Sigma - Rho Chapter

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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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