Bethel Nursing Students Inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Inernational Nu Omicron Chapter-at-Large
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April 23, 2010
Family, friends, and nursing faculty celebrated the induction of 63 new members into Sigma Theta Tau International Nu Omicron Chapter-at-Large on Sunday, April 11, 2010. The inductees were comprised of 22 nursing students from Bethel College, 25 from Goshen College and 16 from Saint Mary’s College.
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is named from the Greek words Storgé, Tharsos and Timé meaning “love,” “courage” and “honor.” Nursing students in baccalaureate and graduate programs are invited to join based on excellence in scholarship.
Opening remarks and introductions were given by Patricia Keresztes, Ph.D, RN, CCRN, president of Nu Omicron. William Duffy, RN, MJ, CNOR and father of Saint Mary’s inductee Patrocinia Grace Duffy, presented the keynote speech. He advised the audience that nurses hold the power to change a patient’s life and the lives of the patient’s family. Nurses must be comfortable with this power. He suggested that each generation of nurses, through their perspective and wisdom, has helped to advance the profession. He encouraged this generation of nurses to advance the profession through quality, compassionate healthcare by giving their best and thus giving the best opportunity to patients.
Following the induction ceremony, the 2010 essay winners receiving a Nu Omicron nursing scholarship were announced. Laura Crossman of Bethel College, Rachel Schlabach of Goshen College, and Chelsey Rhoades of Saint Mary’s College received the awards. Installation of new officers preceded closing remarks from Patricia Keresztes.
The new Bethel College members inducted during the ceremony are:
BSN
Shelby Marie Faltynski
Karleen Ruth Hallock
Ashley Hamilton *
Meredith Janos
Crystal G. Lane
Elizabeth Marie LeFeber
Jessica Lovin
Heidi M. Richey
Sarah Marie Rowe
Lori Ann Seel
Jamie Silveus
Cari Jo Spaulding
RN to BSN
Laurie Joan Beck
Melanie M. Bogol-Smith
Gayle Wimberly Clark
Laura Marie Crossman
Danie’La M. Edson
Amy Lynn Frazier
Joshua J. Stewart
Desiree D. Williams
MSN Inductees
Tina Kendall
Jennifer Koreen Williams
* In Absentia
