Sigma - Rho Chapter

04/14/2026

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Congratulations to the students who received poster awards at the School of Nursing Research, Scholarship, and Innovation Day on April 10. Each student received a $100 prize from Sigma Rho Chapter for their winning poster.
Congratulations to:
-Misun Hwang, PhD winner
-Christopher Frailing, DNP winner
-Hunter Dreisbach, Undergraduate Honors winner
-Kennedy Flowers, Undergraduate winner

04/14/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 IPN Spring CE Program and Annual Awards event
-Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (5pm check in and awards; 6pm dinner; 7pm presentation)
-Mediterrano Restaurant, 2900 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI
In honor of our veterans, the CE presentation is Discover What Matters: Exploring the VA Whole Health Model
Register here by May 5
https://ipnursing.org/events/spring-2026-whole-health-and-wellness/
See attached flyer for information and fee
See you there!

https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NURSINGSOCIETY/CommunityEmailAttachments/z2hN8WqSIuynJMpcLUyd_Flyer_IPN%20Spring%20prog%202026%20Wellness2%20-%20JArnould%20%283%29.pdf

04/14/2026

Let's get a group photo of our Sigma Rho graduates in their academic garb at Nursing commencement on Saturday May 2.
Meet Dr. Sandra Rye in front of Hill Auditorium at 4:25 pm
We promise to gather you quickly so you can be on time for check-in for nursing commencement at 4:30 pm.
Be sure to wear your purple honor cords! We'll send the photo after commencement.
Questions?? Contact Dr. Ann (annkrusz@umich.edu)
Congratulations to all of the graduates--we are so proud of you!

04/14/2026

We are still seeking Rho members to join our active leadership team and contribute ideas to Rho Chapter. Any member can join our energetic board including students, retirees, faculty, and nurses in practice. We promise a reasonable workload and interesting activities. If you’re unsure, the committee positions are a great way to get started on the leadership team.
We are seeking nominations for:
-President-elect
-Vice President
-Treasurer
-Governance Committee
-Leadership Succession Committee
-Member Engagement Committee
-Research & Evidence-Based Practice Projects Committee
-Awards Committee
All positions are 2 years unless otherwise noted.
If you are ready to self-nominate, please complete this form and upload your short bio by Friday, April 27th, 2026.
Self-nominating form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GkcmJ-7-2U8R2sZ7uW2HwWMt1006jrzLcKDK8TREUsg/edit

Please consider giving your time to our active Rho Chapter.
Questions? Contact LaToya Brown (latoyadb@umich.edu)

04/10/2026

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Show your Sigma Nurse Pride with Rho Chapter T shirts and Quarter zips.
Get yours by April 17.
Order form: https://forms.gle/iigkgWgQzL6L8cg49
Questions? Contact President Jen Riske (jcriske@umich.edu)

03/31/2026

We had a wonderful ceremony on Saturday March 28, honoring our new inductees and our awardees.

Congratulations to all of our new members. And congratulations also to our Sigma Rho Excellence Award winners.

Excellence in Nursing Leadership:
-Yuwanna Nelson, MHA, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Excellence in Research
-Lixin Song, PhD, RN, FAAN
Excellence in Nursing Practice:
-Natalie Ford, BSN, RN-BC, PCCN
Excellence in Education:
-Amy Buckenmeyer, PhD, MPH, RNCPH, CPNP-PC, FNAP
-Susan Wintermeyer-Pingel, DNP, MS, RN, ACNS-BC
Excellence in Mentorship:
-Melissa Bathish, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC
Rising Star:
-Farida Bibi Mughal, MSN, RN
Student Leadership
-Leah Huang, SN4
Friend of Nursing Award:
-Robert C. Hyzy, M.D.

View photos of the ceremony here:

03/24/2026

Repost!
Big congratulations to two Michigan Nursing faculty members & Sigma Nurses!
Drs. Amy Buckenmeyer and Latoya Brown have been inducted into the National Academies of Practice (NAP).
Dr. Buckenmeyer was named a Distinguished Scholar Fellow in the Public Health Academy, and Dr. Brown was named a Distinguished Practitioner Fellow in the Nursing Academy.

Proud of these 2 Sigma Rho members!

03/21/2026

Great turn out for Pain CE

Thank you Dr. John (Drew) Sturgeon and please look out for post evaluation next week in your emails!

Also please consider donating to Women’s Center. Venmo:

03/11/2026

Sigma Rho Chapter & NSG Present: Healing Through Knowledge: Pain CE (LARA Compliant) 💜
Do you need continuing education credits for pain management?
Join us on March 19th, 2026 | 5:00–6:00 PM for an engaging and informative session featuring guest speaker Dr. John (Drew) Sturgeon, clinical psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Medicine.
This program will explore:
Biopsychosocial mechanisms of chronic pain
Psychological & social determinants impacting pain outcomes
Evidence-based behavioral approaches to pain management
Resilience, vulnerability, and emerging research in chronic pain
Date: Thursday March 19, 5pm-6pm
Location: 426 N Ingalls St, Ann Arbor, MI (Room 2250)
Zoom option available (Zoom link will be sent after registration)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/hvDvuf6UNWtXWx7c7
In honor of Women’s History Month, Sigma Rho will be hosting a month-long fundraising initiative throughout March. We will be accepting monetary donations in support of The Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting emotional and economic self-determination for women and families. Donations will help support mental health services and community support programs for the community. We will be collecting donations throughout the month, and contributions can be made at the event. Every dollar makes an impact! If you would like to donate, we will be accepting donations through Venmo ().
Questions? Contact Fiorella Adan (fadan@umich.edu)

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, Jennifer LaColla, 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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