Journal of Nursing Education· 2026Q2
Reinvigorating a Sigma Chapter: A Quality Improvement Initiative
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A 4-month Plan-Do-Study-Act initiative successfully revitalized a weakened Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing chapter, increasing student induction participation to 31.1% and drawing over 100 attendees to the induction ceremony.
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- A 4-month Plan-Do-Study-Act quality improvement initiative was implemented to revitalize a weakened Sigma nursing honor society chapter.
- Student participation in the induction ceremony increased to 31.1% of those invited.
- Three faculty members were inducted as leaders.
- The induction ceremony attracted over 100 participants, including faculty and guests.
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Abstract
Background: Nursing organizations are well suited to guide ethical professional practice. Encouraging participation in organizations, such as Sigma, during nursing school sets students up for a career in life-long learning. Nurse faculty may struggle to promote and sustain organizational membership due to workload and other role requirements. Method: A Plan-Do-Study-Act improvement was used to guide the re-invigoration of a weakened Sigma Chapter. Over a 4 month time period in 2026, nurse faculty leaders prepared for membership recruitment and an induction ceremony. Results: Student participation in induction increased (31.1% of invited), three faculty members were inducted as leaders, and over 100 participants, faculty, and guests attended the induction ceremony. Feedback was positive. Conclusion: Shared governance, open communication, and collaboration supported the process to increase student awareness, student membership, and membership induction. Continued process evaluation is warranted to sustain the organization.
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