Sigma: Theta Epsilon Chapter

Sigma: Theta Epsilon Chapter The Theta Epsilon chapter of Sigma is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence.

We are based out of Orlando, Florida and aim to uphold the values of Sigma in our community. Society Mission
The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Society Vision
Sigma Theta Tau International's vision is to be the global organization of choice for nursing. Becoming a Member:

Undergraduate Nursing Student:
-Have completed half of the nursing curriculum.
-Achieve academic excellence.
-For universities/institutions of higher education that use a 4.0 grade point average system to measure academic achievement, baccalaureate students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5. GPAs should be computed according to the policies of the university.
-Meet the expectation of academic integrity.
*An invitation to join will be sent to you if you meet the following criteria.*


RN-to-BSN:
-Have completed 12 credit hours at their current school.
-Have completed half of the nursing curriculum.
-Achieve academic excellence
-For universities/institutions of higher education that use a 4.0 grade point average system to measure academic achievement, baccalaureate students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5. GPAs should be computed according to the policies of the university.​
-Meet the expectation of academic integrity. Graduate MSN and DNP Students:
-Have completed 1/4 of the nursing curriculum.
-Achieve academic excellence.
-For universities/institutions of higher education that use a 4.0 grade point average system to measure academic achievement, graduate students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5. GPAs should be computed according to the policies of the university.
-Meet the expectation of academic integrity.
-*Students in graduate programs who are registered nurses, legally recognized to practice in their country and have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field, shall be eligible to be considered as a Nurse Leader at any point in the program.*


Nurse Leader Candidates:
-Provide a complete Curriculum Vitae (CV).
-Be legally recognized to practice nursing in their country.
-Have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field.
-Demonstrate achievement in nursing.

Happy Member Spotlight Monday! We are featuring Dr. Sotos Djiovanis, our Treasurer-Elect and past-Treasurer and are than...
11/25/2025

Happy Member Spotlight Monday! We are featuring Dr. Sotos Djiovanis, our Treasurer-Elect and past-Treasurer and are thankful we is a part of our board! Read more about him...

Why did you choose to be involved in Sigma? Since I was a BSN student, I knew about our excellent Sigma chapter and always wanted to be a part of it.
How long have you been a board member? Three years
Have you held previous positions? I have been both Treasurer Elect and (Past) Treasurer

“I spent 8 years working in different adult medsurg areas at Orlando Health. I'm also a PRN staff home health nurse in Winter Park currently...which I love, love doing. I'm a full-time Instructor at UCF and teach in the Orlando BSN division. My research areas are teaching and learning technologies, clinical communication, and nursing simulation. I also write articles on classical music topics of interest, sometimes tied to health care.”

Introducing our new post series: Member Spotlight Monday! First up we have Dr. Dawn Turnage. She is our Past President a...
11/18/2025

Introducing our new post series: Member Spotlight Monday!

First up we have Dr. Dawn Turnage. She is our Past President and has been heavily involved in Sigma for years at our chapter level and the national level! Read more about her....
First up, we have Dr. Dawn Turnage. She is our Past President and has been heavily involved in Sigma for years at our chapter level and the national level! Read more about her....Theta Epsilon chapter board, including President and Past President. Her research, inspired by her journey as a mother to an adult son with profound autism, focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with profound autism and their families. Through advocacy, scholarship, and global engagement, she continues to shape the future of nursing with passion and purpose."

11/15/2025

Save the date for our 34th annual Scholarship Day on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026! Abstracts will open in 2026. More details to come 😀

11/14/2025

Join us at the Sigma Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana!
We had a great conference and met so many nurses near and far. More to come but enjoy this clip 💜

11/11/2025

What a week! 💜 united nurses from around the world for days of inspiration and unforgettable memories. No matter where you joined us from, you made this event incredible. We hope you leave with a reignited passion to lead with love, courage, and honor.

What was your favorite part? Share your story below! 👇

We have 3 of our very own members at the right now!! Can't wait to share updates and pictures from the very chill city...
11/10/2025

We have 3 of our very own members at the right now!! Can't wait to share updates and pictures from the very chill city of Indy!! ❄️☃️

Thank you to those of your who joined our Fall Program "Only Leaves Should Fall" 🍂🍁 💜We enjoyed the presentations from D...
10/20/2025

Thank you to those of your who joined our Fall Program "Only Leaves Should Fall" 🍂🍁 💜
We enjoyed the presentations from Dr. Thiamwong, Dr. Garcia-Retortillo, and Dr. Lopez and learned a lot about the amazing work they are doing to build healthy and strong communities!
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Hope to see you all for our Scholarship Day event, Tuesday March 31st!

Join us October 16th at 5pm for our Fall program! "Only leaves should fall"! Our guest speakers will be speaking about e...
10/05/2025

Join us October 16th at 5pm for our Fall program! "Only leaves should fall"!
Our guest speakers will be speaking about empowering aging in place through preventive care and tech-enabled solutions.

Please us the link to sign up and join us for dinner and scholarship! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AF2CA5FDCE9-58971548-sigma

Happy Founders Day! 💜
10/05/2025

Happy Founders Day! 💜

Happy Founders Day! 103 years ago, Sigma was founded. But today, the real celebration is you. Your dedication, impact, and vision are the foundation of our legacy, and together we continue to shape healthcare worldwide. Here’s to love, courage, and honor. Here’s to being .

Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting our 2nd induction of the year and welcomed 43 new members from undergraduate ...
07/24/2025

Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting our 2nd induction of the year and welcomed 43 new members from undergraduate and graduate (MSN, DNP, PhD) programs.
Our keynote speaker (and our newly elected Vice President 2025-2027) was Dr. Missy Radecki.

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our new members! 💜🩵

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