Welcome to the Gamma Omicron Chapter at large of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing page. Gamma Omicron Chapter was chartered at theMedical University of South Carolina College of Nursingon April 14, 1978, with Alpha Chapter,Indiana University, as the sponsoring chapter. The charter members consisted of 76 new members and 13 transfer members. Over the past 30 years, 1348 members have been inducted into the chapter. On April 14, 2003, in the effort of collaboration between the Medical University of South Carolina College Of Nursing, andCharleston Southern UniversityDerry Patterson Wingo School of Nursing Gamma Omicron At-Large Chapter was chartered.
Gamma Omicron chapter at large has a long and distinguished history of providing leadership to the profession of nursing, including supporting nursing education, scholarship, and service. We are a network of dedicated nursing professionals who are willing to share their expertise and knowledge with others.More about the chapter's history...
Please enjoy browsing the website whether you are a member or contemplating membership. Also, feel free to browse theSigma Theta Tau International website which is full of excellent resources for every nursing professional.
We welcome our new inductees, and hope you can join us at a meeting soon!
Thursday, January 12, 2012 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tanya Lott: United Nations -- Dinner included -- Location TBD
CANCELED - Thursday, February 9, 2012 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Board of Directors Meeting -- Cannon Park Place -- CANCELED
Thursday, March 8, 2012 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosemarie Battaglia presentation -- Dinner included -- ART Auditorium
Thursday, April 12, 2012 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Board of Directors Meeting -- Cannon Park Place -- All members invited
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 20, 2012
Save the date for our annual meeting! We will be having a nice dinner at a local restaurant, along with announcement of new officers and research award winners, and presentations by our last year's research award winners. TIme and place to be determined.
Sigma Theta Tau Awards & Articles
2011 Research Awards
Research Grant Award:
"Eat Well Stay Well: A Campus-Wide Student Initiative" - Tara Hulsey, PhD, RN, CNE
New Investigator Award:
"Sources of Resilience Identified By Adolescents with a Combat-Deployed Parent" - Melissa Taylor Ferdinandi, RN, FNP, PhDc
Research Recognition Award: Teresa Kelechi, PhD, RN
Articles authored by members of Gamma Omicron-at-Large:
Recognize the development of leadership qualities.
Foster high professional standards.
Encourage creative work.
Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession
Membership
Membership in Sigma Theta Tau is an honor conferred on students in baccalaureate and graduate programs who have demonstrated excellence in their nursing programs. Graduates of a baccalaureate program who have demonstrated excellence in nursing leadership are eligible for membership consideration.
