Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Omicron at-large Chapter Calendar 2009-2010 Board of Directors 2009-2010 Goals 2009-2010 Completed Goals 2007-2008 Completed Goals 2008-2009 Letter from Tanya Lott, Chapter President (September 18, 2009) Gamma Omicron At-Large Chapter Welcome to the website for the Gamma Omicron Chapter at large of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Gamma Omicron Chapter was chartered at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing on 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, and Charleston Southern University Derry 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 the Sigma Theta Tau international website which is full of excellent resources for every nursing professional. Tanya Lott Receives Our Chapter Key Award Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the 40th Biennial Conference In Indianapolis 
Member Global Accomplishment
Jennifer Shearer, Gamma Omicron at-Large member and Vice President, traveled to Ethiopia in June 2008 for the purpose of meeting prospective partners for a student cultural immersion experience. Please read about her global experience. Jennifer will be returning in May and is asking for donations of educational materials (any clinical supplies, teaching models, tools, including software). If you have any donations, please contact Jennifer. Gamma Omicron at-large is also supporting this international project with a financial donation. Thank you, Jennifer, for representing nursing and Sigma Theta Tau, International!
2009 Research Awards
New Investigator Award (up to $2,000) - Congratulations to our winner Pat Cathcart 
Research Grant (up to $2,000) - Congratulations to our winner Karen Stanley! 
Meetings
Meeting location: Fairfield Park in West Ashley (see link for directions) 2008-2009 Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2008
September 9, 2008
October 14, 2008
November 13, 2008 - Induction
January 13, 2009
February 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
April 14, 2009
May 12, 2009 - Annual Membership Meeting - Pictures Highlighting 2008-09 2009-2010 Meeting Dates (meetings start at 5:30 unless otherwise noted)
(Minutes linked to date) August 12, 2009 (Fairfield Park)
September 15, 2009 (Fairfield Park)
October 20, 2009 (Zeus Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant) -
Evidence Based Practice Presentation
November 12, 2009 - Induction (Medical University of South Carolina)
January 26, 2010 (Trident) - Speaker: Dr. Ellagala
February 16, 2010 (Fairfield Park)
March 16, 2010 (Sunfire Grill and Bistro, West Ashley) -
Speaker: Joan Herbert, Director and Coach, Organizational Performance, MUSC - Peer Interviewing
April 16, 2010 (Fairfiled Park)
May 18, 2010 (Peninsula Grill, Downtown Charleston) -
Research award recipient Presentations 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.
Charter Membership
Nurse Leader Nomination Form
Research Awards
Leadership Intern Information Purposes of Sigma Theta Tau - Recognize superior achievement.
- Recognize the development of leadership qualities.
- Foster high professional standards.
- Encourage creative work.
- Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.
Links
Sigma Theta Tau International Website Region 7 Information
VIP- Volunteer Interest Profile Featured International Research Article
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About the College
Effective November 1, Teresa Kelechi will assume the role of Department Chair. Employed at MUSC for 22 years, Teresa joined the College of Nursing faculty in 2001. She is a board certified gerontological clinical nurse specialist and a certified wound care nurse. Teresa takes over the reins of Department Chair from Elizabeth Erkel who will retire at the end of the year.
