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Advancing the neurological response for critical patients in Colombia

By Nursing Centered editorial staff |

With a grant from the Sigma Foundation for Nursing, Stefany's research is helping to rewrite brain trauma guidelines in Latin America.

From the CEO: Nurse migration and the impact as a result of the pandemic

Liz A. Madigan |

As nurse leaders and advocates for social justice, Sigma members have a role to play in being informed of the issues in this report.

What will your legacy be?

Jennifer Saylor, Jennifer Graber, & Evelyn Hayes |

Through their “Building a Nursing Legacy” project, Beta Xi Chapter members are exploring the imprint they hope to leave on nursing.

Nurturing the student-patient relationship

Heidi Gerostergios |

Passing nursing exams is important; however, being able to connect to patients and establish a relationship is one of the main ingredients for meaningful and successful patient care.

Implicit bias in nursing: Identifying and confronting the issue

Tiffany Montgomery |

Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be woven into every aspect of healthcare. And acknowledging differences is not equal to celebrating and embracing them.

Sigma’s International Nursing Research Congress: A loyal friend of mine

Monica Kennison |

For me, congress affirms my individual and nursing’s collective responsibility to improve the world’s healthcare, reorients my thinking to that end, and proffers new ways of fulfilling that responsibility.

Looking forward to Sigma’s first virtual congress

Marie-Louise Luiking |

COVID-19 has forced us into virtual events, and they are probably here to stay. But a virtual conference has its perks, too! Here are our best tips for making the most out of your from-home experience.

Internationally trained nurses improve healthcare

Chenjuan Ma |

A team of Sigma researchers explore the wealth of experience, expertise, and diverse viewpoints they bring with them that further strengthens interprofessional teamwork and collaboration.

Nursing: The business of caring, not the business of data entry

Karen Dorr |

As the electronic health record overtakes nursing practice, instead of caring for patients, nurses have to care for computers. But we can influence change together!

You’ve got to have courage

Nursing Centered editorial staff |

Racism didn't stop Faye Gary from dreaming big and reaching for every opportunity and challenge.

Walking through a storm

Bonnie Clipper |

The personal stories of healthcare workers are heroic and heartbreaking, and as the most trusted profession for the past 18 years, we must continue to hold our heads up high.

Smart nurses use smartphones

Jan M. Nick |

Health apps are a perfect addition for supporting and creating competencies in safety and quality, informatics and healthcare technology, and person-centered care.

Using social media to impact health policy

Robert Anders |

The nursing voice is undeniably powerful. Let’s use that.

Raising men's health awareness

By Nursing Centered editorial staff |

With a grant from the Sigma Foundation for Nursing, Mohamad developed a virtual reality game to increase men's awareness of testicular cancer.

Caring for the caregiver: My story and lessons learned

Renee Lazaro |

I kept trying to convince myself that I “shouldn’t feel the way I do” because I know that plenty of people have it worse than I do.

Inside a virtual induction ceremony

Esther Emard |

While we wish we could have celebrated in person, the cheers and applauds that occurred as heard through the microphones of those virtually attending was heartwarming.

A look back: Caring for WWI soldiers along the Casualty Evacuation Route

Carole Limata |

I stumbled upon the online diaries of nurses and aides who served in World War I and couldn’t stop reading about the challenges they faced living in field hospitals during the harshest of weather conditions.

Think “glocal”: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals during stay at home orders

Janice Hawkins |

As Sigma’s newest United Nations Liaison, I felt like I was missing a grand opportunity to promote gender equality when the Commission on the Status of Women was canceled. But I’ve learned there is so much I can do from home, too.

True grit: Lessons in transformational leadership

Diane Hanson |

We’ve had numerous opportunities to hone our grittiness and transform our leadership approaches through failures and successes. Here are eight lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Sigma charters first chapter in Croatia

Nursing Centered editorial staff |

Despite the pandemic, Alpha Alpha Gamma’s induction and chartering ceremony will be held virtually; it’s their way of persevering, encouraging, and recognizing the sacrifices that healthcare workers have been making during this pandemic.