Welcome to the Beta Iota Chapter's website!

Beta Iota Chapter is proud to be the 55th Sigma chapter at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, a member of Region 9, and a collaborator with the Southern Ohio/Northern Kentucky - Indiana (SONK-I) Consortium.

The UC College of Nursing faculty under the leadership of Dean Ruth Dalrymple worked toward and welcomed the chartering of Beta Iota Chapter on May 21, 1972. Over the years, Beta Iota Chapter has promoted scholarly programs, provided research grants, recognized nursing excellence, supported Sigma’s events and initiatives, honored our chapter leaders, and supported our members who have served at local, regional, and international levels.

We encourage all of our chapter members to annually renew their membership at Sigma’s website Sigma Membership (sigmanursing.org). We welcome Sigma transfer and dual members. We encourage those nurses who are not Sigma members, but are interested in joining Sigma to apply as a Nurse Leader for membership consideration at join.sigmanursing.org/#/

Join us as a chapter volunteer and work with us to increase our viability, visibility, and productivity! Attend our programs and support our initiatives!

Questions or Comments, contact Bev Reigle at reiglebs@uc.edu

 

   

       Call for Nominations
       Awards for Excellence in Nursing    

   

The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding, active* member of Beta Iota Chapter who demonstrates excellence in nursing. You may nominate an active Beta Iota member who meets the eligibility criteria. Please download and complete the nomination form and submit it to Denise Gormley at gormledk@ucmail.uc.edu by August 1.

   

Awards Criteria

   

Awards Nomination Form

   

QUESTIONS? Please contact Denise Gormley at gormledk@ucmail.uc.edu

   

Call for Research Grant Submissions

   

Grant Proposal Invitation

   

The Beta Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International invites active Beta Iota Chapter members to submit proposals for research studies in the areas of nursing practice, education or administration. Graduate students, who are active Beta Iota Chapter members, are eligible for funding. Funding of $8000 is available in August of each year. Submitted proposals must be in accordance with the established guidelines and exhibit methodological rigor. For further information, access Research Grant Guidelines and Application Form on this webpage.

   

Submission Deadlines

   

The Research Committee of Beta Iota Chapter reviews grant proposals annually. The submission deadline is 5:00 PM EST, August 12 of each year. The grant materials must be submitted electronically to Dr. Elaine Miller, Beta Iota Chapter Research Committee Chair. Her email address is elaine.miller@uc.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Miller by email. Please see the following documents to learn more about submission:

   

Guidelines

   

Grant Application

   

Budget Form

   

Funding Expectations

   

Recipients receive a percentage of the funding within one month of selection pending IRB approval. Recognition of grant recipients occurs at the Beta Chapter Founders’ Day Program held in October each year. Each year's recipients are expected to attend this important event. Recipients are required to submit progress reports: Progress Report Form

   

   

QUESTIONS? Please contact Elaine Miller at elaine.miller@uc.edu

Chapter News

  • The Mentor-Mentee Program

    By: Rachel Baker Rachel Baker , one month ago

    The Beta Iota Mentor-Mentee participants had a great luncheon!

  • 2025 Celebration of Nurse Scholars

    By: Rachel Baker Rachel Baker , one month ago

    The 2025 Celebration of Nurse Scholars took place April 24th and was a beautiful event celebrating our new inductees!

    Thanks to this amazing Program Committee for planning the event! Featured below (from L to R): Dr Shambley-Ebron, Dr Bankston, Dr Morrison, Dr Wardlaw, Dr York.

    We heard an inspirational talk from senior nursing student, Trinity Marsh (pictured here with Dean Ribar and Program Committee Chair Donna Shambley-Ebron):

  • Congratulations - 2024 Excellence in Nursing Award Recipients!

    By: Rachel Baker Rachel Baker , 2 months ago
    Congratulations to Beverly Hittle, PhD, RN, FAAOHN- recipient of Beta Iota's Excellence in Nursing Research Award!!

    Dr. Hittle has demonstrated excellence in scholarship through her research, publications, and presentations. Dr. Hittle has become a recognized expert in fatigue, sleep, and shift work in registered nurses. She has secured seven grants as principal investigator with funding sources including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. She has 22 peer-reviewed publications in nursing and health-related journals, and has 28 local, regional, and national presentations. She mentors student and faculty in research and serves as an academic advisor to PhD students.
    Congratulations to Madison Daudet, MSN, RN, CNEn, CHSE - recipient of Beta Iota's Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award!!

    Ms. Daudet serves as an Instructor in the Simulation and Skills Laboratory at the UC College of Nursing. She leads multiple innovative simulations to assist nursing students in mastering their nursing skills to improve health outcomes. She created a National League for Nursing template for a mental health simulation, a rural substance-use simulation to allow students to practice communication skills and work in interprofessional teams. She also created a community health simulation that allows students to practice telehealth. Ms. Daudet has received national recognition as a nursing leader in education by earning her certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and her certification as a Novice Nurse Educator from the NLN. Ms. Daudet is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Cincinnati.
    Congratulations to Abeer Alhaj Ali , PhD, CNE, RN, RNC-OB, c-EFM - recipient of Beta Iota's Excellence in Nursing Education Award!!

    Dr. Ali is an exceptional nurse educator with specific expertise in simulation and obstetrics. She uses innovative teaching strategies, and advances the scholarship of teaching and learning in nursing through research, publications and presentations at local, regional and international conferences. Dr. Ali has obtained numerous certifications to enhance her teaching. These include the NLN Nurse Educator Certificate, the inpatient obstetric nursing certificate, basic and advanced electronic fetal monitoring certificates, and the Equity-Centered maternal care certificate. Dr. Ali is a highly sought after expert in obstetric nursing and simulation, locally and nationally.

  • SONK-I CONSORTIUM ANNUAL CONFERENCE

    By: Beverly Reigle Beverly Reigle , 3 months ago

    Beta Iota members enjoying a conference addressing Nursing Past and Present:  AIs Impact on Research, Practice, and Education.  

    DATE/TIME:  April 4, 2025 9:00 AM TO 3:15 PM

    LOCATION:  Sharonville Convention Center

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  Dr. Dominique Tobbell, Centennial Distinguished Professor of Nursing  
    Professor & Director, Eleanor Crowder Bjoring Center for 
    Nursing Historical Inquiry, University of Virginia. 

    SPEAKERS:  Dr. James Reigle, Dr. David Swisher, and Dr. Trevor McGuffin will also address the role of AI in medicine nursing, and research.

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