Sigma: Theta Epsilon Chapter

02/19/2026

3 days away: Abstracts are due February 23rd. Please consider submitting and becoming a part of our annual Scholarship Day on March 31st! We look forward to hosting you!

02/14/2026

Abstract submissions are due February 23rd! Please consider presenting your work via poster or podium.

Qualtrics link for submission: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nsrNtOgTKP1hSm
Requirements:
-If not a PhD, DNP, or HUT student or non-nursing faculty member, you must be a dues-paid member of Theta Epsilon chapter
-Name, credentials, and place/role of employment of the primary author
-Name, credentials of additional authors
-Project type and presentation preference
-Presentation Title
-Abstract with the following components:
-Background/Introduction
-Research question or Purpose of project
-Methods/Design (sample, site, variables, instruments and analysis)
-Results/Findings/Outcomes
-Conclusion
-3000 character limit (includes spaces and punctuation)
-Educational Objective: Please provide an educational objective using the following format. "The participant will be able to ____________ after attending this presentation or viewing this poster."
-Attach CV/resume
Lfor submission: Qualtrics link for submission: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nsrNtOgTKP1hSm
Requirements:
-If not a PhD, DNP, or HUT student or non-nursing faculty member, you must be a dues-paid member of Theta Epsilon chapter
-Name, credentials, and place/role of employment of the primary author
-Name, credentials of additional authors
-Project type and presentation preference
-Presentation Title
-Abstract with the following components:
-Background/Introduction
-Research question or Purpose of project
-Methods/Design (sample, site, variables, instruments and analysis)
-Results/Findings/Outcomes
-Conclusion
-3000 character limit (includes spaces and punctuation)
-Educational Objective: Please provide an educational objective using the following format. "The participant will be able to ____________ after attending this presentation or viewing this poster."
-Attach CV/resume
-References used for the project

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02/09/2026

Before you know it, our Scholarship Day will be here! We can't wait to see you and hope you join us for networking, presentations, food, and more!

02/05/2026

19 more days to submit your abstract for our annual scholarship day!
-If not a PhD, DNP, or HUT student or non-nursing faculty member, you must be a dues-paid member of the Theta Epsilon chapter/ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nsrNtOgTKP1hSm

Requirements:
-If not a PhD, DNP, or HUT student or non-nursing faculty member, you must be a dues-paid member of Theta Epsilon chapter
-Name, credentials, and place/role of employment of the primary author
-Name, credentials of additional authors
-Project type and presentation preference
-Presentation Title
-Abstract with the following components:
-Background/Introduction
-Research question or Purpose of project
-Methods/Design (sample, site, variables, instruments and analysis)
-Results/Findings/Outcomes
-Conclusion
-3000 character limit (includes spaces and punctuation)
-Educational Objective: Please provide an educational objective using the following format. "The participant will be able to ____________ after attending this presentation or viewing this poster."
-Attach CV/resume
-References used for the project

01/31/2026

Save the date for our annual Scholarship Day on March 31st. Join us for a day filled with presentations, networking, scholarship, our keynote speaker (Dr. Rebecca Koszalinski), and food! Registration link coming soon!

Abstract submissions are open. Please see the previous post.

01/30/2026

Abstract submissions are open for our March 31st Scholarship Day!
Deadline for submission is February 23rd for podium or poster presentation opportunities.

Qualtrics link for submission: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nsrNtOgTKP1hSm

Requirements:
-If not a PhD, DNP, or HUT student or non-nursing faculty member, you must be a dues-paid member of Theta Epsilon chapter
-Name, credentials, and place/role of employment of the primary author
-Name, credentials of additional authors
-Project type and presentation preference
-Presentation Title
-Abstract with the following components:
-Background/Introduction
-Research question or Purpose of project
-Methods/Design (sample, site, variables, instruments and analysis)
-Results/Findings/Outcomes
-Conclusion
-3000 character limit (includes spaces and punctuation)
-Educational Objective: Please provide an educational objective using the following format. "The participant will be able to ____________ after attending this presentation or viewing this poster."
-Attach CV/resume
-References used for the project

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01/13/2026

Our meet the member Monday feature is Dr. Gene Waterval. Fun fact- he was awarded the Friends of Sigma award at our Scholarship Day event previously!

Why did you choose to be involved in Sigma? Sigma is a world-wide professional nursing organization dedicated to advancing nursing knowledge and offers great networking opportunities.

How long have you been a board member? About 10 years

Have you held previous positions? Chair of the Governance Committee and Leadership Succession Committee

Your nursing interests: Research interest in nursing workload and error reduction, professional governance, Magnet, Current role: Nursing Director Research and Education at Nemours Children’s Health Central Florida
Your nursing interests: Research interest in nursing workload and error reduction, professional governance, Magnet, Current role: Nursing Director, Research and Education at Nemours Children’s Health Central Florida.

01/10/2026

Happy New Year! We wish you health and wellness and look forward to a great year!

01/09/2026

Major kudos to the Sigma publications team and the Evidence-Informed Health Policy, Revised Second Edition authors for their Third Place honor in the American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year Awards! If you've ever wanted a seat at the policy table but have never been quite sure where to start, this book gives you the tools, language, and confidence to influence health policy at the local, state, and national levels. Get your copy » https://bit.ly/4qcRHRj

12/09/2025

Happy Member Spotlight Monday!! Today, we are featuring Denise Peczinka, our current Governance Committee Co-Chair! Denise has been an active member, and we appreciate her commitment and service.

Hear more from her...
“I joined Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) as a commitment to the continued enhancement of the nursing profession. Through membership, I seek to connect with nurses who share my dedication to excellence, professionalism, and lifelong learning. I value the opportunity to collaborate with other nursing professionals and to serve as both a mentor and a mentee, fostering growth within the nursing community. Additionally, STTI membership is a means to develop my leadership skills further and to contribute meaningfully to advancing nursing practice, education, and research.”

12/05/2025

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12/02/2025

Happy Member Spotlight Monday! Today, we are featuring Dr. Chris Deatrick. She is a UCF alum and joined shortly after she graduated with her BSN. Read more about her...

Why did you choose to be involved in Sigma? As my teaching is primarily online, and I work at a regional campus, I have found that Sigma is a great way to stay connected to other nurses. The members of Sigma are motivated to improve healthcare, which is inspirational to my own practice as a nurse and nurse educator. Plus we always have great food at the meetings!

How long have you been a board member? This is my first year being on the Board

Have you held previous positions? This is my first elected position with Sigma. I was the Treasurer for the Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association many years ago, when I was a Rowing (Crew) Coach at UCF.

Your nursing interests. Research interests? Specialty areas? Current nursing role? I am a med/ surg nurse, so I know a little bit about a lot of things! 🙂
My area of research for my PhD was on Nurse Managers' communication behaviours concerning medical errors.Currently I am an Associate Lecturer in the Nursing Systems Department at UCF