TriChapter Research Day - Call for Abstracts

ANNUAL TRI-CHAPTER RESEARCH DAY April 1, 2010

ASU - Jonesboro
You are invited to submit an abstract of a scholarly clinical project, quality assurance project, or research study for consideration for paper or poster presentation at the Tri- Chapter Research Day sponsored by Eta Theta Chapter, Arkansas State University; Epsilon Omicron Chapter, Harding University; and Kappa Rho Chapter-At-Large, University of Central Arkansas/Arkansas Tech University.

Guidelines for Abstracts:

1. For research studies include:       

• Statement of the Problem                              

• Research Question or Hypothesis                           
• Methodology                                                         
• Participants or Data Source
• Major Findings, Conclusions or Implications
• Project

For clinical or quality assurance projects include:

• Goals
• Description of the Project
• Major Findings, Conclusions or Implications

2. Typed on one sheet of 8 ½ X 11-inch bond paper. Times New Roman or Aerial Font Size 10.
3. One-inch top margins on top, bottom and sides.

4. Project title centered at tope of page with author(s) name(s) and credentials (RN, BSN, PhD, etc.) centered below title. Double space between title and listing of author(s).

5. Body of abstract should be typed single spaced between lines and double spaced between paragraphs.

6. APA guidelines for references.

7. All submitted abstracts will be reviewed for poster display only. Posters should be table top display. Submission of an abstract signifies the intent of the author to present and give permission for the abstract to be included in the conference proceedings, if selected.

Send two copies as instructed above and the Submission Data Form to:
Debbie Shelton, APN, FNP-BC
President, Eta Theta Chapter
PO Box 910
State University, AR 72467 or as an e-mail attachment to dshelton@astate.edu
All submissions must be received by December 15, 2009. Notification of acceptance will be no later than January 15, 2010.

New Member Induction Fall 2009

Epsilon Omicron inducted 11 new members on Monday, November 9, 2009. The induction ceremony was held in the Heritage Center on Harding University's campus. Ronda Reely, BSN, RN, chapter president, presided over the ceremony. Epsilon Omicron member and past president Sheila Sullivan, PhD, RN, CNE, spoke to attendees about evidence-based practice in nursing.

Members inducted were Julia Amend, Joni Bauguss, Marcus Binns, Leigh Counts, Paul Habegger, Emily Henton, Hannah Johnson, Deborah Kady, Tessa Markum, Whitney McMullan and Luke Otwell. We look forward to having these new members and congratulate them on their achievement.

40th Biennial Convention Delegates

Epsilon Omicron members Patty Smith and Lisa Engel were the chapter delegates to this year's convention in Indianapolis, IN. They attended two meetings of the House of Delegates, during which Sigma Theta Tau International business was conducted. New international board of directors members were elected, bylaws were updated, and resolutions were passed during these meetings. Patty and Lisa also attended many educational sessions while at the conference. They will present summaries of those activities, as well as House of Delegates activities, in a report to the Epsilon Omicron board and on the blog to update chapter members.