Iota Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
Recognized for Excellence
Sigma Theta Tau International's Leadership Academy
will recognize Troy University's Iota Theta chapter in
the 2008 Showcase of Regional Excellence at the
society's 40th biennial convention to be held in
September in Indianapolis, Indiana. The group
developed a community-based breast cancer awareness
program that reflects the honor society's mission and
vision. School of Nursing Faculty Dr. L. Diane Weed,
Dr. Amy Spurlock, Dr. Sue Hayden, and Ms. Kelly
Johnson directed program development. More about Sigma
Theta Tau International can be found at
www.nursingsociety.org
BSN Program Awarded Grant to Increase the Professional
Nursing Workforce
Troy University’s School of Nursing has been awarded a
three-year Nursing Workforce Diversity grant from the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to
develop learning and practice communities ultimately
aimed at increasing the academic success of students
in the attainment of undergraduate nursing degrees.
The total award is $888,000. The majority of the funds
will go directly to students in the form of
scholarships and stipends. The funding will also
establish learning communities for pre-nursing majors;
develop workshops on critical thinking, test-taking,
and computer skills; and provide tutorial assistance
for students. Retention activities for students
enrolled in nursing clinical courses will include
study courses for national licensure examinations,
tutoring and enhanced clinical experiences.
Students eligible for scholarships and stipends must
be from the Alabama counties of Barbour, Bullock,
Butler, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas,
Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lowndes, Macon,
Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Russell or Wilcox. The
School of Nursing will be expanding partnerships with
area health care agencies to provide additional
learning opportunities for TROY nursing students,
externships, and a move to encourage graduates from
those counties to practice in those areas.
The program will start with the fall semester.
Questions regarding the Nursing Workforce Diversity
Program may be directed to the Troy University School
of Nursing at 334-670-3428.
More detailed information about the grant and
application forms for scholarship and stipends are
available at
http://troy.troy.edu/nursing/HRSA/
