Memo to Members Sr. Rosemary Donley Awarded Health Policy

r IN THIS ISSUE MARK YOUR CALENDAR •National president receives award July 1, J977 •Program Development Reports from NLN Convention Hosting invitations due for 1979 Biennial and three regions October 20-22, 1977 •Biennial Convention Advance Program 24th Biennial Convention, Washington, D.C. •Chapters present scholarly programs See Advance Program on Page 8 Memo To Members GREAT NEWS - NO DUES INCREASE authorized a dues increase effective July l, 1977. There will be no increase, however, and notices The National Council is delighted to announce that which are scheduled for mailing to all members in as a result of very able financial management and June will retain the $2.00 National fee rate for 1977· 78. exceptional member response, the anticipated national dues increase will not become effective this year. RESEARCH FUND CONTRIBUTORS The mobility of our membership and their interest in Following the terrific membership support last year, remaining active resulted in the 1975 House of contributions to the Sigma Theta Tau Capital Fund for Delegates action to institute the computerized dues Nursing Research are Invited on the renewal notice for collection by the National Office. To cover the cost of 1977-78. Progress reports will be provided throughout this active dues collection and additional active the year concerning this membership support for membership benefits, the House of Delegates scholarly nursing. \.. --~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~---- Sigma Theta Tau

1'+lt1"~ national honor society of nursing Volume 3, May 1977 Sr. Rosemary Donley Awarded Health Policy Fellowship for 1977-78 Sr. Rosemary Donley, Ph.D., Eta Chapter, National President of Sigma Theta Tau, has been awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship for 1977-78. This fellowship provides for a year's study and congressional work assignments in Washington. The Health Policy fellowships were established by the Institute of Medicine four years ago and are conducted in cooperation with the American Political Science Association (APSA). The program is designed to provide a better understanding of major issues in health policy and a knowl'edge of how federal health programs are established. Sr. Rosemary is the only nurse and woman among the six recipients honored this year. The recipients are outstanding mid-career professionals working in academic health settings. The development of policy-knowledgeable faculty members in health professional schools is expected to foster an awareness of government health activities throughout SR. ROSEMARY DONLEY the faculties and create more constructive A nursing scholar, Sr. Rosemary is only the second relationships between universities and government. nurse to receive this outstanding and prestigious Sr. Rosemary is an associate professor of general fellowship. She welcomes the opportunity to further nursing at the University of Pittsburgh School of her development as national president of Sigma Theta Nursing. She was president of Eta Chapter, University Tau, as a nurse educator and as a religious woman of Pittsburgh, prior to becoming National president in who devotes her life to health care. 1975.

I Page 2 'L0T/ REFLECTIONS May 1977 May 1977 '!0T/ REFLECTIONS Page 3 (-~~-C_H_APT~E_R_S _IN~A_CT_I _ON~~--) (-~~-C_H_AP_T_E_RS~IN~AC_T_IO_N~~~) Dr. Carol Lindeman Keynotes Beta Kappa Holds Alpha Iota Chapter Beta Zeta Holds Research Sessions Minnesota Research Conference Clinical Research Symposium Co-Sponsors Research Conference The fourth annual participative Research Day was held by Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau at the University of Zeta Chapter, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and Chi Beta Kappa Chapter and the School of Continuing Education at A conference on "Is Research for Everyone - A Reasonable Massachusetts at Amherst, Massachusetts. Chapter, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul , Minnesota, sponsored the University of Virginia School of Nursing at Charlottesville, Va. , Question" was presented by Alpha Iota Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, The keynote address, "Nursing Research - The 'Problem' is the the fourth annual Nursing Research Conference recently at the co-sponsored a clinical research symposium in nursing at the in cooperation with the University of Missouri-Columbia Medical Problem," was given by Judith B. Krauss, R.N., M.S.N., Assistant College of St. Catherine. Ramada Inn of Charlottesville on April 25. .center and Extension Division on April 15 at the Medical Center. dean , Yale University School of Nursing. Mary Emery of Chi Chapter and Judee Berg, Zeta, were Objectives of the symposium were to show increased knowledge The program was planned to instill an awareness of nursing Other topics on the program were: "Traditional vs. co-chairpersons of the conference. of ongoing research in nursing, identify the process of critiquing research as a tool for the improvement of nursing practice. Individualized Nursing Instruction: Comparison of State Board Dr. Carol Lindeman, dean, School of Nursing, University of research and interact with researchers concerning the possible use Keynoting the conference was Dr. Dorothy J. Douglas, Examination Scores as a Result of Two Methods of Instruction," Oregon, gave the keynote address, "Update on Research of research findings. Associate Director for Nursing Research, University Hospitals, by Barbara A. Pensivy, R.N., M.Ed. "The Effect of Nursing Methodology." Gay Varecka, instructor at St. Catherine College, Topics discussed at the program were: Center for Health Sciences, Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Douglas Intervention on Patient Compliance in a Rheumatic Fever spoke on "The Research Process." "Nursing Research - How to Use Its Findings," by Dr. K. spoke on "Clinical Research: Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Secondary Prevention Program" by Jayne Fernsler, R.N ., M.S. The purposes of the conference were to identify means to bridge Seaman, R.N., Sweet Briar College and University of Virginia. Practice." Also on the program were Madeline C. Schwaid, R.N ., Ph .D., the gap between nursing education and nursing service through "Effect of 80% Qranberry Juice on pH of Urine," A. B. Kinney, Members of the planning committee for the Conference were who spoke on "The Relationship of Lower Division College discussion of research in practice and to update knowledge of R.N. , M.S., and M. Blount, R.N., M.N ., University of Virginia. Alice Kuehn, R.N. , M.S.N., Chairman of the Research Committee, Students' Socioeconomic Level , Belief in Personal Control and methodology in nursing research. " Stress Factors Perceived by Patients in a Coronary Care Unit," Alpha Iota Chapter; Ruth Adams, R.N., M.P.H., Associate Their Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons"; Carol Leckstrom, R.N., The following research presentations were made: Susan Donckers, R.N ., B.S.N., University of North Carolina, Professor of Nursing, University of Missouri-Columbia School of B.S., "Stimulus-descending Musical Auditory Input in "The Role of the Nurse in Teaching Myocardial Infarction Chapel Hill. Nursing ; Caroline Barta! , R.N., M.S.N. and Dee Black, R.N., Hypertensive Subjects"'; and Barbara C. Rottkamp, R.N., Ed.D., Patients," Annette McBeth, R.N., Connie Rolls, R.N. , and Martha "Helpful Helping: An Exploratory Study of Verbal and B.S.N. , and Ruth Monroe, R.N., 8 .S.N., all graduate students at "A Behavior Modification Approach to Nursing Therapeutics in Safie, R.N., all students at the School of Nursing, University of Non-Verbal Nurse Behaviors which Clients Perceive as Helpful in the University of Missouri-Columbia ; and Frances G. Seither, Body Positioning of Spinal Cord-Injured Patients." Minnesota. Fostering Self-Care Agency," Jean C. Wi lson and Joan R. Howard, R.N., Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies, School of Nursing, Other speakers and their topics were Jane P. Ontog, R.N., B.S., "Legal Definition of Child Abuse and Neglect as Perceived by West Virginia University. University of Missouri-Columbia. "The Readability of Printed Diabetic Literature"; Jacqueline Parents with High and Low Educational Status," Jeannine Bayard, " An Exploratory Study of Effect of a Predelivery Narcotic on the Fawcett, R.N ., Ph.D., "The Relationship between Spouses' R.N., S.S., graduate student, School of Public Health, University Newborn and the Mother's Satisfaction with Labor and Delivery," Strength of Identification and Their Patterns of Change in of Minnesota. Ellen Clore, R.N., M.S.N., Germanna Community College. Perceived Body Space and Articulation of Body Concept during "Integrating Nursing Research into Nursing Practice: the Lung "Energy Expenditure, Heart Rate, Rhythm and Blood Pressure in and after Pregnancy," and Beverly H. Bonaparte, R.N., M.A., "Ego Cancer Patient," Shirley Williams, R.N., M.S., Oncology Clinical Normal Female Subjects Engaged in Common Hospitalized Patient Defensiveness and Open-Closed Mindedness of U.S. Registered Specialist, Veteran's Administration Hospital, Minneapolis. Positions and Modes of Patient Transfer," Bettie S. Jackson, R.N ., Nurses and Their Attitudes Toward Culturally Different Patients." " An Investigation of the Sexual Concerns of the Cancer Patient Ed.D.; Marguerite Kennly, R.N., D.N.S., and Sandra Walker, R.N., and His/Her Spouse," Judith Johnson, R.N., M.P.H., doctoral M.S.N., University of Alabama. candidate, associated with Family Counseling Program , Masonic Dr. Mauksch Keynote Speaker At Hospital, University of Minnesota. Dr. Lindeman presented a critique following each of the research Omicron Chapter Workshop presentations. Sponsored by Omicron Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau , Syracuse University, and the Syracuse University School of Nursing, the 13th annual Anna Dahlem program was held April 18 at Hotel Gamma Epsilon's EDC Committee Syracuse, Syracuse, New York. Holds First Seminar The program, "Accountability : Primary Care Nursing Measures Up," presented the dynamics of accountability within the primary "Rape: Counseling the Victim" was the subject of the first care nursing model. seminar of Gamma Epsilon Chapter's Educational Development Keynoting the session was Dr. Ingeborg Mauksch, professor of Committee. Dr. Helen Yura ... Keynote speaker for Clinical session . nursing and family nurse clinician at Vanderbilt University School The program, held at Northeastern University, Boston, of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mauksch and members of a Massachusetts, in October, was conducted by Dr. Anne Burgess, panel discussion group spoke on the specific ways in which professor of nursing at Boston College and a rape counselor at Iota Chapter Holds 7th Annual primary nursing provides a mechanism by which accountability for Boston City Hospital. Clinical Session nursing practice is fostered. Dr. Burgess gave a brief description of the research which Participating in the panel discussion, in addition to Dr. surrounds the development of such centers as the rape crisis The seventh annual clinical session sponsored jointly by the Iota Mauksch, were Mary Kay Dempsey, nurse co-director, Family center at Boston City Hospital. She also gave direction toward Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau and the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Program, School of Nursing at State University more effective counseling of rape victims. Mrs. Kitty Smith (left), national secretary of Sigma Theta Tau, presents the official was held March 17 and 18 at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, of New York at Binghamton, New York; Harriet Kitzman, R.N., charter to Ms. Revauda Grey at the installation ceremony of Gamma Zeta Chapter at the Tennessee. M.S., associate professor of nursing in pediatrics, clinical chief of University of North Carolina, Greensboro, School of Nursing. Ms. Grey served on the The program included a keynote address by Dr. Helen Yura, pediatric nursing and coordinator of family health nurse clinician steering committee for the chapter. Alpha Omega Chapter Hosts Assistant Director, Department of Baccalaureate and Higher program at the University of Rochester; Susan Roberts, R.N., Degree Programs for the National League for Nursing. M.H.S., chief of nursing, Wilson Health Center, Rochester, New Research Day 80 Charter Members inducted at Dr. Yura, who is well known for her work and development of York, and Dr. Milton Luria, M.D., professor of medicine, University the Nursing Process, spoke on "The Nursing Process: Its Impact, of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, New York, and Alpha Omega Chapter of Adelphi University, Garden City, New Gamma Zeta Installation Application and Implications." assistant clinical director of emergency department, Strong York, sponsored its annual research day February 3 at the In addition to Dr. Yura's address, five clinical papers were Memorial Hospital, Rochester. University Center. The program was entitled, "Variety is the Spice Eighty charter members were inducted into the Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau at the University of North Carolina at presented. They we.re : "The Aphasic Patient : Special Programs in of Research: Dimensions in Nursing Research" and covered the Nursing Care" by Emmy Miller, R.N., and Cindy Wood, R.N. ; "The areas of descriptive, experimental and historical research. Greensboro School of Nursing on the eve of Founder's Day, Kappa Chapter reports October 4. The special event coincided with the tenth anniversary Nurse's Role in Crisis Intervention Following Neonatal Death" by The following presentations were made: Connie Johnson, R.N. ; "Prevention and Management of "Comparison of Levels of Self Esteem in Visually and of the UNC-G School of Nursing. Kappa Chapter, Catholic University, reports the death of Sr. Pre-Eclampsia" by Betty Schreiber, senior student, Vanderbilt Non-Visually Handicapped School-Aged Children," Lenore Abend Dr. Ruby Wilson, dean of Duke University School of Nursing, Mary Olivia Gowan, O.S.B., on April 2. University School of Nursing. and Marcia Cooper. was the speaker for the installation. She spoke on "Inward and Sr. Olivia was the founding dean of the School of Nursing at Other papers were "Nursing Implications for Care of the Adult "The Relationship between Stimulus Descending Music and Outward Honor." Mrs. Kitty Smith, national secretary of Sigma the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She was Theta Tau, presented the official charter to Mrs. Revauda Grey, Patient on TPA" by Ann Hotter, senior student, Vanderbilt Variation in Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Adults," Carol University School of Nursing, and "Short-Term Group also active as a founder in the establishment of Kappa Chapter. representative of the Steering Committee. The Kappa Chapter members pay tribute to this gentle, Leckstrom and Madelaine Richez. Psychotherapy as a Method of Intervention in the Second Stage of Transfer members were recognized as they signed the official visionary, spiritual and dedicated member. "Nursing Practice in Twentieth Century Fiction," Ann Smith and Post-Rape Crisis" by Sylvia Alderson, R.N ., M.S.N. Carmen Schmidt. book. A reception followed the installation. Page 2 'L0T/ REFLECTIONS May 1977 May 1977 '!0T/ REFLECTIONS Page 3 (-~~-C_H_APT~E_R_S _IN~A_CT_I _ON~~--) (-~~-C_H_AP_T_E_RS~IN~AC_T_IO_N~~~) Dr. Carol Lindeman Keynotes Beta Kappa Holds Alpha Iota Chapter Beta Zeta Holds Research Sessions Minnesota Research Conference Clinical Research Symposium Co-Sponsors Research Conference The fourth annual participative Research Day was held by Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau at the University of Zeta Chapter, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and Chi Beta Kappa Chapter and the School of Continuing Education at A conference on "Is Research for Everyone - A Reasonable Massachusetts at Amherst, Massachusetts. Chapter, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul , Minnesota, sponsored the University of Virginia School of Nursing at Charlottesville, Va. , Question" was presented by Alpha Iota Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, The keynote address, "Nursing Research - The 'Problem' is the the fourth annual Nursing Research Conference recently at the co-sponsored a clinical research symposium in nursing at the in cooperation with the University of Missouri-Columbia Medical Problem," was given by Judith B. Krauss, R.N., M.S.N., Assistant College of St. Catherine. Ramada Inn of Charlottesville on April 25. .center and Extension Division on April 15 at the Medical Center. dean , Yale University School of Nursing. Mary Emery of Chi Chapter and Judee Berg, Zeta, were Objectives of the symposium were to show increased knowledge The program was planned to instill an awareness of nursing Other topics on the program were: "Traditional vs. co-chairpersons of the conference. of ongoing research in nursing, identify the process of critiquing research as a tool for the improvement of nursing practice. Individualized Nursing Instruction: Comparison of State Board Dr. Carol Lindeman, dean, School of Nursing, University of research and interact with researchers concerning the possible use Keynoting the conference was Dr. Dorothy J. Douglas, Examination Scores as a Result of Two Methods of Instruction," Oregon, gave the keynote address, "Update on Research of research findings. Associate Director for Nursing Research, University Hospitals, by Barbara A. Pensivy, R.N., M.Ed. "The Effect of Nursing Methodology." Gay Varecka, instructor at St. Catherine College, Topics discussed at the program were: Center for Health Sciences, Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Douglas Intervention on Patient Compliance in a Rheumatic Fever spoke on "The Research Process." "Nursing Research - How to Use Its Findings," by Dr. K. spoke on "Clinical Research: Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Secondary Prevention Program" by Jayne Fernsler, R.N ., M.S. The purposes of the conference were to identify means to bridge Seaman, R.N., Sweet Briar College and University of Virginia. Practice." Also on the program were Madeline C. Schwaid, R.N ., Ph .D., the gap between nursing education and nursing service through "Effect of 80% Qranberry Juice on pH of Urine," A. B. Kinney, Members of the planning committee for the Conference were who spoke on "The Relationship of Lower Division College discussion of research in practice and to update knowledge of R.N. , M.S., and M. Blount, R.N., M.N ., University of Virginia. Alice Kuehn, R.N. , M.S.N., Chairman of the Research Committee, Students' Socioeconomic Level , Belief in Personal Control and methodology in nursing research. " Stress Factors Perceived by Patients in a Coronary Care Unit," Alpha Iota Chapter; Ruth Adams, R.N., M.P.H., Associate Their Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons"; Carol Leckstrom, R.N., The following research presentations were made: Susan Donckers, R.N ., B.S.N., University of North Carolina, Professor of Nursing, University of Missouri-Columbia School of B.S., "Stimulus-descending Musical Auditory Input in "The Role of the Nurse in Teaching Myocardial Infarction Chapel Hill. Nursing ; Caroline Barta! , R.N., M.S.N. and Dee Black, R.N., Hypertensive Subjects"'; and Barbara C. Rottkamp, R.N., Ed.D., Patients," Annette McBeth, R.N., Connie Rolls, R.N. , and Martha "Helpful Helping: An Exploratory Study of Verbal and B.S.N. , and Ruth Monroe, R.N., 8 .S.N., all graduate students at "A Behavior Modification Approach to Nursing Therapeutics in Safie, R.N., all students at the School of Nursing, University of Non-Verbal Nurse Behaviors which Clients Perceive as Helpful in the University of Missouri-Columbia ; and Frances G. Seither, Body Positioning of Spinal Cord-Injured Patients." Minnesota. Fostering Self-Care Agency," Jean C. Wi lson and Joan R. Howard, R.N., Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies, School of Nursing, Other speakers and their topics were Jane P. Ontog, R.N., B.S., "Legal Definition of Child Abuse and Neglect as Perceived by West Virginia University. University of Missouri-Columbia. "The Readability of Printed Diabetic Literature"; Jacqueline Parents with High and Low Educational Status," Jeannine Bayard, " An Exploratory Study of Effect of a Predelivery Narcotic on the Fawcett, R.N ., Ph.D., "The Relationship between Spouses' R.N., S.S., graduate student, School of Public Health, University Newborn and the Mother's Satisfaction with Labor and Delivery," Strength of Identification and Their Patterns of Change in of Minnesota. Ellen Clore, R.N., M.S.N., Germanna Community College. Perceived Body Space and Articulation of Body Concept during "Integrating Nursing Research into Nursing Practice: the Lung "Energy Expenditure, Heart Rate, Rhythm and Blood Pressure in and after Pregnancy," and Beverly H. Bonaparte, R.N., M.A., "Ego Cancer Patient," Shirley Williams, R.N., M.S., Oncology Clinical Normal Female Subjects Engaged in Common Hospitalized Patient Defensiveness and Open-Closed Mindedness of U.S. Registered Specialist, Veteran's Administration Hospital, Minneapolis. Positions and Modes of Patient Transfer," Bettie S. Jackson, R.N ., Nurses and Their Attitudes Toward Culturally Different Patients." " An Investigation of the Sexual Concerns of the Cancer Patient Ed.D.; Marguerite Kennly, R.N., D.N.S., and Sandra Walker, R.N., and His/Her Spouse," Judith Johnson, R.N., M.P.H., doctoral M.S.N., University of Alabama. candidate, associated with Family Counseling Program , Masonic Dr. Mauksch Keynote Speaker At Hospital, University of Minnesota. Dr. Lindeman presented a critique following each of the research Omicron Chapter Workshop presentations. Sponsored by Omicron Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau , Syracuse University, and the Syracuse University School of Nursing, the 13th annual Anna Dahlem program was held April 18 at Hotel Gamma Epsilon's EDC Committee Syracuse, Syracuse, New York. Holds First Seminar The program, "Accountability : Primary Care Nursing Measures Up," presented the dynamics of accountability within the primary "Rape: Counseling the Victim" was the subject of the first care nursing model. seminar of Gamma Epsilon Chapter's Educational Development Keynoting the session was Dr. Ingeborg Mauksch, professor of Committee. Dr. Helen Yura ... Keynote speaker for Clinical session . nursing and family nurse clinician at Vanderbilt University School The program, held at Northeastern University, Boston, of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mauksch and members of a Massachusetts, in October, was conducted by Dr. Anne Burgess, panel discussion group spoke on the specific ways in which professor of nursing at Boston College and a rape counselor at Iota Chapter Holds 7th Annual primary nursing provides a mechanism by which accountability for Boston City Hospital. Clinical Session nursing practice is fostered. Dr. Burgess gave a brief description of the research which Participating in the panel discussion, in addition to Dr. surrounds the development of such centers as the rape crisis The seventh annual clinical session sponsored jointly by the Iota Mauksch, were Mary Kay Dempsey, nurse co-director, Family center at Boston City Hospital. She also gave direction toward Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau and the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Program, School of Nursing at State University more effective counseling of rape victims. Mrs. Kitty Smith (left), national secretary of Sigma Theta Tau, presents the official was held March 17 and 18 at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, of New York at Binghamton, New York; Harriet Kitzman, R.N., charter to Ms. Revauda Grey at the installation ceremony of Gamma Zeta Chapter at the Tennessee. M.S., associate professor of nursing in pediatrics, clinical chief of University of North Carolina, Greensboro, School of Nursing. Ms. Grey served on the The program included a keynote address by Dr. Helen Yura, pediatric nursing and coordinator of family health nurse clinician steering committee for the chapter. Alpha Omega Chapter Hosts Assistant Director, Department of Baccalaureate and Higher program at the University of Rochester; Susan Roberts, R.N., Degree Programs for the National League for Nursing. M.H.S., chief of nursing, Wilson Health Center, Rochester, New Research Day 80 Charter Members inducted at Dr. Yura, who is well known for her work and development of York, and Dr. Milton Luria, M.D., professor of medicine, University the Nursing Process, spoke on "The Nursing Process: Its Impact, of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, New York, and Alpha Omega Chapter of Adelphi University, Garden City, New Gamma Zeta Installation Application and Implications." assistant clinical director of emergency department, Strong York, sponsored its annual research day February 3 at the In addition to Dr. Yura's address, five clinical papers were Memorial Hospital, Rochester. University Center. The program was entitled, "Variety is the Spice Eighty charter members were inducted into the Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau at the University of North Carolina at presented. They we.re : "The Aphasic Patient : Special Programs in of Research: Dimensions in Nursing Research" and covered the Nursing Care" by Emmy Miller, R.N., and Cindy Wood, R.N. ; "The areas of descriptive, experimental and historical research. Greensboro School of Nursing on the eve of Founder's Day, Kappa Chapter reports October 4. The special event coincided with the tenth anniversary Nurse's Role in Crisis Intervention Following Neonatal Death" by The following presentations were made: Connie Johnson, R.N. ; "Prevention and Management of "Comparison of Levels of Self Esteem in Visually and of the UNC-G School of Nursing. Kappa Chapter, Catholic University, reports the death of Sr. Pre-Eclampsia" by Betty Schreiber, senior student, Vanderbilt Non-Visually Handicapped School-Aged Children," Lenore Abend Dr. Ruby Wilson, dean of Duke University School of Nursing, Mary Olivia Gowan, O.S.B., on April 2. University School of Nursing. and Marcia Cooper. was the speaker for the installation. She spoke on "Inward and Sr. Olivia was the founding dean of the School of Nursing at Other papers were "Nursing Implications for Care of the Adult "The Relationship between Stimulus Descending Music and Outward Honor." Mrs. Kitty Smith, national secretary of Sigma the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She was Theta Tau, presented the official charter to Mrs. Revauda Grey, Patient on TPA" by Ann Hotter, senior student, Vanderbilt Variation in Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Adults," Carol University School of Nursing, and "Short-Term Group also active as a founder in the establishment of Kappa Chapter. representative of the Steering Committee. The Kappa Chapter members pay tribute to this gentle, Leckstrom and Madelaine Richez. Psychotherapy as a Method of Intervention in the Second Stage of Transfer members were recognized as they signed the official visionary, spiritual and dedicated member. "Nursing Practice in Twentieth Century Fiction," Ann Smith and Post-Rape Crisis" by Sylvia Alderson, R.N ., M.S.N. Carmen Schmidt. book. A reception followed the installation. Page 4 'teT/ REFLECTIONS May 1977 May 1977 't0TI REFLECTIONS Page 5

( _____A_ VE_ N_ U_E_S_O_F_ A_ C_T_IO_ N______) /17 " ~u. 't•"' Report from Educational Development Committee Report from Educational Development Committee Northeastern Region - Janet P. Brown, representative Southern Region - Patricia A. Chamings, repres~ntative RESEARCH DAYS expertise of chapter members. One of Research Day is an annual event for Kappa's goals for the year is to use In April, 1976, Beta Omicron Chapter, Gamma Zeta, (University of North many of the chapters in the Northeastern resources within their own chapter for Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Carolina at Greensboro) Region, including Alpha Chi Chapter at program development. Georgia, became the first Southern Alpha Theta Chapter (University of Boston College School of Nursing, To fill a gap in education, Gamma Chapter to focus on the "Avenues of Florida) is the only chapter reporting Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts; Theta at Epsilon members are volunteering for Action" theme for the current biennium. monthly program meetings around aspects Boston University School of Nursing; tutoring sessions of nursing students and This program featured nationally known of the changing role of the nurse. Some of Alpha Zeta at Columbia University, Faculty directing two of their educational programs speakers and is reported in the May, 1976, the topics presented include assertiveness, of Medicine, Department of Nursing, New toward promoting positive health practices issue of Reflections. Beta Omicron the nurse in private practice, and graduate York City; Eta Chapter and Gamma of the Northeastern University's student Chapter has continued to sponsor education. Other programs are planned . Epsilon. Several of these chapters indicate body. programs throughout the 76-77 year. Two chapters (Beta Chi and Alpha Xi) that they hope in the future to make Multiple chapters have found it valuable Beta Alpha Chapter (Texas Christian sponsored programs on Health Care Research Day a joint effort involving some to hold receptions and teas to foster University) and Alpha Delta Chapter Delivery Systems. These chapters are or all of the chapters. interest in Sigma Theta Tau. Kappa (University of Texas - Ft. Worth) located at Northwestern State University, Xi Chapter at the University of Chapter has instituted an annual awards co-sponsored a banquet honoring Sister Shreveport, Louisiana and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing , program. Chapters continue to seek ways Rosemary Donley, National President, and South Carolina, respectively. Philadelphia, reports that it collaborates to encourage active participation in the Mrs. Mary Tolle Wright, one of the six Beta Nu Chapter (East Carolina with Alpha Nu at Villanova University organization. founders of Sigma Theta Tau . Sister University, Greenville, North Carolina) College of Nursing, Villanova, Pa., in PURPOSES OF SIGMA THETA TAU Rosemary was taping an interview with sponsored several interesting programs : presenting a two-day conference in the Purposes of Sigma Theta Tau are Mrs. Wright for the Founder's Video Tape "Nurses Should Be Obedient" by Dr. Phi l JANET BROWN spring. Several chapters report exemplified by the work of scores of PATRICIA CHAMINGS Interview Series. Beta Alpha Chapter ·has Delorey, " Politics and Power in Nursing" collaborative efforts with alumni individual members within the chapters of also sponsored a program entitled by Dr. Eloise Lewis and a one-day The Northeastern Region contains 22 associations and departments Of the Northeastern Region. Members are The Southern Region is well populated "Cultural Shock in Nursing" by Dr. symposium on "Excellence in Cl inical Sigma Theta Tau chapters which are continuing education as well as developing authoring textbooks, papers and articles in with chapters of Sigma Theta Tau and Madeline Leininger and provided a Nursing." The topics selected by many of located in 8 states and the District of collaborative relationship between chapters professional journals, and are speaking at covers a vast expanse of territory from the Christmas party for a local orphanage. the chapters reflect not only the gaps in Columbia. The oldest chapter, Eta, that are located in proximity with each professional meetings. Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico and This active chapter also is planning a practice, education and research but the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, other. These members are also assuming reaching as far north as West Virginia and research program and a program on the issues of society at the present time. Pittsburgh, Pa., was installed in 1946, and SPECIAL PROJECTS responsible roles in schools of nursing, Virginia. The proximity of chapters in "Avenues of Action" theme. Alpha Delta Chapter (University of the newest chapters in the Northeastern To enhance the achievement of goals developing and implementing models of some areas provides opportunity for On separate dates, the following Texas-Galveston) appropriately had chapter Region, Gamma Beta, Howard University, related to the " Avenues of Action," Alpha professional nursing practice within cooperation and co-sponsoring of chapters have sponsored research members identify local needs and College of Nursing, Washington, D.C.; Chi Chapter has initiated a Research Fund traditional and non-traditional health care programs that is not often possible in symposiums or featured a speaker on concerns in response to gaps identified Gamma Delta, Plattsburgh State for chapter members, and multiple systems and assuming responsible areas where physical distance is a research: along the "Avenues of Action" theme. In University, Division of Nursing, chapters have established scholarships for positions within the various state nurses' handicap. The large area and the number Iota, (Vanderbilt University) addition, Dr. Jean Mason spoke on Plattsburgh, N.Y., and Gamma Epsilon, undergraduate and graduate students. associations. They are serving as officers of schools and universities in the south Beta Kappa, (University of Virginia) "Quality in Nursing" and Dr. Cicely Northeastern University, College of Beta Zeta, Gamma Epsilon and Eta· and chairpersons of commissions and also result in an abundance of chapters in Beta Theta, (University of Tennessee- Saunders was invited to discuss "Care of Nursing, Boston, were installed in 1976. Chapters have developed newsletters. councils of the American Nurses' the Southern Region, approximately one Memphis) Dying Patients." Approximately 6,000 Sigma Theta Tau These newsletters are used to update the Association, holding positions of national third of all chapters. Beta Alpha, (Texas Christian University) MONOGRAPH SERIES BEGINS members reside in the Northeastern chapter mailing lists, publicize chapter scope within government agencies, and CHAPTERS SPONSOR PROGRAMS Beta Epsilon, (Un iversity of North Another exciting project was introduced Region. The president of Sigma Theta Tau, activities and obtain and disseminate developing and involving the consumer as Fourteen of twenty-six chapters in the Carolina-Chapel Hill) in late 1975 with the encouragement of the Sr. Rosemary Donley, is a member of Eta information concerning the membership. an active participant in his or her own Region responded when solicited for Beta Phi, (University of Alabama Educational Development Committee and Chapter. Several chapters have considered health care. program information to include in this Huntsville) the support and hard work of Mrs. Nell Four chapters, Pi at the University of establishing a systematic way to determine It is a great pleasure to work with the report. All of the chapters responding Watts, Executive Director, and all of the Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore; the activities and areas of expertise of its chapters of the Northeastern Region, and I reported programs relating to the identified National officers. The Monograph Series Tau at Georgetown University School of members. Kappa reported that it has especially enjoyed meeting the chapter gaps in the "Avenues of Action" summary. began with Monograph 75: No. 1 and is a Nursing, Washington, D.C.; Kappa, begun a Chapter Resource File which representatives at Anaheim to discuss Several correspondents requested compilation of papers presented at the Catholic University of America School of includes information about the particular programming. information about the Educational Clinical Nurse Specialist Symposium, Nursing, Washington, D.C., and Gamma Development Committee's role and Nashville, Tennessee, April 24 and 25, Chapters in the Northeastern Region are: Beta are coordinating activities for the 6. Eta, U . of Pittsburgh Sch. of Nsg., Pittsburgh function. 1975. The Symposium was sponsored by Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau to 1. Theta, Boston U. Sch. of Nsg., Boston Iota Chapter (Vanderbilt University), be held in the nation's capital October 9. Kappa, Catholic U. of Amer. Sch. of Nsg., Wash., D.C. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 11 . Mu, U. of Connecticut Sch. of Nsg., Storrs 20-22, 1977. 13. Xi, U. of Pennsylvania Sch. of Nsg., Philadelphia and the Educational Development A sample of the programs developed in 14. Omicron, Syracuse U. Sch . of Nsg., Syracuse, NY Committee. Rebecca T. Markel and Patricia this region to implement the theme, 15. Pi, U. of Maryland Sch. of Nsg., Baltimore A. Chamings edited the papers for "Avenues of Action," are: "Nursing and 17. Tau, Georgetown U. Sch . of Nsg., Wash., D.C. publication. Other monographs have since 18. Upsilon, New York u . Div. of Nsg., New York, NY Medicine: Interpersonal Collaboration," 28. Alpha Zeta, Columbia U. Dept. of Nsg., New York, NY been published, and all are available "Issues in Primary Care," "Ethical 35. Alpha Nu, Villanova U. Col. of Nsg., Villanova, PA through the national office. For assistance Dilemmas of Nursing," "A Values 41. Alpha Tau, Rutgers St. U. Col. of Nsg., Newark, NJ or information, contact the national office Clarification Workshop for Nurses," "Role 42. Alpha Upsilon, Cornell U.-N.Y. Hosp. Sch. of Nsg., or your representative on the Educational New York, NY Chapters in the Southern Region are : of the Department of Continuing Education 43. Alpha Phi, Hunter Col. Bellevue Sch. of Nsg., New York 48. Beta Beta, Texas Woman's U. Col. of Nsg., Dallas Development Committee. 8. Iola, Vanderbilt U. Sch. of Nsg., Nashville 51. Beta Epsilon, Duke U., Col. of Nsg., Durham, NC 44. Alpha Chi, Boston Col. Sch. of Nsg., Chestnut Hill, in Schools of Nursing," "Politics of 12. Nu, U. of Alabama Sch. of Nsg., Birmingham Two chapters sponsored major meetings MA 54. Beta Theta, U. of Tennessee Col. of Nsg., Memphis Health," "Rape," "Suicide," "The 1985 23. Alpha Alpha, U. of N. Carolina Sch. of Nsg., Chapel Beta Kappa, U. of Virginia Sch . of Nsg., Charlottesville in March and April. Beta Kappa Chapter 46. Alpha Omega, Adelphi U. Sch. of Nsg., Garden City, 56. Hill Proposal," "The Ideal vs. the Real: The NY 59. Beta Nu, E. Carolina U ., Sch. of Nsg., Greenville, NC (University of Virginia) featured a Clinical 26. Alpha Delta, U. of Texas Nsg. Sch., Austin, El Paso, Shock in Nursing," "Relevance of Nursing 52 . Beta Zeta, U. of Mass. Sch. of Nsg., Amherst, MA 61. Beta Omicron, Med. Col. of Georgia Sch. of Nsg., Research Symposium on April 25. Iota Ft. Worth, Galveston, Houston, San Antonio Augusta 60. Beta Xi, U. of Delaware Sch. of Nsg., Newark, DE Research to Nursing Practice," 27. Alpha Epsilon, Emory U. Sch. of Nsg., Atlanta Chapter (Vanderbilt University) sponsored 64. Beta Sigma, Penn. St. U. Dept. of Nsg., U. Park, PA 62 . Bela Pi, Florida St. U., Sch . of Nsg., Tallahassee "Psychological Reactions to Hypospadlas 30. Alpha Theta, U. of Florida Col. of Nsg., Gainesville 65. Beta Tau, U. of Miami Sch. of Nsg., Miami its seventh annual Clinical Session on 72. Gamma Beta, Howard U. Col . of Nsg., Wash., D.C. 36. Alpha Xi, U. of S. Carolina Sch . of Nsg., Columbia Repair," "Translating Research into 74. Gamma Della, Plattsburgh St. U. Div. of Nsg., 67 . Beta Phi, U. of Alabama Sch. of Nsg., Huntsville March 17 when clinical papers by 39. Alpha Rho, W. Virginia U. Sch . of Nsg., Morgantown Plattsburgh, NY 68. Beta Chi, Northwestern St. U. Col. of Nsg., Shreveport Practice," and "Graduate Education and Its 47. Beta Alpha, Texas Christian U. Col. of students, faculty and staff were presented. 75. Gamma Epsilon, Northeastern U. Col. of Nsg., Boston 72. Gamma Zeta, U. of N. Carolina Sch. of Nsg., Responsibilities." , Nsg., Fl. Worth Greensboro Dr. Helen Yura was guest lecturer. l Page 4 'teT/ REFLECTIONS May 1977 May 1977 't0TI REFLECTIONS Page 5

( _____A_ VE_ N_ U_E_S_O_F_ A_ C_T_IO_ N______) /17 " ~u. 't•"' Report from Educational Development Committee Report from Educational Development Committee Northeastern Region - Janet P. Brown, representative Southern Region - Patricia A. Chamings, repres~ntative RESEARCH DAYS expertise of chapter members. One of Research Day is an annual event for Kappa's goals for the year is to use In April, 1976, Beta Omicron Chapter, Gamma Zeta, (University of North many of the chapters in the Northeastern resources within their own chapter for Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Carolina at Greensboro) Region, including Alpha Chi Chapter at program development. Georgia, became the first Southern Alpha Theta Chapter (University of Boston College School of Nursing, To fill a gap in education, Gamma Chapter to focus on the "Avenues of Florida) is the only chapter reporting Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts; Theta at Epsilon members are volunteering for Action" theme for the current biennium. monthly program meetings around aspects Boston University School of Nursing; tutoring sessions of nursing students and This program featured nationally known of the changing role of the nurse. Some of Alpha Zeta at Columbia University, Faculty directing two of their educational programs speakers and is reported in the May, 1976, the topics presented include assertiveness, of Medicine, Department of Nursing, New toward promoting positive health practices issue of Reflections. Beta Omicron the nurse in private practice, and graduate York City; Eta Chapter and Gamma of the Northeastern University's student Chapter has continued to sponsor education. Other programs are planned . Epsilon. Several of these chapters indicate body. programs throughout the 76-77 year. Two chapters (Beta Chi and Alpha Xi) that they hope in the future to make Multiple chapters have found it valuable Beta Alpha Chapter (Texas Christian sponsored programs on Health Care Research Day a joint effort involving some to hold receptions and teas to foster University) and Alpha Delta Chapter Delivery Systems. These chapters are or all of the chapters. interest in Sigma Theta Tau. Kappa (University of Texas - Ft. Worth) located at Northwestern State University, Xi Chapter at the University of Chapter has instituted an annual awards co-sponsored a banquet honoring Sister Shreveport, Louisiana and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing , program. Chapters continue to seek ways Rosemary Donley, National President, and South Carolina, respectively. Philadelphia, reports that it collaborates to encourage active participation in the Mrs. Mary Tolle Wright, one of the six Beta Nu Chapter (East Carolina with Alpha Nu at Villanova University organization. founders of Sigma Theta Tau . Sister University, Greenville, North Carolina) College of Nursing, Villanova, Pa., in PURPOSES OF SIGMA THETA TAU Rosemary was taping an interview with sponsored several interesting programs : presenting a two-day conference in the Purposes of Sigma Theta Tau are Mrs. Wright for the Founder's Video Tape "Nurses Should Be Obedient" by Dr. Phi l JANET BROWN spring. Several chapters report exemplified by the work of scores of PATRICIA CHAMINGS Interview Series. Beta Alpha Chapter ·has Delorey, " Politics and Power in Nursing" collaborative efforts with alumni individual members within the chapters of also sponsored a program entitled by Dr. Eloise Lewis and a one-day The Northeastern Region contains 22 associations and departments Of the Northeastern Region. Members are The Southern Region is well populated "Cultural Shock in Nursing" by Dr. symposium on "Excellence in Cl inical Sigma Theta Tau chapters which are continuing education as well as developing authoring textbooks, papers and articles in with chapters of Sigma Theta Tau and Madeline Leininger and provided a Nursing." The topics selected by many of located in 8 states and the District of collaborative relationship between chapters professional journals, and are speaking at covers a vast expanse of territory from the Christmas party for a local orphanage. the chapters reflect not only the gaps in Columbia. The oldest chapter, Eta, that are located in proximity with each professional meetings. Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico and This active chapter also is planning a practice, education and research but the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, other. These members are also assuming reaching as far north as West Virginia and research program and a program on the issues of society at the present time. Pittsburgh, Pa., was installed in 1946, and SPECIAL PROJECTS responsible roles in schools of nursing, Virginia. The proximity of chapters in "Avenues of Action" theme. Alpha Delta Chapter (University of the newest chapters in the Northeastern To enhance the achievement of goals developing and implementing models of some areas provides opportunity for On separate dates, the following Texas-Galveston) appropriately had chapter Region, Gamma Beta, Howard University, related to the " Avenues of Action," Alpha professional nursing practice within cooperation and co-sponsoring of chapters have sponsored research members identify local needs and College of Nursing, Washington, D.C.; Chi Chapter has initiated a Research Fund traditional and non-traditional health care programs that is not often possible in symposiums or featured a speaker on concerns in response to gaps identified Gamma Delta, Plattsburgh State for chapter members, and multiple systems and assuming responsible areas where physical distance is a research: along the "Avenues of Action" theme. In University, Division of Nursing, chapters have established scholarships for positions within the various state nurses' handicap. The large area and the number Iota, (Vanderbilt University) addition, Dr. Jean Mason spoke on Plattsburgh, N.Y., and Gamma Epsilon, undergraduate and graduate students. associations. They are serving as officers of schools and universities in the south Beta Kappa, (University of Virginia) "Quality in Nursing" and Dr. Cicely Northeastern University, College of Beta Zeta, Gamma Epsilon and Eta· and chairpersons of commissions and also result in an abundance of chapters in Beta Theta, (University of Tennessee- Saunders was invited to discuss "Care of Nursing, Boston, were installed in 1976. Chapters have developed newsletters. councils of the American Nurses' the Southern Region, approximately one Memphis) Dying Patients." Approximately 6,000 Sigma Theta Tau These newsletters are used to update the Association, holding positions of national third of all chapters. Beta Alpha, (Texas Christian University) MONOGRAPH SERIES BEGINS members reside in the Northeastern chapter mailing lists, publicize chapter scope within government agencies, and CHAPTERS SPONSOR PROGRAMS Beta Epsilon, (Un iversity of North Another exciting project was introduced Region. The president of Sigma Theta Tau, activities and obtain and disseminate developing and involving the consumer as Fourteen of twenty-six chapters in the Carolina-Chapel Hill) in late 1975 with the encouragement of the Sr. Rosemary Donley, is a member of Eta information concerning the membership. an active participant in his or her own Region responded when solicited for Beta Phi, (University of Alabama Educational Development Committee and Chapter. Several chapters have considered health care. program information to include in this Huntsville) the support and hard work of Mrs. Nell Four chapters, Pi at the University of establishing a systematic way to determine It is a great pleasure to work with the report. All of the chapters responding Watts, Executive Director, and all of the Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore; the activities and areas of expertise of its chapters of the Northeastern Region, and I reported programs relating to the identified National officers. The Monograph Series Tau at Georgetown University School of members. Kappa reported that it has especially enjoyed meeting the chapter gaps in the "Avenues of Action" summary. began with Monograph 75: No. 1 and is a Nursing, Washington, D.C.; Kappa, begun a Chapter Resource File which representatives at Anaheim to discuss Several correspondents requested compilation of papers presented at the Catholic University of America School of includes information about the particular programming. information about the Educational Clinical Nurse Specialist Symposium, Nursing, Washington, D.C., and Gamma Development Committee's role and Nashville, Tennessee, April 24 and 25, Chapters in the Northeastern Region are: Beta are coordinating activities for the 6. Eta, U . of Pittsburgh Sch. of Nsg., Pittsburgh function. 1975. The Symposium was sponsored by Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau to 1. Theta, Boston U. Sch. of Nsg., Boston Iota Chapter (Vanderbilt University), be held in the nation's capital October 9. Kappa, Catholic U. of Amer. Sch. of Nsg., Wash., D.C. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 11 . Mu, U. of Connecticut Sch. of Nsg., Storrs 20-22, 1977. 13. Xi, U. of Pennsylvania Sch. of Nsg., Philadelphia and the Educational Development A sample of the programs developed in 14. Omicron, Syracuse U. Sch . of Nsg., Syracuse, NY Committee. Rebecca T. Markel and Patricia this region to implement the theme, 15. Pi, U. of Maryland Sch. of Nsg., Baltimore A. Chamings edited the papers for "Avenues of Action," are: "Nursing and 17. Tau, Georgetown U. Sch . of Nsg., Wash., D.C. publication. Other monographs have since 18. Upsilon, New York u . Div. of Nsg., New York, NY Medicine: Interpersonal Collaboration," 28. Alpha Zeta, Columbia U. Dept. of Nsg., New York, NY been published, and all are available "Issues in Primary Care," "Ethical 35. Alpha Nu, Villanova U. Col. of Nsg., Villanova, PA through the national office. For assistance Dilemmas of Nursing," "A Values 41. Alpha Tau, Rutgers St. U. Col. of Nsg., Newark, NJ or information, contact the national office Clarification Workshop for Nurses," "Role 42. Alpha Upsilon, Cornell U.-N.Y. Hosp. Sch. of Nsg., or your representative on the Educational New York, NY Chapters in the Southern Region are : of the Department of Continuing Education 43. Alpha Phi, Hunter Col. Bellevue Sch. of Nsg., New York 48. Beta Beta, Texas Woman's U. Col. of Nsg., Dallas Development Committee. 8. Iola, Vanderbilt U. Sch. of Nsg., Nashville 51. Beta Epsilon, Duke U., Col. of Nsg., Durham, NC 44. Alpha Chi, Boston Col. Sch. of Nsg., Chestnut Hill, in Schools of Nursing," "Politics of 12. Nu, U. of Alabama Sch. of Nsg., Birmingham Two chapters sponsored major meetings MA 54. Beta Theta, U. of Tennessee Col. of Nsg., Memphis Health," "Rape," "Suicide," "The 1985 23. Alpha Alpha, U. of N. Carolina Sch. of Nsg., Chapel Beta Kappa, U. of Virginia Sch . of Nsg., Charlottesville in March and April. Beta Kappa Chapter 46. Alpha Omega, Adelphi U. Sch. of Nsg., Garden City, 56. Hill Proposal," "The Ideal vs. the Real: The NY 59. Beta Nu, E. Carolina U ., Sch. of Nsg., Greenville, NC (University of Virginia) featured a Clinical 26. Alpha Delta, U. of Texas Nsg. Sch., Austin, El Paso, Shock in Nursing," "Relevance of Nursing 52 . Beta Zeta, U. of Mass. Sch. of Nsg., Amherst, MA 61. Beta Omicron, Med. Col. of Georgia Sch. of Nsg., Research Symposium on April 25. Iota Ft. Worth, Galveston, Houston, San Antonio Augusta 60. Beta Xi, U. of Delaware Sch. of Nsg., Newark, DE Research to Nursing Practice," 27. Alpha Epsilon, Emory U. Sch. of Nsg., Atlanta Chapter (Vanderbilt University) sponsored 64. Beta Sigma, Penn. St. U. Dept. of Nsg., U. Park, PA 62 . Bela Pi, Florida St. U., Sch . of Nsg., Tallahassee "Psychological Reactions to Hypospadlas 30. Alpha Theta, U. of Florida Col. of Nsg., Gainesville 65. Beta Tau, U. of Miami Sch. of Nsg., Miami its seventh annual Clinical Session on 72. Gamma Beta, Howard U. Col . of Nsg., Wash., D.C. 36. Alpha Xi, U. of S. Carolina Sch . of Nsg., Columbia Repair," "Translating Research into 74. Gamma Della, Plattsburgh St. U. Div. of Nsg., 67 . Beta Phi, U. of Alabama Sch. of Nsg., Huntsville March 17 when clinical papers by 39. Alpha Rho, W. Virginia U. Sch . of Nsg., Morgantown Plattsburgh, NY 68. Beta Chi, Northwestern St. U. Col. of Nsg., Shreveport Practice," and "Graduate Education and Its 47. Beta Alpha, Texas Christian U. Col. of students, faculty and staff were presented. 75. Gamma Epsilon, Northeastern U. Col. of Nsg., Boston 72. Gamma Zeta, U. of N. Carolina Sch. of Nsg., Responsibilities." , Nsg., Fl. Worth Greensboro Dr. Helen Yura was guest lecturer. l Page 6 1:0T/ REFLECTIONS May 1977 May 1977 1:0T/ REFLECTIONS Page 7

!':!. ( NATIONAL ACTMTIES AT NLN IN ANAHEIM ) ,f'J ( ____A_ V_EN_ U_E_S_ O_ F_ AC_ T_IO_ N___ ) ·~t .. -t•• Report from Educational Development Committee Research Session Western Region - Margaret Jacobson, representative Chapters in the Western Region are: ~ 21. Psi, U. of Washington Sch. of Nsg., Seattle 25. Alpha Gamma, San Jose St. U., Dept. of Nsg., San Jose Beta Upsilon, Arizona State University, 29 . Alpha Eta, U. of Calif., Sch. of Nsg., San Francisco Tempe, presented a Nursing Research 32. Alpha Kappa, U. of Colorado, Sch. of Nsg., Denver Assembly in April in collaboration with the 38 . Alpha Pi, U. of Wyoming, Sch. of Nsg., Laramie 40. Alpha Sigma, Seattle U. Sch. of Nsg., Seattle Continuing Education Program of the 49. Beta Gamma, U. of San Francisco Sch. of Nsg., College of Nursing at Arizona State. This San Francisco academic year Beta Upsilon conducted a 58 . Beta Mu, U. of Arizona, Col. of Nsg., Tucson program featuring Carol Lockhart, who 66. Beta Upsilon, Arizona State U., Col. of Nsg., Tempe 69. Beta Psi, u. of Oregon, Sch . of Ns9., Portland coauthored the book, Labor Relations in 71. Gamma Alpha, Loma Linda U. Sch . of Nsg., the Health Professions. The dissemination Loma Linda and utilization of research and the 73. Gamma Gamma, San Diego State U ., Sch . of Nsg., interdisciplinary character of nursing was San Diego emphasized in their programming this year. AT THE PODIUM: Margaret Walsh, NLN Executive Director congratulates Sr. Alpha Pi, University of Wyoming, Rosemary Donley on receiving the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship for Laramie, is collaborating with the 1977-78. American Heart Association by providing resource instructors and workshops for The Sigma Theta Tau Booth was exhibited April 24-26 at Registrants at Research Session Luncheon. MARGARET JACOBSON basic rescuers. Alpha Pi views its the Anaheim, California Convention Center. Hundreds of BACKGROUND responsibilities as extending beyond local members and representatives of more than forty schools 250 League Registrants attended the Sigma Theta Tau Sigma Theta Tau, still comparatively university membership to all the practicing @ interested in developing chapters discussed their interests Research Luncheon on Tuesday, April 26. Dr. Mary Magula young in the Western Region, has a nurses of Wyoming. Their programs are in Sigma Theta Tau with national officers and members of presented the findings of her research project on the history of only fifteen years. The senior focused accordingly. ® the Educational Development Committee. "Perceptions of the Nature of Conflict and Preferred chapter, Psi, at the University of CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE Behaviors for Control ano Resolution." Washington, Seattle, was established in Alpha Eta, University of California, San 1962, and the youngest chapter, Gamma Francisco, presented a continuing Booth Gamma at San Diego State University, was education course in Human Sexuality Program Development Session established in 1976. The distance between under the direction of Jan Hitchcock of the oldest and newest chapter is almost Sonoma State College. Their June 1300 miles! induction program features an address by Although the distances are great their new dean , Dr. Margretta Styles. between some of the chapters, we are Alpha Gamma, San Jose State Practice." Papers for presentation are looking forward to more cluster University, is presenting a panel of HSA being solicited now. development within the region which will (Health Systems Agency) Board Members Gamma Gamma, San Diego State facilitate cooperative program planning. in May. The program is arranged through University, has held two continuing Two of the three monographs published by the efforts of Nancy Sanford , a Sigma education workshops this year. The first the Educational Development Committee Theta Tau member, Executive Director of was on neurological assessment, and the have resulted from research conferences in CNA Region 10, and the only nurse on the second was on assertiveness training for the Western Region with the latest HSA Board. The purpose of the program is nurses. Another program centered on the monograph produced by the three chapters to increase nurse awareness of the delivery of health care services to older clustered in the San Francisco Bay Area, channels for input into health care persons. Alpha Gamma, Alpha Eta, and Beta decisions being made in the area. Gamma Alpha, Loma Linda Un iversity, Gamma. Psi, Un iversity of Washington, Seattle ; also held a continuing education program CURRENT PROGRAMMING Alpha Sigma, Seattle University ; and Beta centered on practice and entitled Primary Beta Mu, University of Arizona, Tucson, Psi, University of Oregon, combined as a Nursing, featuring Dr. Gwen Marram. Educational Development Members plan for national programs. L to R: Mary Scoblic, Patricia Chamings, Rebecca Markel and Margaret Jacobson. is cosponsoring the Fifth Annual Nursing cluster group at a Sunday brunch meeting FUTURE PLANS Research Conference with the University of where further collaborative ventures were Chapters in the Western Region are Representatives of approximately half the chapters and Arizona College of Nursing in September. explored, such as possibly cohosting the continuing to direct their program themes half the petitioning schools met with members of the The focus of the conference is "Research Sigma Theta Tau biennial convention. toward the gaps in nursing research, for Clinical Nursing, Strategies and Educational Development Committee and shared exciting Psi's programs this year have centered education and practice. The continuing Findings." Beta Mu also has plans to on the expanded role of the nurse working collaboration between cluster chapters and ideas for Sigma Theta Tau chapter programming. award up to five financial scholarships with cancer patients, and on implications the interfacing with other organizations is Lee Conant, president Conant-Neinaber Associates annually to students in nursing at the of the Nurse Practice Act in the State of encouraging. It is anticipated that (Evansville, Ind.) discussed the opportunities and University of Arizona. Two scholarships Washington. Their June induction additional research conference proceedings techniques of program public relations and Nell Watts were awarded this year to graduate program will include an address by their will be published as an Educational students at the University of Arizona, dean, Dr. Rheba deTornyay. Psi and Alpha Development Committee monograph. National representatives greet NLN registrants at the booth. presented chapter program guidelines. Linda Phillips and Marilyn Hartsell. Linda Sigma are planning together for a Members of Gamma Alpha, Loma Linda, 3. DEL TA CHAPTER 18. UPSILON CHAPTER Phillips was recently. notrfied that she will combined research conference in October and Gamma Gamma, San Diego State U. of Kansas New York U. Additional contributors to the first Larson, Lily McGriff, Or. Erline P. receive the Isabel Hampton Robb Award entitled "Problems in Patient Care: University, assisted with the program Sigma Theta Tau Capital Research Fund Meyers, Catherine 21. PSI CHAPTER from the A.N.A. Evaluating Research for Use in Clinical development meetings at Anaheim. U. of Washington Additions to 5. ZETA CHAPTER Drive are listed here. One thousand Smith, Grace U. of Minnesota 26. ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER members who took the first opportunity Mackling, Margaret M. ADDRESS CHANGE Mail to: Sigma Theta Tau , P.O. Box 1445, lndpls. , IN 46206 U. of Texas 10. LAMBDA CHAPTER List of Research made available to individuals to contribute Ellis, Rosa Wayne St. u. Wisor, Doris My name or address which appears on the mailing label on the other side of this page should be changed to: to the development of the Research Fund Controulis, Janet 28. ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER 12. NU CHAPTER were published in the January-March, Columbia U. Contributors U. of Alabama Sherman, Kathryn Spence, Mildred 1977, issue of Reflections. Strong, Melanie 15. Pl CHAPTER Name Date change becomes effective 42. ALPHA UPSILON CHAPTER ------~ Additional contributors are: U. of Maryland Cornell U. Smith, June Address------Light, Lizabeth Perry City ______State------Zip------Signature

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