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Welcome to the Omicron Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International!
The Omicron Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society is located at the University of Phoenix
and has about 2,000 active members around the world.

Chapter Events

The Omicron Delta chapter elections are coming up! 

One of the most rewarding ways a member can be involved with the chapter is by becoming an officer or member of the Board of Directors.  Having a direct impact on guiding the chapter and interacting with members is a fantastic experience.  The first step in the chapter election process is filling the ballot with members who are looking to get more involved in the chapter and Sigma leadership. 
If you are interested in running for one of the open positions, please make sure to get your Willingness to Serve form in by December 30, 2023.  Voting begins on February 1 and ends on February 28th.  Elected officers will be notified in March so orientation may be completed before the new terms start on July 1, 2024. 

This year's open positions are Treasurer (2 year term), Counselor (2 year term), and two Leadership Succession Committee members (2 year terms). 

Help make a difference in the future of your Chapter!

Detailed job descriptions may be found here if you have any questions: LEADERSHIP POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

NOTE: Board members must be active members of Sigma Theta Tau and Omicron Delta. Omicron Delta board members meet via teleconference monthly or every other month. Communications and chapter business are conducted by phone, e-mail, and an annual face-to-face meeting. Costs for conducting chapter business are budgeted by the Chapter.

Congratulations to our 2023 newly elected leadership!

Full bios on our Election Results page.

Pamela Fuller

Education:
Doctor of Education / Educational Leadership 
Masters' of Nursing
Bachelors of Nursing
Associate Degree of Nursing

Current Employment:
Retired / consultant

Home:
Phoenix, Arizona

Susan Engle

Education:
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Health Systems Leadership
Masters of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing, RN

Current Employment:  
Adjunct Assitant Professor
... Unitek Learning

Home: 
Fairfield, California


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Omicron Delta is having a "Book Share" evening

In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Week.  Newberry Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heart. 

Book can be found on Amazon  In Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover and Paperback

Coming in January              

Continuing Education ... Free CEs...More available in our Omicron Delta CE library and Collaborative CE library

"iNuRSE 2023: 7th International Nursing Research and Scholarship Exposition"

The Phi Gamma, Omicron Delta, & Nu Xi at-large Chapters, in collaboration with Our Lady of Fatima University, are very excited to welcome…. Virtual Oral Presentations

*IF YOU ATTENDED the LIVE viewing of this webinar, please complete/submit the evaluation by clicking the link above. If you asynchronously view the webinar RECORDING, please complete/submit the evaluation after watching the presentation.
FREE CNE/CEU/Contact Hour hour: 1 
CE and Evaluation coming soon
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Chapter Programs

Awareness Focus

"Be Bold, Be True, Be Kind, Be You" All of our leaders and committees are coming together to virtually connect, share, and support each other and our members.  We would love to welcome you and even have some of you meet each other for the first time.  Watch for events on our home page and find out more on our Awareness Focus page.

Passport Program ... join us in the journey

"Footsteps through 2023"  An active/experiential journey that awards you for your engagement, educational pursuits and service.  More info on our Passport webpage. Track your personal footsteps to win prizes and recognition.

Chapter Meetings 

First Monday monthly ... 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Pacific)
Please go our volunteer page for more information and to connect with the Committee Chair. 

Fourth Wednesday monthly ... 5:00 - 6:30 PM (Pacific)
Please go our volunteer page for more information and to connect with the Committee Chair.  

First Monday bi-monthly ... 5:00 - 6:00 PM (Pacific)
Please go our volunteer page for more information and to connect with the Committee Chair. 

Chapter Service

A Million Thanks
A Million Thanks provides support and appreciation to our active and veteran military men and women through sending letters and granting betterment of life wishes, as well as providing higher education scholarships to their children.
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Through this program we collect and distribute of letters of thanks and support and send them directly to our active, reserve, and veteran military.  Our Million Thanks webpage will share how to get started.  We would love for our Omicron Delta members to make a difference to those that are giving so much.
 

Kindness Campaign
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The campaign involves giving business card recognition to those who demonstrate gestures of kindness. It is the hope of Omicron Delta that kindness will beget kindness; affirmation will help kindness spread. And we will make a difference in creating a kinder, gentler, more caring world. 
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If you wish to give out Kindness Campaign cards, click the pdf template links on our Kindness Campaign page.
Gathering to knit and tie our for those in need.  Information
Providing homemade hats to children and elderly in need.  Information
Providing homemade blankets to children in need.  Information
Promotion of access to clean water worldwide.  Information

A message from our President...

Thank you for your commitment to the mission of Sigma, Omicron Delta, and the nursing profession. You are REmarkable!  With Much Love, Courage, and Honor...
Antoinette Dziedzic, PhD., MSN, RN
Omicron Delta President 2022-2024

I am humbled and honored to REpresent the Omicron Delta Chapter as your President. This is my second time serving the chapter in this role, so I guess you could say I am a REpeat President. In the dictionary, RE is defined as once again or as a matter of intensity. As such, I have a REnewed REspect for all of our members, chapter and regional leaders, and Sigma. I have been actively involved with this chapter since it was chartered in 1998. Sigma, University of Phoenix and Omicron Delta hold a special fondness in my heart and I REsolve to continue to devote my time and talents to the success of the chapter. You were REcommended to join Sigma because of your outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service. YOU have something unique to offer! I REcognize that you have knowledge, experience, and wisdom to share and hope that this message will REsonate with you.

My message is three-pronged:
Remember, Reconnect, and Renew!

REMEMBER: Remember how excited you were to be invited to join Sigma! Remember how you felt sharing the news with your colleagues and family! Remember learning about the honor society’s founding values of Love, Courage, and Honor! Remember your induction ceremony and the joy that you felt with your accomplishment!

RECONNECT: Explore Omicron Delta’s chapter website for opportunities to Reconnect and REkindle RElationships with faculty, colleagues, friends, and chapter leaders. Reconnect on The Circle, Sigma’s private online networking community that REaches nursing peers from around the world. Perhaps you will REignite your love of REsearch and REinvest in your education. REcharge and REfine your career with RElevant REsources available with numerous online nursing continuing professional development. REorient yourself with chapter service activities. I encourage you to stay connected through our website: https://omicrondelta.sigmanursing.org/home where we post all our events, committees, and scholarship opportunities.

RENEW: Renew the excitement that you felt when you joined Sigma and were inducted. Renew your spirit of self-discovery by attending one of the Awareness Focus Chats, Knots, Needles, Notes and Nibbles or the No Book, Book Club. REgister your points in the Footsteps program and REdeem for Sigma swag. You have a REputation for Excellence. I hope you will Renew your confidence in your leadership. Be a Mentor or Mentee. Finally, be sure to Renew your membership annually. It was an honor to join but it is a REsponsibility to REaffirm your commitment. to Sigma.

Chapter News

Omicron Delta receives 9th Key Award

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It is with great pride and excitement that I announce that the Omicron Delta Chapter will be an 9-time recipient of the Chapter Key Award at the upcoming Biennial Convention!

The Chapter Key Award, established in 1991, honors Sigma chapters that excel in chapter-related activities such as:  

  • Membership recruitment and retention
  • Publicity and programming
  • Professional and leadership development
  • Local, national, and international collaboration

This award is possible because of many dedicated members, striving for excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. I hope this information motivates you to continue to Renew your commitment to Sigma. I know that this recognition Rejuvenates my spirit to continue the amazing work of the chapter.

BE BOLD and proud of your accomplishments!

 With Much Love, Courage, and Honor...
Antoinette Dziedzic, PhD., MSN, RN

Omicron Delta President 2022-2024
If you are not currently a member of our Nursing Honor Society, we would be honored to have you visit our membership page for information and applications. 
There are two ways to become a member ... as a student or as a nurse professional.
Nurse Professionals may apply here.
What it means to be a member of our Chapter...

Thank you to all our members, our leaders and to the University of Phoenix for 25 amazing years!


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Sigma 47th Biennial Convention


28-30 November 2023 | Virtual

Sigma's largest event, our biennial convention, featuring outstanding plenary speakers, networking opportunities, over 800 oral and poster presentations, and the opportunity to travel to the city of authenticity, with a colorful culture stemming from a history of diversity.

Join more than 2,000 Sigma members and global leaders in nursing as we come together to celebrate our heritage over the last 100 years, build upon our successes, and embrace the 2021-2023 organizational call to action: Be Bold.

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