Georgia Southern University - College of Health and Human Sciences

DINNER FOR FALL 2009 INVITEES TO MU KAPPA MEMBERSHIP - DECEMBER 1, 2009

Mu Kappa Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, East Georgia Regional Medical Center, and Georgia Southern University School of Nursing are co-sponsors of a program and dinner for Georgia Southern University nursing students who were invited to membership in Mu Kappa this semester. All Mu Kappa members and Fall 2009 invitees are encouraged to attend. The program details and registration forms are attached.

Mu Kappa Invitations to Dinner - Prelicensure

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Mu Kappa Members: Registration - Dinner with Mu Kappa

PAST ACTIVITIES

RESEARCH AND PRACTICE DAY – APRIL 6, 2009

The Mu Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at Georgia Southern University in cooperation with The Professional Nurses' Network Chapter of the Georgia Nurses Association will hold its third Research and Practice Day, April 6, 2009.

INDUCTION CEREMONY -DECEMBER 11, 2008

The Induction Ceremony, Mu Kappa Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, was held at Georgia Southern University in the Nessmith Lane Building from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.

SECOND ANNUAL POSTER SESSION - NOVEMBER 17, 2008

The School of Nursing faculty and students at Georgia Southern University held this all-day event to display the research, educational initiatives, and other scholarly activities produced by faculty and students. Posters were displayed in the halls throughout the Nursing Building.

RESEARCH AND PRACTICE DAY – APRIL 7, 2008

The Mu Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at Georgia Southern University in cooperation with The Professional Nurses' Network Chapter of the Georgia Nurses Association will present the second  Research and Practice Day, April 7, 2008.

Keynote: "Discovering, Disseminating, and Translating: Research for Better Future for Health Care." Elaine Marshall, PhD, RN Endowed Chair & Director of Center for Nursing Scholarship, School of Nursing, Georgia Southern University

Endnote: "The Best Practice Odyssey: Searching for Excellence." Cindy Balkstra, MS, RN, CSN-BC, President, Georgia Nurses Association

MU KAPPA INDUCTION CEREMONY – DECEMBER 6, 2007

The Induction Ceremony, Mu Kappa Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, will be held December 6, 2007 at Georgia Southern University in the Nesmith Lane Building’s Assembly Hall from 3:00 – 4:30 PM.

Go to this Website for driving directions and downloadable map: http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cedirections.html

The featured speaker, Dr. Jean Bartels, Professor and Chair, School of Nursing, Georgia Southern University will present Professional Leadership: Knowing Your Values, Framing Your Future.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Mu Kappa Announces Grant Competition

Mu Kappa Chapter is pleased to announce its call for research grant applications. Up to $1000.00 will be awarded this round with no one award of more than $500.00. Applications are encouraged from Mu Kappa members prepared at the Master's level or above. Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2007.

Application criteria and guidelines are located at this link.

2007 RESEARCH AND PRACTICE CONFERENCE FOLLOW-UP

The Mu Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at Georgia Southern University in cooperation with The Southern Professional Nurses' Network Chapter of the Georgia Nurses Association held the first annual Research and Practice Conference, April 9, 2007. The slides that accompanied the paper presentations may be accessed until June 30, 2007. You might also want to view pictures of the event.

The next Research and Practice Day Conference is scheduled for April 7, 2008. Please check this site for the Call for Abstracts and plan to attend the conference

RESEARCH AND PRACTICE DAY – APRIL 9, 2007

The Mu Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at Georgia Southern University in cooperation with The Professional Nurses' Network Chapter of the Georgia Nurses Association will hold a Research and Practice Day, April 9, 2007.
Program Information/Registration  

Mu Kappa's Induction Ceremony Scheduled for December 7, 2006

The Induction Ceremony, Mu Kappa Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, will be held December 7, 2006 at Georgia Southern University in the Nesmith Lane Building from  3:00 – 5:00 PM in Ballrooms B & C.

Go to this Website for driving directions and downloadable map: http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cedirections.html
Dr. Donna Hodnicki, Professor and MSN Program Director, Georgia Southern University will be the featured speaker.

RESEARCH DAY – APRIL 10, 2006

The Mu Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at Georgia Southern University will hold its Research Day, April 10, 2006 in the Assembly Hall, Nessmith Lane Building, at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. The theme is Utilizing Interdisciplinary Research to Improve Health Status.  Click here for the Program Brochure and Registration Information.

Mu Kappa Chapter Contributes to Paver Program

The Mu Kappa Chapter gave a $500.00 gift for the Brick Paver Program of the Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation. The gift was one of Mu Kappas contributions to the future of nursing. The paver was engraved as follows:

MU KAPPA CHAPTER
GEORGIA SOUTHERN U

The paver dedication ceremony was conducted November 14, 2005 in Indianapolis during the Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau International.

Mu Kappa's Induction Ceremony Scheduled for December 8, 2005

The Induction Ceremony of the Mu Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing was held December 8, 2005.

Dr. Tara Hulsey, Associate Dean for Faculty and Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at Medical University of South Carolina presented, Developing Leadership Traits through Personal Reflection. Please see her bio-sketch at http://www.musc.edu/nursing/employeedirectory/bios/hulsey.htm.