Sigma - Rho Chapter

02/17/2026

Here is an opportunity to connect with a Sigma Rho mentor who can help you with your career plan.

Our panelists are Maria Bobo, Michelle Ducher, Olivia Halabicky, and Jen Riske. There are a variety of professional nursing roles from nurse practitioners, to public health nursing, and senior nursing directors!

Join us next week at our Mentor Panel
Tuesday February 24 at 6pm.
Location: Room 2250, 426 N. Ingalls building
We hope to see you there!

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Dear Rho Chapter Colleagues,
The deadline for nominations for our annual Rho Chapter Nursing Excellence Awards is coming soon--February 15.

Please consider nominating a deserving colleague or student. Nominees (except for students) must be Rho members.
Go to the Rho website to view the nomination form and the criteria for each award
http://nursing.umich.edu/info/current-students/clubs-organizations/sigma-theta-tau/awards
Online nominations can be submitted through a link on this URL:
https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yMYPYsQYyX3sDc

A nomination form is also attached to this email.

THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 15, 2026.
Questions? Contact Amy Lee, Awards Chairperson (amyurim@umich.edu)

Thank you for helping to honor our deserving Rho colleagues.

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02/04/2026

We’re excited to introduce the leaders of our Sigma Rho Chapter for the [2025–2026] year! Each of these members brings passion, dedication, and heart to our organization. We can’t wait to see all we accomplish together 💜

01/27/2026

Sigma Rho Chapter Prospective Members—Here’s your chance to learn more about all of the Sigma benefits and get your questions answered. Use the QR code to register.

All students who received Sigma Rho member invitations are invited to a Sigma Rho Informational Zoom Meeting, hosted by our Chair of Membership Engagement, Fiorella, on Wednesday, February 4, or Thursday, February 12, from 7–8 PM EST! Join us to learn about the benefits of Sigma Rho. Accepting your invitation is a chance to grow personally and professionally, build meaningful connections, and contribute your ideas to a community that values your voice. Bring your questions since we’ll have time for Q&A too.“ link: https://forms.gle/uQLERBSeniqraf9y7

01/21/2026

Sigma Rho nursing honor society is seeking nominations for the annual Nursing Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding nurses in the areas of Nursing Education, Nursing Practice, Leadership, Research, and more.
We are also seeking student candidates for Student Leadership and Mentorship awards.
Please consider nominating a nurse or student colleague. You do not have to be a Rho member to submit a nomination, but nominees (except for student awards) must be Rho members. Not sure if your nominee is a Sigma member? Contact Amy Lee, Awards chair (amyurim@umich.edu)
To see criteria for each award:
http://nursing.umich.edu/info/current-students/clubs-organizations/sigma-theta-tau/awards
To submit online nominations:
https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yMYPYsQYyX3sDc

01/19/2026

Heard from a little birdie to check your email! 💟

Sigma Rho Member Invitations will be sent out the week of Jan 19!

01/12/2026

Exploring the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) for Graduate Nursing Students: RAM Middle Range Theory in Practice & Research, Friday, January 16th from
1pm to 4pm (EST).
The workshop will include:
-An overview of the Roy Adaptation Model
-Applications for master's-level work
-Use of RAM in DNP projects and PhD research
-Opportunities for participant questions and discussion about applying RAM in graduate work
Use this link for information and registration
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026RAMGradStudentWorkshop

01/12/2026

IPN is sponsoring a Live Webinar on Human Trafficking on Wednesday January 14th from 6-7PM (EST) as IPN continues to provide educational programs from the former "Nurses: Taking The Lead" series. Registration fee for EVERYONE is $10. There is 1.0 contact hour that is provided though Eastern Michigan University. Use this link for registration and more information: https://ipnursing.org/

12/15/2025

Join IPN for a one-hour live webinar on Human Trafficking.
Wednesday, Jan.14th, 6-7PM.
Registration fee is $10.
1.0 contact hour is provided though Eastern Michigan University. Use the QR code or link below to register.
Registration is open. Click HERE to register.

12/15/2025

Rho Chapter is partnering with other Sigma Chapters and Roy Adaptation Association-International(RAA-I) faculty, Drs. Ellen Buckner PhD RN, Sandy Russo PhD, RN, Sheria Robinson-Lane PhD, MHA, RN, and Aracely Díaz Oviedo PhD, RN, for this online interactive workshop:
EXPLORING THE ROY ADAPTATION MODEL (RAM) FOR DNP & PHD GRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS: RAM Middle Range Theory in Practice & Research
Virtual Workshop Date/Time: Friday, January 16, 1-4PM ET (12-3 PM CT, 10-1PM PT)
This upcoming workshop is designed exclusively for graduate nursing students who are eager to delve deep into the intricacies of the Roy Adaptation Model. See the flyer for information and registration.
Questions: Contact Dr. Ellen Buckner: ebbuckner@gmail.com

12/07/2025

A sincere thank you for the wonderful support of our Whitmore Lake Food Drive. We collected a truck load of donations from the School of Nursing drop off sites. Amazon donations filled several tables and $1,200 was given in direct donations. Whitmore Lake Human Services is so very grateful for your generosity.