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  • Chi Pi Chapter Induction/ Summer Membership Meeting

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 8 days ago
    Hello Chi Pi Chapter members!
    We are excited to invite you to our 2026 Induction Ceremony. This meeting will also be our Summer Membership Meeting. We are thrilled that Dr. Kristin Ashford will be our induction speaker. Please join us using the Zoom link below.

  • Chi Pi Chapter Call for Nominations for Board Positions

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 8 days ago
    Hello!

    Are you interested in serving on the Chi Pi Board, or do you know someone who is? Please see the following message from Dr. Torica Fuller, Chi Pi Leadership Succession Committee Chair: 

    Are you passionate about nursing leadership and innovation? We are seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Chi Pi Chapter Executive Board!
    We encourage both self-nominations and the nomination of others for numerous roles available. Serving on the board is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to advancing nursing practice, scholarship, and service on a global scale.
    Call for Nominations for the 2026 Chi Pi Election for the Following Board Positions:
    • Vice President - 2-year term
    • Secretary - 2-year term
    • Succession Committee Member (1) - 2-year term
    • Governance Committee Chair (1)- 2 year term
    • Governance Committee Member (1) - 2-year term
    Please click here for the nomination form.  
    If you want to learn more about the roles and responsibilities or want to submit a nomination, please email Torica Fuller at torica.fuller01@frontier.edu by August 7th, 2026, if you have any questions.  
    Nomination ends:  August 7th, 2026. 
    Election will open on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, and close on Friday, August 28th, 2026.  
    Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the nursing community!
     
    Chi Pi Leadership Succession Committee:
    Torica Fuller - Chair
    Dorsena Gayle
    Jalana Lazar
    Respectfully,
    Torica Fuller, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, FNP-C, WHNP-BC, CDP, CGRN, CPN, NRCME, FADLN
    Frontier Nursing University
    Assistant Professor

  • Chi Pi Scholarship Announcement Spring 2026

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 2 months ago
    Chi Pi Scholarship Announcement Spring 2026 
    The Board of the Chi Pi Chapter is pleased to announce that the chapter will accept applications for scholarships for students currently enrolled in a FNP, WHNP, PMHNP, CNEP, or DNP program. You may be enrolled in an APRN education program at Frontier Nursing University or another accredited program. You must be a current member of the Chi Pi Chapter of Sigma. 
    Amount of Awards 
    FNP Student $500 CNEP Student $500 Chol
    WHNP Student $500 DNP Student $500 
    PMHNP Student $500 
    Important Dates 
    Applications Open: May 4, 2026 
    Application Due: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM 
    Scholarship Winners Notified: On or around June 17, 2026 
    Funds Sent Via Check to Winners: On or around June 26, 2026 
    How to Apply
    Please see the attached document for further instructions.

    Application Process 

    1. Please write a 250-400 word essay on your goals and aspirations as they relate to your education, career, and future plans. Explain why you are a qualified candidate and should be considered for the scholarship. Essays will be considered based on the following elements: 1) leadership and contributions to the profession of nursing; 2) community service and volunteerism; 3) clinical interests and goals.  

    1. AI should not be used to write the essay, and the use of AI will disqualify the application. 

    1. Please include the following information in the first paragraph of your essay: 1) your current GPA; 2) the name of the school you are attending; 3) the program designation (FNP, WHNP, CNEP, PMHNP, DNP); 4) your Sigma membership number at date that your membership will expire. 

    1. Please submit the essay as a pdf attachment. Word or Google Docs can be used, but a pdf is preferred. 

    1. Please send a current unofficial transcript to verify your GPA. Please see the GPA requirements in the rubric. 

    1. Please use the following title for the email for your application- Chi Pi Scholarship Application 

    1. Please email the essay and unofficial transcript to charlotte.swint@frontier.edu  

    1. Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will not be reviewed. 

    1. The essays will be scored by 2 reviewers who are members of the Chi Pi Board.  The rubric found below will be used for scoring. 

     

    Rubric 

    Please use the following rubric to guide your essay submission 

      

    Criteria 

    10 

    5 

    0 

    Total 

    Current GPA (will be verified by unofficial transcript) 

    4.0-3.9 

    3.89-3.7 

    3.69-3.5 

      

    Essay components 

      

    Well-articulated discussion that includes all required components 

    Poorly articulated discussion which includes all required components 

    Neglected to include discuss all required components 

      

    Reflected on passion for advanced practice nursing 

    Well-articulated discussion regarding passion for advanced practice nursing. 

    Poorly articulated discussion of passion for advanced practice nursing. 

      

    Neglected to include discussion of passion for advanced practice nursing. 

      

      

    Discussed community service and volunteerism 

      

    Well-articulated discussion regarding community service and volunteerism. 

      

    Poorly articulated discussion regarding community service and volunteerism. 

      

    Neglected to include discussion regarding community service and volunteerism. 

      

    Discussed clinical interests and goals 

    Well-articulated discussion regarding clinical interests and goals. 

      

    Poorly-articulated discussion regarding clinical interests and goals. 

    Neglected to include discussion regarding clinical interests and goals. 

      

    Total points 

      

      

      

             /50 

     

     

    Questions 

    If you have questions about the scholarship application, please email Charlotte Swint at charlotte.swint@frontier.edu, or call her at (678) 878-9258. 

  • Power Point Slides from Spring 2026 Membership Meeting

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 2 months ago

    Charlotte Swint thought you might find the following shared file in The Circle's resource library of interest:

    http://thecircle.sigmanursing.org/chipichapter/library/viewdocument?DocumentKey=56cd9f71-ec94-459c-88fd-019dac839bb2

    If you have any questions about this, you may contact Charlotte Swint by using the email address:  csganp@gmail.com.

    Thank you!

  • Chi Pi Spring 2026 Membership Meeting Recording

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 2 months ago

    Hello,

    Thanks to Dr. Megan Arbour and Dr. Joanne Keefe for discussing "From Trauma-Informed Pedagogy to Global Neurodiversity Research: A Trajectory Built on Collaboration and Curiosity" at our recent meeting! Please find the recording of the meeting attached.

  • Chi Pi Winter 2026 Membership Meeting Recording

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    Hello,

    We were so glad to welcome Dr. Thrower as our speaker for the membership meeting! Please listen to the recording to learn about chapter updates and Georgia's midwifery history.

    We hope to see you at a meeting soon!

  • Additional Information for SONK-I Conference

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    Here is some additional information about the SONK-I Conference

  • Southern Ohio Northern/Kentucky-Indiana (SONK-I) CONSORTIUM 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago
    When:  Mar 27, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM (ET)
    Associated with  Beta Iota Chapter

    The Missing Science of Physical Assessment:

    A Return to the Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

    March 27, 2026, 9 AM to 3 PM

    Sharonville Convention Center
     

    Keynote Speaker

    Dr. Shannan Hamlin, Associate Professor of Nursing, Academic Institute, Director, Center for Nursing Research, Education and Practice, Houston Methodist

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  • Update on Biennial Conference Participation by Chi Pi Leaders

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    Please take a look at the February 2026 Newsletter for updates about Chi Pi's participation at the Biennial Convention.

    We am pleased to let you know that the chapter was well represented in Indianapolis at the recent Biennial Convention. Dr. Torica Fuller and Dr. Angie Mitchell were our chapter delegates. Dr. Fuller is our chapter’s Leadership Succession Committee Chair, and Dr. Mitchell is our Membership Counselor. 

    The role of the delegates is to represent the chapter at the House of Delegates meeting at the Biennial Convention. They vote on amendments to the bylaws, elect new officers, directors, and committee members.

    Dr. Charlotte Swint, Chi Pi Chapter President, was excited to present a podium presentation along with Dr. Kelsey Kent about the work of Frontier Nursing University’s Research and Scholarly Works Committee entitled, “Responding to Faculty Research Literacy Needs at a Non-Research-Intensive University.”

    Also, she was elected to the International Governance Committee for the 2026-2027 Biennium. She was also on this committee for the 2024-2025 biennium.

  • February 2026 Newsletter

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    Hello,

    We are excited to share our February 2026 Newsletter! Please take a moment to check out updates about our chapter members and leaders!

  • Congratulations to Our Fall 2025 Scholarship Recipients

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    Congratulations to Ariel Burch, BSN, RN, Moira Capela, BSN, RN, Queen Eze, BSN, RN, and Erin Wallace, BSN, RN! They are recipients of the Chi Pi Scholarships for Fall 2025! We are very proud of them!

  • Congratulations to Dr. Joanne Keefe- Research Travel Award Winner

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    Congratulations to Dr. Joanne Keefe!

    She was our Travel Grant Award Recipient. She presentated at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Transform Meeting in Anaheim, CA in December 2025.

  • Membership Meeting, April 14, 2026 at 12 Noon ET Dr. Arbour and Dr. Keefe to Present!

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    Please join us for our membership meeting on April 14, 2026 at 12 noon ET.

    Dr. Megan Arbour and Dr. Joanne Keefe will be discussing "From Trauma-Informed Pedagogy to Global Neurodiversity Research: A Trajectory Built on Collaboration and Curiosity."

    We will also discuss chapter updates!

  • Membership Meeting, March 5, 2026 at 7 PM- Dr. Thrower Discussing Midwifery History in Georgia

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    Hello,

    We look forward to seeing you on March 5, 2026 at 7 PM for our membership meeting. Dr. Eileen Thrower will be discussing

    "Midwife Problems": The Elimination of Midwives in Georgia, 1924-1973.

    We will discuss chapter updates also!

  • International Nursing Research Congress- Abstracts Open!

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    At the Region 9 meeting, the Regional Coordinator shared this opportunity. Abstracts are open to present at this international meeting.

  • What is the Nurse Learning Exchange?- Free CE Courses!

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 4 months ago

    What is the Nurse Learning Exchange? 

    With support from the Johnson & Johnson Foundation, we've created the Nurse Learning Exchange to offer a vast collection of FREE courses to help you grow in your expertise, feel more confident in your career, and earn contact hours.

    We’ve partnered with multiple nursing associations to make professional development more accessible than ever. The Nurse Learning Exchange is a growing collection of high-quality, free Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) courses designed to support nurses and nursing students at every stage of their career.

  • 10-Year Celebration Recording

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 7 months ago

    Hello,

    I wanted to share the link for the 10-Year Anniversary Celebration. I want to thank Tia Andrighetti, Mary Borganelli, Vicki Burslem, Dwynn Golden, Angie Mitchell and Trish Voss for sharing stories with us about the founding of the chapter, starting the midwifery program at FNU, and memories of Frontier Nursing Service.

    We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

    With kindness,

    Charlotte

  • Fall Membership Meeting Tonight at 7 PM

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 8 months ago

    Hello,

    You should have received a calendar invitation and an email, but I wanted to post a reminder on our page also about the meeting tonight!

    • I hope you are having a good week! I am so excited to let you know that Dr. Tia Andrighetti, Dr. Mary Borganelli, Dr. Vicki Burslem, and Dr. Dwynn Golden have confirmed that they will be with us on Wednesday night to share stories about Frontier Nursing University and Chi Pi! I did send a calendar invitation to you, and I am including the Zoom link below.
    • If you are a charter member or a former officer for Chi Pi, we would love for you to share your stories if you can attend the meeting. If you cannot attend, we would still love to connect with you to find a way to share your stories with the chapter.

  • Fall 2025 Scholarship Opportunity

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 8 months ago

    Chi Pi Scholarship Announcement Fall 2025 

    The Board of the Chi Pi Chapter is pleased to announce that the chapter will accept applications for scholarships for students currently enrolled in a FNP, WHNP, PMHNP, CNEP, or DNP program. You may be enrolled in an APRN education program at Frontier Nursing University or another accredited program. You must be a current member of the Chi Pi Chapter of Sigma. 

    Amount of Awards 

    FNP Student  $500 CNEP Student $500 

    WHNP Student $500 DNP Student $500 

    PMHNP Student $500 

    Important Dates 

    Applications Open: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 

    Application Due: Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM 

    Scholarship Winners Notified: On or around December 12, 2025 

    Funds Sent Via Check to Winners: On or around December 19, 2025 

    Application Process 

    1. Please write a 250-400 word essay on your goals and aspirations as they relate to your education, career, and future plans. Explain why you are a qualified candidate and should be considered for the scholarship. Essays will be considered based on the following elements: 1) leadership and contributions to the profession of nursing; 2) community service and volunteerism; 3) clinical interests and goals.  

    1. AI should not be used to write the essay, and the use of AI will disqualify the application. 

    1. Please include the following information in the first paragraph of your essay: 1) your current GPA; 2) the name of the school you are attending; 3) the program designation (FNP, WHNP, CNEP, PMHNP, DNP); 4) your Sigma membership number at date that your membership will expire. 

    1. Please submit the essay as a pdf attachment. Word or Google Docs can be used, but a pdf is preferred. 

    1. Please send a current unofficial transcript to verify your GPA. Please see the GPA requirements in the rubric. 

    1. Please use the following title for the email for your application- Chi Pi Scholarship Application 

    1. Please email the essay and unofficial transcript to charlotte.swint@frontier.edu  

    1. Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will not be reviewed. 

    1. The essays will be scored by 2 reviewers who are members of the Chi Pi Board.  The rubric found below will be used for scoring. 

    Rubric 

    Please use the following rubric to guide your essay submission 

      

    Criteria 

    10 

    5 

    0 

    Total 

    Current GPA (will be verified by unofficial transcript) 

    4.0-3.9 

    3.89-3.7 

    3.69-3.5 

      

    Essay components 

      

    Well-articulated discussion that includes all required components 

    Poorly articulated discussion which includes all required components 

    Neglected to include discuss all required components 

      

    Reflected on passion for advanced practice nursing 

    Well-articulated discussion regarding passion for advanced practice nursing. 

    Poorly articulated discussion of passion for advanced practice nursing. 

      

    Neglected to include discussion of passion for advanced practice nursing. 

      

      

    Discussed community service and volunteerism 

      

    Well-articulated discussion regarding community service and volunteerism. 

      

    Poorly articulated discussion regarding community service and volunteerism. 

      

    Neglected to include discussion regarding community service and volunteerism. 

      

    Discussed clinical interests and goals 

    Well-articulated discussion regarding clinical interests and goals. 

      

    Poorly-articulated discussion regarding clinical interests and goals. 

    Neglected to include discussion regarding clinical interests and goals. 

      

    Total points 

      

      

      

             /50 

     

     

    Questions 

    If you have questions about the scholarship application, please email Charlotte Swint at charlotte.swint@frontier.edu, or call her at (678) 878-9258. 

     

    We look forward to receiving your application! 

  • Dr. Keefe Awarded Summer 2025 Travel Grant

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 8 months ago

    Hello,

    The Awards Committee of the Chi Pi Chapter is pleased to announce that Dr. Joanne Keefe is the recipient of the Summer 2025 Research Travel Grant. She and her team will be presenting at the AACN Transform Conference in December 2025. Please be on the look out for the next travel grant opportunity in the winter.

    Please join me in congratulating Dr. Keefe!

    Dr. Keefe Travel Grant

  • Congratulations to Our Chi Pi Graduates!

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 8 months ago
    Hello,
    The Chi Pi Chapter is so proud of our graduates! This is the first year that Chi Pi has had a page in the graduation program, and we wanted to share the page with all of our chapter members.
    Please join me in congratuating our graduates!
    Image from Graduation Program

  • Summer Research Travel Grant Opportunity

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , 10 months ago
    Hello,
    The Chi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau is excited to announce that we will be offering research travel grants for 2025.  Three travel grants will be awarded for the summer term. The purpose of the travel grants it to support the presentation of your research as a podium or poster presentation at a scholarly meeting. The amount of each grant is $500. The grants will be awarded as follows:
      • 1 travel grant award for a current FNU student 
      • 1 travel grant award for an alumnus of FNU  
      • 1 travel grant award for faculty of any school of nursing  
    Eligibility Criteria 
    You must be a current member of the Chi Pi Chapter to apply for the travel grant. You may only receive one scholarship or travel grant per calendar year. If application scores are equal, the applicant with the greatest cost that is not covered by their employer or another sponsor will be considered.  
    How to Apply 
    Please use the link below to access the application. It is best to write the required statements in a Word document or Google Doc then paste the information into the application.  
    For the summer 2025 research travel grant, the application is due August 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM.  Notification of award will be on approximately September 12, and disbursement of the award will be approximately September 26.
    If you have questions, please contact Charlotte Swint at charlotte.swint@frontier.edu or (678) 878-9258.
    We look forward to reviewing your application!
    With kindness,
    Charlotte
    President of Chi Pi Chapter

  • 🗳️ Chi Pi Chapter 2025 Board Elections – Voting Now Open!

    By: Torica Fuller Torica Fuller , 11 months ago
    Dear SIGMA Chi Pi Chapter Members,
    Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for our 2025 Executive Board elections. We are excited to announce that the nomination period has officially closed, and it is now time to cast your vote!
    🗓️ Voting Period: August 12th, 2025 – August 22th, 2025
    🖱️ Vote Here: 2025 Voting Link
    The following positions are on the ballot:
    • President
    • Treasurer
    • Counselor
    • Succession Committee Member (1)
    • Governance Committee Member (1)
    Your participation in this election is vital to the continued success and leadership of the Chi Pi Chapter. Every vote matters as we work together to shape the future of our organization.
    If you have any questions or encounter issues while voting, please contact:

    Dr. Torica Fuller
    Chi Pi Leadership Succession Committee Chair
    📧 torica.fuller01@frontier.edu
    Thank you for your ongoing commitment to excellence in nursing leadership.

  • Call for 2025 FNU Chi Pi Executive Board Nominations!

    By: Torica Fuller Torica Fuller , 11 months ago
    Hello!

    Interested in serving on the Chi Pi Board, or know someone who is? Please see the following message from Dr. Torica Fuller, Chi Pi Leadership Succession Committee Chair: 

    Are you passionate about nursing leadership and innovation? We are seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the FNU Chi Pi Chapter Executive Board!
    We encourage both self-nominations and the nomination of others for numerous roles available. Serving on the board is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to advancing nursing practice, scholarship, and service on a global scale.
    The 2025 Chi Pi Election Position:
    • President
    • Treasurer
    • Succession Committee Member (1)
    • Governance Committee Member (1)
    • Counselor
    If you want to learn more about the roles and responsibilities or want to submit a nomination, please email Torica Fuller at torica.fuller01@frontier.edu by August 6th, 2025. 
    Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the nursing community!
    Chi Pi Leadership Succession Committee:
    Torica Fuller - Chair
    Dorsena Gayle
    Lisa Barnes

  • Zoom Link for July 2025 Induction Ceremony

    By: Charlotte Swint Charlotte Swint , one year ago

    Hello,

    I want to again congratulate our new members who were inducted into the Chi Pi chapter yesterday! Also, I want to thank Dr. Flinders for speaking at the ceremony. I am including the link for the ceremony here for those who could not attend.

    With kindness,

    Charlotte

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