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The Rho Theta Chapter
of Sigma Theta Tau International 

Our Mission:

“The Rho Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people. The organization supports the learning and professional development of members who strive to improve nursing care worldwide.”

 

Our Vision:

“To create a global community of nurses who lead using scholarship, knowledge, and technology to improve the health of the world’s people."

 

 

Our Leadership Team 

President: Jitana Benton-Lee, DNP, MSN, RN, MBA-HC, NEA-BC
Contact
: bentonleej1@nku.edu 

Vice-President: Teresa Huber, DNP, RN
Contact: hubert@nku.edu

Secretary: Marybeth Baribeau, Ed.D., MSN, BSN, RN

Contact: baribeaum1@nku.edu


Treasurer:
Kim Dinsey-Read, Ph.D., MSN, RN, MBA
Contact: dinseyreadk@nku.edu

Counselor:
Lisa Cuntz, DNP, RN, CNE
Contact: cuntzl1@nku.edu

Governance Chair:  
Shawn Nordheim, Ed.D., RN, CNE, CCRN
Contact: nordheims@nku.edu 

Governance Committee Member: Lynne Zajac, Ph.D., RN
Contact: zajacl1@nku.edu 

Research Committee Chair: Carlana Coogle, DNP, RN, CEN
Contact: carlana.coogle@stelizabeth.com

Leadership Succession Chair: Lisa Long, Ph.D., RN
Contact: longl4@nku.edu

Awards Chair: 
Beth Hickey, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNA
Contact:  hickeybe@nku.edu

Membership Ambassador:
Karen O'Connell, Ph.D., RN, CEN, NEA-BC
Contact:
oconnellk@nku.edu

 

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Chapter News

  • UPDATE: Sigma Rho Theta Chapter Induction

    As a member of the Rho Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Board of Directors, I want to extend an invitation for you to attend our 100% virtual Fall Induction Ceremony. Here are the details:

    Zoom Meeting

    Meeting Link:     https://nku.zoom.us/j/91019861569

    Meeting ID:        910 1986 1569

  • Founder's Day - Sigma Theta Tau International

  • STTI Rho Theta Chapter - Induction & Awards

    As a member of the Rho Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Board of Directors, I want to extend an offer to each of you to become a member of this international nursing honor society. If you are a member, please consider transferring or having dual membership in Rho Theta. If you want more information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am happy to provide you with details.

    Each Fall, Rho Theta holds an induction of new members. This year, our induction ceremony will be hybrid. Here are the details:

    In-Person

    STTI Rho Theta Chapter – Fall Induction

    Northern Kentucky University

    Student Union - Ballroom (Kenton Drive)

    Highland Heights, KY

    October 22, 2023, 2 pm EST

    Zoom Meeting

    Meeting Link:     https://nku.zoom.us/j/91019861569

    Meeting ID:        910 1986 1569

    Additionally, we recognize (2) two of our most outstanding colleagues each year for the Juanita Theile Award and the Rho Theta Civic Engagement Award. Information about the awards is attached. Award nominees do not have to be members of STTI. However, awardees who are not members will be given a 1-year membership to Rho Theta. Please take a moment to nominate a colleague today via the attached paper forms or the electronic ones below:

  • Call for Poster Presentations: 2023 SONK Consortium Annual Conference

    The Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky Consortium of Sigma Theta Tau International has a call to action for poster presenters. We are highly encouraging student and faculty submissions.  The Rho Theta Chapter of Sigma has graciously offered to cover the cost of poster printing for Rho Theta members and NKU students. If interested, please let Dr. Jitana Benton-Lee know at bentonleej1@nku.edu.

    Here you can find additional information about the call for action:

  • Fall 2022 Induction

    Sigma Theta Tau International, Rho Theta Chapter

    Fall 2022 Induction Ceremony

    October 23, 2022, at 2 pm EST

     

    Zoom Link: https://nku.zoom.us/j/98174474434?pwd=UStIajBzaExJejNhZXZvMk5wUUtkQT09

    Meeting ID: 981 7447 4434

    Passcode: 269709

  • Induction and Awards 2021

    Hi all!

    Please mark you calendars for our virtual Induction Ceremony on Nov 21, 2021 @ 2 pm (EST).
    We will present our annual awards during the ceremony.  Please see more information on the awards in the Discussion board.
    Thanks,
    Karen O'Connell​
  • Membership Meeting Reminder

    Hi all,

    This is a reminder of our Annual Membership meeting tonight at 5:30 pm EST via Zoom.

    Please Join us!

    Karen O'Connell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Rho Theta Membership Meeting
    Time: Apr 27, 2021 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://nku.zoom.us/j/93070010265?pwd=WVRyaXRzVDVGbm5keEEwWVR4YXplUT09

    Meeting ID: 930 7001 0265
    Passcode: 817749
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    Meeting ID: 930 7001 0265
    Passcode: 817749
    Find your local number: https://nku.zoom.us/u/abzJiPPXYe
  • Induction 2020

    HI!
    Wow, what a year it has been.  We will be conducting induction virtually this year.  Please join us as we celebrate our newest members.
    Nov 22, 2020
    2 pm
    Zoom
  • Induction 2020

    Hello all,

    Our Induction Ceremony will be on 22 November 2020 at 2 pm Virtually.

    Please join us as we welcome our newest members!

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Chapter News

  • UPDATE: Sigma Rho Theta Chapter Induction

    As a member of the Rho Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Board of Directors, I want to extend an invitation for you to attend our 100% virtual Fall Induction Ceremony. Here are the details:

    Zoom Meeting

    Meeting Link:     https://nku.zoom.us/j/91019861569

    Meeting ID:        910 1986 1569

  • Founder's Day - Sigma Theta Tau International

  • STTI Rho Theta Chapter - Induction & Awards

    As a member of the Rho Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Board of Directors, I want to extend an offer to each of you to become a member of this international nursing honor society. If you are a member, please consider transferring or having dual membership in Rho Theta. If you want more information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am happy to provide you with details.

    Each Fall, Rho Theta holds an induction of new members. This year, our induction ceremony will be hybrid. Here are the details:

    In-Person

    STTI Rho Theta Chapter – Fall Induction

    Northern Kentucky University

    Student Union - Ballroom (Kenton Drive)

    Highland Heights, KY

    October 22, 2023, 2 pm EST

    Zoom Meeting

    Meeting Link:     https://nku.zoom.us/j/91019861569

    Meeting ID:        910 1986 1569

    Additionally, we recognize (2) two of our most outstanding colleagues each year for the Juanita Theile Award and the Rho Theta Civic Engagement Award. Information about the awards is attached. Award nominees do not have to be members of STTI. However, awardees who are not members will be given a 1-year membership to Rho Theta. Please take a moment to nominate a colleague today via the attached paper forms or the electronic ones below:

  • Call for Poster Presentations: 2023 SONK Consortium Annual Conference

    The Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky Consortium of Sigma Theta Tau International has a call to action for poster presenters. We are highly encouraging student and faculty submissions.  The Rho Theta Chapter of Sigma has graciously offered to cover the cost of poster printing for Rho Theta members and NKU students. If interested, please let Dr. Jitana Benton-Lee know at bentonleej1@nku.edu.

    Here you can find additional information about the call for action:

  • Fall 2022 Induction

    Sigma Theta Tau International, Rho Theta Chapter

    Fall 2022 Induction Ceremony

    October 23, 2022, at 2 pm EST

     

    Zoom Link: https://nku.zoom.us/j/98174474434?pwd=UStIajBzaExJejNhZXZvMk5wUUtkQT09

    Meeting ID: 981 7447 4434

    Passcode: 269709

  • Induction and Awards 2021

    Hi all!

    Please mark you calendars for our virtual Induction Ceremony on Nov 21, 2021 @ 2 pm (EST).
    We will present our annual awards during the ceremony.  Please see more information on the awards in the Discussion board.
    Thanks,
    Karen O'Connell​
  • Membership Meeting Reminder

    Hi all,

    This is a reminder of our Annual Membership meeting tonight at 5:30 pm EST via Zoom.

    Please Join us!

    Karen O'Connell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Rho Theta Membership Meeting
    Time: Apr 27, 2021 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://nku.zoom.us/j/93070010265?pwd=WVRyaXRzVDVGbm5keEEwWVR4YXplUT09

    Meeting ID: 930 7001 0265
    Passcode: 817749
    One tap mobile
    +13017158592,,93070010265#,,,,*817749# US (Washington DC)
    +13126266799,,93070010265#,,,,*817749# US (Chicago)

    Dial by your location
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    Meeting ID: 930 7001 0265
    Passcode: 817749
    Find your local number: https://nku.zoom.us/u/abzJiPPXYe
  • Induction 2020

    HI!
    Wow, what a year it has been.  We will be conducting induction virtually this year.  Please join us as we celebrate our newest members.
    Nov 22, 2020
    2 pm
    Zoom
  • Induction 2020

    Hello all,

    Our Induction Ceremony will be on 22 November 2020 at 2 pm Virtually.

    Please join us as we welcome our newest members!

Upcoming Events

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