Sigma is celebrating 100 years of nursing excellence on October 5th, 2022!
In preparation for such a monumental anniversary, the Alpha Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in collaboration with Focusing On Young Nurses Initiative will be organising a Twitter space to celebrate this massive achievement.
Theme: Sigma’s 100 Years of Nursing Excellence: Opportunities for the Young Nurse.
Date: Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Time: 6 p.m.
Platform: Twitter space. [https://bit.ly/SIGMA-FYNI].
For Enquiries:
Aanuoluwapo Olajubu: [+234 915 860 4058].
Christy Adejumo: [+234 813 597 9036].
Here is what one of our members has to say about the forthcoming Twitter space:
“During my second year at university, I came across some of my lecturers who had a plaque of Sigma Theta Tau International Honour Society of Nursing in their offices. The plaque indicated that they were members. It kept me wondering what it takes to be part of the society, but I was too shy to ask.
The only information I got before graduation was from a classmate who mentioned that one must be a first-class or second-class upper holder to be a member.
I would say my lack of adequate information has prevented me from exploring opportunities in Sigma Theta Tau International Honour Society of Nursing. That’s why I’m excited to learn more about them in this forthcoming Twitter Space event.”
Read this article to learn how to create a Twitter account if you don’t have one.
Read this article to learn how to connect to a Twitter Space.
About Sigma
“Sigma funds research grants, leadership education grants, membership subsidies, and Sigma programs that connect and empower nurses around the world.”
Vision
Connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare.
Mission
Developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere
Strategic Goals
The Sigma board of directors has determined four strategic goals to guide the organization:
1. Grow in value for members and all nurses worldwide who are pursuing excellence.
2. Promote and celebrate nursing scholarship, leadership, and service worldwide.
3. Build partnerships and collaborative endeavors to advance the mission of the society.
4. Sustain and advance the resources of the society.
Sigma vision, mission, goals, and guiding principles resource.
History
In 1922, six nurses founded Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, today known as Sigma, at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, which is now the Indiana University School of Nursing, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The founders chose the name from the Greek words storgé, thárros, and timé, meaning love, courage, and honor. Sigma became incorporated in 1985 and is a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax status in the United States. Learn more about Sigma’s founders. [Source: Sigmanursing.org]
