Kappa Tau Chapter
University of Vermont
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
216 Rowell Building
Burlington, VT 05405-0068
Welcome to the University of Vermont Kappa Tau Chapter website of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
The web site serves to connect you with the opportunity to be involved in the numerous programs hosted by Kappa Tau and with other nursing peers and professionals.
President: Julie Jones
President Elect: Ann Laramee
Vice President: Sally Kerschner
Treasurer: Susan Jacques
Secretary: Gene Hicks
Board Members:
Louise Moon Rosales, Jean Beatson, Christina Kasprisin, Christina Melvin,
Ruby Merali, Annette Parker, Kristy Sprague.
Events and Announcements
AgriSafe Network Training For Rural Healthcare Practitioners
Illnesses and Injuries in Agricultural Communities: Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention
Session I
September 25 & 26
Stoweflake Resort, Stowe, VT
Session II
November 13-15
Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT
AgriSafe training provides basic information and skills to assist health care professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of agricultural illness and injury.
Designed for attendance by : primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses physical therapists, occupational therapists; alternative practitioners, such as; chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists; and other interested health care providers agricultural professionals
Session I Topics
Rural Health and Agricultural Medicine, Veterinary Biological & Occupational Hazards, Health Effects of Agricultural Pesticides, Zoonotic Diseases, Agricultural Skin Diseases, Acute Agricultural Injuries, Agricultural Respiratory Diseases, Physical Factors Affecting Health in Agriculture, Behavioral Health Issues in the Farm Community
Session II Topics
Musculoskeletal diseases and Ergonomics in Agriculture, Skin Cancer, Farm Safety 4 Kids, PPE/Respiratory Protection/Fit Testing, Integration of Ag Occupational Health Care into Established Health Care Organizations, Cancer in Agricultural Populations
40 CME’s will be awarded through UVM College of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, upon completion of Sessions I and II.
Links: Registration Form, Agrisafe Brochure, Child Agricultural Injuries 2008 Fact Sheet, A Detailed Agenda on Farm Health Training (held recently in Iowa).
For further information contact:
Bi-State Primary Care Association
61 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05633
802-229-0002 Ext. 219
Archivist Needed!
Qualifications: Be an active member of the chapter, consent to serve in this position. Responsibilities: Oversee the filing and/or preservation of committee meeting minutes. Manage the collection and preservation of statistics, individual contributions and other information of historical significance for the chapter.
Oversee the process of developing and maintaining a written history of the chapter, which is annually reviewed and updated.
For more information contact: Julie Jones, Kappa Tau President: julie.jones@vtmednet.org
For more resources: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Chapters/Resources/Pages/off_archivist.aspx
Daniel J. Pesut's Heart of Leadership Presentation
Dr. Dan Pesut is a popular author, speaker and consultant, and is internationally known for his work in nursing education related to creative teaching, learning methods, self-regulation of health status, clinical reasoning, futures thinking and leadership development. He recently presented at Kappa Tau's Heart of Leadership dinner this May.
Dr. Pesut is currently Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at Indiana University School of Nursing and holds a doctorate in Nursing from the University of Michigan. Link to Dr. Pesut's Presentation. (pdf format)
Silent Auction Donations
Thanks to our generous contributors, Kappa Tau Members and friends who made the Heart of Leadership silent auction a success:
Jeff's Maine Seafood, Bikram Yoga, Mystic Waters Day Spa, Costco, Speeder and Earl's, Papa Frank's Italian Restaurant, Trader Duke's, The Inn at Essex, Lincoln Inn, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Comfort Inn, Gardener's Supply Co., Maplehurst Florist, Olive Garden, Snowflake Chocolates, Lake Champlain Shoreline Cruises, Lindt Chocolate, The Sheraton, Leunig's Bistro, Shelburne Museum, Gordon's Window Decor, Green Mountain Coffee, Dakin Farm, Twigs et Fleurs, Edible Arrangements, Shelburne Farms, Homeport, Al's French Fries, Hampton Inn.
Thanks also to Marie Speer, our event photographer. Marie is a part time Charge Analyst in the Emergency Room at Northwestern Medical Center. A special occasion photographer, her work includes weddings, birthday parties and business meetings. She can be reached at reesews@yahoo.com.
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
In 1922 six nurses founded Sigma Theta Tau at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, now the Indiana University School of Nursing, in Indianapolis, Ind, USA. The founders chose the name from the Greek words Storgé, Tharsos and Timé meaning "love," "courage" and "honor."Our Mission:
The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is to support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to make a difference in health worldwide.
Membership:
Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Here are some additional facts about our membership:
Kappa Tau Research Grants
Kappa Tau Chapter Research Grants: Submit your Proposals as per guidelines outlined Kappa Tau Chapter Research Grants.doc
Award & Nomination Forms
Collegial Sigma Letter from Award and Scholarship Committee members; Patricia Donehower and Vicki Torsch-Woolfson
Nursing Excellence and Folta-Deck Award Criteria outlines the Kappa Tau Chapter Nursing Excellence Award and Folta Deck Award criteria to honor outstanding members of the Honor Society whose contributions to Nursing fulfill the goals of Sigma Theta Tau International
Folta-Deck and Nursing Excellence Award Nomination Form
Meeting Minutes
Links
Sigma Theta Tau InternationalSigma Theta Tau International Region 15 (Africa; The Netherlands; New England; Plattsburgh, New York; Nova Scotia)
University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health SciencesVermont State Nurse Association
Questions? Comments? Contact chapter secretary: Kappa.Tau@uvm.edu