The Xi Kappa-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing holds annual induction ceremony
The Xi Kappa-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing held its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, October 31, 2015. The induction recognizes nursing students and community nurse leaders who have demonstrated achievements in nursing, leadership qualities and high professional standards. Inductees consisted of graduate and undergraduate students from the following colleges: Concordia College, Moorhead State University Moorhead, North Dakota State University, North Dakota State University at Sanford Bismarck, and University of Jamestown. The Community Nurse Leaders reside in communities across North Dakota and Minnesota.
Congratulations to the new inductees:
• Minnesota State University Moorhead – Undergraduate: Kacie Sullivan, Nikole Thein
• Minnesota State University Moorhead – Graduate: Wendy Benusa, Amber Carlson, Ashley Kissinger, Amanda Recker
• Community Nurse Leaders: Leah Beekman, Ryan Day, Jami Falk, Whitney Fear, Dawn Latunski, Kecia Lund
Other undergraduates and graduates from Concordia College, University of Jamestown and North Dakota State University were also inducted.
Scholarships and awards were also given to the following recipients:
• Xi Kappa Graduate Scholarship: Penny Briese, Wendy Kopp
• Xi Kappa Undergraduate Scholarships: Brandi Davidson, Emily Kluck, Kezia Kvernum, Markie Struxness
• Martha Vorvick Berge Scholarship: Katrina Pavek
• Excellence in Caring Award: Julie Bruhn
• Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award: Rebecca Moch
• Excellence in Nursing Research Award: Molly Secor-Turner
• Outstanding Member Award: Nancy Freitag