Tuesday June 27

6:30 pm Dinner followed by Annual Meeting

Sea Turtle Inn One Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, Florida

Lambda Rho Chapter at Large receives a membership list from Sigma Theta Tau International twice each year. The STTI official membership list is used to generate mail labels for this newsletter and other communication with you. Don’t miss out! Renew on-line at: http://www.nursingsociety.org/ STTI Career Development Benefits include: CareeRxel —on-line course discounts Career Map —to help manage the “steps” of your career Career Advisors —phone & e-mail consultation NurseNet —national database of nursing opportunities Also—Educational, International, Networking, Research, Recognition opportunities!

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Join us for Summer Induction

Lambda Rho Chapter at Large

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing University of North Florida

School of Nursing

Jacksonville University School of Nursing

May 2006

OFFICERS President (04-06) Pam Chally pchally@unf.edu President-Elect (04-06) Joy McConnell jmcconn@ju.edu Vice Pres UNF (05-07) Linda Connelly lconnell@unf.edu Vice Pres JU (04-06) Michelle Edmonds medmond@ju.edu Secretary (04-06) Cheryl Bergman cbergma@ju.edu Treasurer (05-07) Debra Wagner dwagner@unf.edu UNF Counselors Judy Comeaux (05-07) jcomeaux@unf.edu Michele Bednarzyk (04-06) mbednarz@unf.edu JU Counselors Jeane Richards (05-07) jrichar@ju.edu Mary Gipson (04-06) mgipson@ju.edu Archivist Jeane Richards jrichar@ju.edu Nominating / Leadership Chair Lillia Loriz (04-06) lloriz@unf.edu Interns Rachel McMahan rmcmahan@ju.edu Jackie Thies t_jackie@comcast.net

Spring Events!

Congratulations to Dr. Diane LaRochelle & Michelle Edmonds!

70 Nurses Attended March Lunch 'n Learn !

President-elect Joy McConnell led us through a

discussion of how to develop a professional poster. 16 posters were presented by colleagues & students.

Sponsored by: Lambda Rho At Large & Omicron Delta

Sigma Theta Tau International

&

Shands Jacksonville

Thank You SHANDS for the lunch!

Recipients of the 2006 Research Grant Awards A retrospective study of clinical outcomes of hyperglycemia management with intravenous infusions in cardiothoracic surgical patients will be conducted by Dr. Diane LaRochelle and Jean Kilts. This research has the potential to provide the data needed to improve clinical practice and outcomes for cardiothoracic surgical patients. Dr. LaRochelle is a senior consultant for clinical nursing research at Baptist Health and is certified in holistic nursing.

We congratulate them on their commitment to evidence-based nursing practice and edu-cation and their desire to improve the outcomes of clients in our community!

Michelle Edmonds’ research is Assessing transcultural self-efficacy of BSN students who study abroad. Her study will describe how cultural immersion experiences can facilitate the development of cultural competence in nursing students and subsequently enhance cultural sensitivity of nurses to clients from across the globe. Ms. Edmonds is a nursing professor at Jacksonville University.

Carol Picard, President of STTI visited Florida!

On April 20, 2006, Lambda Rho Chapter at-Large co-sponsored a reception in recognition of Carol Picard, President, Sigma Theta Tau International. The reception was held during the American Organization of Nurse Executives’ Convention in Orlando, Florida and was attended by approximately 100 nurses. Lambda Rho Board Members who attended: Michele Bednarzyk (Counselor) Li Loriz (Chair, Leadership Succession) Kathy Bloom (Chair, Governance Committee) Kathy Bloom had the honor of introducing Dr. Picard to the gathered nurse leaders.

Carol Picard

VOTE TODAY! For 2006-2008 Officers

Option 1 Complete this form and FAX to Dr. Li Loriz at (904) 620-2848 or MAIL to Dr. Li Loriz, SON, UNF, 4567 St. John’s Bluff Road S, Jax, 32224 Option 2 E-mail lloriz@unf.edu, and list your selection of names for each position Option 3 Vote ON-LINE at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=18842158839

(cut & paste link into address bar)

President Elect (vote for 1) Second Vice President (vote for 1)

Barb Olinzock (UNF) Leigh Hart (JU)

Lucy Trice (UNF) Sandra Tonkinson (JU)

Write-in Write-in

Secretary (vote for 1) Leadership Succession Chair (vote for 1)

Lynette Kennison (JU) Bill Ahrens (UNF)

Connie Roush (UNF) Cheryl Bergman (JU)

Write-in Write-in

Counselor—UNF (vote for 1) Counselor—JU (vote for 1)

Cathy Hough (UNF) Carole Cayer (JU)

Li Loriz (UNF) Michelle Edmunds (JU)

Write-in Write-in

Governance Committee (vote for 2) Research & Scholarly Committee (vote for 2)

Mary Gipson (JU) Kathy Bloom (UNF)

Kay Hood (JU) Rebecca Klingbeil (UNF)

John McDonough (UNF) Mary Nason (Shands)

Write-in Dona Van Loock (UNF)

Write-in

Register by June 20th for Summer Induction

REGISTER for SUMMER INDUCTION (June 27) CEREMONY

Name Phone

Email

Choice of Meal ($40.00 each)

# Vegetarian Penne Pasta w/ Alfredo Sauce # Roasted Herb Marinated Chicken Breast w/ Mushroom Ragout # Penne Pasta w/ Grilled Chicken Mail form & check to Deb Wagner, Treasurer, dwagner@unf.edu 12031 Morning Star Court, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

We have received the 2005-2007 Chapter By-Laws from Sigma Theta Tau International and these will need to be voted on by the membership. This will occur at the Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Summer Induction on June 27. The Lambda Rho at-Large Board of Directors approved these By-laws at their meeting May 25, 2006. Chapter fees are specified in the Chapter By-Laws. Lambda Rho fees have not changed in past 10 years. The Board voted to recommend an increase in fees such that the annual Chapter dues will be $30.00 per year, an increase of $5.00 annually. The induction fee (a one-time fee to levied on new inductees to cover costs associated with induction) will be $20 (an increase of $10.00). New inductees will pay $50.00 in chapter fees at the time of induction which covers the Induction fee and the first year of chapter membership. These fees are in addition to the International membership fee, currently $60.00. Please Visit: http://www.unf.edu/groups/lambdarho-sst/ To download and review old and new by-laws prior to our Annual Meeting.

New Chapter By-Laws Kathy Bloom

April 2006 Inductees

University of North Florida BSN Pre-licensure

Michelle Alipio Candy Anderson Jayna Baldwin Melanie Belveal Carty Bennett Abby Bonnet Kirstin Brinkmann Lynne Conderman Amber Cordell Angela Covington Alana Debow Rebecca Dickey Cora Dudley Kate Estep Suzanne Fiscina Ashley Graham Lura Henderson Micah Henderson Allison Higgins Kevin Lalacheur Kristin Lewis Margaret Margretta Lacey Martin Stephanie Moore King Mungin Amy Pleaugh Allen Riddling Mike Seneca Angela Stalvey Lou Tesoro Alaina West Stacy Widrich

MSN Graduate

Sara Easterling Lucia London Lucy Walling

Jacksonville University BSN Pre-licensure

Alice Allen Christopher Bowman Rachel Cousins Brian Drzewiecki Brandi Epperson Kimberly Freeman Ebony Hills Angela Michael Amber Seiler LaTarya Smith Laura Tate Jennifer Wheeler

MSN Graduate

Deborah Brabham Catherine Gile Michele Wilgis

Community Leaders

Terri Chenot Tracee Holzendorf

$109 donated for scholarships

Scholarship Recipients shared what receiving a STTI-Lambda Rho Scholarship meant to them.

“when you invest in a student,

you are investing in the future”

Stephanie Moore (UNF) and Ebony Hills (JU)

Jacksonville University School of Nursing

2800 Boulevard, North Jacksonville, Florida 32211

Phone: 904-256-7280 Fax: (904) 256-7287

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

We are on

the Web !

University of North Florida College of Health School of Nursing

4567 St. John’s Bluff Rd, South Jacksonville, Florida 32224

Phone: 904-620-2684 Fax: 904-620-2848

Editor: Barbara J. Kruger bkruger@unf.edu

University of North Florida College of Health School of Nursing 4567 St. John’s Bluff Rd, S Jacksonville, Florida 32224-2673

Coming Attractions! 2006 Post to your Calendar Board Meetings May 25 4:30 pm University of North Florida July 25 4:00 pm Board Transition Meeting, Place TBA General Membership Meetings June 27 6:30 pm Dinner, Summer Induction of New Members Annual Meeting 2005—2006 Goals

1. Increase active membership among nurses in clinical practice 2. Collaborate with community organizations 3. Orient new members 4. Earn a Chapter Key Award in 2007 5. Explore international opportunities

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

Jacksonville, FL Permit No. 3558

Our Brick Paver!

It is located in the walkway outside Sigma Theta Tau

International headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The gray speckled brick is

offset by adjoining sand and turquoise tinted bricks.

We will be planning for 2006-2007

Have ideas?

E-mail President-elect

Joy McConnell jmcconn@ju.edu

VISIT: http://www.unf.edu/groups/lambdarho-sst/