RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University School of Nursing held an Inaugural Induction Ceremony for the Alpha Beta Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society on May 19, 2023. Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education, and research. Sigma Vice-President, Gloria Chan, presided over the chartering ceremony, after which the new 620th Sigma Chapter listened to remarks by Felician University Acting President, Dr. Mildred Mihlon, Felician University School of Nursing Dean, Dr. Christine Mihal, and District 38 Assemblywoman, Lisa Swain.

61 members, including 8 nurse leaders, were inducted into the new Alpha Beta Chi Chapter during the evening. Sigma leaders, Dr. Avita Avadani, Carole Liske, and Myra Washum-Beye as well as distinguished nurse leaders, Dr. Margaret Daingerfield and Dr. Lucille Joel attended the event.

The mission of the Alpha Beta Chi Chapter is to develop Felician University nurse leaders through the School of Nursing and its healthcare community. The Alpha Beta Chi Chapter Board Members include President, Dr. Daria Waszak, Vice-President Eric Wignall, Treasurer, Dr. Patricia Munno, Secretary, Dr. Michelle Gilbert, and Faculty Counselor, Aimee Giordano. Other chapter leaders include Chair of Governance, Dr. Jasmine Garces-King, and Chair of Leadership Succession, Mary Clare Smith. Previously, Felician had been a member of an at-large Sigma chapter that included Saint Elizabeth University and Saint Peter’s University.

If you are already a Sigma member, you may transfer membership to the Alpha Beta Chi Chapter for free for a period of time. You can also opt to add membership to this chapter for a $20 fee. Nurse leaders who are not yet Sigma members are welcomed and encouraged to apply for induction into the Alpha Beta Chi Chapter in the next induction planned for Spring of 2024.

For more further information, please e-mail AlphaBetaChi@Felician.edu.

###

About Felician University

Felician University inspires and engages more than 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Over the past five years, Felician University has ranked 3rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Felician University was designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the ninth year recognizing its strong support for Veteran students. The university is recognized for its diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), having underrepresented students comprise more than half of the student population. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.