Pi Kappa Chapter News
Pi Kappa Chapter N ews Allen College Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Volume X, Issue 1
February, 2016
President’s Message
Upcoming Events 2016
February 29: Leap into Membership.
April 12: Continuing Education Program and new
This November I had the privilege of representing the Pi Kappa chapter at the STTI Biennial Convention. The convention took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although the venue was in a fun location, there certainly was a lot of fun inside the convention center. There were over 1100 first-time attendees. In keeping with the STTI mission, “Advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership and service,” there were many opportunities to network on a variety of topics. Dr. Hester Klopper, President of STTI provided the opening plenary session. The theme was based upon Dr. Klopper’s Call to Action to Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally. STTI has grown internationally by representing 500 chapters from 98 countries and opening offices across the globe. She spoke of the importance of being on the cutting edge of healthcare in order to keep up with the evolving health, education, and practice issues. One way to stay cutting edge is to become involved at the local level by attending meetings and events. Please make plans to attend our Leap into Pi Kappa event February 29 (see p. 2 for details). This is a great way to meet other members and become actively involved in your chapter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, [email protected].
member induction.
June 2016: Pi Kappa Election
Inside This Issue Leap into Membership
2
Spring CEU
2
Elections for 2016-2017 Biennial Convention Report
2
3, 7
Beyond Pink
4
Nurse LeaderMembers
4
Service
5-7
Leadership Positions
8
Scholarships
8
Financial Report
9
Cristina Ortiz Pi Kappa President
Pi Kappa Spring Continuing Education Program and New Member Induction Tuesday April 12 Allen College McBride Auditorium
5:00-5:30: Social Time 5:30-7:00: Continuing Education Program (no charge for CEUs) 7:30: New Member Induction (light refreshments to follow) Program
Why the Media’s Portrayal of Nursing Puts Us All At Risk By Sandy Summers, RN, MSN, MPH RSVP to [email protected] Sponsored by Allen College, Allen College Alumni Association, and Pi Kappa
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Leap Into Membership: Pi Kappa Annual Business Meeting February 29, 2016 11 AM—Noon
Allen College Phelps Classroom Lunch provided RSVP to [email protected]
PI Kappa Membership Eligibility Pre-Licensure BSN Students 50% of nursing curriculum completed GPA of ≥3.0 Ranks in the upper 35th percentile of the graduating class RN-BSN Students 12 credit hours at current school completed 50% of the nursing curriculum completed GPA of ≥3.0 Ranks in the upper 35th percentile of the graduating class MSN Student and Nurse Leader Eligibility Licensed RN Minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any
field Demonstrated achievement in nursing (e.g., administration, education, global health, practice, publication, research)
Note: in addition to the stated criteria, students must meet the expectation of academic integrity. For information about student and nurse leader member eligibility, go to http://www.nursingsociety.org/why-stti/sttimembership Candidates requiring financial assistance may be eligible for the Edith Anderson Membership Subsidy. For information, go to http://www.nursingsociety.org/why-stti/stti-membership/edithanderson-membership-subsidy
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Sandy Summers, Founder of “The Truth About Nursing” to Present Spring Continuing Education Program April 12 at Allen College Pi Kappa’s spring continuing education program will feature Sandy Summers, founder and executive director of “The Truth About Nursing” and co-author of Saving Lives: Why the Media's Portrayal of Nursing Puts Us All at Risk (Oxford University Press), now it its second edition. Saving Lives won an International Award for Nursing Excellence in Public Print Media from Sigma Theta Tau and several Book of the Year awards from the American Journal of Nursing. Summers wrote the book with her husband Harry, who is The Truth About Nursing’s senior advisor. Since 2001 Summers has worked to change the image of nursing by challenging damaging media depictions of nurses. She has worked to replace harmful images of nursing with accurate ones in cooperation with major corporations including Disney, Clairol, Cadbury-Schweppes, Heineken, Wal-Mart, Skechers, Schick, Gillette, CVS, Coors and many others. Summers has masters degrees in nursing and public health from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Connecticut State University. Prior to her graduate work, she practiced nursing for 15 years in the emergency departments and intensive care units of some of America's major trauma centers. From 1994-97, Summers worked in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She has also lived and worked in New Zealand and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Summers lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with Harry and their 2 teenage children. Pi Kappa’s spring continuing education program is co-sponsored by Allen College and its Alumni Association. Summers’s program will precede new-member induction, Tuesday, April 12, Allen College, McBride Auditorium. The event will begin at 5PM with social time, followed by Summers’s program from 5:30 to 7PM. The induction ceremony will begin at 7:30PM and will be followed by a reception with light refreshments.
Pi Kappa Leadership Positions Open, Elections in June Pi Kappa is seeking candidates for the following leadership positions to be elected in June, with terms beginning in July, 2016: Web master Publicity/Newsletter Chair President Elect Governance Committee Chair Governance Committee For position descriptions see p. 8. Interested members should contact Jacalyn Jaspers, Leadership Succession Chair ([email protected])
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STTI Biennial Convention an “Amazing” Experience By Cristina Ortiz, Pi Kappa President Attending the 43rd Biennial Convention was an amazing personal and professional experience. As you can imagine with over 1000 oral and poster presentations there was a wide variety of topics. I attended sessions related to chapter policies, practice issues, and educational topics. I had the opportunity to network with members who had similar interests and faced similar practice challenges. But perhaps the most interesting experience was serving as a member of the House of Delegates. Prior to the convention I had received the biographical information for all candidates and the proposed bylaws changes. I spent much time becoming familiar with these changes, as I wanted to be able to make a choice that would greatly benefit the profession and our local chapter. The House of Delegates process was very formal, and provided an avenue for individuals to exchange varied points of view. One of the amendments passed removed the responsibility of Electronic House of Delegate voting for new and revoked chapters. Additionally, the Chapter Model Amendment provides an innovative chapter model whereby practice settings may become an academicpractice at-large chapter. The intent of this bylaw amendment is to accelerate the mission and vision of STTI, which may lead to additional crosscollaboration between the academic and practice setting. I encourage you to become involved with the Pi Kappa chapter so that you too may have the opportunity to collaborate with other nursing professionals from varied specialties, locally and at the international level.
Cristina Ortiz, representing Pi Kappa at the Biennial Convention.
Opening flag ceremony at Sigma Theta Tau International 43rd Biennial Convention, November 7-11, Las Vegas, Nevada. More photos on p. 7.
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Beyond Pink Team Presents “Going Beyond Awareness” at Pi Kappa’s Fall Continuing Education Event
Representatives of the Cedar Valley Beyond Pink Team (left to right): Marty Mulnix, Dee Hughes, Christine Carpenter, and Gabbi Dewitt . Like the Beyond Pink Team on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beyond-Pink-TEAM-120942767933222/ The Pi Kappa hosted the Cedar Valley Beyond Pink Team at Allen College for a continuing education program Tuesday, October 20., 2015. The program, “The Beyond Pink Team - Going Beyond Awareness,” was presented from 6 to 7 PM following social time and dinner. CEUs were provided at no charge. Attendees learned that the Beyond Pink Team is a nonprofit organization working not only to raise breast cancer awareness, but also to promote breast, cervical, and colon cancer prevention through free and reduced-cost screening and education. The Team also advocates for people with breast cancer by sponsoring various support groups. For more information about the Beyond Pink Team, visit http://cedarvalleybreastcancer.org/wp/
Nominate a Nurse Leader for Pi Kappa Membership Pi Kappa continuously recruits nurse leaders for membership. Licensed RNs with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field who have demonstrated achievement in nursing administration, education, global health, clinical practice, publication, or research should consider applying for membership. Current Pi Kappa members can recommend candidates who meet the criteria for induction as a nurse leader. Candidates can access eligibility criteria and an application form on the Sigma Theta Tau International website: http://www.nursingsociety.org/why-stti/stti-membership/apply-now/nurse-leader-membership-criteria Completed applications can be mailed to Jackie Meyer or Peg Broadie: Allen College, 1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50703. Questions about Pi Kappa nurse leader membership should be directed to [email protected] or [email protected]
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Pi Kappa Service News Rotary Box Project Pi Kappa participated in the Rotary Shoe Box project in September, 2015. Two shoe boxes, one for an 8-year-old girl and one for an 8-year-old boy, were provided by the Waterloo Rotary Club. Pi Kappa board members filled the boxes with basic necessities and school supplies to be distributed to impoverished Nicaraguan children. Pi Kappa’s contribution to the shoebox project is part of the college-wide effort that occurs every fall. Rotary club representatives transport the shoe boxes to Nicaragua for distribution to more than 2,400 children.
Coat and Blanket Drive For the second year in a row, Pi Kappa partnered with the Allen Student Nurses Association (ASNA) in the annual Salvation Army Coat and Blanket Drive. From September 28 through October 12, collection boxes were set up throughout the college for donations of coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets. On October 7 five Pi Kappa members and 28 ASNA members worked together to make 21 fleece blankets that were later donated to the Salvation Army. See blanketmaking photos in this newsletter. The purpose of the coat and blanket drive was to supply the Salvation Army with coats and blankets for distribution to community members in need.
Flo’s Joe beverage and snack bar, set up at Allen College in Winter Hall during finals week, December, 2015.
Flo’s Joe Flo’s Joe has become an annual December finalsweek tradition at Allen College. Pi Kappa coordinates a snack and beverage bar for Allen College students in all programs to facilitate their success on end-of-semester exams. Allen College faculty and associates contribute food for Flo’s Joe, named in honor of Florence Nightingale, who was involved in opening coffee house-reading rooms for workers who were on their way home from their shifts in the 1880s. Nightingale provided the workers with coffee and free reading materials. Members of Pi Kappa started the Flo’s Joe tradition in December of 2010. Pi Kappa thanks its Board members for coordinating this annual event in service to Allen College students. Thanks are also due to Allen College faculty, associates, and Pi Kappa members for supplying beverages and treats for Flo’s Joe.
Allen College students enjoying free warm beverages and snacks compliments of Pi Kappa and Flo’s Joe, finals week, December, 2015.
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Scenes from Pi Kappa—Allen Student Nurses Association Blanket Making Event, October 20, 2015 (continued on p. 7)
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Scenes from Pi Kappa—Allen Student Nurses Association Blanket Making Event, October 20, 2015 (continued from p. 6)
Biennial Convention, November 7-11, 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada (continued from p. 3)
International Induction Ceremony, 43rd Biennial Convention, November 7-11, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Chapter Leadership Position Descriptions For full descriptions of these and other leadership positions, visit the STTI website: http://www.nursingsociety.org/connect-engage/chapters/starting-an-stti-chapter/developing-honor-societyorganizational-structure President Serves as the chief representative of the honor society or chapter. Administers chapter business and coordinates all Board of Directors meetings. Can serve as an ex-officio member of some committees Ensures submission of required reports. President-Elect Becomes president at the end of a one-year term of office. Learns the chapter operations while being mentored by current president. Facilitates the achievement of chapter goals and mission of Sigma Theta Tau International. Vice President Performs various responsibilities for the chapter. Assumes duties of the president in the president’s absence. Facilitates achievement of chapter goals and oversees chapter programs and membership engagement efforts. Secretary Records and distributes meeting minutes Prepares and distributes chapter correspondence May chair and/or serve on committees as needed Treasurer Manages chapter funds. Prepares annual budget and develops or maintains fiscal policies and procedures Presents financial information to the Board of Directors at each meeting Works with the President to complete the financial section of the annual report Leadership Succession Committee Chair Develops members in leadership roles Mentors members for leadership positions Selects nominees for chapter leadership Prepares, distributes, compiles, and tallies election ballots. Develops and maintains policies related to leadership succession
Counselor Leads the procedure for determining membership eligibility and inducting members. Develops strategies for publicizing and informing students and nursing leaders of membership eligibility criteria. Secures necessary data from the official records of students to determine eligibility status. Notifies students of their eligibility status and sends out the appropriate membership application materials. Governance Committee Chair Determines membership eligibility Coordinates bylaws amendment process Ensures bylaws updates to comply with STTI Develops and maintains policies related to governance position Publicity/Newsletter Chair Develops and publishes chapter newsletter. Submits content online for the monthly STTIConnect enewsletter that is distributed by headquarters. Oversees the publication of all program, conference, and chapter activity announcements. Webmaster Assists in content creation and revisions for local and STTI chapter websites.
Pi Kappa Scholarships Available Each year Pi Kappa sponsors two $500 scholarships for nursing students, one for an undergraduate student and one for a graduate student. Students can apply through the Allen College website: http://www.allencollege.edu/financial-aid.aspx. Scholarship eligibility does not require Pi Kappa membership.
Is your membership current? How about your contact information? To renew your membership and update your profile, sign into the My Membership portion of the STTI website: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Membership/MyMembership/Pages/my_membership.aspx
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Pi Kappa in 17th Year as a Sigma Theta Tau International Chapter
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Pi Kappa Board Members 2015-2016
The year 2016 marks the 17th anniversary of the Pi Kappa Chapter’s charter with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). It is no small feat to become an STTI chapter. Several dedicated Allen College leaders worked for several years to lay the groundwork for the charter application.
Cristina Ortiz President [email protected]
It all began on May 15, 1996, when Dr. Kathryn Schweer, who at the time was Dean of Academic Affairs at Allen College, convened a small group of people interested in establishing a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at Allen College. The guidelines for establishing a chapter were reviewed, and the group decided to become a Steering Committee for the Allen College Nursing Honor Society (ACNHS).
Sarah Steele Vice President [email protected]
Since its inception, the ACNHS has held 18 induction ceremonies, inducting 770 qualified nursing students, faculty, and nurse leaders. The ACNHS completed the work necessary for submission of charter application in September 1998. The application was followed by an evaluation visit by Dr. Ruth Marcott from STTI in April 1999. Following Dr. Marcott’s visit and recommendation, the ACNHS was approved by the STTI Board of Directors to present a petition for charter to the House of Delegates. The petition for charter was approved by the House of Delegates at the STTI Biennial Convention November 6-10, 1999. The petition was presented by Mary Thoms, President, and Mary Brown, President-Elect. The ACNHS was officially chartered as Pi Kappa #392 Chapter, STTI on March 27, 2000.
Pi Kappa Financial Report Submitted by Gina Tenge Treasurer January 5, 2016
Account
Balance Income from renewal fees
Dana Wedeking Governance Chair [email protected] Kendra Williams-Perez Governance Committee [email protected] Peg Broadie Counselor [email protected] Jackie Meyer Counselor [email protected] Jacalyn Jaspers Leadership Succession Chair [email protected]
Honor Cords for Sale
$8795.57
Pi Kappa has honor cords for sale to members. The cost is $20. Honor cords are worn by students and faculty during graduation ceremonies. To purchase an honor cord, contact Dana Wedeking:
$250.00
Biennial Convention Expenses
$1856.88
NEA Fund
Gina Tenge Treasurer [email protected]
Amount
$9045.57
Balance in checking
Teresa Anderson Secretary [email protected]
Lisa D. Brodersen Publicity/Newsletter Chair and Webmaster [email protected]
Total Income
Child Protection Services Toy Closet
Dana Clasen President Elect [email protected]
$186.20 $7002.49 $5.06
[email protected] Cords may also be purchased directly from STTI’s subsidiary, Nursing Knowledge International: http://www.nursingknowledge.org/honor-cord.html
Allen College Pi Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
Allen College—Gerard Hall 1825 Logan Avenue Waterloo, Iowa 50703-1999
Keep your membership active and your contact information current! Renewing your membership is easy (and necessary if you want to continue claiming Pi Kappa membership on your resume or vitae). To renew your membership, print your membership card, update your profile and contact information, and much more, sign into the My Membership page of the STTI website: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Membership/MyMembership/Pages/my_membership.aspx If you need assistance using the STTI membership system, contact [email protected] or call 319-226-2034
To view the Pi Kappa Chapter News online, go to http://www.allencollege.edu, select “Current Students,” “Organizations,” and “Pi Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau.”
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February, 2016
President’s Message
Upcoming Events 2016
February 29: Leap into Membership.
April 12: Continuing Education Program and new
This November I had the privilege of representing the Pi Kappa chapter at the STTI Biennial Convention. The convention took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although the venue was in a fun location, there certainly was a lot of fun inside the convention center. There were over 1100 first-time attendees. In keeping with the STTI mission, “Advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership and service,” there were many opportunities to network on a variety of topics. Dr. Hester Klopper, President of STTI provided the opening plenary session. The theme was based upon Dr. Klopper’s Call to Action to Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally. STTI has grown internationally by representing 500 chapters from 98 countries and opening offices across the globe. She spoke of the importance of being on the cutting edge of healthcare in order to keep up with the evolving health, education, and practice issues. One way to stay cutting edge is to become involved at the local level by attending meetings and events. Please make plans to attend our Leap into Pi Kappa event February 29 (see p. 2 for details). This is a great way to meet other members and become actively involved in your chapter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, [email protected].
member induction.
June 2016: Pi Kappa Election
Inside This Issue Leap into Membership
2
Spring CEU
2
Elections for 2016-2017 Biennial Convention Report
2
3, 7
Beyond Pink
4
Nurse LeaderMembers
4
Service
5-7
Leadership Positions
8
Scholarships
8
Financial Report
9
Cristina Ortiz Pi Kappa President
Pi Kappa Spring Continuing Education Program and New Member Induction Tuesday April 12 Allen College McBride Auditorium
5:00-5:30: Social Time 5:30-7:00: Continuing Education Program (no charge for CEUs) 7:30: New Member Induction (light refreshments to follow) Program
Why the Media’s Portrayal of Nursing Puts Us All At Risk By Sandy Summers, RN, MSN, MPH RSVP to [email protected] Sponsored by Allen College, Allen College Alumni Association, and Pi Kappa
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Leap Into Membership: Pi Kappa Annual Business Meeting February 29, 2016 11 AM—Noon
Allen College Phelps Classroom Lunch provided RSVP to [email protected]
PI Kappa Membership Eligibility Pre-Licensure BSN Students 50% of nursing curriculum completed GPA of ≥3.0 Ranks in the upper 35th percentile of the graduating class RN-BSN Students 12 credit hours at current school completed 50% of the nursing curriculum completed GPA of ≥3.0 Ranks in the upper 35th percentile of the graduating class MSN Student and Nurse Leader Eligibility Licensed RN Minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any
field Demonstrated achievement in nursing (e.g., administration, education, global health, practice, publication, research)
Note: in addition to the stated criteria, students must meet the expectation of academic integrity. For information about student and nurse leader member eligibility, go to http://www.nursingsociety.org/why-stti/sttimembership Candidates requiring financial assistance may be eligible for the Edith Anderson Membership Subsidy. For information, go to http://www.nursingsociety.org/why-stti/stti-membership/edithanderson-membership-subsidy
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Sandy Summers, Founder of “The Truth About Nursing” to Present Spring Continuing Education Program April 12 at Allen College Pi Kappa’s spring continuing education program will feature Sandy Summers, founder and executive director of “The Truth About Nursing” and co-author of Saving Lives: Why the Media's Portrayal of Nursing Puts Us All at Risk (Oxford University Press), now it its second edition. Saving Lives won an International Award for Nursing Excellence in Public Print Media from Sigma Theta Tau and several Book of the Year awards from the American Journal of Nursing. Summers wrote the book with her husband Harry, who is The Truth About Nursing’s senior advisor. Since 2001 Summers has worked to change the image of nursing by challenging damaging media depictions of nurses. She has worked to replace harmful images of nursing with accurate ones in cooperation with major corporations including Disney, Clairol, Cadbury-Schweppes, Heineken, Wal-Mart, Skechers, Schick, Gillette, CVS, Coors and many others. Summers has masters degrees in nursing and public health from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Connecticut State University. Prior to her graduate work, she practiced nursing for 15 years in the emergency departments and intensive care units of some of America's major trauma centers. From 1994-97, Summers worked in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She has also lived and worked in New Zealand and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Summers lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with Harry and their 2 teenage children. Pi Kappa’s spring continuing education program is co-sponsored by Allen College and its Alumni Association. Summers’s program will precede new-member induction, Tuesday, April 12, Allen College, McBride Auditorium. The event will begin at 5PM with social time, followed by Summers’s program from 5:30 to 7PM. The induction ceremony will begin at 7:30PM and will be followed by a reception with light refreshments.
Pi Kappa Leadership Positions Open, Elections in June Pi Kappa is seeking candidates for the following leadership positions to be elected in June, with terms beginning in July, 2016: Web master Publicity/Newsletter Chair President Elect Governance Committee Chair Governance Committee For position descriptions see p. 8. Interested members should contact Jacalyn Jaspers, Leadership Succession Chair ([email protected])
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STTI Biennial Convention an “Amazing” Experience By Cristina Ortiz, Pi Kappa President Attending the 43rd Biennial Convention was an amazing personal and professional experience. As you can imagine with over 1000 oral and poster presentations there was a wide variety of topics. I attended sessions related to chapter policies, practice issues, and educational topics. I had the opportunity to network with members who had similar interests and faced similar practice challenges. But perhaps the most interesting experience was serving as a member of the House of Delegates. Prior to the convention I had received the biographical information for all candidates and the proposed bylaws changes. I spent much time becoming familiar with these changes, as I wanted to be able to make a choice that would greatly benefit the profession and our local chapter. The House of Delegates process was very formal, and provided an avenue for individuals to exchange varied points of view. One of the amendments passed removed the responsibility of Electronic House of Delegate voting for new and revoked chapters. Additionally, the Chapter Model Amendment provides an innovative chapter model whereby practice settings may become an academicpractice at-large chapter. The intent of this bylaw amendment is to accelerate the mission and vision of STTI, which may lead to additional crosscollaboration between the academic and practice setting. I encourage you to become involved with the Pi Kappa chapter so that you too may have the opportunity to collaborate with other nursing professionals from varied specialties, locally and at the international level.
Cristina Ortiz, representing Pi Kappa at the Biennial Convention.
Opening flag ceremony at Sigma Theta Tau International 43rd Biennial Convention, November 7-11, Las Vegas, Nevada. More photos on p. 7.
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Beyond Pink Team Presents “Going Beyond Awareness” at Pi Kappa’s Fall Continuing Education Event
Representatives of the Cedar Valley Beyond Pink Team (left to right): Marty Mulnix, Dee Hughes, Christine Carpenter, and Gabbi Dewitt . Like the Beyond Pink Team on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beyond-Pink-TEAM-120942767933222/ The Pi Kappa hosted the Cedar Valley Beyond Pink Team at Allen College for a continuing education program Tuesday, October 20., 2015. The program, “The Beyond Pink Team - Going Beyond Awareness,” was presented from 6 to 7 PM following social time and dinner. CEUs were provided at no charge. Attendees learned that the Beyond Pink Team is a nonprofit organization working not only to raise breast cancer awareness, but also to promote breast, cervical, and colon cancer prevention through free and reduced-cost screening and education. The Team also advocates for people with breast cancer by sponsoring various support groups. For more information about the Beyond Pink Team, visit http://cedarvalleybreastcancer.org/wp/
Nominate a Nurse Leader for Pi Kappa Membership Pi Kappa continuously recruits nurse leaders for membership. Licensed RNs with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field who have demonstrated achievement in nursing administration, education, global health, clinical practice, publication, or research should consider applying for membership. Current Pi Kappa members can recommend candidates who meet the criteria for induction as a nurse leader. Candidates can access eligibility criteria and an application form on the Sigma Theta Tau International website: http://www.nursingsociety.org/why-stti/stti-membership/apply-now/nurse-leader-membership-criteria Completed applications can be mailed to Jackie Meyer or Peg Broadie: Allen College, 1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50703. Questions about Pi Kappa nurse leader membership should be directed to [email protected] or [email protected]
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Pi Kappa Service News Rotary Box Project Pi Kappa participated in the Rotary Shoe Box project in September, 2015. Two shoe boxes, one for an 8-year-old girl and one for an 8-year-old boy, were provided by the Waterloo Rotary Club. Pi Kappa board members filled the boxes with basic necessities and school supplies to be distributed to impoverished Nicaraguan children. Pi Kappa’s contribution to the shoebox project is part of the college-wide effort that occurs every fall. Rotary club representatives transport the shoe boxes to Nicaragua for distribution to more than 2,400 children.
Coat and Blanket Drive For the second year in a row, Pi Kappa partnered with the Allen Student Nurses Association (ASNA) in the annual Salvation Army Coat and Blanket Drive. From September 28 through October 12, collection boxes were set up throughout the college for donations of coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets. On October 7 five Pi Kappa members and 28 ASNA members worked together to make 21 fleece blankets that were later donated to the Salvation Army. See blanketmaking photos in this newsletter. The purpose of the coat and blanket drive was to supply the Salvation Army with coats and blankets for distribution to community members in need.
Flo’s Joe beverage and snack bar, set up at Allen College in Winter Hall during finals week, December, 2015.
Flo’s Joe Flo’s Joe has become an annual December finalsweek tradition at Allen College. Pi Kappa coordinates a snack and beverage bar for Allen College students in all programs to facilitate their success on end-of-semester exams. Allen College faculty and associates contribute food for Flo’s Joe, named in honor of Florence Nightingale, who was involved in opening coffee house-reading rooms for workers who were on their way home from their shifts in the 1880s. Nightingale provided the workers with coffee and free reading materials. Members of Pi Kappa started the Flo’s Joe tradition in December of 2010. Pi Kappa thanks its Board members for coordinating this annual event in service to Allen College students. Thanks are also due to Allen College faculty, associates, and Pi Kappa members for supplying beverages and treats for Flo’s Joe.
Allen College students enjoying free warm beverages and snacks compliments of Pi Kappa and Flo’s Joe, finals week, December, 2015.
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Scenes from Pi Kappa—Allen Student Nurses Association Blanket Making Event, October 20, 2015 (continued on p. 7)
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Scenes from Pi Kappa—Allen Student Nurses Association Blanket Making Event, October 20, 2015 (continued from p. 6)
Biennial Convention, November 7-11, 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada (continued from p. 3)
International Induction Ceremony, 43rd Biennial Convention, November 7-11, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Chapter Leadership Position Descriptions For full descriptions of these and other leadership positions, visit the STTI website: http://www.nursingsociety.org/connect-engage/chapters/starting-an-stti-chapter/developing-honor-societyorganizational-structure President Serves as the chief representative of the honor society or chapter. Administers chapter business and coordinates all Board of Directors meetings. Can serve as an ex-officio member of some committees Ensures submission of required reports. President-Elect Becomes president at the end of a one-year term of office. Learns the chapter operations while being mentored by current president. Facilitates the achievement of chapter goals and mission of Sigma Theta Tau International. Vice President Performs various responsibilities for the chapter. Assumes duties of the president in the president’s absence. Facilitates achievement of chapter goals and oversees chapter programs and membership engagement efforts. Secretary Records and distributes meeting minutes Prepares and distributes chapter correspondence May chair and/or serve on committees as needed Treasurer Manages chapter funds. Prepares annual budget and develops or maintains fiscal policies and procedures Presents financial information to the Board of Directors at each meeting Works with the President to complete the financial section of the annual report Leadership Succession Committee Chair Develops members in leadership roles Mentors members for leadership positions Selects nominees for chapter leadership Prepares, distributes, compiles, and tallies election ballots. Develops and maintains policies related to leadership succession
Counselor Leads the procedure for determining membership eligibility and inducting members. Develops strategies for publicizing and informing students and nursing leaders of membership eligibility criteria. Secures necessary data from the official records of students to determine eligibility status. Notifies students of their eligibility status and sends out the appropriate membership application materials. Governance Committee Chair Determines membership eligibility Coordinates bylaws amendment process Ensures bylaws updates to comply with STTI Develops and maintains policies related to governance position Publicity/Newsletter Chair Develops and publishes chapter newsletter. Submits content online for the monthly STTIConnect enewsletter that is distributed by headquarters. Oversees the publication of all program, conference, and chapter activity announcements. Webmaster Assists in content creation and revisions for local and STTI chapter websites.
Pi Kappa Scholarships Available Each year Pi Kappa sponsors two $500 scholarships for nursing students, one for an undergraduate student and one for a graduate student. Students can apply through the Allen College website: http://www.allencollege.edu/financial-aid.aspx. Scholarship eligibility does not require Pi Kappa membership.
Is your membership current? How about your contact information? To renew your membership and update your profile, sign into the My Membership portion of the STTI website: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Membership/MyMembership/Pages/my_membership.aspx
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Pi Kappa in 17th Year as a Sigma Theta Tau International Chapter
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Pi Kappa Board Members 2015-2016
The year 2016 marks the 17th anniversary of the Pi Kappa Chapter’s charter with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). It is no small feat to become an STTI chapter. Several dedicated Allen College leaders worked for several years to lay the groundwork for the charter application.
Cristina Ortiz President [email protected]
It all began on May 15, 1996, when Dr. Kathryn Schweer, who at the time was Dean of Academic Affairs at Allen College, convened a small group of people interested in establishing a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at Allen College. The guidelines for establishing a chapter were reviewed, and the group decided to become a Steering Committee for the Allen College Nursing Honor Society (ACNHS).
Sarah Steele Vice President [email protected]
Since its inception, the ACNHS has held 18 induction ceremonies, inducting 770 qualified nursing students, faculty, and nurse leaders. The ACNHS completed the work necessary for submission of charter application in September 1998. The application was followed by an evaluation visit by Dr. Ruth Marcott from STTI in April 1999. Following Dr. Marcott’s visit and recommendation, the ACNHS was approved by the STTI Board of Directors to present a petition for charter to the House of Delegates. The petition for charter was approved by the House of Delegates at the STTI Biennial Convention November 6-10, 1999. The petition was presented by Mary Thoms, President, and Mary Brown, President-Elect. The ACNHS was officially chartered as Pi Kappa #392 Chapter, STTI on March 27, 2000.
Pi Kappa Financial Report Submitted by Gina Tenge Treasurer January 5, 2016
Account
Balance Income from renewal fees
Dana Wedeking Governance Chair [email protected] Kendra Williams-Perez Governance Committee [email protected] Peg Broadie Counselor [email protected] Jackie Meyer Counselor [email protected] Jacalyn Jaspers Leadership Succession Chair [email protected]
Honor Cords for Sale
$8795.57
Pi Kappa has honor cords for sale to members. The cost is $20. Honor cords are worn by students and faculty during graduation ceremonies. To purchase an honor cord, contact Dana Wedeking:
$250.00
Biennial Convention Expenses
$1856.88
NEA Fund
Gina Tenge Treasurer [email protected]
Amount
$9045.57
Balance in checking
Teresa Anderson Secretary [email protected]
Lisa D. Brodersen Publicity/Newsletter Chair and Webmaster [email protected]
Total Income
Child Protection Services Toy Closet
Dana Clasen President Elect [email protected]
$186.20 $7002.49 $5.06
[email protected] Cords may also be purchased directly from STTI’s subsidiary, Nursing Knowledge International: http://www.nursingknowledge.org/honor-cord.html
Allen College Pi Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
Allen College—Gerard Hall 1825 Logan Avenue Waterloo, Iowa 50703-1999
Keep your membership active and your contact information current! Renewing your membership is easy (and necessary if you want to continue claiming Pi Kappa membership on your resume or vitae). To renew your membership, print your membership card, update your profile and contact information, and much more, sign into the My Membership page of the STTI website: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Membership/MyMembership/Pages/my_membership.aspx If you need assistance using the STTI membership system, contact [email protected] or call 319-226-2034
To view the Pi Kappa Chapter News online, go to http://www.allencollege.edu, select “Current Students,” “Organizations,” and “Pi Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau.”
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