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  • Mu Theta At Large Annual Holiday Toy Drive

    Mu Theta At Large

    Nursing Honor Society

    Annual Holiday Toy Drive

    Date: November 1, 2025 – December 5, 2025

    Please consider donating to this wonderful cause:

    a)    Direct gifts can be purchased and dropped off at each school nursing department by 12/5/25

    b)   We have a Venmo account: Send donation and we will shop for you @Patricia-McQuade-1

    With the Love and Blessing of the Holiday season upon us, let us spread the joy.

     With much appreciation.

  • Founder's Day Event Information

    Let’s get together

    We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for NJ Consortium of Sigma Chapters - Founders Day 2025, October 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM.

    Register soon because space is limited.

    $55 for Brunch and Founders Day Program

    Chapter select representatives contact Jacq906@gmail.com for Promo code

    We hope you’re able to join us!

  • Save the Date

    Mu Theta At Large Chapter - members, family and friends.  

    This is a call to Save the date for a very special event!

    Sunday, December 7, 2025  (brunch)

    Location: Duncan Skyroom at Saint Peter's University

    A Year of Excellence:   It is time for us to come together to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of STTI, our chapter, and our members.

    1. We submitted our application for the Chapter Key Award based on diligent commitment to our strategic plan for 2023-2025.
    2. We presented $3,000 in scholarships to our membership
    3. We nominated our members for Northern NJ Consortium Regional Awards - and they were chosen!  Congratulations to Dr. Eileen Carrigg Specchio for the Lifetime Achievement Award and to Natalie Ricca, RN BSN, for the Rising Star Award.

    We are hoping that you will pencil us in on your calendar and join our celebration.  Bring your friends and family as we celebrate Excellence in Nursing, amongst those who work diligently to make good things happen!

    Feel free to contact me directly if you would like to be on the event planning committee to make this an extraordinary event!

    More information to follow!

  • Volunteer Opportunity STEU

  • Welcome New Members

    Dear New Members of Sigma Mu Theta at Large Chapter,
    Congratulations on your induction into the Sigma Mu Theta at Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
    International Honor Society of Nursing! My name is Karina Colon, and it is both an honor and a joy to
    welcome you into this distinguished organization. Your hard work, commitment to excellence, and
    dedication to the Saint Elizabeth University nursing program have earned you this well-deserved
    recognition. You should be incredibly proud of reaching this important milestone!
    As new members of Sigma, you are now part of a global community of nurses committed to leadership,
    scholarship, and service. I encourage you to explore the many opportunities Sigma offers, from
    professional development and research support to networking and lifelong learning.
    One opportunity I’d like to highlight is the Nursing Student Leadership Internship, which I currently have
    the privilege of serving in. Through this role, I’ve had the chance to take part in the planning efforts for
    the Sigma induction ceremony, contribute to our campus food pantry initiatives, and later this year, I’ll
    be attending Sigma’s 48th Biennial Convention along with Professor Harmon at the Sigma headquarters
    in Indiana. It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I strongly encourage you to consider
    applying. The internship offers a unique way to grow your leadership skills, engage with the Sigma
    community, and make a meaningful impact. Be on the lookout for application details!
    As you continue through your nursing journey, please know that I’m here to support you however I can.
    Whether you have questions, need advice, or just want to connect, don’t hesitate to reach out!
    Once again, congratulations on your induction into Sigma Mu Theta at Large. I’m so excited to see all that
    you’ll accomplish as part of this incredible organization. I look forward to helping elevate the student
    voice and creating new opportunities for engagement and leadership.
    Warmly,
    Karina Colon, RN BSN (Saint Elizabeth University)

  • Chapter News

    Hello Membership

    Thank you for your continued dedication and involvement in Mu Theta At Large, Sigma Theta Tau International, during the 2024–2025 year. Your engagement, leadership, and commitment to excellence in nursing have been vital to our chapter's success.

    Whether you participated in events, shared your expertise, or supported our initiatives, your contributions have strengthened our community and furthered our mission to advance nursing scholarship, leadership, and service.

    We are happy to announce that we have submitted our chapter for STTI THE CHAPTER KEY AWARD!  This submission reflects our past two-year commitment to our strategic plan.

    Strategic Goal 1: Recruitment - we completed the new induction process and hosted our induction ceremony in April 2025.  The planning and execution of this event has been in the oversight of our Student Nurse Leadership Interns for the past two years and has been a wonderful event attended by new members, families, board of directors, and alumni.  We hope to see you there next April!

    Strategic Goal 2 Retention and Engagement:  We know how busy everyone is - but we ask that you please review any STTI related emails or communications - especially as they relate to your membership.  We need our membership to provide the critical services to our membership which includes scholarships, community service events, education, and networking.  Please contact us directly if you have any questions.  We have implemented a virtual Zoom session "Getting to Know Sigma" to assist with questions from potential members, new members, and to help onboard our board.  Please contact Dr. Kathleen Fagan for more information.

    Strategic Goal 3 Chapter Operations.  We have reviewed and updated our By-laws and are working diligently on creation of a policy and procedure manual which will be accessible to all members.  For more information, please contact Dr. Marie Anderson

    Strategic Goal 4 Communications. We love to share our accomplishments with our membership!  To this end we have a presence on Facebook and Instagram and would love for you to follow us!  Please contact Dr Patricia McQuade or Kristin Harmon for more information.   We also use "The Circle" to send out monthly information and announcements.   In the Fall we send you our Mu Theta At Large Needs Assessment survey.  We want to be all that you need in a honor society of nursing.  We look forward to and appreciate your feedback as we develop our programing from these responses.

    Strategic Goal 5:  Community Involvement.  This is one of the proud moments for Mu Theta At Large as we have historically supported those in need across our communities.  We have annual Holiday Toy Drive, Food Drives and added a Hurricane Relief effort this past fall to assist nurses with boots on the ground in North Carolina - by sending critical supplies needed to help in mobile units after the storm.  This was coordinated through networking of our Mu Theta At Large membership with key people who could immediately help in North Carolina.  Many thanks to all.   Thank you to Dr. Eileen Carrigg Specchio for her continued support of our good deeds!

    We have adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development goals and have taken action to support three of them over the past two years.

    ·       Number 1:  No poverty

    ·       Number 2: Zero Hunger

    ·       Number 13: Climate Action 

    Together - we make a difference in the lives of so many people!

    We encourage you to stay connected with Mu Theta At Large and remain actively involved as we continue to grow and support excellence in nursing together.

    We are truly grateful for your support and look forward to another impactful year together.

    Warm regards,

  • Happy Nurses Week

    Just sending a warm welcome to each of you with MUCH appreciation for all you do and for being such Exceptional, Caring and Competent Nurses!

    Celebrate NURSES week and OUR PROFESSION!!! 

  • Spring Food Drive SPU/SEU 2025: for SEU contact Dr. McQuade for drop off location

    Mu Theta At Large Chapter

     Sigma Theta Tau International

    Community Food Drive Event Spring 2025

    As a dedicated advocate for addressing food insecurity in our community, we are reaching out to request your support in the form of food item donations. We are kindly asking for donations of non-perishable food items that can help us meet the immediate needs of those we serve.

    Drop Off Location: Nursing Department Pope Hall Room 2

    Date:  March 13, 2025 – April 23, 2025

    Please feel free to contact us directly ~ With Great Appreciation!

    Dr. Clare Rovito

    Dr. Lisa Garsman

  • Annual STTI Induction 2025

    March 12, 2025

    Dear Mu Theta At Large STTI Members,

    I hope this message finds you well. It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm invitation for you to join us for the upcoming Sigma Theta Tau Induction Ceremony of our Mu Theta At Large Nursing Honor Society. This event is a celebration of excellence and a recognition of the hard work and dedication exemplified by our esteemed members.

    This year's induction holds special significance as we not only welcome new inductees into our esteemed society but also have the privilege of hosting members from educational leadership, affiliate organization leadership, and the Mu Theta at Large Alumni. Your presence would undoubtedly add to the significance and grandeur of this occasion.

    As we usher in new members, we also take this opportunity to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of those who have paved the way before them. The support and guidance provided by educational and organizational leaders have been instrumental in shaping the future of nursing excellence. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you.

    Date: April 27, 2025          Time: 1:00-3:00pm 

    Venue: Saint Peter’s University      

              The Duncan Sky Room 

    6th Floor MacMahon Student Center      

              47 Glenwood Avenue     

             Jersey City, NJ 0730

     

    The cost of the event is $30.00 per person.  

    The Induction Ceremony serves as a testament to the values of scholarship, leadership, and service that define our society. It is a joyous occasion to celebrate the accomplishments of our members and inspire them to continue striving for excellence in their nursing careers. Your encouragement and support mean a lot to our new inductees as they embark on this journey of academic and professional excellence.

    Kindly RSVP by April 1, 2025, to confirm your attendance. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Clare Rovito (crovito@saintpeters.edu), Dr. Patricia McQuade (pmcquade@steu.edu) or Kristin Harmon (kharmon@steu.edu)

    Thank you for your continued support, and we eagerly anticipate celebrating this special occasion with you.

    Warm regards,

    Dr. Clare Rovito, President Mu Theta at Large

  • Instagram

    We have added an Instagram page. Feel free to follow as we will update when we have events, volunteer opportunities, meeting dates and all information related to our chapter. 

  • Save the date Spring Induction for MU Theta at Large

    Sunday April 27th from 1-3pm on the Saint Peter's University campus has been selected for our annual Induction luncheon for new candidates with guest speaker Dr. Daria Wazak, Rutgers University Professor will be addressing climate change and nursing, and the annual Spring Food Drive will take place.

    We look forward to welcoming our future nursing leaders of 2025.

    Clare

  • Sigma Theta Tau International - Mu Theta at-Large Chapter Scholarships

    Dear Students 

    We are pleased to announce that the application process for the Sigma Theta Tau International -Mu Theta at-Large Chapter Scholarship, Research Study, and Evidence-Based Practice Project (EBPP) Awards is now open to current students at Saint Elizabeth University and Saint Peter's University.

    There are many deserving students in our schools. In the past, students have become busy with school and life, needing support and encouragement to apply.  Please don’t let this opportunity slip away. 

    If you would like an application or have any questions, please get in touch with Dr. Mary Ann Anderson at manderson@steu.edu,

    Dr. Lisa Garsman at lgarsman@saintpeters.edu and/or Dr. Kathleen Fagan at kamafrnphd7@gmail.com

    Fondly

    Kay, Lisa, and Mary Ann

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