New Eta Beta chapter members! Please join us on Monday November 27th for a Meet & Greet Orientation!

Widener University - Founders Hall Room 204

12 Noon - 12:50pm

Light refreshments will be served!

Eta Beta Chapter was represented at Sigma's Biennial Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Drs Bundy, Colby, and Murt presented a poster and Dr. Carmichael presented her dissertation research. Dr. Bundy and Prof. Cofer (President and President-Elect) accepted our chapter's Key Award! 

Eta Beta Induction 2023 - Congratulations to our new members!

Reminder! 

Eta Beta Chapter Fall Dinner/CEU Event

“Evaluation of the Implementation of a Nurse Practitioner on the
Trauma Service” - presented by Dr. Mary Marquis
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, 5:30 pm
The Ballrooms at Boothwyn
1405 Meetinghouse Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19061

Cash Bar/Networking 5:30pm; Buffet Dinner and Program 6pm
Ticket $45 per person; ($25 per undergraduate student)
Please mail check (to ‘Eta Beta Chapter’) to N. Colby at School
of Nursing, Widener University, Founders Hall, Rm 327 or Venmo to @Tanya-Carmichael *Payment due by Mon 10/2/23

Accepting donations: Clothing items for the Mobile Wound Van –
socks, coats, sweats, etc (can be new or gently used), or canvas
tote bags, snack packs (Crustables, granola bars, etc)

For Questions: Normajean Colby 610-499-4236 or
njcolby@widener.edu

SAVE THE DATE!!      Eta Beta Chapter Fall Dinner/CEU Event “Evaluation of the Implementation of a Nurse Practitioner on the Trauma Service

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, 5:30 pm The Ballrooms at Boothwyn 1405 Meetinghouse Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19061 Cash Bar/Networking 5:30pm; Buffet Dinner and Program 6pm (ticket payment information to follow)

If your Sigma membership is up for renewal or it has lapsed, please renew! Once you pay your dues, you will be up to date and can receive information on the Circle and attend future Eta Beta events!

Dear Eta Beta Members,

We need your assistance in voting for the Eta Beta Chapter Awards candidates.  

Please cast your vote for awards for Excellence in Research, Excellence in Education, Excellence in Nursing Practice, and Excellence in Leadership by April 16th, at 5 pm. 

Please us the link below to vote! 

https://forms.office.com/r/ryLsV30302

Thank you!

Please save the date for our Spring Luncheon! 

April 22, 2023 -11am-1pm

Tavola Restaurant - Springfield

More details coming soon!

We will be presenting chapter awards and grants as well as networking and a presentation. 

We need your assistance with nominating a member for awards.  

Please note:

• Only active Eta Beta chapter members are eligible.

• Membership will be confirmed upon receipt of the nomination.

• In an effort to recognize as many Eta Beta members as we can, members can only be awarded the specific member award once every five years.

Nominations are due no later than Friday March, 17th 2023. Please use the Qualtrics link below to vote! Awards will be presented at the Spring luncheon on April 22nd at Tavola restaurant 11am-2pm. Details to follow. 

https://widener.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tIX6lznn0sIRAa

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a fellow member! Please contact, Monica F. Rochman, Chair of the Grants and Awards Committee if you have any questions: mfrochman@widener.edu

ETA Beta Research Grant Awards

Description:

Eta Beta is pleased to offer a grant to support the research endeavors of its members. The purpose of Eta Beta research grants is to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through scholarly activities.

· Annually, Eta Beta will award individual grants in the amount of up to $1,000.

o Depending on the number of applications received, the budgets of the applications received, and the merit of the applications received, this award may be divided up among 3-5 applicants

· Applications will be blindly reviewed by current Eta Beta Board members. The review is based on the extent to which the application meets the following criteria:

o the overall application meets the format of the application criteria

o the research question responds to an important gap in knowledge.

o it is likely that the proposed methods will address the research question(s).

o the methods are appropriate, substantiated, and rigorous

o the project is accomplishable in the stated timeframe with the resources available/described

Note: Eta Beta board members will recuse themselves from application reviews if they have applied for this grant.

Requirements:

· Applicants must be current members of Eta Beta

· Applicants must submit the Grant Award Agreement (p. 2).

· Applicants must submit the research proposal of no more than 5 pages (appendices and references not included) that addresses the components of the Grant Application Criteria listed below (p. 3).

· Applicants must report additional monetary funding received for this research.

· If approval has not been received at this time, note the date and to whom it was submitted. Funds will not be dispersed until proof of IRB approval has been submitted.

· Applicants must submit all components of the application in a PDF format in one file only.

· Please e-mail your cover letter (with Eta Beta status), CV, proposal, Eta Beta grant award agreement and other documents (IRB approval, educational materials, budget etc.) as a PDF attachment to: Monica F. Rochman, PhD,RN mfrochman@widener.edu

· Applications must be received by no later Friday March 17th 2023

Eta Beta new member orientation will be held 2/8 from 11-12pm. Location TBD in Founders Hall.  Lunch will be provided!

Eta Beta Research Day is Friday March 17th 8am-12 Noon, Alumni Auditorium - Widener University

We are looking for Student Ambassadors!

The Student Membership Ambassador is a representative at the chapter level that serves as a liaison between student members and the Eta Beta Chapter. The ambassador should strive to strengthen the connection with new and future inductees to create welcoming environment, to orient and to inform this membership segment about STTI and Eta Beta Chapter.

 

Requirements

 

• Active new student inductees that dues-paying members of the chapter
• Able to serve a two-year term (senior year and one year after graduation)
• Able to participate in Eta Beta activities (leadership meetings, scholarship programs)

 

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between newly-inducted and future student members and the chapter, regional, international levels of STTI.
• Introduce future inductees to STTI and Eta Beta Chapter activities and benefits of
• Use Eta Beta's social media presence to engage and inform newly-inducted and future student
• Participate in leadership succession activities by shadowing chapter leaders, participating in board meetings or conference calls, and collaborating with the member involvement
• Survey new student membersor candidatesto fosterdiscussionsto discoverand understandtheir needs.

Benefits

• Annual membership dues for the second year of membership will be paid by the
• Registration fees for Eta Beta's Spring Dinner 2023/2024 will be paid by the
• Registration fees for the Tri-State Consortium Program in 2023/2024 will be paid by the

Application Process

• A 500-word essay describing your leadership and communication skills as well as your vision for fulfilling the above responsibilities is required.
• Two applicants will be chosen by the Eta Beta Board of Directors at January Board meeting.
• Student Ambassadors will serve a two-year term starting on January 15, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2024.
• Applications for the position are due January 1, 2023. Please submit applications to Dr. Stephanie Jeffers via email (sjeffers@widener.edu)

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
35th Annual Nursing Research Conference
Scholarly Engagement: A Pathway to Excellence

Friday, March 17, 2023
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Alumni Auditorium
Widener University
Chester, PA

Abstracts pertaining to research in nursing practice, administration, or education are sought for podium presentations or the poster session. Podium presentations must be completed research; posters may be either completed research or work in progress.
Eta Beta or Sigma membership is not required to submit. Submissions are open to all, and we welcome submissions from students, alumni, and faculty.
Submissions must include:
• Speaker CV and a one paragraph personal introduction (i.e., biosketch).
• Abstract (250 words or less) should include the following headings: Background/Purpose, Theoretical Framework, Methods, Results, Conclusions/Implications
• Two or three learning objectives.
• Preference for podium, poster, or either presentation.

Abstracts due: February 3, 2023
Notification by: February 17, 2023
Submit all materials and any questions to Hilary Barnes: hbarnes@widener.edu

Did you know....Eta Beta has a Facebook page! Check us out for upcoming info and chapter activities!

• Online Virtual Orientation - February 2023
• Eta Beta Research Day - March 17, 2023
• Spring Dinner - April 2023

Welcome to Sigma - Eta Beta Chapter!
The following students were inducted into Sigma on November 14, 2022.
Congratulations!

Undergraduate Program Inductees

Katelyn Bennett

Shannon Beston

Karah Carney

Elayne Cavanaugh

Ianna Checo

Kalie Daywalt

Samantha Donnelly

Christine Dzikunu

Morgan Ferriola

Emma Frankel

Alexis Gentile

Devon Hunter

Journei Hutchings

Natalia Katrisiosis

Alisa Kelly

Carli Kelly

Bryn Marcavage

Emily Miller

Yohanna Nunez

Natalie Sassi

Jessica Scanzano

Ashlynn Sharkus

Hannah Smith

Jennifer Stahmer

Lisa Straccione

Desiree' Surguy

Maggie Rose Trampe

Camryn Turchi

Yasmin Vazquez

Frehiwot Woldearegay

Wiktoria Zysk

Graduate Program Inductees

Said Al Abrawi

Nasra Al Maamari

Amira Dunn

Lindsay Duross

Sarah Kweeder

Kadyija Lawrence

PRESENTER: Ursula Watson, RN Nurse Family Partnership, Please bring a donation of diapers, wipes, baby items or gift cards

WHEN: April 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm

WHERE:   Ballrooms at Boothwyn 1405 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061

 

$40.00 per person or students $25.00- buffet dinner;

CASH BAR

VENMO: @Maria-Murt or check to Eta Beta Chapter

RSVP:  Monday, April 11th

Questions email:  deferry@widener.edu

 

If you have not voted there is still time.  Please cast your vote for the Eta Beta Board using the link below.

Eta Beta Board Ballot

Thanks!!

Please join us for our Spring Dinner at Ballroom at Boothwyn.

Presenter
Ursula Watson, RN
Nurse Family Partnership
Please bring a donation of diapers, wipes, baby items or gift cards

Eta Beta Research Grants
Proposals Due March 7^th, 2022

Please e-mail your cover letter, CV, proposal and other documents as an attachment to Stephanie Jeffers, Research Grants Chair

sjeffers@widener.edu

The purpose of Eta Beta research grants is to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through research.

  

Applicant Criteria/Fund Allocation

 

• Masters prepared registered nurse or enrolled in graduate study with a current license.
• Must be an active Eta Beta chapter member.
• A committee of Eta Beta board members, who presents to the full board for approval, blindly reviews applications.
• The funds requested, the number of grants awarded, and the amount of funds available determine each grant allocation. There is a maximum of $1500 per award.

Application Guidelines and Attachments

Each application should include a cover letter stipulating Eta Beta membership status, curriculum vitae of investigator(s), the proposed study and any other pertinent documents. Proposal Guidelines: No more than 5 pages. Copies of instruments must be attached. Human Subjects approval must be submitted. If approval has not been received at this time, note the date and to whom it was submitted. Funds will not be dispersed until proof of IRB approval has been submitted.

• Specific aims/hypotheses
• Background/significance
• Methods: research design, sample, measures/instruments, procedures, plan for data analysis, plan for human subjects approval.
• References, specific budget, timeline
• Additional monetary support received for the project

By accepting the grant funds, you agree to the following:

• Present findings at an Eta Beta program following completion of the study (dinner meeting or research day)
• Provide a report at the completion of the study on expenditures, enrollment, and plans for dissemination of the results. Return any unused funds.
• Return all funds if IRB approval is not obtained.
• Provide an abstract of the study results for publication on the Eta Beta web site.

THE ETA BETA CHAPTER NEEDS YOU

SEEKING MEMBERS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE ETA BETA CHAPTER BOARD OR AS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2022-2024

CANDIDATES NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

• PRESIDENT ELECT
• FACULTY COUNSELOR (2)
• GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
• LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION COMMITTEE CHAIR
• RESEARCH PROGRAM
• GRANTS and AWARDS
• MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
• VICE PRESIDENT/ PROGRAMS CHAIR

We hope you will respond to the call; we need you. Let us know if you are ready to take this next step from member to chapter leader.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO NOMINATE YOURSELF, PLEASE CONTACT

BRENDA KUCIRKA

ETA BETA LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION CHAIR

bkucirka@widener.edu

DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Chapter Awards nominations are open! Please follow the link to nominate a member for an award! Descriptions of awards in the survey link.

https://widener.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0xsBmOBAwQmzFn8

Thanks to all who responded to the call to run for an  Eta Beta Chapter Leadership position. Our ballot is complete and voting is now open.

If you are a member, please go to the link below and cast your vote for Eta Beta Chapter Board and committees positions. Voting will close on 4-4-21

https://widener.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EOummSFnQ6rY3k

SEEKING MEMBERS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE ETA BETA CHAPTER BOARD AND IN  LEADERSHIP POSITIONS FOR 2021-2023

If you are interested in serving on the Eta Beta Chapter Board or as a committee member we are seeking candidates for the following positions:

• Treasurer
• Recording Secretary
• Faculty Counselor
• Governance Committee member
• Leadership Succession Committee member

We hope you will respond to the call. Let us know if you are ready to take this next step from member to chapter leader.

Nominations will be accepted until  March 1, 2021

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO NOMINATE YOURSELF, PLEASE CONTACT

Brenda Kucirka
Eta Beta Chapter Leadership succession Chair
bkucirka@widener.edu

 

 

I am excited to share with you a list of Eta Beta Chapter members who donated to the Sigma

Foundation for Nursing in the 2019 calendar year. Their donations are making possible grants and programs for nurses who are advancing world health.

Our members are changing lives and advancing healthcare with their Foundation donations.

 

 

168-Eta Beta Chapter

Yvonne Albright

Barbara Chamberlain

Laura Dzurec

Lynn Kelly

Karen Morin

Miriam O'Neill

Barbara Patterson

Jane Rothrock

Mary Row

Linda Smith

Mary Rose Smochek

Looking for a mentor? Want to be a mentee? Widener University School of Nursing is starting the Eta Beta E-mentoring Program. Please complete the form below to show you're interested and be part of this great new initiative.

Congratulations to our Eta Beta Chapter on receiving our 8th Key Award. We will accept the award in November at the Biennium. We are all very proud of our members and Board for their commitment to professional and leadership development, scholarship, and collaboration with organizations and health care professionals to provide service and support optimal health outcomes from the local to global community.