Sigma Theta Tau International: Delta Upsilon Chapter

2011 Induction and Awards Ceremony

Noah J. Bourk — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:42:10 +0000

2011 Chapter Awards

Noah J. Bourk — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:18:42 +0000

From left to right, Joanne Costello, Laura DeNoncour, Susan Amalfitano, and Debrorah McKenna.

The Delta Upsilon Chapter Scholarship for a Rhode Island College undergraduate student was awarded to Deborah McKenna.

The Steiner-Brem Family Memorial Award for Excellence in Parent Child Nursing was given to Rhode Island College student Laura DeNoncour.

Susan Amalfitano received the graduate student scholarship.

Rhode Island College faculty member Joanne Costello, received a research grant for her work evaluating the effectiveness of an initiative in which all patients are offered HIV testing upon admission by nurses through a standing order/protocol system at a local hospital.

2011 Rhode Island College Inductee: Alexandra Smith

NoahB — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:20:54 +0000

Alexandra is from Coventry, Rhode Island and a graduate of Coventry High School. Growing up she always loved working with children. When she was sixteen, she obtained a job working in a summer camp as a counselor, and eventually started working at other programs with children such as after school gym activities and working at the local teen center. As a senior in high school, she did her capstone project entitled “How to become a successful RN in a women’s care unit.” She shadowed an RN who worked as a nurse educator and thought she had found her calling in women’s health and labor and delivery. After high school, she went directly to Rhode Island College. Once in the program, her passion for nursing began to grow as she came to realize nursing was no doubt the right life path for her. After completing the second semester of her junior year, she found her true passion, which did not end up being in the field of women’s health, but rather in pediatrics. Currently Alexandra is heading into her last semester at RIC.In June, she began working as a Nursing Student Associate at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in the Emergency Department. Being invited and inducted into Sigma Theta Tau is a great honor that Alexandra is proud of, and honored to be a member. In the future, she hopes to obtain a position working in Pediatrics with a special focus in emergency nursing.

Delta Upsilon Chapter-at Large INDUCTION CEREMONY

Noah J. Bourk — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:51:36 +0000

WHEN: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4^th, 2011

WHERE: Quonset ‘O’ Club
200 Lt. James Brown Road
North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Please DOWNLOAD this form to register.

Complete form, Enclose Amount Indicated and Return by November 23^rd

2012 Election – Seeking Election Candidates

Noah J. Bourk — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:42:26 +0000

2012 Election: Candidates needed to fill the following positions: President-elect, Secretary, Faculty Counselor (URI), Leadership Succession Committee member (1), Governance Committee member (1)

If interested in running for any of these listed positions- please contact anyone from Leadership Succession Committee including Leeann Schmitt, Marianne Quinlan, or Mary Jean Croft.

Please Download and Fill Out a BioForm & forward it to leeann119@hotmail.com to become a candidate.

Thank you & we look forward to working with you.

Election will be held March 1, 2012-March 22, 2012.

Noah J. Bourk — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:25:05 +0000

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I hope that all DU members take the opportunity to view this poster representing the work of Diane Gerzevitz and her team of healthcare professionals as they make a difference in the care of patients in Romania. DU has provided a forum for informing the membership of this work and a financial contribution to help the program continue in this effort. This is a preview of the poster that Diane and I will present at the Biennial Convention in Dallas, TX in October. We believe that it will disseminate this important work and demonstrate DU’s commitment to health worldwide.

Thank you,
Patricia Quigley

CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR 2011 RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS

Noah J. Bourk — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:50:37 +0000

The Research Committee invites proposals that address important clinical issues related to nursing practice. The Chapter’s Annual Research Awards are designed to sponsor significant nursing projects that have potential for fostering a program of nursing research. Two awards (to a maximum of $1200.00/award) will be presented.

For further information please contact:

Judy Irene Murphy, PhD, RN, CNE at 401-456-9831 or jmurphy1@ric.edu

Email proposals to: Lauren Slater BSN, RN laurenslater03@gmail.com

Eligibility: All active Sigma Theta Tau Delta Upsilon At Large chapter members

Deadlines:
The deadline for applications for cycle one is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2011. Grant award decisions will be announced at the Delta Upsilon induction brunch. A written report of the completed project must be submitted to the Research Committee Chair within 12 months of receiving the award.

Criteria: CLICK HERE to download a copy of the 2011 Grant Proposal Criteria

Click Here to View the 2011 Criteria for Applicants and Scoring Rubric for Specifics of Proposal

Please Note: Proposals exceeding 5 pages (excluding title page, abstract and references) will not be reviewed.

2010 Rhode Island College Inductee: Tiffany Hanks

Noah J. Bourk — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:44:34 +0000

Tiffany Hanks feels fortunate to have grown up across the United States before settling in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where she plans to pursue her professional career in nursing.

Tiffany’s love of caring for others began in her adolescence while living in Colorado; there she volunteered as a candy striper for terminally-ill and autistic children at Denver Children’s Hospital, and also assisted her mother working with severely disabled children in an elementary school Inclusion Program. It was in college that Tiffany began providing homecare for the elderly. Honing her passion, Tiffany majored in Psychology concentrating on holistic health and wellness with an emphasis on cultural diversity for her undergraduate degree. Upon graduating with a BA in 2001, she ventured to Thailand for five years where she became truly acculturated, learning the language and volunteering in rural villages. Eventually Tiffany began teaching English at an all-girls academy in Bangkok, while at the same time establishing a language tutorial center providing tailored curriculums for students ranging from 5 to 65 years-old. Her father’s health scare brought her back to the U.S., where shortly after she began her path to become a Registered Nurse, by attending Rhode Island College School of Nursing.

Through the encouragement of her peers and her own determination, Tiffany has been inspired to excel academically and professionally, becoming part of the international nursing society, Sigma Theta Tau. While attending Rhode Island College, Tiffany has managed to carry on providing homecare for the elderly and the mentally and physically disabled, as well as volunteering with Hospice at VNS of Newport and Bristol Counties. Tiffany plans to continue her love for teaching, learning, and caring for others with the same passion and enthusiasm in the future. Being inducted into Delta Upsilon Chapter at-Large is just a wonderful fit with its global health initiatives and Tiffany’s nursing career.

2010 University of RI Inductee: Bethany Larkin

Noah J. Bourk — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:42:17 +0000

Bethany Larkin was born in Providence, Rhode Island. She attended North Kingstown High School in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Bethany has always had a passion for science, as she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Rhode Island prior to obtaining her nursing degree. At the time she completed her Bachelor of Science, she also completed undergraduate studies to attain a minor in thanatology. This in tandem approach altered her professional aspirations; to achieve positive patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and compassion. To achieve this goal, she enrolled in the College of Nursing at the University of Rhode Island.

Bethany has wanted to make a difference in the lives of others for as long as she can remember. Bethany’s passion in nursing arises from the notion that one can create positive changes in the lives of others through the profession. In December 2010, she graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and completion of the University Honors Program.

Bethany’s foci in the nursing profession lie within the realms of oncology and end-of-life care. She earned a Certification in Thanatology-CT from the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) in September 2010. She aspires to care for patients who are in the midst of loss.

With regard to future endeavors, Bethany intends to further her education and earn a Masters Degree in Public Health as well as in nursing. Her ultimate goal is to become an advanced practice nurse practitioner and utilize her knowledge and skills to improve health care for underserved populations in the United States. Furthermore, she intends to travel with international aid organizations to assist in the delivery of healthcare in developing nations.

2010 Salve Regina University Inductee: Caleigh Gillespie

Noah J. Bourk — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:39:25 +0000

I am from Rowley, Massachusetts and a senior nursing student at Salve Regina University. I will be graduating in May. Nursing is the profession for me because it combines my love for helping and working with others with my interest in the human body. Currently, I work at a psychiatric hospital near my hometown, however after graduation I would like to pursue women’s health nursing, in particular labor and delivery. I would like to help increase awareness about the importance of prenatal care and educate people about how to prevent unintended pregnancy. The more influential aspect of my nursing education thus far was the service learning trip that I took to Belize with some of my fellow classmates. The trip influenced my perspective regarding the importance of providing help and knowledge to those in need. I was able to learn from working with people from a different background. I hope to return to Belize in the future because of my passion for helping and learning.