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Global Development Position Statement, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Resource Papers

Issue being addressed: Global development and global knowledge network building.

The Scholarship Of Reflective Practice, Dawn Freshwater, Sara Horton-Deutsch, Gwen D. Sherwood, Beverly J. Taylor

Sigma Resource Papers

This resource paper describes definitions of reflection and reflective practice, and their historical context, methods, processes, applications, benefits, and limitations. Recommendations are made regarding policy and research agenda items for reflective practice worldwide. In the spirit of inquiry and reflection, questions for exercising thought are included throughout this document. Recommendations are made to promote reflective practice in nursing worldwide.

For further information regarding reflective practice, visitors to this item may be interested in the STTI published book, Reflective practice: Transforming education and improving outcomes (2012), authored by Gwen D. Sherwood & Sara Horton-Deutsch, two of the authors listed in …

Reflections [Complete Issue : Fourth Quarter 2005, Vol 31, 4], Sigma Theta Tau International, Pamela R. Cangelosi, Eileen T. Breslin, Kristene C. Diggins, Wendy C. Kooken, Angela Barron Mcbride, Tami Merryman, Thomas Pryor

Sigma Past Publishing - Reflections Magazine

Publishing History: Print issues of Reflections magazine were published from 1975 to 1999 and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) began publication in 2000. RNL migrated to an online format, http://www.reflectionsonnursingleadership.org, in 2006 and continues today.

RNL is a member benefit of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The historical print issues have been made openly available.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly until its transition to online. It’s now updated virtually every day.

Format: Print, 1975 - 2005; Online, 2006 - present

Feature Articles in this Issue:

Let's Help Them Stay in Nursing!

Uncommon Journey

One …

Reflections [Complete Issue : Third Quarter 2005, Vol 31, 3], Sigma Theta Tau International, Chris G. Alumbaugh, Mary Ellen Wurzbach, Linda Shields, Bethel Ann Powers, Tesfamicael Ghebrehiwet

Sigma Past Publishing - Reflections Magazine

Publishing History: Print issues of Reflections magazine were published from 1975 to 1999 and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) began publication in 2000. RNL migrated to an online format, http://www.reflectionsonnursingleadership.org, in 2006 and continues today.

RNL is a member benefit of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The historical print issues have been made openly available.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly until its transition to online. It’s now updated virtually every day.

Format: Print, 1975 - 2005; Online, 2006 - present

Feature Articles in this Issue:

You'll Know You're a Nurse When....

She Saw HOPE …

International Nurse Migration [Position Statement], Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Resource Papers

Issue being addressed: International nurse migration as a solution to nursing shortages

Excellence In Nursing Knowledge [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: January 2005, Vol 2, 1], Mary Jo Assi, Jane Bliss-Holtz, Geri Dickson, Richard Hader, Gretchen Hartling, Christine Hedges, Tara Mount, Matt Nye, Marie M. Shanahan, Susan Torres, Theresa Wurmser, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: In 2004, the Excellence publication was once again transformed, this time becoming Excellence in Nursing Knowledge (ENK): Voices of Evidence in Nursing, an online-only, topic-centric monthly edited by subject-matter experts. Nine issues of ENK were published from August 2004 through May 2005. The format represented the views from administration, bedside nursing, and student nursing in a single issue. Topics explored were Synergy (Martha A. Q. Curley)*, The Future of Nursing (Jean Scholz), Beyond Ratios (Karole Mourek and Ken Colbert), Preventing Surgical Infections (Marianne Fredrick and Lisa Pilla), Elevating Nurses (Susan Torres, Terri Wurmser, and Jane Bliss-Holtz), Clinical Scholars …

Stroke Assessment Across The Continuum Of Care, Registered Nurses' Association Of Ontario, Heart And Stroke Foundation Of Ontario

General Submissions: Community and Population-based Materials

This best practice guideline focuses on assisting nurses working in diverse practice settings in the assessment and/or screening of stroke survivors. Nurses working in partnership with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, stroke survivors and their families, have an important role in assessment and/or screening across the continuum of care. It is acknowledged that from a comprehensive client assessment, planning, interventions and evaluation of care follow. The scope of this document addresses the first phase of the nursing process, assessment, and does not incorporate recommendations related to stroke management interventions.

Excellence In Nursing Knowledge [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: December 2004, Vol 1, 4], Cynthia Heidt, Greg Perry, Lisa M. Pilla, Marianne Frederick, Patricia Lafaro, Scott W. Strenger, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: In 2004, the Excellence publication was once again transformed, this time becoming Excellence in Nursing Knowledge (ENK): Voices of Evidence in Nursing, an online-only, topic-centric monthly edited by subject-matter experts. Nine issues of ENK were published from August 2004 through May 2005. The format represented the views from administration, bedside nursing, and student nursing in a single issue. Topics explored were Synergy (Martha A. Q. Curley)*, The Future of Nursing (Jean Scholz), Beyond Ratios (Karole Mourek and Ken Colbert), Preventing Surgical Infections (Marianne Fredrick and Lisa Pilla), Elevating Nurses (Susan Torres, Terri Wurmser, and Jane Bliss-Holtz), Clinical Scholars …

Excellence In Nursing Knowledge [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: November 2004, Vol 1, 3], Kenneth W. Colbert, Tara Dugan Claudio, Richard Hader, Roberta Mori, Greg Perry, Ruth Plumb, Kelly L. Podgorny, Karole Schafer Mourek, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: In 2004, the Excellence publication was once again transformed, this time becoming Excellence in Nursing Knowledge (ENK): Voices of Evidence in Nursing, an online-only, topic-centric monthly edited by subject-matter experts. Nine issues of ENK were published from August 2004 through May 2005. The format represented the views from administration, bedside nursing, and student nursing in a single issue. Topics explored were Synergy (Martha A. Q. Curley)*, The Future of Nursing (Jean Scholz), Beyond Ratios (Karole Mourek and Ken Colbert), Preventing Surgical Infections (Marianne Fredrick and Lisa Pilla), Elevating Nurses (Susan Torres, Terri Wurmser, and Jane Bliss-Holtz), Clinical Scholars …

Excellence In Nursing Knowledge [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: October 2004, Vol 1, 2], Scott Beckett, Cathy Day, Pam Falasco, Karen Gorby, Patricia Martin, Deb Mckee, Linda Miller, Jean Scholz, Cherie Spragg, Darla Vale, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: In 2004, the Excellence publication was once again transformed, this time becoming Excellence in Nursing Knowledge (ENK): Voices of Evidence in Nursing, an online-only, topic-centric monthly edited by subject-matter experts. Nine issues of ENK were published from August 2004 through May 2005. The format represented the views from administration, bedside nursing, and student nursing in a single issue. Topics explored were Synergy (Martha A. Q. Curley)*, The Future of Nursing (Jean Scholz), Beyond Ratios (Karole Mourek and Ken Colbert), Preventing Surgical Infections (Marianne Fredrick and Lisa Pilla), Elevating Nurses (Susan Torres, Terri Wurmser, and Jane Bliss-Holtz), Clinical Scholars …

Excellence In Nursing Administration [Complete Issue - Digital Origin : First Quarter 2004, Vol. 5, 1], Sandra Copeland, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: Nursing Excellence published yearly in 1998 and 1999. The publication became Excellence in the first quarter 2000. It transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education, Excellence in Nursing Administration, and Excellence in Clinical Practice in the second quarter 2000 with volume 1, number 2. Excellence in Nursing Education transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education & Research in the first quarter 2002.

Publishing Frequency: Yearly 1998, 1999; Quarterly 2000 - 2004.

Format: Print 1999 - third quarter 2002; Online fourth quarter 2002 - first quarter 2004. Ceased publishing in 2004.

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Promoting recruitment, retention, collegiality and …

Excellence In Clinical Practice [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: First Quarter 2004, Vol. 5, 1], Sandra Copeland, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: Nursing Excellence published yearly in 1998 and 1999. The publication became Excellence in the first quarter 2000. It transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education, Excellence in Nursing Administration, and Excellence in Clinical Practice in the second quarter 2000 with volume 1, number 2. Excellence in Nursing Education transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education & Research in the first quarter 2002.

Publishing Frequency: Yearly 1998, 1999; Quarterly 2000 - 2004.

Format: Print 1999 - third quarter 2002; Online fourth quarter 2002 - first quarter 2004. Ceased publishing in 2004.

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Promoting recruitment, retention, collegiality and …

Excellence In Nursing Education And Research [Complete Issue - Digital Origin : First Quarter 2004, Vol. 5, 1], Sandra Copeland, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: Nursing Excellence published yearly in 1998 and 1999. The publication became Excellence in the first quarter 2000. It transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education, Excellence in Nursing Administration, and Excellence in Clinical Practice in the second quarter 2000 with volume 1, number 2. Excellence in Nursing Education transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education & Research in the first quarter 2002.

Publishing Frequency: Yearly 1998, 1999; Quarterly 2000 - 2004.

Format: Print 1999 - third quarter 2002; Online fourth quarter 2002 - first quarter 2004. Ceased publishing in 2004.

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Promoting recruitment, retention, collegiality and …

Assessment And Management Of Venous Leg Ulcers, Registered Nurses' Association Of Ontario

General Submissions: Community and Population-based Materials

The purpose of this guideline is to:

• improve outcomes for venous leg ulcer clients
• assist practitioners to apply the best available research evidence to clinical decisions
• promote the responsible use of healthcare resources

Reflections [Complete Issue : Fourth Quarter 2004, Vol 30, 4], Sigma Theta Tau International, Carolyn (Carrie) J. Lee, Allison Hosley, Peter Block, Larry C. Spears, Deirdre Baggot, Thad Wilson, Jan Russell

Sigma Past Publishing - Reflections Magazine

Publishing History: Print issues of Reflections magazine were published from 1975 to 1999 and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) began publication in 2000. RNL migrated to an online format, http://www.reflectionsonnursingleadership.org, in 2006 and continues today.

RNL is a member benefit of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The historical print issues have been made openly available.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly until its transition to online. It’s now updated virtually every day.

Format: Print, 1975 - 2005; Online, 2006 - present

Feature Articles in this Issue:

The Gifts of Nursing

Her Name is Mmapelo, "Person …

Reflections [Complete Issue : Second Quarter 2004, Vol 30, 2], Sigma Theta Tau International, Amber Luchtenburg, Dawn Freshwater, Christopher Johns, Beverly J. Taylor, Norma Krumwiede, Sonja J. Meiers, Hema Santhanam

Sigma Past Publishing - Reflections Magazine

Publishing History: Print issues of Reflections magazine were published from 1975 to 1999 and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) began publication in 2000. RNL migrated to an online format, http://www.reflectionsonnursingleadership.org, in 2006 and continues today.

RNL is a member benefit of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The historical print issues have been made openly available.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly until its transition to online. It’s now updated virtually every day.

Format: Print, 1975 - 2005; Online, 2006 - present

Feature Articles in this Issue:

Encounter with Crisis: Lessons I Learned

Return to El …

Reflections [Complete Issue : Third Quarter 2004, Vol 30, 3], Sigma Theta Tau International, Jane W. Swanson, Karlene M. Kerfoot, Steven S. Ivy, Melodie Ruth Daniels, Helen French, Theresa L. Carroll, Tommye Austin, Mei-Yu Yu, Shao-Mei Shang

Sigma Past Publishing - Reflections Magazine

Publishing History: Print issues of Reflections magazine were published from 1975 to 1999 and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) began publication in 2000. RNL migrated to an online format, http://www.reflectionsonnursingleadership.org, in 2006 and continues today.

RNL is a member benefit of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The historical print issues have been made openly available.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly until its transition to online. It’s now updated virtually every day.

Format: Print, 1975 - 2005; Online, 2006 - present

Feature Articles in this Issue:

Self-healing Practices: Essential Tools for Balance

On the Road …

Reflections [Complete Issue : First Quarter 2004], Sigma Theta Tau International, Jacklynn Price, Julie Benbenishty, Nava Klein, Michele J. Upvall, Angela Barron Mcbride, Jim Henry, Linda Henry, Sandra L. Stuban, Shawna Beese-Bjurstrom, Diane Sieg, Eric Klein, Mary Koloroutis, Jayne Felgen

Sigma Past Publishing - Reflections Magazine

Publishing History: Print issues of Reflections magazine were published from 1975 to 1999 and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) began publication in 2000. RNL migrated to an online format, http://www.reflectionsonnursingleadership.org, in 2006 and continues today.

RNL is a member benefit of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The historical print issues have been made openly available.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly until its transition to online. It’s now updated virtually every day.

Format: Print, 1975 - 2005; Online, 2006 - present

Feature Articles in this Issue:

Transcultural Nursing: Pathway to Peace?

Worlds Apart

Daniel J. …

Excellence In Clinical Practice [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: Second Quarter 2003, Vol. 4, 2], Donna Steele Martsolf, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: Nursing Excellence published yearly in 1998 and 1999. The publication became Excellence in the first quarter 2000. It transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education, Excellence in Nursing Administration, and Excellence in Clinical Practice in the second quarter 2000 with volume 1, number 2. Excellence in Nursing Education transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education & Research in the first quarter 2002.

Publishing Frequency: Yearly 1998, 1999; Quarterly 2000 - 2004.

Format: Print 1999 - third quarter 2002; Online fourth quarter 2002 - first quarter 2004. Ceased publishing in 2004.

Select features in this issue:

Haiti research diary: Gathering data …

Excellence In Nursing Administration [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: Fourth Quarter 2003, Vol. 4, 4], Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: Nursing Excellence published yearly in 1998 and 1999. The publication became Excellence in the first quarter 2000. It transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education, Excellence in Nursing Administration, and Excellence in Clinical Practice in the second quarter 2000 with volume 1, number 2. Excellence in Nursing Education transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education & Research in the first quarter 2002.

Publishing Frequency: Yearly 1998, 1999; Quarterly 2000 - 2004.

Format: Print 1999 - third quarter 2002; Online fourth quarter 2002 - first quarter 2004. Ceased publishing in 2004.

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What nurses want:Transforming evidence on …

Excellence In Clinical Practice [Complete Issue - Digital Origin : Fourth Quarter 2003, Vol. 4, 4], Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: Nursing Excellence published yearly in 1998 and 1999. The publication became Excellence in the first quarter 2000. It transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education, Excellence in Nursing Administration, and Excellence in Clinical Practice in the second quarter 2000 with volume 1, number 2. Excellence in Nursing Education transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education & Research in the first quarter 2002.

Publishing Frequency: Yearly 1998, 1999; Quarterly 2000 - 2004.

Format: Print 1999 - third quarter 2002; Online fourth quarter 2002 - first quarter 2004. Ceased publishing in 2004.

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Kids at school. Nurses at …

Excellence In Nursing Education And Research [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: Third Quarter 2003, Vol. 4, 3], Adam Keener, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: Nursing Excellence published yearly in 1998 and 1999. The publication became Excellence in the first quarter 2000. It transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education, Excellence in Nursing Administration, and Excellence in Clinical Practice in the second quarter 2000 with volume 1, number 2. Excellence in Nursing Education transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education & Research in the first quarter 2002.

Publishing Frequency: Yearly 1998, 1999; Quarterly 2000 - 2004.

Format: Print 1999 - third quarter 2002; Online fourth quarter 2002 - first quarter 2004. Ceased publishing in 2004.

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Support for the society, by …

Excellence In Clinical Practice [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: Third Quarter 2003, Vol. 4, 3], Adam Keener, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: Nursing Excellence published yearly in 1998 and 1999. The publication became Excellence in the first quarter 2000. It transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education, Excellence in Nursing Administration, and Excellence in Clinical Practice in the second quarter 2000 with volume 1, number 2. Excellence in Nursing Education transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education & Research in the first quarter 2002.

Publishing Frequency: Yearly 1998, 1999; Quarterly 2000 - 2004.

Format: Print 1999 - third quarter 2002; Online fourth quarter 2002 - first quarter 2004. Ceased publishing in 2004.

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Support for the society, by …

Breastfeeding Best Practice Guidelines For Nurses, Registered Nurses' Association Of Ontario

General Submissions: Community and Population-based Materials

The purpose of this guideline is to improve breastfeeding outcomes for mothers and infants, to assist practitioners to apply the best available research evidence to clinical decisions, and to promote the responsible use of health care resources.

International Collaborative Research Guidelines, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Resource Papers

Sigma provides leadership in research to enhance the health of the world's people. Its vision is to create a global community of nurses who lead in using scholarship to accomplish this mission. Advancing the scientific base of nursing practice through research and dissemination of research findings, and fostering the creation of global linkages and collaborative relationships among nursing scholars, leaders and practitioners are goals integral to Sigma's Strategic Plan 2005. Nursing scientists and practicing nurses are uniquely positioned to collaborate as members of international and interdisciplinary research teams in conducting research that contributes globally to the public's health and well-being. …

Reflections [Complete Issue : Fourth Quarter 2003], Sigma Theta Tau International, Mary Margaret Mooney, Kammie Monarch, Patricia R. Messmer, Jacqueline L. Gonzalez, Sharon M. Weinstein, Ann Marie T. Brooks, Grayce M. Sills, Rita Turley, Lynn Basford, Scott Rhoades, Norman C. Olsen, Gail Wolf, Theresa S. Standing, Frances M. Kramer, Elizabeth Percival, Teresa Ransdell

Sigma Past Publishing - Reflections Magazine

Publishing History: Print issues of Reflections magazine were published from 1975 to 1999 and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) began publication in 2000. RNL migrated to an online format, http://www.reflectionsonnursingleadership.org, in 2006 and continues today.

RNL is a member benefit of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The historical print issues have been made openly available.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly until its transition to online. It’s now updated virtually every day.

Format: Print, 1975 - 2005; Online, 2006 - present

Feature Articles in this Issue:Â

Hog-housed!

Magnet Hospitals: Powerful Force for Excellence

March to …

Reflections [Complete Issue : First Quarter 2003], Sigma Theta Tau International, Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, Lynne Lancaster, David Stillman, Jennifer L. Hobbs, Fjola Hart-Wasekeesikaw, Mary Pattock, Roselin Ang, Long Chooi Fong, Agnes A. Oggot, Bridget Linehan Logan

Sigma Past Publishing - Reflections Magazine

Publishing History: Print issues of Reflections magazine were published from 1975 to 1999 and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) began publication in 2000. RNL migrated to an online format, http://www.reflectionsonnursingleadership.org, in 2006 and continues today.

RNL is a member benefit of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The historical print issues have been made openly available.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly until its transition to online. It’s now updated virtually every day.

Format: Print, 1975 - 2005; Online, 2006 - present

Feature Articles in this Issue:

The Case for the Clinical Doctorate in Nursing

Tips …

Reflections [Complete Issue : Second Quarter 2003], Sigma Theta Tau International, Kathy N. Player, Beth P. Houser, Linda M. Finke, Genevieve Gray, Barbara Medoff-Cooper, Jennifer Couvillon, Pamela Woods, Anne R. Bavier, Laura Moran Pena, Carol M. Musil, James Mattson

Sigma Past Publishing - Reflections Magazine

Publishing History: Print issues of Reflections magazine were published from 1975 to 1999 and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL) began publication in 2000. RNL migrated to an online format, http://www.reflectionsonnursingleadership.org, in 2006 and continues today.

RNL is a member benefit of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The historical print issues have been made openly available.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly until its transition to online. It’s now updated virtually every day.

Format: Print, 1975 - 2005; Online, 2006 - present

Feature Articles in this Issue:

Take the Lead!

Still Opening Doors

Conspiracy of Silence …

Excellence In Nursing Administration [Complete Issue - Digital Origin: Second Quarter 2003, Vol. 4, 2], Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Past Publishing - Excellence Newsletters

Publishing History: Nursing Excellence published yearly in 1998 and 1999. The publication became Excellence in the first quarter 2000. It transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education, Excellence in Nursing Administration, and Excellence in Clinical Practice in the second quarter 2000 with volume 1, number 2. Excellence in Nursing Education transitioned to Excellence in Nursing Education & Research in the first quarter 2002.

Publishing Frequency:

Yearly 1998, 1999; Quarterly 2000 - 2004.

Format: Print 1999 - third quarter 2002; Online fourth quarter 2002 - first quarter 2004. Ceased publishing in 2004.

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Inside the Rush Model: Leading …

The Honor Society Of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International: Diversity Resource Paper, Astrid H. Wilson, Susan J. Sanner, Lydia E. Mcallister

Sigma Resource Papers

In 1985, the House of Delegates voted to add international to Sigma Theta Tau's name making possible one action strategy, that of the development of an international network of nursing scholars in the Ten-Year Plan adopted by the 1981 House of Delegates.