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Your
Sigma Theta Gamma Rho
Helping You Achieve Your Professional Goals
Sigma Theta Tau International
Connections
Sigma Theta Tau International
Connections
Quarterly Newsletter of
Gamma Rho Chapter June 2016
About STTI Founded in 1922, STTI – with
members in approximately 490
chapters throughout 85 countries –
supports the learning, knowledge,
and professional development of
nurses making a difference in
global health.
Sigma Theta Tau The founders chose the name
from the Greek words Storge’,
Tharsos and Time’ meaning “love”,
“courage” and “honor”.
Organizational Mission
The mission of the Honor Society
of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau
International, is advancing world
health and celebrating nursing
excellence in scholarship,
leadership, and service.
Society Vision Sigma Theta Tau International's
vision is to be the global
organization of choice for nursing.
STTI is you!
STTI has over 130,000 members,
1st U.S. organization to fund
nursing research, 39% have
Masters and/or doctoral degrees,
51% have nursing staff positions,
19% are administrators or
supervisors, 18% have
faculty/academic positions, 12%
are advanced practitioners.
President's Note
Spring is an exciting time of year celebrating nursing during our annual Induction Ceremony and Nurses Week. In May, we inducted 34 new members into our chapter who will undoubtedly make their mark in nursing. The Induction Ceremony was an amazing event with several students from across nursing programs attending. It is a joyous occasion celebrating achievements of students and community members. Dr. Danielle Howa Pendergrass, our Keynote Speaker left an indelible impression on what it means to grow, learn and lead throughout your profession. Welcoming new members is the highlight of my presidency, and a reminder of what it means to belong to such a wonderful organization. We hope that both current and new members find benefit in belonging to Sigma Theta Tau International and Gamma Rho Chapter, as you grow and make a difference in nursing. As members, we invite you to become involved in Gamma Rho activities, whether serving as a board or committee member, participating on activities and philanthropic events. Gamma Rho is committed to being a resource for you throughout your nursing career, connecting you with peers and opportunities for mentorship as you make a positive difference in the future of healthcare. During Nurses Week, many Gamma Rho members were able to attend Honors for Nursing, sponsored by the University of Utah College of Nursing Alumni Board. Both of these celebrations are incredible reminders of what it means to be a nurse and belong to a group of committed, passionate group of people. It is reminiscent of the enduring values of Sigma Theta Tau: love, courage and honor. Sue Chase-Cantarini, DNP RN President, STTI Gamma Rho Chapter [email protected] (801) 585-9642
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On May 4th, the newest members of the Gamma Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau were inducted. The
event, held at Alumni Hall, featured keynote speaker Danielle Howa Pendergrass, as well as addresses
by Gamma Rho Chapter President Sue-Chase Cantarini and Dean Patricia Gonce Morton of the
University of Utah College of Nursing. In addition, research grants were awarded to Margaret F. Clayton
and Jenneth B, Doria. A link to additional photos of the event can be found at
http://nursing.utah.edu/sigma-theta-tau/induction.php. Special thanks to Scott Johnson for a marvelous
collection of photos.
You’re Invited! STTI Gamma Rho Board Meetings The 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5:00pm in the University of Utah
College of Nursing Building
Gamma Rho Induction
Ceremony
November 10th, 2016 We would love to see you
there!
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Congratulations to Gamma Rho member Jia-Wen Guo, PhD, RN!
Dr. Guo recently received the Primary Children’s Medical Foundation Early
Career Development Research award of $50,000 for her study Automatic Self-
Monitoring for Adolescent Depression (ASAP). The study aims to create a tool
to help adolescents monitor their depression symptoms by utilizing the
individual’s social media posts.
Congratulations are also in order for University of Utah College of Nursing Assistant Professor Adjunct Ann
Hutton, Ph.D., APRN. Dr. Hutton was recently named the winner of the 2016 Honors for Nursing Dare to Care
Award; an award which recognizes Utah nurses who represent the values of nursing in service to the community.
Hutton has decades of nursing experience and a long list of awards and recognitions for her work as a nurse
specializing in mental health. Over the years, she has been a driving force in promoting awareness and treatment
of mental health issues. As a long-time volunteer for Caring Connections she has helped provide suicide survivor
grief support. She is also on the board of the Utah
Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention. In addition, she has been involved in the
American Psychiatric Nurses Association, the Utah State
Mental Health Planning Committee, and the Utah
Council of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurses. She was
also part of the original Gamma Rho Chapter at the
University of Utah. This is all in addition to her work at
the University where Dr. Hutton continues to teach
graduate classes in mental health/psychiatry and has a
faculty therapy practice.
Dr. Hutton says she accepted the Dare to Care award
on behalf “all who suffer from, or have relatives and friends who suffer some form of mental disorders.” She says
mental disorders are a national crisis that need to be addressed for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is
the human toll. Individuals with untreated mental disorders can often end up in prison, living on the streets, or
even suicide. It is a great cost to not just the community but the nation as a whole.
According to Dr. Hutton, it is of the utmost importance to make it easier for individuals suffering from mental
disorders to get treatment and she looks to future nurses for help in her cause. She encourages nurses to pursue
careers in mental health and to help treat those individuals who suffer from the devastating impacts of mental
diseases.
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS!!
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This year’s University of Utah College of Nursing Alumni Association’s Honors For Nursing event recognized several familiar
faces from Gamma Rho including Kathleen Kaufman and Amy Hartman. This was the 22nd annual event which celebrates
the accomplishments of nurses around the state. To find out more, go online to http://nursing.utah.edu/alumni/honors-for-
nursing/
There are opportunities to serve! Email Tamara at
[email protected] to get involved in STTI Gamma Rho!
STTI NEWS
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) convened a regional meeting of the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery (GAPFON) 23-24 March in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in collaboration with the Emirates Nursing Association (ENA). More than 30 key nursing and midwifery leaders from 13 countries in the Middle East region participated.
Visit online to find out about STTI.
Sigma Theta Tau Website http://nursing.utah.edu/sigma-theta-tau/.
Please! Let us know about your
accomplishments, community activities and/or other career highlights. We would like to celebrate you in future newsletters. Send these to Sue Chase-Cantarini at [email protected]
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Current Gamma Rho Board Members 2015 – 2016
President Sue Chase-Cantarini
President-Elect/Governance Chair Nanci Mcleskey
Past President Madeline Lassche
Secretary Alison Eldredge
Treasurer Stevi Gire
Finance Chair Cheryl Walsh
Faculty Counselor Denise Reeves
Leadership Succession Committee Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh & Grace Gardner
Publicity/Newsletter Chair Linda Gorton
Electronic Delegates Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh & Valerie Flattes
Convention Delegates Madeline Lassche & Amy Hartman
Awards Recognition Chair Barbara Wilson
Philanthropic Committee Linda Edelman & Lynn Hollister
Archivist Valerie Flattes
Research/Scholarship Chair Nancy Ann Allen
Web Master Jia-Wen Guo & Debbie Boulter
Membership Involvement Chair (Induction and
Member Activities)
Membership Committee
Tamara Ekker
Alison Eldredge
Stephanie Gire
Denise Reeves
Joanne Tuero
Marc Wirtz
We welcome your ideas for membership engagement activities
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dementia Dialogues August 9th, 2016
Fall Induction Thursday, November 10, 2016
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