism 

and self-plagiarism before acceptance. The search for similar content in other published work has 

also had the unintended benefit of providing another mechanism (other than library searches by key 

words) for the editor to assess the global significance of work in specific content areas (as much work 

is available through CrossCheck that is not necessarily abstracted in traditional library databases). 

Provide membership benefits related to publication 

• We continue to be a leader in providing support for authors with English as a second language having 

published a chapter in the Saver book on the Anatomy of Publication and presenting well attended 

sessions at the International Nursing Research Congress. 

• Significant research from authors with English as a second language are now sent for copyediting 

before being resent to reviewers so that important articles are not disadvantaged because of quality of 

English. 

• Continue to provide sessions on how to publish in STTI journals at all STTI conferences (with Jo Rycroft 

Malone, Editor WORLDviews) to full conference rooms. 

Increase the visibility of the journal globally 

• Global editorial board meets every quarter via telephone to discuss authors and articles that should be 

solicited, determine special issue topics etc. and to develop strategies for increasing the visibility of the 

journal. 

• Editor has discussed publication in plenary sessions at research conferences such as ENRS (March 

2010 and 2011) in U.S. and internationally (Improving Quality of Publications in Bogota, Columbia 

August 2011). 

• Editor has represented JNS along with other editors at national conferences such as Council of Advancing 

Nursing Science (Sept 2010) for which she will be program chair for 2012. 

• Flash drives with Journal of Nursing Scholarship logo have been presented at STTI conferences to 

global participants. 


James Mattson, Editor (USA) 

Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) 

GOALS 

• Communicate contributions that nurses make toward improving world health. 

• Disseminate honor society news and serve as a delivery vehicle to promote member benefits, services 

and opportunities. 

• Recognize and promote nurse leaders internationally and inspire all nurses to strive for excellence. 

• Support President Karen Morin’s call to action, “Connecting Through Knowledge for Global Health.” 

• Enhance reader interest in the magazine through creative use of design, organization and content. 

• Support the overall mission of the honor society by developing synergistic relationships with its various 

service areas and by providing an effective forum for them to communicate with the honor society and 

its audiences. 


• Developed themes and related content to support STTI’s vision and President Morin’s call to action. 

• Expanded RNL-published blogs from two to nine with more planned for the future. Published 200 blog 

posts since the last biennial convention. 

• Inaugurated daily coverage of International Nursing Research Congress with “Taste of Orlando” 

(2010), “Taste of Cancun” and “Postmark: Cancun.” (2011). 

• To support STTI’s status as an associated nongovernmental organization (NGO) of the United Nations, 

inaugurated and continue to periodically update information about U.N. efforts to promote worldwide 

health. 

• Provided daily coverage of 63rd Annual United Nations Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental 

Organization (DPI/NGO) Conference in Melbourne, Australia. In addition, published feature 

article about STTI member Mary Norton, chair of the conference, and her hopes for the gathering. 

• Inaugurated daily coverage of biennial convention in 2009; will provide similar coverage for 2011 convention. 

• In FY2011, Reflections on Nursing Leadership was accessed by readers in 144 countries. 

• In 2010, supported STTI efforts to promote Nurses Week by soliciting member tributes to nurses who 

encouraged and helped them along the way. In 2011, highlighted Nurses Week with feature articles 

related to Florence Nightingale. 

• Emphasized civility in nursing education and practice with five-part series by Cynthia Clark, PhD, RN, 

ANEF. In addition, supported STTI continuing education initiative on fostering civility and zestful partnerships. 

The two-part article, based on a discussion by Cynthia Clark, Kathleen Heinrich, PhD, RN, 

and Susan Luparell, PhD, ACNS-BC, CNE, was moderated by President Karen Morin. 

• To support STTI book publishing, RNL editor asked 50 nurse leaders, many of whom have written articles 

for the magazine, to identify what they consider the top 10 issues facing nursing. Their responses 

served as the basis for a newly released book titled Power of Ten: Nurse Leaders Address the Profession’s 

Ten Most Pressing Issues. 


Jo Rycroft-Malone, Editor 


GOALS 

We have the following goals, which are reviewed every six months and/or in the light of new information/data 

we receive and editorial board meetings: 

• To increase our impact factor. 

• To continue to build our subscriber, readership and contributor base for the journal (particularly with 

respect to STTI members as subscribers). 

• To ensure WORLDviews remains the journal of choice and a leading source of information for evidence-based 

nursing practice. 

• To develop more online resources for readers, authors and society members. 

• To ensure we are using the most efficient manuscript submission and production processes. 

• To increase the visibility of the journal, its contents and editorial team in various arenas. 

• To increase revenue from advertisers. 


• 2010 Impact Factor 

Cites in 2010 to articles published in: 

2009 = 17 

2008 = 43 

Sum: 60 

Number of articles published in: 

2009 = 24 

2008 = 18 

Sum: 42 

Calculation: Cites to recent articles 60 = 1.429 

Our impact factor decreased slightly this year, although the overall trajectory of the journal’s impact 

factor is increasing. 

• 36% increase in online subscriptions. There has been a nearly 20% increase in individual subscriptions 

to STTI members. 

• More than 2,900 libraries globally have access to the current content of WORLDviews. 

• There has been a 48% increase in full-text downloads from 70,872 in 2009 to 104,814 in 2010. 

• Top five cited articles (figures current August 2011) 

The emotional impact of obesity on children 

Evidence, virulence, and the disappearance of nursing knowledge: A critique of the evidence-based 

dogma 

Factors influencing best-practice guideline implementation: Lessons learned from administrators, 

nursing staff, and project leaders 

Outcomes-focused knowledge translation: A framework for knowledge translation and patient outcomes 

improvement 

Managerial leadership for nurses use of research evidence: An integrative review of the literature 

RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTIONS 

• Decrease the number of articles published that have no citations. This will require the editorial team to 

be even more discerning about the copy that is accepted for publication. 

• Work on strategies to increase article citations. For example, picking papers in each issue that have 

the potential for higher impact and asking authors to identify key researchers in the field that a PDF of 

the article is sent to. 


• Deliver high quality preconference publishing workshop at convention in Texas. 

• To develop an action plan (face–to-face meeting in Texas) for ensuring high visibility and high impact of 

the journal. 

• Continue to work as a team (STTI-Wiley Blackwell) to increase the visibility of the journal and subscription 

rates. 


Seating Assignments for Chapters in 2011 

House of Delegates 

Chapters are assigned seats in the House of Delegates based on the chapters’ chartering dates. Below is the 

section and row assignments for chapters at the 2011 House of Delegates. Delegates are required to sit in their 

assigned seats for both House Session I and House Session II. 

Chapter & Number Sec Row Chapter & Number Sec Row Chapter & Number Sec Row 

Alpha 001 2A 1 

Alpha Alpha 023 2A 2 

Alpha Beta 024 2A 2 

Alpha Chi 044 2A 3 

Alpha Delta 026 1A 2 

Alpha Epsilon 027 1A 2 

Alpha Eta 029 5A 3 

Alpha Gamma 025 1A 2 

Alpha Iota 031 4A 3 

Alpha Kappa@Lg 032 4A 3 

Alpha Lambda 033 4A 3 

Alpha Mu 034 4A 3 

Alpha Nu 035 4A 3 

Alpha Omega 046 1A 3 

Alpha Omicron 037 3A 3 

Alpha Phi 043 2A 3 

Alpha Pi 038 3A 3 

Alpha Psi 045 1A 3 

Alpha Rho 039 3A 3 

Alpha Sigma 040 2A 3 

Alpha Tau 041 2A 3 

Alpha Theta 030 5A 3 

Alpha Upsilon 042 2A 3 

Alpha Xi 036 3A 3 

Alpha Zeta 028 5A 3 

Beta Alpha 047 1A 3 

Beta Beta-Dallas 048 5A 4 

Beta Beta-Houston 648 5A 4 

Beta Chi 068 5A 5 

Beta Delta@Lg 050 5A 4 

Beta Epsilon 051 4A 4 

Beta Eta@Lg 053 4A 4 

Beta Gamma 049 5A 4 

Beta Iota 055 4A 4 

Beta Kappa 056 3A 4 

Beta Lambda@Lg 057 3A 4 

Beta Mu 058 3A 4 

Beta Nu 059 3A 4 

Beta Omega 070 5A 5 

Beta Omicron 061 2A 4 

Beta Phi 067 1A 4 

Beta Pi 062 2A 4 

Beta Psi 069 5A 5 

Beta Rho 063 2A 4 

Beta Sigma 064 2A 4 

Beta Tau 065 1A 4 

Beta Theta@Lg 054 4A 4 

Beta Upsilon 066 1A 4 

Beta Xi 060 2A 4 

Beta Zeta@Lg 052 4A 4 

Chi@Lg 020 2A 2 

Delta 003 2A 1 

Delta Alpha@Lg 095 4A 6 

Delta Beta@Lg 096 3A 6 

Delta Chi@Lg 116 3A 7 

Delta Delta 098 3A 6 

Delta Epsilon 099 3A 6 

Delta Eta 101 2A 6 

Delta Gamma@Lg 097 3A 6 

Delta Iota 103 2A 6 

Delta Kappa 104 2A 6 

Delta Lambda 105 1A 6 

Delta Mu 106 1A 6 

Delta Nu 107 1A 6 

Delta Omega 118 3A 7 

Delta Omicron 109 5A 7 

Delta Phi 115 4A 7 

Delta Pi 110 5A 7 

Delta Psi 117 3A 7 

Delta Rho 111 4A 7 

Delta Sigma 112 4A 7 

Delta Tau@Lg 113 4A 7 

Delta Theta 102 2A 6 

Delta Upsilon@Lg 114 4A 7 

Delta Xi 108 5A 7 

Delta Zeta 100 2A 6 

Epsilon 004 2A 1 

Epsilon Alpha 119 3A 7 

Epsilon Beta 120 2A 7 

Epsilon Chi 140 3A 8 

Epsilon Delta@Lg 122 2A 7 

Epsilon Epsilon 123 2A 7 

Epsilon Eta 125 1A 7 

Epsilon Gamma@Lg 1212A 7 

Epsilon Kappa 128 1A 7 

Epsilon Lambda 129 5A 8 

Epsilon Mu 130 5A 8 

Epsilon Nu 131 5A 8 

Epsilon Omega 142 2A 8 

Epsilon Omicron 133 4A 8 

Epsilon Phi 139 3A 8 

Epsilon Pi 134 4A 8 

Epsilon Psi 141 2A 8 

Epsilon Rho 135 4A 8 

Epsilon Sigma 136 4A 8 

Epsilon Tau@Lg 137 3A 8 

Epsilon Theta 126 1A 7 

Epsilon Upsilon 138 3A 8 

Epsilon Xi 132 4A 8 

Epsilon Zeta 124 2A 7 

Eta 006 1A 1 

Eta Alpha 167 1A 9 

Eta Beta 168 1A 9 

Eta Chi 188 1A 10 

Eta Delta 170 5A 10 

Eta Epsilon 171 5A 10 

Eta Eta 173 4A 10 

Eta Gamma 169 1A 9 

Eta Iota 175 4A 10 

Eta Kappa@Lg 176 4A 10 

Eta Lambda 177 4A 10 

Eta Mu 178 3A 10 

Eta Nu 179 3A 10 

Eta Omega 190 5B 11 

Eta Omicron 181 3A 10 

Eta Phi 187 1A 10 

Eta Pi 182 2A 10 

Eta Psi 189 1A 10 

Eta Rho 183 2A 10 

Eta Sigma 184 2A 10 

Eta Tau 185 2A 10 

Eta Theta 174 4A 10 

Eta Upsilon 186 2A 10 

Eta Xi 180 3A 10 

Eta Zeta 172 5A 10 

Gamma 002 2A 1 

Gamma Alpha 071 4A 5 

Gamma Beta 072 4A 5 

Gamma Chi 092 4A 6 

Gamma Delta 074 4A 5 

Gamma Epsilon 075 4A 5 

Gamma Eta 077 3A 5 

Gamma Gamma 073 4A 5 

Gamma Iota 079 3A 5 

Gamma Kappa 080 2A 5 

Gamma Lambda081 2A 5 

Row Gamma Mu 082 2A 5 

Gamma Nu 083 2A 5 

Gamma Omega 094 4A 6 

Gamma Omicron 1A 5 

Gamma Phi 091 4A 6 

@Lg 085 

Gamma Pi@Lg 086 1A 5 

Gamma Psi@Lg 093 4A 6 

Gamma Rho 087 1A 5 

Gamma Sigma 088 5A 6 

Gamma Tau@Lg 089 5A 6 

Gamma Theta 078 3A 5 

Gamma Upsilon 090 5A 6 

Gamma Xi 084 2A 5 



Gamma Zeta 076 3A 5 

Iota 008 5A 2 

Iota Alpha 215 4B 12 

Iota Beta 216 4B 12 

Iota Delta 218 4B 12 

Iota Epsilon 219 3B 12 

Iota Eta 221 3B 12 

Iota Gamma 217 4B 12 

Iota Iota@Lg 223 2B 12 

Iota Kappa 224 2B 12 

Iota Mu 226 2B 12 

Iota Nu 227 2B 12 

Iota Omega 238 4B 13 

Iota Omicron 229 1B 12 

Iota Phi@Lg 235 5B 13 

Iota Pi 230 1B 12 

Iota Psi 237 4B 13 

Iota Sigma 232 1B 12 

Iota Tau 233 5B 13 

Iota Theta 222 3B 12 

Iota Upsilon@Lg 234 5B 13 

Iota Xi 228 2B 12 

Iota Zeta 220 3B 12 

Kappa 009 5A 2 

Kappa Alpha 239 4B 13 

Kappa Chi 260 4B 14 

Kappa Delta 242 4B 13 

Kappa Epsilon@Lg 243 3B 13 

Kappa Eta 245 3B 13 

Kappa Gamma 241 4B 13 

Kappa Iota 247 2B 13 

Kappa Kappa 248 2B 13 

Kappa Lambda 249 2B 13 

Kappa Mu 250 2B 13 

Kappa Nu 251 2B 13 

Kappa Omega 262 4B 14 

Kappa Omicron 253 1B 13 

Kappa Phi@Lg 259 4B 14 

Kappa Pi@Lg 254 1B 13 

Kappa Psi 261 4B 14 

Kappa Rho@Lg 255 5B 14 

Kappa Sigma 256 5B 14 

Kappa Tau 257 5B 14 

Kappa Theta 246 3B 13 

Kappa Upsilon@Lg 258 4B 14 

Kappa Xi 252 1B 13 

Kappa Zeta@Lg 244 3B 13 

Lambda 010 5A 2 

Lambda Alpha@Lg 263 3B 14 

Lambda Beta@Lg 264 3B 14 

Lambda Chi 284 4B 15 

Lambda Delta 266 3B 14 

Lambda Epsilon 267 2B 14 

Lambda Eta 269 2B 14 

Lambda Gamma 265 3B 14 

Row Lambda Iota 271 2B 14 

Lambda Kappa 272 1B 14 

Lambda Lambda 273 1B 14 

Lambda Mu 274 1B 14 

Lambda Omega 286 3B 15 

Lambda Omicron 277 5B 15 

Lambda Phi 283 4B 15 

Lambda Pi@Lg 278 5B 15 

Lambda Psi 285 3B 15 

Lambda Rho@Lg 279 5B 15 

Lambda Sigma 280 4B 15 

Lambda Tau 281 4B 15 

Lambda Theta 270 2B 14 

Lambda Upsilon@Lg 282 4B 15 

Lambda Zeta 268 2B 14 

Mu 011 4A 2 

Mu Alpha 287 3B 15 

Mu Beta 288 3B 15 

Mu Chi 308 3B 16 

Mu Delta 290 2B 15 

Mu Epsilon 291 2B 15 

Mu Eta 293 2B 15 

Mu Gamma 289 2B 15 

Mu Iota 295 1B 15 

Mu Kappa 296 1B 15 

Mu Lambda 297 5B 16 

Mu Mu 298 5B 16 

Mu Nu 299 5B 16 

Mu Omega 310 2B 16 

Mu Omicron 301 4B 16 

Mu Phi 307 3B 16 

Mu Pi 302 4B 16 

Mu Psi@Lg 309 2B 16 

Mu Rho 303 4B 16 

Mu Sigma 304 4B 16 

Mu Tau 305 3B 16 

Mu Theta@Lg 294 1B 15 

Mu Upsilon 306 3B 16 

Mu Xi 300 4B 16 

Mu Zeta 292 2B 15 

Nu 012 4A 2 

Nu Alpha 311 2B 16 

Nu Beta 312 2B 16 

Nu Chi 332 2B 17 

Nu Delta 314 1B 16 

Nu Eta 317 1B 16 

Nu Gamma 313 2B 16 

Nu Iota 319 5B 17 

Nu Kappa 320 5B 17 

Nu Lambda 321 4B 17 

Nu Mu 322 4B 17 

Nu Nu 323 4B 17 

Nu Omega 334 2B 17 

Nu Omicron@Lg 325 4B 17 

Nu Phi 331 2B 17 

Nu Pi@Lg 326 3B 17 

Nu Psi 333 2B 17 

Nu Rho@Lg 327 3B 17 

Nu Sigma 328 3B 17 

Nu Tau 329 3B 17 

Nu Theta 318 5B 17 

Nu Upsilon 330 2B 17 

Nu Xi@Lg 324 4B 17 

Nu Zeta 316 1B 16 

Omega 022 2A 2 

Omicron 014 4A 2 

Omicron Alpha 359 5B 19 

Omicron Beta 360 5B 19 

Omicron Chi 380 5B 20 

Omicron Delta 362 4B 19 

Omicron Epsilon 363 4B 19 

Omicron Eta 365 4B 19 

Omicron Gamma 361 4B 19 

Omicron Iota 367 3B 19 

Omicron Lambda 369 3B 19 

Omicron Mu 370 3B 19 

Omicron Nu 371 2B 19 

Omicron Omega 382 4B 20 

Omicron Omicron 2B 19 

@Lg 373 

Omicron Phi 379 5B 20 

Omicron Pi 374 2B 19 

Omicron Psi 381 5B 20 

Omicron Rho 375 2B 19 

Omicron Sigma 376 1B 19 

Omicron Tau 377 1B 19 

Omicron Theta366 3B 19 

Omicron Upsilon 378 1B 19 

Omicron Xi@Lg 372 2B 19 

Omicron Zeta@Lg 364 4B 19 

Phi 019 3A 2 

Phi Alpha 479 1C 24 

Phi Beta 480 5C 25 

Phi Gamma 481 5C 25 

Phi Delta@Lg 482 5C 25 

Phi Epsilon 483 4C 25 

Phi Zeta 484 4C 25 

Phi Eta 485 4C 25 

Phi Theta 486 4C 25 

Phi Iota 487 4C 25 

Phi Kappa 488 3C 25 

Phi Lambda 489 3C 25 

Phi Mu 490 3C 25 

Phi Nu 491 3C 25 

Phi Xi 492 2C 25 

Phi Omicron 493 2C 25 

Phi Pi 494 2C 25 

Pi 015 4A 2 

Pi Alpha 383 4B 20 

Pi Beta 384 4B 20 

Pi Chi 404 4C 21 

Pi Delta 386 4B 20 

Pi Epsilon@Lg 387 3B 20 

Pi Eta 389 3B 20 

Pi Gamma 385 4B 20 

Pi Iota 391 2B 20 



Pi Kappa 392 2B 20 

Pi Lambda 393 2B 20 

Pi Mu@Lg 394 2B 20 

Pi Nu 395 2B 20 

Pi Omega 406 4C 21 

Pi Omicron 397 1B 20 

Pi Phi 403 4C 21 

Pi Pi 398 1B 20 

Pi Psi 405 4C 21 

Pi Rho 399 5C 21 

Pi Sigma 400 5C 21 

Pi Tau 401 5C 21 

Pi Theta 390 3B 20 

Pi Upsilon 402 4C 21 

Pi Xi 396 1B 20 

Pi Zeta 388 3B 20 

Psi@Lg 021 2A 2 

Rho 016 3A 2 

Rho Alpha 407 3C 21 

Rho Beta 408 3C 21 

Rho Chi@Lg 428 3C 22 

Rho Delta 410 3C 21 

Rho Epsilon 411 2C 21 

Rho Eta 413 2C 21 

Rho Gamma 409 3C 21 

Rho Iota 415 2C 21 

Rho Kappa 416 1C 21 

Rho Lambda 417 1C 21 

Rho Mu@Lg 418 1C 21 

Rho Nu 419 5C 22 

Rho Omega 430 3C 22 

Rho Omicron 421 5C 22 

Rho Phi 427 4C 22 

Rho Pi 422 4C 22 

Rho Psi 429 3C 22 

Rho Rho 423 4C 22 

Rho Tau 425 4C 22 

Row Rho Theta 414 2C 21 

Rho Upsilon 426 4C 22 

Rho Xi 420 5C 22 

Rho Zeta 412 2C 21 

Tau 017 3A 2 

Tau Alpha 431 3C 22 

Tau Beta 432 2C 22 

Tau Chi 452 2C 23 

Tau Delta 434 2C 22 

Tau Epsilon 435 2C 22 

Tau Eta 437 1C 22 

Tau Gamma 433 2C 22 

Tau Iota 439 1C 22 

Tau Kappa 440 5C 23 

Tau Lambda@Lg 441 5C 23 

Tau Mu 442 5C 23 

Tau Un 443 4C 23 

Tau Omega 454 2C 23 

Tau Omicron 445 4C 23 

Tau Phi 451 3C 23 

Tau Pi 446 4C 23 

Tau Psi 453 2C 23 

Tau Rho 447 4C 23 

Tau Sigma 448 3C 23 

Tau Tau 449 3C 23 

Tau Theta 438 1C 22 

Tau Upsilon 450 3C 23 

Tau Xi 444 4C 23 

Tau Zeta 436 2C 22 

Theta Alpha 191 5B 11 

Theta Beta 192 5B 11 

Theta Chi 212 5B 12 

Theta Delta 194 4B 11 

Theta Epsilon 195 4B 11 

Theta Gamma@Lg 193 4B 11 

Theta Iota 199 3B 11 

Theta Kappa 200 3B 11 

Theta Lambda 201 3B 11 

Theta Mu 202 3B 11 

Theta Nu 203 2B 11 

Theta Omega 214 4B 12 

Theta Omicron 205 2B 11 

Theta Phi 211 5B 12 

Theta Pi 206 2B 11 

Theta Psi 213 5B 12 

Theta Rho 207 2B 11 

Theta Sigma 208 1B 11 

Theta Tau 209 1B 11 

Theta Theta 198 4B 11 

Theta Upsilon 210 1B 11 

Theta Xi 204 2B 11 

Theta Zeta 196 4B 11 

Theta@Lg 007 1A 1 

Upsilon 018 3A 2 

Upsilon Alpha 455 2C 23 

Upsilon Beta 456 2C 23 

Upsilon Chi 476 2C 24 

Upsilon Delta 458 1C 23 

Upsilon Epsilon 459 1C 23 

Upsilon Eta 461 5C 24 

Upsilon Gamma 457 1C 23 

Upsilon Iota 463 4C 24 

Upsilon Kappa 464 4C 24 

Upsilon Lambda 465 4C 24 

Upsilon Mu 466 4C 24 

Upsilon Nu 467 4C 24 

Upsilon Omega 478 1C 24 

Upsilon Omicron 469 3C 24 

Upsilon Phi 475 2C 24 

Upsilon Pi 470 3C 24 

Upsilon Psi 477 1C 24 

Upsilon Rho 471 3C 24 

Upsilon Sigma 472 2C 24 

Upsilon Tau 473 2C 24 

Upsilon Theta 462 5C 24 

Upsilon Upsilon 474 2C 24 

Upsilon Xi@Lg 468 3C 24 

Upsilon Zeta 460 5C 24 

Xi 013 4A 2 

Xi Alpha 335 1B 17 

Xi Beta 336 1B 17 

Xi Chi 356 1B 18 

Xi Delta 338 5B 18 

Xi Epsilon 339 5B 18 

Xi Eta 341 4B 18 

Xi Gamma 337 1B 17 

Xi Iota 343 4B 18 

Xi Kappa@Lg 344 4B 18 

Xi Lambda 345 4B 18 

Xi Mu 346 3B 18 

Xi Nu@Lg 347 3B 18 

Xi Omega 358 5B 19 

Xi Omicron 349 3B 18 

Xi Phi 355 1B 18 

Xi Pi 350 2B 18 

Xi Psi@Lg 357 1B 18 

Xi Rho 351 2B 18 

Xi Sigma 352 2B 18 

Xi Tau 353 2B 18 

Xi Theta 342 4B 18 

Xi Upsilon 354 2B 18 

Xi Xi 348 3B 18 

Xi Zeta 340 5B 18 

Zeta 005 1A 1 

Zeta Alpha 143 2A 8 

Zeta Beta 144 2A 8 

Zeta Chi@Lg 164 2A 9 

Zeta Delta@Lg 146 1A 8 

Zeta Epsilon 147 1A 8 

Zeta Eta 149 5A 9 

Zeta Gamma 145 2A 8 

Zeta Iota 151 5A 9 

Zeta Kappa 152 4A 9 

Zeta Lambda 153 4A 9 

Zeta Mu@Lg 154 4A 9 

Zeta Nu 155 4A 9 

Zeta Omega@Lg 166 2A 9 

Zeta Omicron 157 3A 9 

Zeta Phi 163 2A 9 

Zeta Pi 158 3A 9 

Zeta Psi 165 2A 9 

Zeta Rho 159 3A 9 

Zeta Sigma 160 3A 9 

Zeta Theta@Lg 150 5A 9 

Zeta Upsilon@Lg 162 2A 9 

Zeta Xi 156 4A 9 

Zeta Zeta 148 1A 8 


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ARS Control Table 

8' x 30" 

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Voter Expedieter 

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House of Delegates Seating Chart

Appendices 

Membership Data 



001 Alpha Chapter 

Kimberly Hodge 

Indiana University – School of 

Nursing 

002 Gamma Chapter 

Ellen Cram 

University of Iowa – College of 

Nursing 

003 Delta Chapter 

Vicki Ross 

University of Kansas – School of 

Nursing 

004 Epsilon Chapter 

Janice Kulisek 

The Ohio State University – 

College of Nursing 

005 Zeta Chapter 

Niki Gjere 

University of Minnesota – School 

of Nursing 

006 Eta Chapter 

Marci Nilsen 

University of Pittsburgh – School of 

Nursing 

007 Theta-at-large Chapter 

Judith Cullinane 

Boston University; Simmons 

College – Department of Nursing 

and Graduate Program in Primary 

Health Care; Curry College – Division 

of Nursing Studies 

008 Iota Chapter 

Thomas Christenbery 

Vanderbilt University – School of 

Nursing 

009 Kappa Chapter 

Janice Agazio 

The Catholic University of America 

– School of Nursing 

010 lambda Chapter 

Sheria Robinson 

Wayne State University – College 

of Nursing 

011 Mu Chapter 

Rhea Sanford 

The University of Alabama at 

Birmingham – School of Nursing 

Active Chapters and Presidents 

012 Nu Chapter 

Larry Slater 

The University of Alabama at 

Birmingham – School of Nursing 

013 Xi Chapter 

Deborah Becker 

University of Pennsylvania – 

School of Nursing 

014 Omicron Chapter (Alumni) 

Renee Olszewski and Cheryl 

Czajkowski 

Syracuse University – College of 

Nursing 

015 Pi Chapter 

Marilyn Murphy 

University of Maryland – School of 

Nursing 

016 Rho Chapter 

Sharon Smith 

University of Michigan – School of 

Nursing 

017 Tau Chapter 

Jeanne Matthews 

Georgetown University – School of 

Nursing and Health Studies 

018 Upsilon Chapter 

Todd Piorier 

New York University – Division of 

Nursing 

019 Phi Chapter 

Cynthia Elverson 

South Dakota State University – 


020 Chi-at-large Chapter 

Muriel Denise Philipp 

College of St. Catherine – 

Department of Nursing; Gustavus 

Adolphus College; St. Olaf 

College; Bethel University 

021 Psi-at-large Chapter 

Mindy Schaffner 

University of Washington – School 

of Nursing; Pacific Lutheran 

University – School of Nursing; 

Seattle Pacific University – School 

of Health Science 

022 Omega Chapter 

Dorothy Gomez 

Marian University – Department of 

Nursing 

023 Alpha Alpha Chapter 

Margaret Zomorodi 

University of North Carolina, 

Chapel Hill – School of Nursing 

024 Alpha Beta Chapter 

Deborah Jasovsky 

Loyola University, Chicago – 

Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing 

025 Alpha Gamma Chapter 

Myra Sternlieb 

San Jose State University – 


026 Alpha Delta Chapter 

Patricia Crane 

The University of Texas Medical 

Branch, Galveston – School of 

Nursing 

027 Alpha Epsilon Chapter 

Rebecca Wheeler 

Emory University – Nell Hodgson 

Woodruff School of Nursing 

028 Alpha Zeta Chapter 

Arlene Smaldone 

Columbia University Teacher’s 

College – School of Nursing 

029 Alpha Eta Chapter 

Mary Mulligan 

University of California, San 

Francisco – School of Nursing 

030 Alpha Theta Chapter 

Rose Nealis 

University of Florida – College of 

Nursing 

031 Alpha Iota Chapter 

Kathryn Burks 

University of Missouri, Columbia – 

Sinclair School of Nursing 

032 Alpha Kappa-at-large 

Chapter 

Ruth O’Brien 

University of Colorado at Denver 

and Health Sciences Center 

School of Nursing; Regis University; 

Rueckert-Hartman School 

for Health Professions, Loretto 

Heights Department of Nursing 


033 Alpha lambda Chapter 

Anne Fink 

University of Illinois at Chicago – 


034 Alpha Mu Chapter 

Laura Nosek 

Case Western Reserve University 

– Frances Payne Bolton School of 

Nursing 

035 Alpha Nu Chapter 

Elizabeth Blunt 

Villanova University – College of 

Nursing 

036 Alpha Xi Chapter 

David Hodson 

University of South Carolina – College 

of Nursing 

037 Alpha Omicron Chapter 

Susan Hampson 

Saint Xavier University – School of 

Nursing 

038 Alpha Pi Chapter 

Lois Pine 

University of Wyoming – Fay W. 

Whitney School of Nursing 

039 Alpha Rho Chapter 

Susan Pinto 

West Virginia University – School 

of Nursing 

040 Alpha Sigma Chapter 

Tiffany Jasperson 

Seattle University – College of 

Nursing 

041 Alpha Tau Chapter 

Sherry Stein 

Rutgers, The State University of 

New Jersey – College of Nursing 

042 Alpha Upsilon Chapter 

(Alumni) 

Doris Glick 

Cornell University – School of 

Nursing 

043 Alpha Phi Chapter 

Joyce Griffin-Sobel 

Hunter College of the City University 

of New York, Hunter-Bellevue 


044 Alpha Chi Chapter 

Cathy St Pierre 

Boston College – William F. Connell 


045 Alpha Psi Chapter 

William Corser 

Michigan State University – College 

of Nursing 

046 Alpha Omega Chapter 

Jessy Augustine 

Adelphi University – School of 

Nursing 

047 Beta Alpha Chapter 

Melissa Sherrod 

Texas Christian University – 

Harris College of Nursing and 

Health Sciences 

048 Beta Beta Chapter (Dallas) 

Tanya Schlemmer 

Texas Woman’s University – 


049 Beta Gamma Chapter 

Jo Ann Etorma 

University of San Francisco – 


050 Beta Delta-at-large Chapter 

Susan Smith 

University of Oklahoma – College 

of Nursing 

051 Beta Epsilon Chapter 

Robin Knobel 

Duke University – School of Nursing 

052 Beta Zeta-at-large Chapter 

Karen Rousseu 

University of Massachusetts – 

School of Nursing; The College of 

Our Lady of the Elms; American 

International College-Division of 

Nursing 

053 Beta Eta-at-large Chapter 

Katie Selle and Roberta Pawlak 

University of Wisconsin, Madison 

– School of Nursing; Edgewood 

College – Department of Nursing 

054 Beta Theta-at-large Chapter 

Tommie Norris 

The University of Tennessee 

Health Science Center – College 

of Nursing; University of Memphis 

–Loewenberg School of Nursing; 

Baptist Memorial College of Health 

Sciences – Division of Nursing 

055 Beta Iota Chapter 

Rebecca Lee 

University of Cincinnati – College 

of Nursing 

056 Beta Kappa Chapter 

Madeline Jones 

University of Virginia – School of 

Nursing 

057 Beta lambda-at-large 

Chapter 

Tracy Rogers 

Avila University – School of Nursing; 

University of Central Missouri 

058 Beta Mu Chapter 

Mary Doyle 

The University of Arizona – 


059 Beta Nu Chapter 

Elaine Scott 

East Carolina University – College 

of Nursing 

060 Beta Xi Chapter 

Judith Herrman 

University of Delaware – School of 

Nursing 

061 Beta Omicron Chapter 

Lonnie Showman 

Medical College of Georgia – 


062 Beta Pi Chapter 

Miriam McLarty 

Florida State University – College 

of Nursing 

063 Beta Rho Chapter 

Beth Kelsey 

Ball State University – School of 

Nursing 


064 Beta Sigma Chapter 

Sharon Lacue 

The Pennsylvania State University 

College of Health and Human Development 


065 Beta Tau Chapter 

Jeanne Siegel 

University of Miami – School of Nursing 

and Health Studies 

066 Beta Upsilon Chapter 

Crystal Jenkins 

Arizona State University – College of 

Nursing & Healthcare Innovation 

067 Beta Phi Chapter 

Marta Browning 

University of Alabama in Huntsville – 


068 Beta Chi Chapter 

Debra Shelton 

Northwestern State University – College 

of Nursing 

069 Beta Psi Chapter 

Danita Ewing 

Oregon Health Sciences University – 


070 Beta Omega Chapter 

Margaret West 

Northern Illinois University – School 

of Nursing 

071 Gamma Alpha Chapter 

Ellen D’Errico 

Loma Linda University – School of 

Nursing 

072 Gamma Beta Chapter 

Eva Stephens 

Howard University – Division of Nursing 

073 Gamma Gamma Chapter 

Gail Sentesy 

San Diego State University – School 

of Nursing 

074 Gamma Delta Chapter 

David Curry 

Plattsburgh State University of New 

York – Department of Nursing 

075 Gamma Epsilon Chapter 

Mary Carney 

Northeastern University – Bouvé 

College of Health Sciences, School 

of Nursing 

076 Gamma Zeta Chapter 

Daria Kring 

University of North Carolina, 

Greensboro – School of Nursing 

077 Gamma Eta Chapter 

Lisa Gurley 

Samford University – Ida V. Moffett 


078 Gamma Theta Chapter 

(Alumni) 

Abigail Mitchell 

Niagara University – College of 

Nursing 

079 Gamma Iota Chapter 

Mary Rice 

School of Nursing, College of 

Health and Human Services, UNC 

Charlotte 

080 Gamma Kappa Chapter 

Cynthia Curran 

State University of New York, Buffalo 


081 Gamma lambda Chapter 

Miriam Cabana 

University of Southern Mississippi – 


082 Gamma Mu Chapter 

John Whitcomb 

Clemson University – School of 

Nursing 

083 Gamma Nu Chapter 

Theodora Sirota 

Seton Hall University – College of 

Nursing 

084 Gamma Xi Chapter 

Carol Enderlin 

University of Arkansas for Medical 

Sciences – College of Nursing 

085 Gamma Omicron-at-large 

Chapter 

Mary Fischer 

Medical University of South Carolina 

– College of Nursing; Charleston 

Southern University 

086 Gamma Pi-at-large Chapter 

Connie Miller 

University of Nebraska Medical 

Center – College of Nursing; College 

of Saint Mary; University of 

Nebraska in Lincoln; University of 

Nebraska in Kearney; University 

of Nebraska in Scottsbluff 

087 Gamma Rho Chapter 

Madeline Lassche 

University of Utah – College of 

Nursing 

088 Gamma Sigma Chapter 

Theresa Bacon 

University of New Mexico – 


089 Gamma Tau-at-large Chapter 

Mary Melwak 

University of California, Los Angeles 

– School of Nursing; California 

State University, Northridge 

090 Gamma Upsilon Chapter 

Cheryl Giefer 

Pittsburg State University – Department 

of Nursing 

091 Gamma Phi Chapter 

Elizabeth Carlson 

Rush University – College of 

Nursing 

092 Gamma Chi Chapter 

Tami Wyatt 

University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

– College of Nursing 

093 Gamma Psi-at-large Chapter 

Stephanie Genz 

University of Hawaii at Manoa – 

School of Nursing; Hawaii Pacific 

University – Department of Nursing; 

University of Hawaii at Hilo 

094 Gamma Omega Chapter 

Kristin Filler 

Virginia Commonwealth University 


095 Delta Alpha-at-large 

Chapter 

Ramona Parker 

The University of Texas Health 

Science Center, San Antonio - 

School of Nursing; University of the 

Incarnate Word 


096 Delta Beta-at-large Chapter 

Janet Ostendarp 

University of South Florida – 

College of Nursing; The University 

of Tampa – Department of Nursing 

097 Delta Gamma Chapter 

Barbara Haag-Heitman 

Marquette University – College of 

Nursing 

098 Delta Delta Chapter 

Deborah Davenport 

West Texas A&M University – 

Department of Nursing 

099 Delta Epsilon Chapter 

Dana Manley 

Murray State University – College 

of Health Sciences & Human 

Services 

100 Delta Zeta Chapter 

Mirian Zavala 

Lehman College – Department of 

Nursing 

101 Delta Eta Chapter 

Donna Gauthier 

University of Louisiana at Lafayette 

– College of Nursing and Allied 

Health Professions 

102 Delta Theta Chapter 

Jacqueline Michael 

The University of Texas, Arlington 


103 Delta Iota Chapter 

Barbara Cross 

Hampton University – School of 

Nursing 

104 Delta Kappa Chapter 

Roberto Trevizo 

The University of Texas at El Paso 

– College of Health Sciences, 


105 Delta lambda Chapter 

Janice Palmer 

Saint Louis University – School of 

Nursing 

106 Delta Mu Chapter 

Geraldine Marrocco 

Yale University – School of 

Nursing 

107 Delta Nu Chapter 

Eileen Alexy 

The College of New Jersey – 


108 Delta Xi Chapter 

Connie Stopper 

Kent State University – College of 

Nursing 

109 Delta Omicron Chapter 

Heather Rich 

Purdue University – School of 

Nursing 

110 Delta Pi Chapter 

Glenda Kelman 

The Sage Colleges – Department 

of Nursing 

111 Delta Rho Chapter 

Julia Ward 

Thomas Jefferson University – 


112 Delta Sigma Chapter 

Heidi Springer 

St. John Fisher College – 

Wegmans School of Nursing 

113 Delta Tau-at-large Chapter 

Kathryn Hayes 

Holy Family University – School of 

Nursing & Allied Health; Neumann 

University Division of Nursing & 

Health Sciences; Eastern University, 

School of Professional Studies; 

Immaculata University, Department 

of Nursing 

114 Delta Upsilon-at-large 

Chapter 

M. Patricia Quigley 

University of Rhode Island – College 

of Nursing; Rhode Island College, 

Department of Nursing; Salve 

Regina University 

115 Delta Phi Chapter 

Catherine Berry 

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 


116 Delta Chi-at-large Chapter 

Suzan Kardong-Edgren 

Washington State University – 

Intercollegiate College of Nursing 

Gonzaga University – Department 

of Nursing 

117 Delta Psi Chapter 

Angela Clark 

University of Kentucky – College of 

Nursing 

118 Delta Omega Chapter 

Kathy Rose 

The University of Akron – College 

of Nursing 

119 Epsilon Alpha Chapter 

Ashley Fennessey 

Georgia State University – College 

of Health & Human Sciences 

120 Epsilon Beta Chapter 

Jacqueline Lessard 

Fitchburg State College – 


121 Epsilon Gamma-at-large 

Chapter 

Brandy Jackson 

Wichita State University – School 

of Nursing; Newman University, 

School of Nursing; Southwestern 

College – Department of Nursing; 

Bethel College, School of Nursing; 

Tabor College 

122 Epsilon Delta-at-large 

Chapter 

Barbara Frye 

West Virginia Wesleyan College – 

Department of Nursing; Fairmont 

State University – School of 

Nursing 

123 Epsilon Epsilon Chapter 

Deborah Erickson 

Bradley University – Department of 

Nursing 

124 Epsilon Zeta Chapter 

Loretta Brush-Normile 

George Mason University – 

College of Health and Human 

Services 

125 Epsilon Eta Chapter 

Ann Shelton 

Southern Illinois University – 



126 Epsilon Theta Chapter 

Glenda Joiner-Rogers 

The University of Texas, Austin – 


128 Epsilon Kappa Chapter 

Debra Mendelson 

Molloy College 

129 Epsilon lambda Chapter 

Lourdes Bello Tirado 

University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez 

– Nursing Department 

130 Epsilon Mu Chapter 

Teresa Torsney 

Wagner College – Evelyn L Spiro 


131 Epsilon Nu Chapter 

Sally Ruel 

Louisiana State University – Health 

Sciences Center 

132 Epsilon Xi Chapter 

Cathy Peters 

University of Rochester – School 

of Nursing 

133 Epsilon Omicron Chapter 

Juli Lane 

Harding University – College of 

Nursing 

134 Epsilon Pi Chapter 

Gayle Taylor 

Valdosta State University – 


135 Epsilon Rho Chapter 

Corinne Ellis 

Fairleigh Dickinson University – 

Henry P. Becton School of Nursing 

and Allied Health 

136 Epsilon Sigma Chapter 

Judy McCook 

East Tennessee State University – 


137 Epsilon Tau-at-large Chapter 

Carrie MacLeod 

Saint Anselm College – Department 

of Nursing; Rivier College 

138 Epsilon Upsilon Chapter 

Kathleen Fitzgerald 

Lewis University – College of Nursing 

& Health Professions 

139 Epsilon Phi Chapter 

Alicia Culleiton 

Duquesne University – School of 

Nursing 

140 Epsilon Chi Chapter 

Denise Isibel 

Old Dominion University – School 

of Nursing 

141 Epsilon Psi Chapter 

Victoria Bierman 

Radford University – Waldron 


142 Epsilon Omega Chapter 

Barbara Graves 

The University of Alabama, 

Capstone College of Nursing 

143 Zeta Alpha Chapter 

Amy McKeown-Levi 

The University of Tennessee, 

Chattanooga – School of Nursing 

144 Zeta Beta Chapter 

Janice Strom 

Elmhurst College – Deicke Center 

for Nursing Education 

145 Zeta Gamma Chapter 

Karen Hamilton 

University of South Alabama – 


146 Zeta Delta-at-large Chapter 

Karen Taylor 

University of Tulsa – School of 

Nursing; Northeastern State University 

– Department of Nursing 

147 Zeta Epsilon Chapter 

Mary Nesius 

Valparaiso University – College of 

Nursing 

148 Zeta Zeta Chapter 

Candice O’Neal 

Augustana College – Department 

of Nursing 

149 Zeta Eta Chapter 

Carolynn Goetze 

California State University, Sacramento 

– Division of Nursing 

150 Zeta Theta-at-large Chapter 

Deborah Vargo 

University of Toledo – College of 

Nursing; Lourdes College – Department 

of Nursing; Bowling 

Green State University – School of 

Nursing; Mercy College of Northwest 

Ohio – Division of Nursing 

151 Zeta Iota Chapter 

Sandra Skorupa 

Binghamton University – Decker 


152 Zeta Kappa Chapter 

Rosemary Witt 

University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 


153 Zeta lambda Chapter 

Janice Holmes 

Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

– Department of Nursing & Allied 


154 Zeta Mu-at-large Chapter 

Ruth Grendell 

University of San Diego – The 

Hahn School of Nursing and 

Health Sciences; Point Loma 

Nazarene University – Department 

of Nursing 

155 Zeta Nu Chapter 

Lucinda Phillips 

D’Youville College – Nursing Department 

156 Zeta Xi Chapter 

Annette Daugherty 

Jacksonville State University – 

Lurleen B. Wallace College of 

Nursing 

157 Zeta Omicron Chapter 

Mary-Jo Stanley 

University of Northern Colorado – 


158 Zeta Pi Chapter 

Rebecca Tsusaki 

The University of Texas Health Science 

Center, Houston – School of 

Nursing 

159 Zeta Rho Chapter 

Cathy Smith 

Mississippi University for Women – 

Departments of Nursing 


160 Zeta Sigma Chapter 

Carol Blendowski 

DePaul University – Department of 

Nursing 

162 Zeta Upsilon-at-large 

Chapter 

Susan Raph 

Montana State University, 

Bozeman – College of Nursing; 

Montana State University, Billings 

– College of Nursing; Montana 

State University, Great Falls – 

College of Nursing; Montana State 

University, Missoula – College of 

Nursing; Carroll College – Department 

of Nursing 

163 Zeta Phi Chapter 

Patricia O’Malley 

Wright State University – Miami 

Valley – College of Nursing and 

Health 

164 Zeta Chi-at-large Chapter 

Nancy Zylstra 

Grand View College – Division of 

Nursing Mercy College of Health 

Sciences-Division of Nursing 

165 Zeta Psi Chapter 

Wanda Ruppert 

Wilkes University – Nursing 

Department 

166 Zeta Omega-at-large 

Chapter 

Jennifer Ort 

College of New Rochelle – School 

of Nursing; Dominican College 

of Blauvelt – Division of Nursing; 

Mercy College – Department of 

Nursing; Pace University – 

Lienhard School of Nursing 

167 Eta Alpha Chapter 

Subha Chari 

Marymount University – School of 


168 Eta Beta Chapter 

Rose Schwartz 

Widener University School of 

Nursing 

169 Eta Gamma Chapter 

Cheryl Tucker 

Baylor University – Louise Herrington 


170 Eta Delta Chapter 

JoAnn Blake 

Prairie View A&M University 


171 Eta Epsilon Chapter 

Jeffrey Alvarez 

Carlow University – School of 

Nursing 

172 Eta Zeta Chapter 

Helen Palleschi 

Andrews University – Department 

of Nursing 

173 Eta Eta Chapter 

Karen Dykstra 

York College of Pennsylvania – 


174 Eta Theta Chapter 

Lance Wilcox 

Arkansas State University – 


175 Eta Iota Chapter 

Susanne Tracy 

University of New Hampshire 

– College of Health & Human 

Service 

176 Eta Kappa-at-large Chapter 

Lenora Edwards 

Washburn University – School of 

Nursing; Baker University – School 

of Nursing 

177 Eta lambda Chapter 

Kathy Lever 

University of Evansville – 


178 Eta Mu Chapter 

Sherry Burrell Rutgers 

The State University of New 

Jersey – Department of Nursing 

179 Eta Nu Chapter 

Ruth Treisman and Lois Seefeldt 

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 


180 Eta Xi Chapter 

Diann Cooper 

Gannon University – VIlla Maria 


181 Eta Omicron Chapter 

Suzanne Beltz 

Texas A&M University, Corpus 

Christi – College of Nursing & 


182 Eta Pi Chapter 

Paula McNiel 

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh 


183 Eta Rho Chapter 

Tammy Alent 

Eastern Michigan University – 


184 Eta Sigma Chapter 

Christopher Brooks 

College of Mount Saint Vincent – 


185 Eta Tau Chapter 

Andrea Bernard 

Salem State College – School of 

Nursing 

186 Eta Upsilon Chapter 

Christine Harsell 

University of North Dakota – 


187 Eta Phi Chapter 

Lucindra Campbell-Law 

Houston Baptist University – 


188 Eta Chi Chapter 

Ruth Eby 

Indiana Wesleyan University – 

Division of Nursing 

189 Eta Psi Chapter 

Cheryl Conway 

Western Carolina University – 


190 Eta Omega Chapter 

Margaret Knight 

University of Massachusetts, 

Lowell – Department of Nursing 

191 Theta Alpha Chapter 

Carol Allen 

Umass Boston, College of Nursing 

and Health Sciences 

192 Theta Beta Chapter 

Juanita Graham 

University of Mississippi – School 

of Nursing 


193 Theta Gamma-at-large 

Chapter 

Jacklyn Barber 

Briar Cliff University – Department 

of Nursing; Morningside College - 

Nursing Department 

194 Theta Delta Chapter 

Teresa Gore 

Auburn University – School of 

Nursing 

195 Theta Epsilon Chapter 

Jean Leuner 

University of Central Florida – 


196 Theta Zeta Chapter 

Mary Blosky 

Bloomsburg University – 


198 Theta Theta Chapter 

Robert Holomuzki 

Capital University – School of 

Nursing 

199 Theta Iota Chapter 

Rebecca Hill 

Barton College – School of 

Nursing 

200 Theta Kappa Chapter 

Marilyn Asselin 

University of Massachusetts, 

Dartmouth – College of Nursing 

201 Theta lambda Chapter 

Susan Sims-Giddens 

Missouri State University – 


202 Theta Mu Chapter 

Michael Masciantonio 

LaRoche College – Department of 

Nursing 

203 Theta Nu Chapter 

Theresa Loan 

Eastern Kentucky University – 

College of Nursing and Allied 

Health 

204 Theta Xi Chapter 

Elizabeth Riley 

College of St. Scholastica – 


205 Theta Omicron Chapter 

Patricia Lynes-Hayes 

University of Alaska, Anchorage – 


206 Theta Pi Chapter 

Kim Schultz 

Illinois Wesleyan University – 


207 Theta Rho Chapter 

Michelle Flores 

Cedar Crest College, Nursing 

Department 

208 Theta Sigma Chapter 

Ann Walker 

Stockton College of New Jersey – 

Nursing Program 

209 Theta Tau Chapter 

Kendra Russell 

Georgia College and State University 

– Division of Nursing 

210 Theta Upsilon Chapter 

Susan Jardine-Dickinson 

Idaho State University – School of 

Nursing 

211 Theta Phi Chapter 

Annette Weiss 

Misericordia University – 


212 Theta Chi Chapter 

Mary Graiver 

Saginaw Valley State University – 

Crystal M. Lange School of 

Nursing and Health Sciences 

213 Theta Psi Chapter 

Barb Penprase 

Oakland University – School of 

Nursing 

215 Iota Alpha Chapter 

Ashley Perone 

Midland Lutheran College – 


216 Iota Beta Chapter 

Ashton Clouse 

William Paterson University – 


217 Iota Gamma Chapter 

Nancy Kern 

Tennessee Technological 

University – School of Nursing 

218 Iota Delta Chapter 

Maria Roche-Dean 

Spalding University – School of 

Nursing 

219 Iota Epsilon Chapter 

Judith Breitenbach 

State University of New York, 

Utica/ Rome – School of Nursing & 

Health Systems 

220 Iota Zeta Chapter 

Diane Chlebowy 

Towson University – Department of 

Nursing 

221 Iota Eta Chapter 

Anne Fitzgerald 

University of Louisville – School of 

Nursing 

222 Iota Theta Chapter 

Kelly Johnson 

Troy University – School of Nursing 

223 Iota Iota-at-large Chapter 

Barbara Heise 

Brigham Young University – 

College of Nursing; Westminster 


224 Iota Kappa Chapter 

Barbara Jones 

Gwynedd Mercy College – School 

of Nursing 

226 Iota Mu Chapter 

Ruth Bridges 

Texas Tech University – Health 

Sciences Center School of Nursing 

227 Iota Nu Chapter 

Karen Koerber-Timmons 

The University of Texas, Tyler – 


228 Iota Xi Chapter 

Joy Longo 

Florida Atlantic University – Christine 

E. Lynn College of Nursing 

229 Iota Omicron Chapter 

Kristen Lethbridge 

The University of Western Ontario 


230 Iota Pi Chapter 

Suzanne McClure Colorado 

State University Pueblo – Department 

of Nursing 


232 Iota Sigma Chapter 

Alison Riggs 

Azusa Pacific University – School 

of Nursing 

233 Iota Tau Chapter 

Patricia Allgeier 

Creighton University – School of 

Nursing 

234 Iota Upsilon-at-large 

Chapter 

Ruth Ellen Kelly 

Central Connecticut State University 

– Department of Nursing; 

University of Hartford – College 

of Education, Nursing and Health 

Professions; St Joseph College – 


235 Iota Phi-at-large Chapter 

Andrea Wallen 

Worcester State College – 

Department of Nursing; University 

of Massachusetts – Graduate 

School of Nursing at Worcester; 

Assumption College; Atlantic Union 

College; Anna Maria College 

237 Iota Psi Chapter 

Christine Wynd 

Ursuline College – Breen School of 

Nursing 

238 Iota Omega Chapter 

Dona Carpenter 

University of Scranton – 


239 Kappa Alpha Chapter 

Jeanette Lupinacci 

Western Connecticut State 

University – Department of Nursing 

241 Kappa Gamma Chapter 

Gene Mundie 

State University of New York, 

Stony Brook – School of Nursing 

242 Kappa Delta Chapter 

Vanessa Smith-Doughty 

LaSalle University – School of 

Nursing & Health Sciences 

243 Kappa Epsilon-at-large 

Chapter 

Joy Washburn 

Grand Valley State University – 

Kirkhof College of Nursing; Calvin 


Hope College – Department of 

Nursing; Ferris State University 

244 Kappa Zeta-at-large Chapter 

Amander Wotton 

University of Southern Maine 

– College of Nursing & Health 

Professions; Saint Joseph College 

– Department of Nursing; University 

of New England, Westbrook 

Campus – Department of Nursing 

245 Kappa Eta Chapter 

Therese Hilger 

New Jersey City University – 


246 Kappa Theta Chapter 

Dawn Garrett-Wright 

Western Kentucky University – 


247 Kappa Iota Chapter 

Susan Hasenau 

Madonna University – College of 

Nursing and Health 

248 Kappa Kappa Chapter 

Margaret Gongre 

Lamar University – Department of 

Nursing 

249 Kappa lambda Chapter 

Susan Barkan and Mary Ann 

Burnam 

Otterbein College – Department of 

Nursing 

250 Kappa Mu Chapter 

Stephanie Sulla 

Winona State University, School of 

Nursing 

251 Kappa Nu Chapter 

Karla Fogel 

North Park University – Division of 

Nursing 

252 Kappa Xi Chapter 

Cynthia Heaton 

Mount Mercy College – 


253 Kappa Omicron Chapter 

Deborah Clifton 

California State University, Chico – 


254 Kappa Pi-at-large Chapter 

Lisa Dworak 

University of Wisconsin, Green 

Bay – School of Nursing; Bellin 


255 Kappa Rho-at-large Chapter 

Terri McKown 

University of Central Arkansas – 

Department of Nursing; Arkansas 

Tech University Department of 

Nursing 

256 Kappa Sigma Chapter 

Linda Greenstreet 

Olivet Nazarene University – 

Nursing Division 

257 Kappa Tau Chapter 

Ann Laramee 

University of Vermont – College of 

Nursing & Health Sciences 

258 Kappa Upsilon-at-large 

Chapter 

Susan Pederson 

University of Mary – Division of 

Nursing; Medcenter One College 

of Nursing 

259 Kappa Phi-at-large Chapter 

Roberta Basol 

College of St. Benedict/ St. John’s 

University – Department of Nursing; 

St. Cloud State University 

260 Kappa Chi Chapter 

Michael Clark 

Temple University – Department of 

Nursing 

261 Kappa Psi Chapter 

Patsy Trahan 

McNeese State University – 


262 Kappa Omega Chapter 

Allison Terry 

Auburn University – School of 

Nursing 


263 lambda Alpha-at-large 

Chapter 

Hee Soon Kim 

Yonsei University – College of 

Nursing; Seoul National University 

– College of Nursing; Ewha Womans 

University – College of Nursing 

Science; The Catholic University 

of Korea; Kyungpook National 

University; Kyung Hee University; 

Korea University; Keimyung University; 

Pusan National University 

264 lambda Beta-at-large 

Chapter 

Li-Chi Chiang 

National Defense Medical Center – 

School of Nursing; National Taiwan 


265 lambda Gamma Chapter 

Liz Close 

Sonoma State University – Department 

of Nursing 

266 lambda Delta Chapter 

Fiesta Clanton 

Monmouth University – Marjorie K. 

Unterberg School of Nursing and 


267 lambda Epsilon Chapter 

Nancy Mosier 

University of Indianapolis – School 

of Nursing 

268 lambda Zeta Chapter 

Lori Glenn 

University of Detroit Mercy – 

McAuley School of Nursing 

269 lambda Eta Chapter 

William Campbell 

Salisbury University – Department 

of Nursing 

270 lambda Theta Chapter 

Julie Sappington 

Southeast Missouri State University 


271 lambda Iota Chapter 

Arlene Patrick 

Kean University – Nursing Department 

272 lambda Kappa Chapter 

Erica Leber-Burnham 

Messiah College – Department of 

Nursing 

273 lambda lambda Chapter 

Constance Edwards 

Governors State University – 


274 lambda Mu Chapter 

Jan Pyzner 

University of Louisiana, Monroe – 


277 lambda Omicron Chapter 

Cynthia Beckett 

Northern Arizona University – 


278 lambda Pi-at-large Chapter 

Sharon Paton 

University of Toronto – Faculty of 

Nursing 

279 lambda Rho-at-large 

Chapter 

Cheryl Bergman 

University of North Florida – 


280 lambda Sigma Chapter 

C. Gosse 

Indiana State University – College 

of Nursing 

281 lambda Tau Chapter 

Diana Jones 

Slippery Rock University – 


282 lambda Upsilon-at-large 

Chapter 

Barbara Lockwood 

Aurora University – School of 

Nursing; Benedictine University – 


283 lambda Phi Chapter 

Sally Ellis Fletcher 

University of Missouri Kansas City 


284 lambda Chi Chapter 

Carolyn LePage 

Barry University – School of Nursing 

285 lambda Psi Chapter 

Kathy Hager 

Bellarmine University – Lansing 

School of Nursing & Health Sciences 

286 lambda Omega Chapter 

Ronald Vance 

Ohio University – School of Nursing 

287 Mu Alpha Chapter 

Rachel Cozort 

Lenoir Rhyne College – School of 

Nursing 

288 Mu Beta Chapter 

Karen Barnett 

Southern Connecticut State 

University – Department of 

Nursing 

289 Mu Gamma Chapter 

Paulla Mizer 

Boise State University – 


290 Mu Delta Chapter 

Kimberly Foito 

Sacred Heart University – Nursing 

Program 

291 Mu Epsilon Chapter 

Andrea Ackermann 

Mount Saint Mary College – 


292 Mu Zeta Chapter 

Robbie Madden South 

Lander University – School of 

Nursing 

293 Mu Eta Chapter 

Durenda Juergensen 

College of Notre Dame of Maryland 


294 Mu Theta-at-large Chapter 

Barbara Carrig 

College of Saint Elizabeth – 

Department of Nursing; Felician 

College; Saint Peter’s College – 


295 Mu Iota Chapter 

Patricia Catts 

Oral Roberts University – Anna 

Vaughn School of Nursing 

296 Mu Kappa Chapter 

Elaine Marshall 

Georgia Southern University – 



297 Mu lambda Chapter 

Heidi Riehl 

Minnesota State University, 

Mankato – School of Nursing 

298 Mu Mu Chapter 

Carol Walker 

William Jewell College – 


299 Mu Nu Chapter 

Julie Fagan 

California State University, Fresno 


300 Mu Xi Chapter 

Deborah Kelly 

Clarion University of Pennsylvania 

– School of Nursing & Allied 

Health 

301 Mu Omicron Chapter 

Jennifer Gambal 

DeSales University – Department 

of Nursing 

302 Mu Pi Chapter 

Bonnie Simmons 

Georgia Southwestern State 


303 Mu Rho Chapter 

Lynette Gibson 

University of South Carolina 

Upstate – Mary Black School of 

Nursing 

304 Mu Sigma Chapter 

Beverly Williams 

University of Alberta – Faculty of 

Nursing 

305 Mu Tau Chapter 

Sandra Blackstock 

North Carolina A&T State 


306 Mu Upsilon Chapter 

Marion Hudson 

The College of Staten Island – 


307 Mu Phi Chapter 

Rebecca Shabo 

Kennesaw State University – 


308 Mu Chi Chapter 

Alison Kris 

Fairfield University – School of 

Nursing 

309 Mu Psi-at-large Chapter 

Lisa Hansen 

Queens University of Charlotte; 

Wingate College (Alumni); Gardner-Webb 

University 

310 Mu Omega Chapter 

Joan Dorman 

Purdue University, Calumet – 


311 Nu Alpha Chapter 

Deanna Pope 

Marshall University – College of 

Nursing and Health Professions 

312 Nu Beta Chapter 

Elizabeth Hill 

Johns Hopkins University – School 

of Nursing 

313 Nu Gamma Chapter 

Amelia Malcom 

Brenau University – Department of 

Nursing 

314 Nu Delta Chapter 

Karen Pace 

Cleveland State University – 


316 Nu Zeta Chapter 

Christine Hober 

Fort Hays State University – 


317 Nu Eta Chapter 

Linda Wilson 

Drexel University – College of 


318 Nu Theta Chapter 

Amy McClune 

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 


319 Nu Iota Chapter 

Kimberly Baxter 

University of Nevada, Reno – 

Orvis School of Nursing 

320 Nu Kappa Chapter 

Darlene Crocker 

Mesa State College – Department 

of Nursing 

321 Nu lambda Chapter 

Cynthia Powers 

Union University – School of 

Nursing 

322 Nu Mu Chapter 

Dolores Greenwood 

California State University, Los 

Angeles – School of Nursing 

323 Nu Nu Chapter 

Teresa Fuller 

Weber State University – Nursing 

Department 

324 Nu Xi-at-large Chapter 

Anna Mullins 

California State University, East 

Bay – Department of Nursing; 

Samuel Merritt College – Intercollegiate 

Nursing Program; Holy 

Names University 

325 Nu Omicron-at-large Chapter 

Ruth Shearer 

Bethel College – School of Nursing; 

St. Mary’s College – Department 

of Nursing; Goshen College 


326 Nu Pi-at-large Chapter 

Judy Shackelford 

University of Illinois, Springfield 

– School of Nursing (Alumni); 

MacMurray College; St. John’s 

College; Millikin University 

327 Nu Rho-at-large Chapter 

Linda Hardy 

Nebraska Wesleyan University 

– Department of Nursing; Union 

College – Division of Nursing 

328 Nu Sigma Chapter 

Sara Emerick 

Waynesburg University – 


329 Nu Tau Chapter 

Linda Hickman 

Louisiana College – Division 

ofNursing 

330 Nu Upsilon Chapter 

Jill Friend 

Grand Canyon University – 


331 Nu Phi Chapter 

Greta Marek 

Austin Peay State University – 



332 Nu Chi Chapter 

Lora Claywell 

University of Missouri – St Louis, 


333 Nu Psi Chapter 

Alice Privé 

San Francisco State University – 


334 Nu Omega Chapter 

Thomas Curley 

University of North Carolina, Wilmington 


335 Xi Alpha Chapter 

Jenny Sauls 

Middle Tennessee State University 


336 Xi Beta Chapter 

Patricia Casals 

East Stroudsburg University, Department 

of Nursing 

337 Xi Gamma Chapter 

Kathleen Healy-Karabell 

Marywood University – Department 

of Nursing 

338 Xi Delta Chapter 

Sherree Santivasi 

West Chester University – 


339 Xi Epsilon Chapter 

Karen Lillie 

California State University, Bakersfield 


340 Xi Zeta Chapter 

Angelique Allemand 

Nicholls State University – 


341 Xi Eta Chapter 

Barb Lawrie 

University of British Columbia – 


342 Xi Theta Chapter 

Enna Trevathan 

California State University, Dominguez 

Hills – School of Nursing 

343 Xi Iota Chapter 

Kim Robinson 

Midwestern State University – 

College of Health Sciences & Human 

Services 

344 Xi Kappa-at-large Chapter 

Debra Magnuson 

Tri College University Nursing 

Consortium; Concordia College 

– Department of Nursing; North 

Dakota State University – Department 

of Nursing; Minnesota State 

University, Moorhead – Department 

of Nursing; Jamestown College 

– Nursing Department 

345 Xi lambda Chapter 

Brenda Stutsky 

University of Manitoba – Faculty of 

Nursing 

346 Xi Mu Chapter 

Liza Patail 

Linfield College – Linfield-Good 

Samaritan School of Nursing 

347 Xi Nu-at-large Chapter 

Carol Greulich 

Indiana University-Purdue University, 

Fort Wayne – Department of 

Nursing; University of Saint Francis 


348 Xi Xi Chapter 

Renee Jones 

Youngstown State University – 


349 Xi Omicron Chapter 

Elizabeth Halcomb 

University of Western Sydney 

350 Xi Pi Chapter 

Rachael Hudgins Mennonite College 

of Nursing at Illinois State 

University 

351 Xi Rho Chapter 

Dina Swearngin 

Clayton State University – School 

Nursing 

352 Xi Sigma Chapter 

Terry Delpier 

Northern Michigan University – 


353 Xi Tau Chapter 

Karen Hoschar 

University of Charleston – 


354 Xi Upsilon Chapter 

Kelly Cecil 

Lynchburg College – Department 

of Nursing 

355 Xi Phi Chapter 

Vicki Schinstock Brownrigg 

The University of Colorado, Colorado 

Springs – Beth-El College of 


356 Xi Chi Chapter 

Kelli Lingg 

Millersville University – School of 

Nursing 

357 Xi Psi-at-large Chapter 

Elizabeth Hopkins 

Loyola University – Department of 

Nursing; Our Lady of Holy Cross 


Dillard University 

358 Xi Omega Chapter 

Barbara Zuppa 

Kutztown University – Department 

of Nursing 

359 Omicron Alpha Chapter 

Roberta Rolland 

State University of New York Upstate 

Medical University – College 

of Nursing 

360 Omicron Beta Chapter 

Dean Chatfield 

State University of New York 

College, Brockport – Department 

of Nursing 

361 Omicron Gamma Chapter 

Krystal Owens 

Wilmington University – Division of 

Nursing and Allied Health 

362 Omicron Delta Chapter 

Pamela Fuller 

University of Phoenix – College of 


363 Omicron Epsilon Chapter 

Judith Dunn 

Clarkson College – Department of 

Nursing 

364 Omicron Zeta Chapter 

Catherine Northrup 

Abilene Christian University – 

Patty Hanks Shelton School of 

Nursing 

365 Omicron Eta Chapter 

Susan Ballard 

Stephen F. Austin State University 



366 Omicron Theta Chapter 

Donna Beuk 

University of Mobile – School of 

Nursing 

367 Omicron Iota Chapter 

Jacqueline Saleeby 

Maryville University, St. Louis – 


369 Omicron lambda Chapter 

Deborah Welch 

Mississippi College – School of 

Nursing 

370 Omicron Mu Chapter 

Margaret Bowman Wheeling 

Jesuit University – Nursing Department 

371 Omicron Nu Chapter 

Crystal Harris 

Missouri Western State University 


372 Omicron Xi-at-large 

Chapter 

Valerie Sauda 

University of Maine – School of 

Nursing; Husson College Eastern 

Maine Medical Center – School of 

Nursing 

373 Omicron Omicron-at-large 

Chapter 

Barbara Harland 

College of Mount St. Joseph – 

Department of Nursing; Xavier 

University – Department of Nursing 

374 Omicron Pi Chapter 

Patricia Hindin 

University of Medicine and Dentistry 

of New Jersey – School of 

Nursing 

375 Omicron Rho Chapter 

Mary Lewis 

Hartwick College – Department of 

Nursing 

376 Omicron Sigma Chapter 

Ellen Argust 

State University of New York, New 

Paltz – Department of Nursing 

377 Omicron Tau Chapter 

Rhoda Owens 

Minot State University – Department 

of Nursing 

378 Omicron Upsilon Chapter 

Valorie Orton 

University of Portland – School of 

Nursing 

379 Omicron Phi Chapter 

Susan Taplin 

Belmont University – School of 

Nursing 

380 Omicron Chi Chapter 

Janet Teets 

Miami University, Hamilton, Middletown, 

Oxford – Department of 

Nursing 

381 Omicron Psi Chapter 

Gina Schaar 

University of Southern Indiana 

– College of Nursing and Health 

Professions 

382 Omicron Omega Chapter 

Darci Davis 

Humboldt State University – 


383 Pi Alpha Chapter 

Suha Ballout 

Florida International University – 

College of Nursing & Health Sciences 

384 Pi Beta Chapter 

Sheri Noviello 

Columbus State University – 


385 Pi Gamma Chapter 

Linda Streit 

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing 

of Mercer University 

386 Pi Delta Chapter 

Lisa Graf 

University of Michigan, Flint – 


387 Pi Epsilon-at-large Chapter 

Helen Ahearn 

Regis College – Division of Nursing; 

Emmanuel College – Department 

of Nursing 

388 Pi Zeta Chapter 

Mary D’Angelo 

Daemen College – Department of 

Nursing 

389 Pi Eta Chapter 

Linda Howell 

Graceland University – School of 

Nursing 

390 Pi Theta Chapter 

Shayla Barr-Burns 

University of Arkansas – Eleanor 

Mann School of Nursing 

391 Pi Iota Chapter 

Alice Loke 

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 


392 Pi Kappa Chapter 

Zoe Schaefer 

Allen College 

393 Pi lambda Chapter 

Annie Davis 

University of South Carolina, Aiken 


394 Pi Mu-at-large Chapter 

Donna Trimm 

James Madison University – 

Department of Nursing; Eastern 

Mennonite University – Nursing 

Department 

395 PI Nu Chapter 

University of West Georgia – 


396 Pi Xi Chapter 

Debra Allen 

Delta State University – School of 

Nursing 

397 Pi Omicron Chapter 

Jacquelyn Williams 

University of Texas-Pan American 


398 Pi Pi Chapter 

Connie Scott 

Blessing-Rieman College of 

Nursing 

399 Pi Rho Chapter 

Valerie Candee 

California University of Pennsylvania 


400 Pi Sigma Chapter 

North Carolina Central University – 



401 Pi Tau Chapter 

Jane Nance 

University of Tennessee, Martin – 


402 Pi Upsilon Chapter 

Deirdre Jones 

Tennessee State University – 


403 Pi Phi Chapter 

Jayne Laylan 

Viterbo University School of 

Nursing 

404 Pi Chi Chapter 

Lynn Leon 

Malone College – School of 

Nursing 

405 Pi Psi Chapter 

Marie Bell 

Nazareth College of Rochester – 


406 Pi Omega Chapter 

Maria Holden 

New Mexico State University – 


407 Rho Alpha Chapter 

Alicia Bright 

Dominican University of California 

– School of Nursing and Allied 

Health Profession 

408 Rho Beta Chapter 

Paula Spencer 

California State University, San 

Bernardino – Department of 

Nursing 

409 Rho Gamma Chapter 

Susan Gosden 

Elmira College – Department of 

Nursing 

410 Rho Delta Chapter 

Salma Rattani 

The Aga Khan University – Nursing 

Division 

411 Rho Epsilon Chapter 

Rebecca Diaz 

Stevenson University – Nursing 

Division 

412 Rho Zeta Chapter 

Donna Hathorn 

Southeastern Louisiana University 


413 Rho Eta Chapter 

Ashley Cleary 

Clarke College, Department of 

Nursing & Health 

414 Rho Theta Chapter 

Judi Frerick and Betty Cottongim 

Northern Kentucky University – 


415 Rho Iota Chapter 

Katie Lamb 

Southern Adventist University – 


416 Rho Kappa Chapter 

Donna Darity 

Florida A&M University – School of 

Nursing 

417 Rho lambda Chapter 

Wanda Lawrence 

Winston-Salem State University 

School of Health Sciences – 


418 Rho Mu-at-large Chapter 

Barbara Branch 

Carson-Newman College – 

Division of Nursing; Tennessee 

Wesleyan College 

419 Rho Nu-at-large Chapter 

Karen Estridge 

Ashland University – Department 

of Nursing; MedCentral College of 

Nursing 

420 Rho Xi Chapter 

Carrie Clausen-Hansen 

Presentation College – 


421 Rho Omicron Chapter 

Rachel Choudhury 

Mount Carmel College of Nursing 

422 Rho Pi Chapter 

Cheryl Dumont 

Shenandoah University – Division 

of Nursing 

423 Rho Rho Chapter 

Nancy Edgecombe 

Dalhousie University – School of 

Nursing 

425 Rho Tau Chapter 

Cecilia Vera 

California State University, Stanislaus 


426 Rho Upsilon Chapter 

Edilaine da Silva 

University of São Paulo at Ribeirão 

Preto – College of Nursing 

427 Rho Phi Chapter 

Donna Gladney 

Framingham State College – 


428 Rho Chi-at-large Chapter 

Thóra B. Hafsteinsdottir 

University of Utrecht; HAN 

University; Rotterdam University; 

Hogeschool Utrecht; Saxion University 

of Applied Sciences 

429 Rho Psi Chapter 

Catherine Gilbert 

Armstrong Atlantic State University 


430 Rho Omega Chapter 

Shirley Riley 

Truman State University – School 

of Health Sciences & Education 

431 Tau Alpha Chapter 

Bertha Cecilia Salazar Gonzalez 

University of Nuevo Leon 

432 Tau Beta Chapter 

Fairuz Lutz 

Wesley College 

433 Tau Gamma Chapter 

Anne Kerr 

University of Ottawa 

434 Tau Delta Chapter 

Sandra Wynn 

Bluefield State College – School of 

Nursing and Allied Health 

435 Tau Epsilon Chapter 

Sharon Souter 

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor – 

Scott & White College of Nursing 

436 Tau Zeta Chapter 

Loureen Downes 

Florida Gulf Coast University – 


437 Tau Eta Chapter 

Meg Brown 

Alcorn State University – School of 

Nursing 


438 Tau Theta Chapter 

Margo Jenkins 

Uniformed Services University of 

Health Sciences – School of Nursing 

439 Tau Iota Chapter 

Bernadette Henrichs 

Barnes-Jewish College – Goldfarb 


440 Tau Kappa Chapter 

Helene Wallingford 

Excelsior College – School of 

Nursing 

441 Tau lambda-at-large 

Chapter 

Address Malata 

University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal; 

North-West University; University 

of Johannesburg; University of 

Botswana; Muhimbili University; 

University of Witwatersrand; University 

of South Africa; University 

of Swaziland; University of Pretoria; 

University of the Free State; 

University of Ghana; University of 

Malawi; Moi University; University 

of Nairobi; Tshwane University 

442 Tau Mu Chapter 

Diane Sokolowski 

Carroll University – Nursing 

Program 

443 Tau Nu Chapter 

Susan Turale 

Yamaguchi University School of 

Medicine – Department of Nursing, 

Faculty of Health Sciences 

444 Tau Xi Chapter 

Colleen Donegan 

Roberts Wesleyan – Division of 

Nursing 

445 Tau Omicron Chapter 

Kimberly Mitchell 

Saint Francis Medical Center – 


446 Tau Pi Chapter 

Cheryl Taylor 

Southern University and A&M 


447 Tau Rho Chapter 

Janice Thompson 

Quinnipiac University – Department 

of Nursing 

448 Tau Sigma Chapter 

Daniela Eichelberger 

Columbia College of Nursing 

– Mount Mary College Nursing 

Program 

449 Tau Tau Chapter 

Christine Hoebelheinrich 

Nebraska Methodist College – 


450 Tau Upsilon Chapter 

Sandra Shearme 

University of Windsor – Faculty of 

Nursing 

451 Tau Phi Chapter 

Warren Clark 

Jefferson College of Health 

Sciences – Department of Nursing 

452 Tau Chi Chapter 

Dokagari Woods 

Tarleton State University – 


453 Tau Psi Chapter 

Regena Spratling 

North Georgia College & State 

University – Department of 

Nursing 

454 Tau Omega Chapter 

Margret Lepp 

Göteborg University, Sweden – 

Institute of Nursing 

455 Upsilon Alpha Chapter 

Kathryn Foster 

Moravian College – St. Luke’s 

Hospital College of Nursing 

456 Upsilon Beta Chapter 

Jo-Anne Andre 

California State University, Fullerton 


457 Upsilon Gamma Chapter 

Cynthia Hunt 

Anderson University – School of 

Nursing 

458 Upsilon Delta Chapter 

Gaile Nellett 

University of St. Francis – College 

of Nursing and Allied Health 

459 Upsilon Epsilon Chapter 

Sally Vliem 

Western Michigan University – 

Bronson School of Nursing 

460 Upsilon Zeta Chapter 

Mary Symanski 

Alvernia College 

461 Upsilon Eta Chapter 

Sally Wai-Chi Chan 

National University of Singapore – 

Alice Lee Centre for Nursing 

Studies 

462 Upsilon Theta Chapter 

Donna Learned 

William Carey University – Joseph 

and Nancy Fail School of Nursing 

463 Upsilon Iota Chapter 

Gayle Webert 

Mount Marty College 

464 Upsilon Kappa Chapter 

Crystal Bennett 

University of West Florida – 


465 Upsilon lambda Chapter 

Richard Ahern 

MGH Institute of Health Professions 

466 Upsilon Mu Chapter 

Dale Gressle 

Cabarrus College of Health 

Sciences 

467 Upsilon Nu Chapter 

Nelly Garzón Alarcón 

Universidad Nacional de 

Colombia 

468 Upsilon Xi-at-large Chapter 

Joy Merrell 

Swansea University – School of 

Health Science; Cardiff University 

469 Upsilon Omicron Chapter 

Laura Williams 

University of North Alabama – 

College of Nursing and Allied 

Health 

470 Upsilon Pi Chapter 

Rita Williams 

Langston University – School of 



471 Upsilon Rho Chapter 

Catherine Kotecki 

Thomas Edison State College – 


472 Upsilon Sigma Chapter 

Anjanetta Davis 

Spring Hill College – Division of 

Nursing 

473 Upsilon Tau Chapter 

Mary Bradley 

Research College of Nursing 

474 Upsilon Upsilon Chapter 

Colleen Carmody-Payne 

Keuka College – Division of Nursing 

475 Upsilon Phi Chapter 

Whitney Lucot 

Robert Morris University – School 

of Nursing 

476 Upsilon Chi Chapter 

Lisa Soontupe 

Nova Southeastern University 

477 Upsilon Psi Chapter 

Jonathon Trent 

St. Petersburg College – College 

of Nursing 

478 Upsilon Omega Chapter 

Virginia Clifford 

Florida Southern College 

479 Phi Alpha Chapter 

Cecelia Crawford 

Western University of Health 

Sciences 

480 Phi Beta Chapter 

Mary Kopp 

Concordia University Wisconsin 

481 Phi Gamma Chapter (Virtual) 

Jennifer Lillibridge 

482 Phi Delta-at-large Chapter 

Debra Anderson 

Griffith University – School of Nursing 

and Midwifery; Queensland 

University of Technology – School 

of Nursing and Midwifery; University 

of the Sunshine Coast 

483 Phi Epsilon Chapter 

Stephanie Wright 

George Washington University – 


484 Phi Zeta Chapter 

Karen Roberts 

Marian University 

485 Phi Eta Chapter 

Deborah Marucci 

Walsh University 

486 Phi Theta Chapter 

Denise Boren 

California State University 

487 Phi Iota Chapter 

Karen Landry 

Texas A & M Health Sciences 

Center 

488 Phi Kappa Chapter 

George Smith 

South University – College of 

Nursing 

489 Phi lambda Chapter 

Crystal James 

Mount Saint Mary’s College – 


490 Phi Mu Chapter 

Elizabeth Rosser 

Bournemouth University – School 

of Health and Social Care 

491 Phi Nu Chapter 

Denniel Witkowski 

Walden University 

492 Phi Xi Chapter 

Aida Mendes 

Coimbra Nursing School 

493 Phi Omicron Chapter 

Ellen Erickson-Bonner 

Saint Anthony College of Nursing 

494 Phi Pi Chapter 

Ellen Poole 

Chamberlain College of Nursing 

648 Beta Beta Chapter 

(Houston) 

Jane Anderson 

Texas Woman’s University 

Houston – College of Nursing 


Call Center Statistics 


January 2009 thru September 2011 

Executive Summary 

Context 

Member Demographics 

1. Members completed 65,561 demographic forms from January 2009 until the present. These forms 

were collected from forms returned with renewals, from online submissions, and from verbal submission. 

The majority were collected with returned renewal forms. 

2. Results have been calculated in percentages using the total number answering each question from Jan 

2009 to the present. 

3. If multiple forms have been submitted since 2009, the latest demographics overrode earlier submissions 

Results 

1. 92% Female; 8% Male 

2. 80% White; 7% Black; 5% Asian; 4% Hispanic 

3. 66% under 50; 34% over 50 

4. 38% have a master’s or doctorate 

5. 66% are employed; 56% work for not-for-profits 

6. 49% work in hospitals; 16% in schools of nursing 

7. 45% have more than 15 years’ experience 

8. 53% have an annual gross household income of more than $70,000 

9. More than 20 native languages are spoken in addition to English 




















Circulation Data for STTI Publications 


With new content posted virtually every day, Reflections on Nursing Leadership continues to solidify its position 

as the online magazine for members of STTI. Through feature articles and news reports, it communicates 

contributions that nurses make toward improving world health while serving as a delivery vehicle to promote 

member benefits, services and opportunities. In FY2010, which ended 30 June 2011, the magazine achieved 

210,582 reader “impressions,” exceeding by 60,582 the goal of 150,000 impressions established for the year. 


Paid Subscriptions 2011 (to end August) 2010 (to end August) 2009 (to end August) 

Institutions 668 712 758 

Personal 15 9 13 

Members (print) 100,056 (Iss. 3); 

100,055 (Iss. 2); 

100,045 (Iss. 1) 

100,052 (AVG) 

Members (online) 29,852 (Iss. 3); 

42,320 (Iss. 2); 

25,496 (Iss. 1) 

32,556 (AVG) 

100,052 (Iss. 3); 

104,152 (Iss. 2); 

103,956 (Iss. 1) 

102,054 (AVG) 

22,706 (Iss. 3); 

73,278 (Iss. 2); 

53,866 (Iss. 1) 

49,950 (AVG) 


79,154 (Iss. 3); 

89,631 (Iss. 2); 

90,111 (Iss. 1) 

89,724 (AVG) 

13,248 (Iss. 3); 

40,239 (Iss. 2); 

20,748 (Iss. 1) 

24,745 (AVG) 

Paid Subscriptions 2011 (to end August) 2010 (to end August) 2009 (to end August) 

Institutions 296 288 302 

Personal 18 25 26 

Members 94 233 187 


Active Membership by Region 

* Regions that have states located in multiple regions 

For more information about regions and for a regional map, 

visit: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Chapters/Regions/Pages/rccc.aspx 

Region Number of 

States 

Territories and Countries Outside of USA Chapters Active Members 

(as of 30 June 2011) 

Region 1 8* Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, 

South Korea 

31 9,528 

Region 2 4* Australia 27 13,583 

Region 3 7* Republic of China, Taiwan 27 7,213 

Region 4 5* Canada 31 6,783 

Region 5 2 Brazil, Pakistan 38 8,230 

Region 6 3* 35 8,612 

Region 7 3 Colombia, U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico 39 8,318 

Region 8 3 33 6,093 

Region 9 3* Mexico 33 8,775 

Region 10 3* Canada 27 8,290 

Region 11 2* 31 6,014 

Region 12 4* 38 11,007 

Region 13 3* 29 6,470 

Region 14 2* 29 9,338 

Region 15 7* Canada, Botswana, England, Ghana, 

Kenya, Malawi, Netherlands, Portugal, 

South Africa, Sweden, Swaziland, 

Tanzania, Wales 

35 9,536 

Total: 483 127,790 


Volunteer Initiatives 

The Volunteer Interest Profile (VIProfile) was redesigned and re-launched at the start of the 2009-2011 biennium. 

The purpose of the redesign was to allow for a more comprehensive selection of volunteer positions. 

Profiles submitted to the previous system did not transfer, and all STTI members were invited to complete a 

new VIProfile. At the time of this report 1,559 VIProfiles have been submitted using the new system. 


Number of pages accessed 

Web Site Statistics 

www.nursingsociety.org 

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 

Jan 107,689 162,211 175,539 213,142 208,756 198,731 163,827 219,926 217,340 237,996 

Feb 119,270 148,325 176,693 203,988 213,562 237,560 207,232 254,665 218,096 273,194 

Mar 114,347 159,472 220,224 260,647 265,893 254,328 253,886 310,488 303,370 367,020 

Apr 118,564 142,262 193,018 262,123 267,308 263,091 240,990 284,488 266,158 316,714 

May 117,803 149,861 170,236 207,698 209,457 248,231 172,896 218,022 200,145 249,340 

Jun 97,945 110,476 143,606 194,094 204,391 208,673 157,138 174,661 164,301 200,321 

Jul 94,741 131,007 145,540 166,173 183,207 196,481 148,571 169,381 168,279 188,980 

Aug 111,214 118,266 162,931 176,089 198,587 190,389 152,902 154,006 178,318 216,875 

Sep 131,412 155,119 193,919 183,456 220,980 202,195 203,469 235,523 235,152 237,143 

Oct 146,052 183,510 177,791 220,003 221,398 196,222 222,306 256,459 238,601 

Nov 108,825 183,081 199,987 263,412 201,489 184,223 197,269 220,630 226,182 

Dec 91,334 132,245 163,397 187,745 193,593 227,095 169,269 153,064 163,241 

Total 1,359,196 1,775,835 2,122,881 2,538,570 2,588,621 2,607,219 2,289,755 2,651,313 2,579,183 


Virginia Henderson International Nursing library (VHl) 

Margaret A. Wilson, MS, Manager 

GOALS 

The Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library is to offer nurses, in all roles around the globe, online access 

to reliable nursing information that can be easily utilized and shared. 


In June 2011, STTI signed a contract with an external hosted server provider, BioMed Central, to move the VHL’s 

Registry of Nursing Research database to an open repository system. The new system includes a more robust 

search engine and other enhanced features that make it possible for site users to browse and search content in 

multiple ways, and to submit full-text documents in all file formats to specific communities. 

The improved library site is slated to be launched and demonstrated at STTI’s 41st Biennial Convention, and 

members of the Advisory Committee of the VHL will be announced during the convention. 

The metric goals were met during the biennium. The number of researchers registered in the Registry of Nursing 

Research (RNR) database increased from 83,000 to more than 149,000 during this report period, and the number 

of research study and conference abstracts posted in the RNR increased from 34,000 to more than 39,600. 

The number of agreements that the library held with nursing organizations and institutions increased from 15 to 

21 to share their conference abstracts with the VHL. Recent content posted in the library includes abstracts from 

the 22nd International Nursing Research Congress, executive summaries from recent graduates of the University 

of Southern Indiana’s DNP program, podium and poster presentations from the American Nurses Credentialing 

Center’s Magnet Conference ® , and abstracts from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Association 

of periOperative Registered Nurses, Emergency Nurses Association, National Gerontological Nursing Association, 

Oncology Nursing Society, Western Institute of Nursing, and other nursing organization’s annual meetings. 

The VHL continues to provide site registrants access to six, pre-selected full text CINAHL articles each month, and 

permanent links to fourteen historical videotapes in the Cameo Outstanding Nurse Researchers and Their Work 

series. It also features the 2010 and 2011 inductees of STTI’s International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. 

The future plan of work for the library is to develop more full-text EBN resources on the site, increase the visibility 

and utilization of these resources, and to help promote the events, services and products that are available 

through STTI. 


Convention Attendance 

Congress Attendance 


2009-2010 

2010-2011 

2009-2010 

2010-2011 

Research Grants Report 

• Total grants given: 15 international grants; 15 collaborative 

• Amount awarded: US $126,882 

• Recipient countries: South Africa, Taiwan, USA 

• Total grants given: 20 international; 19 collaborative 


• Recipient countries: Hong Kong, Israel, South Africa, USA 

leadership Education Grants Report 

• Total grants given: 11 


• Recipient countries: Mexico, Pakistan, Swaziland, USA 

• Total grants given: 26 


• Recipient countries: Botswana, Canada, Malawi, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, United Kingdom, 

USA 

# of International Awards Granted 


leadership Programs 

Board leadership Development Program 

Formerly Omada 

YEARS NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS 

2004-2006* 6 Mentees 

2005-2007 7 Mentees 

2006-2008 6 Mentees 

2007-2009 11 Mentees 

2008-2010 9 Mentees 

2009-2011 7 Mentees 

2010 Program was not offered due to review and redesign. 

Geriatric Nursing leadership Academy 

Partnered with The Hartford Foundation 

With additional funding from the Northwest Health Foundation and Hill-Rom 

YEARS NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS 

2008-2009* 16 Fellow/Mentor Pairs 

2010-2011 12 Fellow/Mentor Pairs 

Maternal-Child Health Nurse leadership Academy 

Partnered with Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute from 2004-2007 

Partnered with Johnson & Johnson Corporate Contributions, Inc., beginning 2008 

YEAR NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS 

2004-2005* 17 Mentee/Mentor Pairs 

2006-2007 21 Mentee/Mentor Pairs 

2008-2009 19 Mentee/Mentor Pairs 

2010-2011 20 Mentee/Mentor Pairs 

Nurse Faculty Mentored leadership Development Program 

Partnered with The Elsevier Foundation 


2010-2011* 15 Scholar/Mentor Pairs 


*year of initial offering 

Mentored leadership Development Program 

Formerly Chiron 


2000* 3 Mentees 

2001 9 Mentees 




2005 January - 4 Mentees July - 9 Mentees 



2008 Program was not conducted due to review 

and redesign. 

Speakers Bureau 

YEAR NUMBER OF PARTICPANTS 

2011* 24 

Sharecare 


2010-2011* 127 


Susan Gennaro, DSN, RN, FAAN 


Lillian G. Douglass, RN (R), BScN, 

MSc. (A), PhD, Chair (Canada) 

International Honor Society of 

Nursing Building Corporation 

STTI Editors 

James Mattson 


Governance Entities 

Dr. Rose Constantino, PhD, JD, 

RN, FAAN, FACFE, Chair 

Nursing Knowledge 

International 

Jo Rycroft-Malone, PhD, RN 

WORLDviews on Evidence-Based 

Nursing 

Joanne Olson, PhD, RN, Chair 

(Canada) 

Sigma Theta Tau International 

Foundation for Nursing 


2009-2011 Committees and Board-Appointed Advisory 

Council and Task Force Chairs 

Cynthia 

Diefenbeck, PhyD, 

APRN, BC 

Governance 

Committee 

Karen Grisby, 

PhD, RN 

Global Health 

Priorities Task Force 

Robin Newhouse, 

PhD, RN 

Research and 

Scholarship Advisory 

Council 

Carol Huston, DPA, 

MPA, MSN, FAAN 

Leadership 

Succession 

Committee 

Susan Newbold, 

PhD, RN-BC, 

FAAN, FHIMSS 

Information 

Technology Task 

Force 

Kathleen Stevens, 

EdD, RN, ANEF, 

FAAN 

2010 International 

Nursing Research 

Congress Planning 

Task Force 

Cathy Catrambone, 

PhD, RN 

Regional Chapters 

Coordinating 

Committee 

Terry Valiga, EdD, 

RN, ANEF, FAAN 

International 

Academic Nursing 

Alliance Advisory 

Council 

Nancy C. Sharts- 

Hopko, PhD, RN, 

FAAN 

2011 International 

Nursing Research 

Congress Planning 

Task Force 

Pegge Bell, PhD, 

APN, RN 

Advisory Council on 

Policy 

Kathy Ricossa, MS, 

RN 

International Service 

Learning Task Force 

Holly Shaw, PhD, 

RN 

UN Task Force 

Richard Riccardi, 

PhD, NP, FAANP 

Corporate Audit 

and Accountability 

Committee 

Robin Bartlett, PhD, 

RN 

Languages Task 

Force 


Nancy Gibbs, 

MSN, RN 

Region 1 

Gordon B Natal, 

MSN, MHA, RN, 

NEA-BC 

Region 6 

Dee Welk, PhD, 

MSN, RN 

Region 11 

Dale Mueller, EdD, 

MSN, RN, NEA-BC 

Region 2 

Scott Emory Moore 

Region 7 

Anne C. Muller, 

MSN, APRN, RN, 

BC-CNS 

Region 12 

Regional Coordinators 

Tery J. Siek, MSN, 

RN, NEA-BC 

Region 3 

Ellen Buckner, 

DSN, RN 

Region 8 

Diana K. Foley, 

EdD, MSN, RN 

Region 13 

Sarah W. Morgan, 

PhD, RN 

Region 4 

Donna Miles Curry, 

PhD, RN 

Region 9 

Connie Sobon 

Sensor, PhD (c) 

RN, CTN-A 

Region 14 

Connie A. Scott, 

MS, RN, NEA-BC 

Region 5 

Catherine Walker, 

MScN, CIC 

Region 10 

Julie Jones, MS, 

RN 

Region 15

2009-2011 biennial report - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor ...

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