The Lambda Eta Chapter, offers an opportunity for recognition to nursing majors who demonstrate superior achievement, leadership qualities, and creative work. The Society fosters high professional standards and endeavors to strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession. Students will be invited for membership after completion of at least one-half of the required curriculum and encouraged to maintain membership for the duration of their nursing careers.

The Lambda Eta Chapter usually has two educational dinner meetings per year, a general business meeting, the induction ceremony with a speaker, and participates in a local community service event. The chapter also sends a delegation to the Biennial Convention every other year. For the past three conventions speakers have been selected from Lambda Eta to present their academic work at the international convention. Two scholarships are awarded yearly to SU undergraduate and graduate students.

For information on the Lambda Eta chapter, meetings, membership, or the transfer of membership from another chapter, contact the chapter Secretary, Erin Mareck @ erinbear1014@aol.com, or President, William Campbell @ wtcampbell@salisbury.edu

For information on Sigma Theta Tau International click here.

Spring 2011 Upcoming Events

Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Conference - April 26, 2012 at PRMC.

Next Board Meeting is on January 25, 2012 at 4:30pm on the second floor of Devilbiss Hall.

Watch for info about our spring community service events.

Fall 2011 Events & News

GOOD NEWS!! - Lambda Eta was awarded the Chapter Key Award at the 41st Biennial Sigma Theta Tau International Convention in Grapevine Texas. Lambda Eta was a first time recipient for this award. The CKA is the highest award given to a local chapter for their membership involvement and chapter/individual accomplishments. The award was made by Dr. Karen Morin, President of STTI, and Dr. Pat Thompson, CEO of STTI. Lambda Eta's work with the Girl Scout Nursing Exploration Fair was highlighted at both the chapter awards presentation and also by Dr. Morin in her opening planery session.

Induction for new members was held Nov. 13th in Perdue Hall. Our speaker was Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN, BC. Cynthia is the Chair of the STT International Governance Committee and has served in many other international, regional, and local positions. Forty three new members were inducted.

Lambda Eta Leadership Dinner & Educational Event was held Thursday Nov. 17th at 5:30 in the Worcester Rm of the Commons at SU. A panel discussion with a group of 4 nurses speaking on their recent transition of roles within nursing was our topic for the evening. Nurses, faculty, and students joined Lambda Eta members for the informative panel discussion.

Spring 2011 News

Watch your email and/or mailbox for the Spring/Summer Newsletter, or you may view it at the below link. Read about all the great things Lambda Eta is doing. If you didn't recieve this newsletter electronically and you are a active member then check your STTI profile and be sure your current correct email address is on file. All newsletters, brochures, registration forms, and other chapter news is electronically mailed to all active members with email addresses.

Spring/Summer Lambda Eta Newsletter

April 4, 2011 - the Lambda Eta Chapter's Spring Dinner Meeting for our annual Leadership initiative was held. This year's title was "Leadership in Nursing: Innovations in Legislation - Making Friends and Influencing People." The speaker was Susan Delean Botkin, CRNP, MSN. Twenty members and guests attended to hear about successful nursing leadership in the Maryland legislative process.

April 26, 2011 - the Lambda Eta Chapter co-sponsored an Ethics Conference entitled "Letting Go in the 21st Century: The Ethics of Heroic Care." Over 140 people attended.

Lambda Eta Chapter and its members supported the St. Patty's Day Walk and the Kidney Walk.

Fall 2010 News

Oct. 13, 2010 - Lambda Eta held their annual New Member Orientation meeting. Members of the Board shared info about STTI and Lambda Eta and what they mean to them.

Oct. 17, 2010 - Tri~State Consortium Brunch in Philadelphia. Keynote speaker was Karen Morin, President Sigma Theta Tau International, speaking on leadership. The event included a display of Dr. Campbell's Civil War Medicine & Nursing artifacts and documents. Below is Dr. Morin with Dr. Campbell.

Oct. 30, 2010 - Girl Scout Nursing Exploration Fair cancelled due to low registration.

Nov 14, 2010 - Lambda Eta held its Induction Ceremony for new members. Thirty four new members were inducted. Our speaker was Anne Muller, Region 12 Coordinator, who spoke about the benefits of membership in Sigma Theta Tau International.

2010 Lambda Eta Inductees (above). Lambda Eta Board members involved with the Induction Ceremony (below) gathered with Anne Muller, Region 12 Coordinator (at extrmeme right).

Nov. 16, 2010 - Fall Dinner Meeting with MNA and PRMC was at the Hollowell Center at PRMC. Dr. Rita Nutt gave an overview of Evidence Based Practice and three clinical speakers shared their current research projects. See Brochure and Registration Form for presenters and topics. The meeting was attended by 90 attendees. Due to the success of this year and the feedback from the attendees the conference will be continued in the future as an annual event. Look for this event again in the spring of 2012.

Spring & Summer 2010 News

On February 15th Dr. Thea McDowell and Prof. Katie Hinderer presented "Health Care in China: East Meets West." They shared the journey they made to China with a group of students last June, discussed traditional Chinese medicine and health care including acupuncture & moxibustion, and told about cultural differences impacting health care. The program was a dinner meeting with an Oriental menu enjoyed by all.

On May 2, 2010 Lambda Eta participated in the Salisbury Kidney Walk as our Spring Community Service Project. Our team walked and raised money for the Kidney Association.

During the summer Lambda Eta worked at the Shorebirds Concession Stand for five games this season. We raised money for scholarships, dinner speakers, convention, and community service events. Thanks to all members who helped us with this goal.

Fall 2009 News

Lambda Eta Fall 09 Dinner Meeting Lambda Eta's educational offering this fall was in association with the Delmarva Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses. On Friday Sept. 18, 2009 Carla Jackson, MSW, LCSW-C, spoke on "How Can I Help?" Bringing Comfort and Compassion to the Dying Patient and Their Family. Ms Jackson came to us from the Palliative Medicine Dept of Greater Baltimore Medical Center and the University of Maryland.

40th Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau International Dr. William Campbell, President, and Carlene Campbell represented Lambda Eta as 1st and 2nd Delegates in the House of Delegates held at the Biennial in Indianapolis from October 30 - November 4, 2009.

While attending the convention Dr. Campbell also presented a poster (see photo below) on the Girl Scout Nursing Exploration Fair that he co-chairs and that Lambda Eta collaborates on.

Bill and Carlene pose with the President-Elect Suzanne Prevost (left) and incoming President (2009 - 2011) Karen Morin (center between Carlene and Bill) following the announcement of election results on the last day of the Biennial.

Bill and Carlene also spent time with Anne Muller, the Region 12 Coordinator (below, center). Anne is employed at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Girl Scout Nursing Exploration Fair Lambda Eta once again assisted with the Girl Scout Nursing Exploration Fair on November 14, 2009 in Devilbiss Hall. Eighty-six Girl Scouts visited SU to learn about nursing, potential nursing careers, and health education on this day. Denise Conklin and Jaimi Hall presented the Opening Session for the girls with Carlene Campbell in the role of Florence Nightingale stopping by for a visit. Bill and Stacy Cottingham, Lambda Eta Vice President, are Co-Chairs for the event now in its third year. (Below: Denise, Jaimi, Bill, Carlene)

Lambda Eta 2009 Induction The Induction Ceremony for new members to Lambda Eta was held on November 15, 2009. Twenty-eight traditional first degree, second degree, and graduate students (see photo below) were inducted to the Lambda Eta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. The speaker for Induction was Mr. Steven Rose, RN, President and CEO of Nanticoke Health Services in Seaford, DE. He spoke about his role as a nurse, a military officer, and later a hospital administrator and the importance of leadership throughout his career.