UCC School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Report 2019

Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC

Ireland Represented at the Sigma Theta Tau Biennial International Convention, Washington DC

The Irish chapter was well represented at the Sigma International Biennial Convention in Washington DC from 16th to 20th November 2019. Several officers and chapter members travelled to Washington to witness the 1st time Ireland was represented in this prestigious global nursing and midwifery Convention. Staff representatives from the School of Nursing and Midwifery included Dr Serena Fitzgerald, Dr Mohamad Sabb and Dr Nicola Cornally. Over 2,100 nurse professionals from all over the world attended. Our chapter received recognition during the Opening Plenary with VP Dr Nicola Cornally carrying the Irish flag among flags from over 90 countries. The formation of the chapter was also recognized during the House of Delegates which was attended by President Dr Gerardina Harnett, Head of School, IT Tralee and Membership Ambassador Michelle Clifford, past undergraduate nursing students of the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery and current MSc (Research) student.

Another Chapter accolade was the election of Past President Dr Elizabeth Weathers to the International Governance Committee. This election involved a highly competitive selection process beginning with a nomination, then an interview for ballot selection (6 candidates for 3 seats) and finally a membership vote from over 2,100 members, representing more than 500 chapters across the world. To top off all these achievements, one of our members, Dr Mohamad Saab, was awarded the Sigma Foundation for Nursing/Joan K. Stout Research Grant at the Convention. Congratulations to all for putting Ireland securely on the Sigma map! Website: www.sigmanursing.org/connect- engage/meetings-events/convention/ highlights

Above (l-r): Mohamad Sabb, Serena Fitzgerald, Gerardina Harnett, Nicola Cornally, Michelle Clifford.

To join the Irish Chapter: https:// omegaepsilon.sigmanursing.org/home

Sigma mission: Developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere Sigma vision: Connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare

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