Here is a link to her recent contribution to the nursing field.

She discusses her MSN Capstone Project "Utilization of Peer Support Groups & Education in Reducing Vaping Among Middle School Students". 

Jackie desires to see others live to their full potential in all areas (spiritual, health, and financial) of their life. Jackie encourages and promotes the development of the authentic self.

Here is a recording of our latest chapter member meeting. 

February Chapter Newsletter

Here is a recording of our latest chapter member meeting. Thank you so much to Ashley Sarbaugh, our guest presenter, for her presentation on Collaboration and Advocacy in Nursing

Take a look at our December Chapter Newsletter! 

In November we welcomed 13 NEW MEMBERS!

• Yvonne Marie Barney
• Shafeqah Bolden
• Michelle Maixner
• Jessie Lee Wiggins
• Amy Hughes Childs
• Cherie Suzette Groulx
• Monique Jones
• Josephine Juan
• Meschil Lafuente
• Laina Rivers
• Mallori Roy
• Dr. Joshua Strate
• Rachael Files

Welcome! We are excited to welcome you all to our chapter and professional nursing honor society!

This scholarship is designed to recognize graduate nursing students who aspire to leadership positions in academic nursing. 

September is here and that means it is ACE's Month of Impact! As a Chapter member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, our Chapter, Alpha Beta Phi, is excited to partner with this initiative and make an impact!

Also, in our special edition newsletter is a look ahead at our September Chapter Member meeting. Guest presenter and Chapter member, Renee Beniak, will share insights on how each of us, as professional nurses, can get involved in grant writing.

This month, we are bringing to you, Dr. Carole Liske. Dr. Liske served as a clinical and academic leader throughout her career and currently serves as an award winning MSN Program Manager at WGU. She works collaboratively with her accomplished 24 member faculty team to support over 4500 students in 16 MSN Core and Nursing Informatics Specialty Courses.

An active member of Sigma, Carole served in elected and appointed positions and the international, regional, and local levels. At the international level, she currently serves on the Sigma Board of Directors and chairs the Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee. In the past she has chaired the Sigma International Digital Transformation Advisory Task Force to the Sigma Board as well as the Next Generation Leaders Task Force. Carole formerly served as a member of the International Research Congress Planning Committee, the Foundation Fellows Committee, and two Membership Engagement Task Forces. Carole maintains active membership in five chapters, is the Past-President of two chapters, and currently President pf Psi Upsilon Chapter of Sigma- a Region 3 Chapter! Carole is a Sigma Virginia Henderson Fellow and as a philanthropist demonstrating ongoing commitment to the financial support of scholarly activities and global nursing research.

Carole's commitment to Sigma and her professional collaboration with the 21 Regional Coordinators has furthered their efforts to support out global network of Sigma chapters, the members they serve, and ALL nurses worldwide. Her efforts to ensure nursing excellence and "Joy in Work" is reflected in her leadership philosophy and scholarly presentations. Carole's passion for advocacy and joy is also foundational to her current research on joy and mentoring in nursing. She continues to focus on inspiring and motivating professional colleagues to actively engage in "joyful" professional collaboration and development.

Take a look at our August newsletter!

At our July member meeting, we highlighting the work of fellow Sigma member and ACE Alumni Jessica Rhoden! Jessica graduated in 2021 with her MSN in Nursing Education.

Jessica is passionate about perinatal nursing and ensuring that nurses on the front lines of care are well-prepared, educated, and equipped to deliver the best care possible. Over the last year, Jessica has been working as a catalyst of change in her field and shared strategies on how to work to solve real problems in the healthcare community!

This month, we are bringing to you, Dr. Briyanna Morrell. Dr. Morrell is the Region 9 coordinator for Sigma for the 2021-23 biennium, where she serves as the cheerleader for the wonderful regions in Indiana, Kentucky, and Southern Ohio. She is also a member of the Lambda Epsilon chapter. She has served with the Indiana League for Nursing, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and the Indiana Association for Nursing Professional Development. Briyana is an Associate Professor of nursing at the University of Indianapolis, where she has served in some capacity since 2011, teaching primarily critical-care nursing. She received her BSN from TCU, MSN-Nursing Education from Texas Woman's University, and PhD from Catholic University of America. Her research relates to interprofessional education and practice as well as innovative and effective educational strategies (like educational escape rooms). She has received awards for teaching and scholarship, including the University of Indianapolis' Outstanding Faculty Award, the Indiana League for Nursing's Horizon Teaching Award, and the Dr. Janet Rexrode Southby Prize in Nursing Research. She loves seeing students learn and grow as well as connecting with nurses across borders. In her freetime, Briyana enjoys being a wife and mom of two, serving in her church and community, and running marathons.

Take a look at our June Newsletter!

Thank you all for your support of our new chapter and for making our inaugural ceremony and induction a success!!

If you were not able to join us last night, I am including the recording link: Alpha Beta Phi Induction Ceremony

Please watch and join with us in the celebration of this occasion!!