Congratulations to Sigma Theta Tau Rho Chapter Award Winners and New Members
The annual ceremony was held to honor excellence in nursing and to recognize people who represent the future of nursing.
Leadership, education, service and promise are key themes of Sigma Theta Tau Rho 
Chapter’s annual awards. The International Honor Society of Nursing supports the education and professional development of nurses and is proud to recognize the achievements of its members. This year’s ceremony, held at the Michigan League also welcomed nearly 70 new members.
Chapter’s annual awards. The International Honor Society of Nursing supports the education and professional development of nurses and is proud to recognize the achievements of its members. This year’s ceremony, held at the Michigan League also welcomed nearly 70 new members.
2013 Award Winners:
Excellence in Nursing Practice: Marcia Hegstad, MS, RN, ACNS, CDE, BC-ADM, nominated by Sandra Breck
Excellence in Nursing Education: UMSN Clinical Assistant Professor Laurie S. Hartman DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, nominated by Deborah Price, MS, RN
Excellence in Nursing Research: UMSN Professor Sonia A. Duffy, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, nominated by Beatrice Kalisch, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Distinguished Service: Judy G. McCook, Ph.D., MSN, CNS, RN-BC, nominated by Nancy Cameron, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Rising Star: Sarah Louise Taylor, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, nominated by Mary Jo Kocan, MSN, RN
Friend of Nursing: Deborah Lauseng, BS, AMLS, nominated by Ann Kruszewski, Ph.D., RN
Student Leadership:
- Jessica Schultz, nominated by Deborah Price
- Tatiana Hortig, nominated by Elizabeth Brough, Ph.D., RN
- Emily Diepenhorst, nominated by Shandra Caylor, MS, RN, CCRA, CCRP
Nursing Research Grant Award: UMSN Assistant Professor Jesus (Jessie) M. Casida, Ph.D., RN, APN-C, CCRN-CSC; “Psychometric Evaluation of LVAD Patient and Caregiver Self-Efficacy and Adherence Scales”
Ketefian Scholarship Award: Luiz M.P. Sanches, Yu-Mei Sun, and Zhiwen Wang
The University of Michigan Rho Chapter was chartered in 1959. Since then, the chapter has inducted more than 4,500 members, making it one of the largest chapters of STTI.
