May School of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty to host Sigma Theta Tau International conference Nov. 3
As part of its ongoing demonstration of scholarship, the May School of Nursing and Health Sciences Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (STTI) chapter will hold an open, evidence-based practice conference Saturday, Nov. 3.
With a focus on rural nursing leadership, the conference will begin at 9 a.m. in the May School of Nursing and Health Sciences Room 140.
“Rural nursing leaders must find strategies to promote healthy work environments, offer mentorship and support for professional growth, and drive evidence-based nursing practice,” Assistant Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dr. Teresa Darnall said. “Nurse leaders in the Appalachia region must also incorporate the cultural context into their leadership style. The May School of Nursing and Health Sciences Honor Society will be providing an evidence-based practice conference discussing how nurses demonstrate leadership competencies incorporating rural Appalachian cultural values.”
The conference will feature presentations from a handful of faculty including Director of the Pre-licensure Nursing Program, Evelyn Brewer; Director of the RN to BSN Program, Dr. Claire Cline; and Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences and Director of Nursing, Dr. Laura Fero.
The conference is open to the entire campus community as well as the public. Cost is $30 for May School of Nursing and Health Sciences Honor Society members, $35 for non-members of the honor society (including the general public), and $10 for all other Lees-McRae students. For those who wish to receive a complimentary lunch during the conference are asked to register ahead of time by Friday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. Please contact Theresa Darnall at darnallt@lmc.edu or 828.898.8752 to reserve a spot. Entry can also be purchased at the door, but will not guarantee lunch.
The conference will also feature student poster presentations in which the top three posters will be awarded a monetary prize.
Learn more about the nursing program as well as Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society here.
