Plenaries/Special Sessions/Workshops

Saturday, 15 September 2018

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1:00 PM-2:30 PM


PLN1
PLENARY SESSION 1: Growing Leaders Through Volunteerism
Sarah E. Abel, MSN, RN, CEN, Beth Baldwin Tigges, PhD, RN, PNP, BC, Karen L. Gorton, PhD, MS, RN, Gwen Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF and Elizabeth A. Madigan, PhD, RN, FAAN

2:45 PM-4:15 PM


A 01
A Complete Guide to Chapter Recruitment
Diana Lyn Baptiste, DNP, MSN, RN, Sabrina Collins-Christie, BA, BS and Janell Jackson, BA

A 02
Create Your Communications Plan Now (and Thank Yourself Later)
Catherine Ann Kush, DNP and Noelle Pickler, BA

A 03
Strategic Planning: Developing a Blueprint for Success
Elizabeth Fiske, PhD and Jessica Wendorf, MS, CAE

A 04
Will They Renew? Your Chapter's Guide to Member Engagement
Karen M. O'Connell, PhD, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, Laura Perkins, BA and Katherine Rogers, BA

4:30 PM-5:30 PM


B 01
45 Recruitment Ideas Your Chapter Will Love
Jennifer L Gernat, MNSc and Sabrina Collins-Christie, BA, BS

B 02
Now What? Need-to-Know Tips for the Newly Elected
Rebecca Boruff, MS, RN, Jessica Wendorf, MS, CAE and DeShawn Easley, MBA, BA

B 03
Lessons Learned From the Sigma Survey
Theresa A. Kyzar, PhD, Mirjam Lynam, BS, CAE and Julie J. Adams, MBA, MSML

B 04
45 Communication Tips in 45 Minutes
Regine Nshimiyimana, DNP, PharmB, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, OCN, AOCNP and Noelle Pickler, BA

Sunday, 16 September 2018

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8:45 AM-9:45 AM


C 01
Grow Your Membership Through Nurse Leader Recruitment
Catherine Ann Kush, DNP and Sabrina Collins-Christie, BA, BS

C 02
Sigma Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Valerie Marie Pauli, EdD, Katherine Rogers, BA and Myra Washum-Beye, BA

C 03
Beyond the Board: Creating a Valuable Volunteer Program
Juneau Flor Encinares Julian, MAN, Janell Jackson, BA and Noelle Pickler, BA

C 04
Six Strategies for Successful Surveys
Esteve Adrian Estiva, MSN, Laura Perkins, BA and R. J. Gerard, n/a

10:00 AM-11:00 AM


D 01
5 Mistakes That Create Ineffective Recruitment Events
Valerie Marie Pauli, EdD and Sabrina Collins-Christie, BA, BS

D 02
SPECIAL SESSION: Sigma's Henderson Repository: Innovation and Impact Through Open Dissemination
DonnaLee A. Pollack, MSN, MPH, CWOCN-AP and Kimberly Thompson, MLS

D 03
How to Become a Website of the Month
Rebecca Boruff, MS, RN and Noelle Pickler, BA

D 04
Cash Stash: Tips for Effective Chapter Budgeting
Mary Ellen LaSala, PhD, RN, Jessica Wendorf, MS, CAE and Kenneth W. Dion, PhD, MBA

D 05
Tips to Turn New Members Into Lifelong Members
Karen M. O'Connell, PhD, RN, CEN, NEA-BC and Laura Perkins, BA

12:45 PM-1:45 PM


E 01
Understanding Membership Eligibility and Exception Clauses
Jennifer Graber, EdD, MSN, BSN, APRN, CS, BC and Sabrina Collins-Christie, BA, BS

E 02
Assess and Act: Tips to Retain At-Risk Members
Laura Perkins, BA

E 03
Using Your Volunteer Vehicle to Drive Engagement
Dale Mueller, EdD, MS, RN, NEA-BC, NHA, Janell Jackson, BA and Noelle Pickler, BA

E 04
Lessons Learned From Leadership Intern Programs
Jennifer L Gernat, MNSc and Katherine Rogers, BA

E 05
Making the Most of the Sigma Brand
Valerie Marie Pauli, EdD

2:30 PM-3:30 PM


F 01
Creating a Culture of Inclusivity
Carol Boswell, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN and Sabrina Collins-Christie, BA, BS

F 02
Mitigating Risk in Chapter Fundraising
David M. Hellrung, SN, Jessica Wendorf, MS, CAE and Nathan Thomas, MA, JD

F 03
Sigma's Starter Guide to Social Media
Jennifer L Gernat, MNSc, Noelle Pickler, BA and Kailee Bennett, BA

F 04
A Beginner's Guide to the Online Induction System
Dale Mueller, EdD, MS, RN, NEA-BC, NHA, Janell Jackson, BA and Amy Wall, BS

F 05
SPECIAL SESSION: International Leadership Opportunities
Regine Nshimiyimana, DNP, PharmB, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, OCN, AOCNP and Gwen Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF

3:45 PM-5:00 PM


G 01
Incentivize and Energize: How to Offer Continuing Nursing Education Credits
Kelly Casler, MSN, FNP-BC and Matthew S. Howard, MSN, RN, CPN, CPEN, CEN

G 02
Amending Your Charter to Add a Practice Setting
Catherine Ann Kush, DNP and Jenny Hoffman, BS

G 03
Helping Your Hashtags: Strategic Social Media Messaging
Lucine P. Francis, PhD, Noelle Pickler, BA and Kailee Bennett, BA

G 04
More Than an Invitation: Advanced Techniques for the Online Induction System
Dale Mueller, EdD, MS, RN, NEA-BC, NHA and Sabrina Collins-Christie, BA, BS

Monday, 17 September 2018

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8:00 AM-9:30 AM


PLN2
PLENARY SESSION 2: Buckle Your Seatbelt and Enjoy the Ride: Get It All Done and Have More Fun!
Machelle Fisher, PhD and Christine Cashen, NA

10:00 AM-10:45 AM


H 01
SPECIAL SESSION: Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace: Reactions to Violence
Patrick A. Palmieri, DHSc, EdS, PGDip(Oxon), MBA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPHRM, FACHE, FAAN, Matthew S. Howard, MSN, RN, CPN, CPEN, CEN and Jennifer L. Embree, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CCNS

H 05
SPECIAL SESSION: GAPFON and Sigma Chapters: How Members and Chapters Can Contribute
Cynthia Vlasich, MBA, BSN, RN and Beth Baldwin Tigges, PhD, RN, PNP, BC

11:00 AM-11:45 AM


I 05
SPECIAL SESSION: Mentoring Experiences
Jennifer L. Saylor, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, Lois S. Marshall, PhD, Aileen Tanafranca, DNP, RN, CCRN, NE-BC, Stephanie R. Kemery, MSN and Samantha Martin, BS

1:15 PM-2:00 PM


J 06
SPECIAL SESSION: Grants and Mentorship: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership
Carol Boswell, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN and Lois S. Marshall, PhD

2:15 PM-3:00 PM


K 03
SPECIAL SESSION: Sigma's Henderson Repository: Innovation and Impact Through Open Dissemination
Sharon K. Byrne, DrNP, APN, NP-C, AOCNP, CNE and Kimberly Thompson, MLS

3:30 PM-4:15 PM


L 03
SPECIAL SESSION: Sigma Theta Tau International Global Initiatives: A Year of Advances
Patrick A. Palmieri, DHSc, EdS, PGDip(Oxon), MBA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPHRM, FACHE, FAAN, Cynthia Vlasich, MBA, BSN, RN, Adrians Cleveland, BA, Rebecca Schafer, BS and Amy Gardner-Young, BS

L 06
SPECIAL SESSION: The Simplicity of Leadership Onboarding at Your Fingertips
Aileen Tanafranca, DNP, RN, CCRN, NE-BC, Benjamin A. Froedge, BSN, RN, CEN and Selina McNulty, BN, RN

4:30 PM-5:15 PM


M 02
Find the Clues, Find the Cure!
Megan LoGreco, BS and Sarah E. Abel, MSN, RN, CEN

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

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8:00 AM-8:45 AM


N 02
Find the Clues, Find the Cure!
Megan LoGreco, BS and Sarah E. Abel, MSN, RN, CEN

N 03
SPECIAL SESSION: Strategies for Success in Academic Leadership Development Through Mentoring
Danielle Perkins Manning, PhD, RN, Caroline M. Peltz, PhD, MSN, MSHSA, BSN, RN, CNE, Gwen Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF and Karen L. Gorton, PhD, MS, RN

9:00 AM-9:45 AM


O 02
SPECIAL SESSION: Decision Maker vs. Action Taker: Nurses on Governance and Policy Boards
L. Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC, Cynthia Vlasich, MBA, BSN, RN and Kimberly Harper, MS

O 03
SPECIAL SESSION: Presentation Tips and Tricks: Getting Accepted and Engaging Your Audience
DonnaLee A. Pollack, MSN, MPH, CWOCN-AP and Sarah E. Abel, MSN, RN, CEN

10:00 AM-10:45 AM


P 02
Find the Clues, Find the Cure!
Megan LoGreco, BS and Sarah E. Abel, MSN, RN, CEN

11:00 AM-12:15 PM


PLN3
PLENARY SESSION 3: Leadership 360: A Global View of Transformative Leadership
Robert L. Dent, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FACHE, FAAN, Sandra C. Bibb, DNSc, RN, FAAN, Elizabeth Rosser, DPhil, MN, DipNEd, DipRM, RN, RM PFHEA, Howard Catton, MA, BSc (Hons), RN and Amy Pettit, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CSSBB