Chapter Announcements

Chapter Announcements

  • Collaborative Program Presentation with Western Governors University (WGU)

    Join us on April 11th at 5 pm PT for this important program offered in collaboration with the Psi-Upsilon chapter. The speakers will be Heidi Gustus and Barbara True, both experts in nursing and the legal aspects of nursing documentation. 

    When:  April 11, 2024, from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM (PT)

  • Calling for Research and EBP Proposals - Due 5/6/24

    Grant Application
  • 2024 GAMMA TAU AT-LARGE ELECTION

    ATTENTION ALL GAMMA TAU AT-LARGE CHAPTER MEMBERS:

    The Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) announces the 2024 election cycle for the following Board positions:

    Recording Secretary

    Leadership Succession Committee Member (2 positions)

    Please carefully review the candidate information provided and vote for each position by clicking the 2024 Election Ballot.

    The election process will open on March 19, 2024 and will close on April 19, 2024. Elected officers will assume their positions beginning July 1, 2024. 

    If you have any questions, contact Dr. Rosine Der-Tavitian, Chair, LSC, at Rosine.dertavitian@csun.edu.

  • Nurses on Boards Coalition Board Appointments

    Congratulations Susan Opas for being appointed as a Board Member at-Large at Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation. Way to go!!!

     

  • 2023 Emerging PeriOp Leaders Under 40 Award

    Let us congratulate our very own Renee Lazaro for being recognized for this award!!!

  • GTAL annual research and EBP grants open for application

    Greetings all,
    The chapter has opened the application period for the annual research and EBP grants. Applications due Dec 31, 2022.

    STTI Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter
    Research Grant Application Cover Sheet
    Date:
    Title of Project:
    Project Type:
    □ Research
    □ Evidence-Based Practice
    Content Area:
    □ Aging/Gerontology
    □ Mental Health Nursing
    □ Maternity Nursing
    □ Medical-Surgical Nursing
    □ Pediatric Nursing
    □ Public Health Nursing
    □ Other: ________________
    Methods:
    □ Qualitative
    □ Quantitative
    □ Mixed Methods
    □ Other: ________________
    Principal Investigator:
    Phone:
    Email:
    Address:
    Nursing Licensure:
    Number:
    State:
    Current Nursing Program (if applicable):
    □ Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing Science
    □ Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Institutional Affiliation:
    □ California State University, Channel Islands
    □ California State University, Northridge
    □ University of California, Los Angeles
    □ Other
    Are you a Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter of Sigma member?
    ☐ Yes
    ☐ No
    Sigma Membership Number
    Have you previously received a Sigma Theta Tau Research or Evidence-Based Practice Award?
    ☐ Yes
    ☐ No
    Have you applied for or are you planning to apply for other
    ☐ Yes
    ☐ No
    support for this research?
    If yes, please identify agency and amount requested.
    If related research is funded by another agency, please specify how this research proposal differs from the already funded or pending research proposal:
    Human / Animal Subjects Review:
    ☐ Approved
    ☐ Exempt
    ☐ Pending
    Co-Investigators
    ☐ Yes
    ☐ No
    Name
    Address
    Name
    Address
    ***Please make sure to review the STTI Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter Research and Evidence-Based Practice Project Application Format and Instructions.
    STTI Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter Research and Evidence-Based Practice Project
    Application Format & Specific Instructions
    (NIH, 2015; Squire, 2020; STTI, 2015)
    Section
    Research Project Application
    Evidence-Based Practice Project
    Face page
    ● Use PHS 398 Face Page 1.
    ● Complete items #1, 3a, b, c, d, g; 4; 5; 6 and 8.
    ● Sign at item 14 and have your mentor sign below your name if you are an Assistant Professor.
    ● Use PHS 398 Face Page 1.
    ● Complete items #1, 3a, b, c, d, g; 4; 5; 6 and 8.
    ● Sign at item 14 and have your mentor sign below your name if you are an Assistant Professor.
    Abstract, performance sites, key personnel
    ● Use PHS form page 2
    ● Performance sites should include the names and locations of the sites where data will be collected and with whom the investigator is collaborating.
    ● Use PHS form page 2
    ● Performance sites should include the names and locations of the sites where data will be collected and with whom the investigator is collaborating.
    Specific Aims
    ● 1-page limit for the specific aims
    ● 1-page limit for the specific aims
    Research
    Strategy
    Follow PHS 398 Format Instructions revised 3/2020, and the following headings (6-page limit for sections A-D) Outline found under Research Grant Table of Contents.
    ● 6-page limit for the body of the text that includes the following categories
    ● Significance and Background
    ● Innovation
    ● Approach
    Follow PHS 398 Format Instructions revised 3/2020, and the following headings (6-page limit for sections A-D) Outline found under Research Grant Table of Contents.
    ● 6-page limit for the body of the text that includes the following categories
    ● Significance and Background (Squire, 2020)
    a) Addresses a complex practice or clinical problem
    b) Proposes an evidence-based change to address that problem for a significant population
    c) Uses leadership skills to implement and evaluate the efficacy of the practice change
    d) Inclusion of PICO/T Question
    ● Innovation
    ● Approach (Squire, 2020; STTI, 2015)
    a) Project intervention process
    a) Describe the proposed intervention in sufficient detail with evidence to support the efficacy (i.e., components of intervention, who will deliver the intervention, how fidelity will be insured, etc).
    b) Evaluation plan
    c) Expected Outcomes
    d) Questionnaires and Other Instruments
    e) Data Management and Analysis
    Budget
    ● Budget - Use PHS 398 form
    ● A page to justify budget items is required.
    ● Allowed budget items: personnel (excluding faculty salary), consultants, travel for data collection, equipment, supplies, and subject costs.
    ● Budget - Use PHS 398 form
    ● A page to justify budget items is required.
    ● Allowed budget items: personnel (excluding faculty salary), consultants, travel for data collection, equipment, supplies, and subject costs.
    Section
    Research Project Application
    Evidence-Based Practice Project
    ● Non-allowable budget items include computers, computer equipment’s, conference travel for PI, publication cost, and institution indirect cost.
    ● Other expenses may be subject to committee’ review and approval.
    ● Computers are only allowed with very strong budget and project justification
    ● Non-allowable budget items include computers, computer equipment’s, conference travel for PI, publication cost, and institution indirect cost.
    ● Other expenses may be subject to committee’ review and approval.
    ● Computers are only allowed with very strong budget and project justification
    Biographical Sketch
    ● Use NIH Bio sketch form (revised 5/25/2021) https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-21-073.html
    ● This section must contain the biographical sketches of all key personnel following the order as listed on Form Page 2.
    (Five-page limit)
    ● Use NIH Bio sketch form (revised 5/25/2021) https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-21-073.html
    ● This section must contain the biographical sketches of all key personnel following the order as listed on Form Page 2.
    ● (Five-page limit)
    Resources
    ● Use PHS 398 Form page revised 03/2020, Resources page (Use only that page, one page limit)
    ● Use PHS 398 Form page revised 03/2020, Resources page (Use only that page, one page limit)
    Targeted / Planned Enrollment Format Page
    ● Use PHS 398 Form page dated 3/2020– Found at: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/phs-inclusion-enrollment-report.htm
    ● Use PHS 398 Form page dated 3/2020– Found at: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/phs-inclusion-enrollment-report.htm
    References
    ● Not included as part of the 6 pages.
    ● Not included as part of the 6 pages.
    Human / Animal Subjects
    ● Human subjects. Describe the (1) involvement of human subjects, (2) sources of human material (e.g., observation, interview, records, etc.), (3) plans for recruitment, (4) risks (physical, psychological etc.), (5) procedure for minimizing potential risks, (6) justify risks (1 page limit).
    ● Animal subjects. Describe the animal subjects, justify use of animals, describe veterinary care, measures to protect/minimize pain/distress, and procedure for sacrificing animals (1 page limit).
    ● Human subjects. Describe the (1) involvement of human subjects, (2) sources of human material (e.g., observation, interview, records, etc.), (3) plans for recruitment, (4) risks (physical, psychological etc.), (5) procedure for minimizing potential risks, (6) justify risks (1 page limit).
    ● Animal subjects. Describe the animal subjects, justify use of animals, describe veterinary care, measures to protect/minimize pain/distress, and procedure for sacrificing animals (1 page limit).
    Consortium/Contractual arrangements
    ● Describe the programmatic, fiscal and administrative arrangements to be made with any other collaborating agencies (1 page limit).
    ● Describe the programmatic, fiscal and administrative arrangements to be made with any other collaborating agencies (1 page limit).
    Consultants
    ● Describe and justify, including their roles on the project. (½ page limit per consultant)
    ● Describe and justify, including their roles on the project. (½ page limit per consultant)
    Appendix
    ● Include copies of all instruments to be used. (No page limit but be reasonable)
    ● Include copies of all instruments to be used. (No page limit but be reasonable)
    STTI Gamma Tau At-Large Chapter Research & Evidence-Based Practice Project
    Grant Scoring Criteria (NIH, 2015)
    At the completion of the review process, principal investigators will receive a critique of their proposal with five criterion scores (i.e., significance, investigators, approach, innovation, environment) and a total score (not an average of the criterion scores). The following scoring criteria has been adopted from the National Institutes of Health (NIH, 2015).
    Degree of Impact
    Impact Score
    Descriptor
    Additional Guidelines on Strengths/Weaknesses
    High
    1
    Exceptional
    Exceptionally strong with essentially no weaknesses
    2
    Outstanding
    Extremely strong with negligible weaknesses
    3
    Excellent
    Very strong with only some minor weaknesses
    Moderate
    4
    Very Good
    Strong but with numerous minor weaknesses
    5
    Good
    Strong but with at least one moderate weakness
    6
    Satisfactory
    Some strengths but also some moderate weaknesses
    Low
    7
    Fair
    Some strengths but with at least one major weakness
    8
    Marginal
    A few strengths and a few major weaknesses
    9
    Poor
    Very few strengths and numerous major weaknesses
    Definitions
    Minor: easily addressable weaknesses that do not substantially lessen the impact of the project.
    Moderate: weaknesses that lessens the impact of the project.
    Major: weakness that severely limits the impact of the project.
    STTI Gamma Tau At-Large Chapter Research & Evidence-Based Practice Project
    Grant Agreement
    If my proposal is approved for funding, I agree:
    1. To expend funds as described in the proposal and return unused funds to the Treasurer of Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter.
    2. To provide documentation of expenditures if requested and maintain records for 3 years.
    3. To submit a progress report at the completion of the project. If the research is not finished by the projected completion date, the remaining funds will be returned to Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter. Under certain circumstances, extensions may be obtained from the Research Committee. A one-time extension may be approved, but the research must be completed at the end of that year or funds will need to be returned.
    4. To present findings at the UCLA School of Nursing Research Day and /or the STTI Society Southern California Annual Joint Research and Education Conference (aka Odyssey Conference), either in poster or platform presentation.
    5. To attend one of the Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter induction ceremonies to accept the award.
    6. To acknowledge Gamma Tau-at-Large Chapter's support of the research study in any publication or presentation and to send Gamma Tau at-Large Research Committee a copy of the project abstract at the time of presentation at any conference. I will include the name, date, sponsor, and location of the conference.
    7. To send one final copy of the completed project report with abstract to the Gamma Tau at-Large Research Committee.
    8. To accept responsibility for the scientific conduct of the project if a grant is awarded because of this application.
    9. To submit a mid-award progress report on June 15, 2023, and a final award report on December 1, 2023. A final report of this application is required 3 months after the project has ended and must be submitted to the Research Chair(s). A final report is required before any subsequent award will be made. If a project has not yet been completed and the principal investigator is applying for another STTI Gamma Tau at-Large grant, then a progress report of the previous grant is required prior to any current award being made. In any case, a report must be filed with the Research Chair(s) within 3 months from the end of the award, either a final report (if the project has ended) or a progress report (if the research is not yet complete). If the research is not finished by the projected completion date, the remaining funds will be returned to Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter.
    10. To provide evidence of Human /Animal Subjects Protection before receipt of funds.
    Name:
    Signature:
    Date:
    References
    National Institute of Health. (2021, November 23). Scoring System and Procedure. https://grants.nih.gov/grants/peer/guidelines_general/scoring_system_and_procedure.pdf
    Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Chapter. (2021, October 1) STTI Zeta Chapter Practice Project Grant Instructions. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HA-nK25FbNJj5qPJQ3cAu7xtX5k3FdOf/view
    Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE). (2021, November 23). http://www.squire-statement.org/assets/pdfs/SQUIRE_guidelines_table.pdf
  • Chemotherapy/Post-Mastectomy Care Kit Raffle

    In honor of breast cancer awareness month. We will be giving away 1 Post-Mastectomy Care Kit and 1 Chemotherapy Care Kit.

    If you know someone who is post-mastectomy or undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, please nominate them. We also accept nominations for monetary donation to non-profits that support breast cancer survivors and advancing science to cure breast cancer.

    Deadline for nominations will be October 23, 2022

  • Join our Giving 100 to Keep it 100 Challenge!

    We are asking members to donate 100 of anything - time, goods, cash - towards activities that align with the UN's sustainable development goals!

    List your activity for others to participate and don't forget to tag us on social media #GTAL100for💯
  • Chapter Key Award

    Gamma Tau at-Large is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Chapter Key Award for the third time! Award will be presented at the Biennium in November 2021. 

    Thanks to all members and the Board for their efforts, and especially to Cheryl LeHuquet and Renee Lazaro for spearheading the effort! Way to go Gamma Tau!!
  • 2019-2021 Showcase of Regional Excellence Award

    We did it again! We received the Showcase of Regional Excellence Award for 2019-2021!
  • UCLA School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Awards 2021

    Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Blake for receiving the UCLA School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award!
  • 12th Annual Palliative Care Symposium-April 10,2021

    It’s time for the 12th annual palliative care symposium! This virtual event addresses the unique contributions of cultural and spiritual beliefs on palliative  and hospice care planning.
  • Happy Holidays!


    Spread kindness and rekindle hope this holiday season. Bessings to you and your loved ones from the GTAL family 🎄☃️

  • Nurse Blake’s Virtual Event - 10 Sponsored Tickets

    The Gamma Tau-at-Large Chapter Board wants to lift up your spirit and INFUSE JOY during these difficult times. ⁣

    We are sponsoring 10 members to attend the Nurse Blake Virtual Show! ⁣

    If you would like to attend. All you have to do is: ⁣
    ✨Follow @gtalofsigma ⁣on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
    ✨Be a current Gamma Tau-at-Large member ⁣
    ✨email sttigtalchapter@gmail.com with your show detail confirmation⁣

    The chapter will reimburse you after the event via Venmo or check.⁣
  • Breast Cancer Chemo and Mastectomy Care Kit Nominations

    October was breast cancer awareness month and to show our support we would like to create a chemo care package and a  mastectomy care package!
    We would like to invite members to nominate women for the care package. If you dont have someone to nominate but instead have an organization you are passionate about, you could also let us know about that too.
    This giveaway will be open until Dec 1st.

    Message us for your nomination!

  • GTAL Chapter x Heal the Bay Coastal Cleanup

    Calling all Region 02 and interested Chapters

    We are participating in Heal the Bay's Coastal Cleanup month in September! 

    #CoastalCleanGTAL​
  • Congratulations to Chapter Research Grant Award Winner

    Congratulations to Charlene Niemi -- Gamma  Tau research grant award winner in the amount of $1,500. Her project is entitled "Meaning, Forgiveness, and Resilience: Do they Improve the Quality of Life in Adults?" Since the author already has IRB approval the amount will be released and the funding period is July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021. Well done!
  • EBP and Research Application Deadline Extended

    In light of the current rapidly changing situation with Covid-19, the deadline for EBP and Research Grant Applications for the Gamma Tau Chapter at-Large has been extended to April 17, 2020 at 5:00 PM. The Research Subcommittee will be delaying final dispersement decisions until July.

    Stay safe everyone! Wishing you all well and thank you so much for all you do in our profession and communities!!
  • 2020 Induction Ceremony Plans Changed

    Due to the universal directions of Public Health officials, our induction plans had to change.

    We regret that we will not be holding our traditional in-person induction ceremony. Rather, we are
    planning an online “event” to commemorate induction on April 25th , and will send information
    about that later.
    We are planning a Founder’s Day Celebration (now tentatively planned for Saturday, October 10th) to
    honor inductees in early October and serve as a celebratory/networking event: more information will follow after induction and when the location and dates are confirmed.

    Best wishes to all our members as we all face these unique challenges that reinforce the value of
    our profession,

    Cheryl Le Huquet, DNP(c), MSN, RN
    President, Gamma Tau At-Large, Chapter President – Serving UCLA, CSUN and CSU-CI
    Nursing programs
    Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma®)
  • Sigma’s Nightingale Challenge

    Congratulations to two of our own, Lisa Kittisinchaikul and Renee Lazaro for being accepted for the Nightingale Challenge sponsored by Sigma!
  • Stay Tuned: Mock Panel Interviews

    Follow our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for updates on chapter events such as Mock Panel Interviews, Networking opportunities, and community volunteer opportunities. 


  • Seeking: Specialty Nurses

    We want to hear from YOU!

    We are looking for nurses who specialize in different fields to be featured!

    Inspire others, infuse joy, spread knowledge, and impart wisdom!

    Email Renee Lazaro at lazarorenee@live.com
  • GTAL Big Little

    Looking for an opportunity to mentor? Or even seeking a mentor? 


    Ask us about our Big-Little program! Get involved now!

  • Donations Needed!

    We are still in need of toiletries for Journey Out; we are collecting until the end of the month!

  • Chapter Key Award 2019

    Gamma Tau-at-Large will receive the Chapter Key Award for the second time at the Biennial Conference on November 18, 2019! Kudos!!
  • 2019 Sigma SoCal Odyssey Research Conference Brochure

    2019 Research Conference Brochure now available.

    Advancing Nursing and Changing Lives: Addressing Health Disparities and Diversity.

    October 10 & 11, 2019. See attached for program, registration, and hotel information. Hope to see you there!​​
  • It's official -- CSU Channel Islands approved to be Part of Gamma Tau-at-Large

    We are happy to announce that as a result of all the hard work, CSU Channel Islands has been approved by Sigma  to become part of Gamma Tau-at-Large Chapter!! Save the Date:

    October 19, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT)


    CSU Channel Islands
    1 University Drive
    Room Malibu 100
    Camarillo, CA 93012

  • 2019 Chapter Election Results

    2019 Ballot is now closed! Congratulations to our newly elected Chapter Leaders!!

    President Elect Rosine Der Tavitian
    Vice President UCLA Reneé Krystle Doll Lazaro
    Treasurer Anna Dermenchyan
    Treasurer Elect Lisa Kittisinchaikul
    Corresponding Secretary Judy Sumner
    Leadership Succession Committee Karen Jensen
    Leadership Succession Committee Michelle Tolentino
    Governance Committee Susan Opas
    Counselor/Faculty Advisor CSUN Jon Christensen 

    And another Congrats to Ana Andress who was appointed to fulfill the Leadership Succession Committee vacancy through June 202O left by Rebekah Child.


    Welcome to all!!
  • Gamma Tau at-Large & IOFA Collaboration

    Join us for a free education event on human trafficking
  • Social Media Committee

    Want to get involved in boosting our online presence and helping our chapter grow? Join our Social Media Committee!