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The Delta Kappa Chapter at the UTEP College of Nursing is one of 500 Chapters that comprise Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma). Our Chapter membership includes 350+ active members. Our Chapter was chartered in 1980 and continues to provide members with activities and support those that are consistent with the mission of Sigma: nursing excellence, scholarship, leadership and service and Sigma mission.

Nursing Excellence

Three times each year, our Chapter invites current UTEP nursing students and outstanding practicing nurses who meet the Sigma eligibility criteria to apply for membership. Our Chapter recognizes active members for their exceptional professional excellence. Chapter programs address current topics for continuing professional development.

Research & Evidence Based Practice

The Chapter Research Team promotes and implements initiatives related to traditional research and evidence based practice (EBP). Active Delta Kappa Chapter members are invited to submit proposals for funding of traditional research studies and evidence based practice projects. Nursing students with direct supervision of a qualified educator who is an active Delta Kappa Chapter Member may also apply. Approved projects are funded up to $1000. Additional information: Email dkchapter@utep.edu and your request for the following informatation will be forwarded to the Chapter Research Chairperson
** Application Criteria, Guidelines and Proposal Review Process
** Grant Awards and Funding

Presentation and Publication

The Chapter Executive Board is committed to support active Chapter members interested in submitting abstracts for presentation at nursing and Sigma conferences. Chapter Member/peercoaching activities provide collegial critique for successful presentations and publications for developing beginning skills and confidence.

Community Service

Our Chapter views “community service” within the context of our academic community (UTEP & SON), our nursing profession and the community/location where our members live. Examples of activities include: “Project Move” a UTEP wide community service activity that is scheduled every Spring; recognition of individual member activities; annual professional program in collaboration with the Pi Omega Chapter at New Mexico State Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é and support for members to participant in Sigma conferences. Our Chapter also views our Chapter membership as a professional community. Our Chapter Membership and Newsletter Teams provide a variety of initiatives to STAY CONNECTED with new and continuing members. Our Chapter Newsletters include “Member Highlights” segment to recognize the member accomplishments. In keeping with the UTEP Centennial Celebration (2014), the Delta Kappa Chapter Newsletter Team developed a Centennial Issue highlighting nursing in El Paso and our Chapter.

Membership

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