Spring into Action!
Advancing Research & Practice
The Sigma Organizational Call to Action 2023-2025 focuses on "Represent," a theme introduced by President Dr. Sandra C. Garmon Bibb. The initiative encourages nurses to embrace individuality and collective leadership through three actions: Reflect, Respect, and Respond. These actions promote self-care, care for others, and environmental advocacy. Sigma members are urged to lead with cultural humility, professionalism, and perseverance in addressing modern nursing challenges, such as burnout and staffing shortages. The initiative aims to transform global healthcare through empowered and connected nurse leaders.
For more, visit Sigma Nursing.
For more, visit Sigma Nursing.
Speakers
Dr. Sandra C. Garmon Bibb serves as the 35th President of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) for the 2023-2025 biennium. She has over 30 years of experience in senior and executive leadership positions in military, academic, and community settings.
Dr. Benita Chatmon, Assistant Dean for Clinical Nursing Education at LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing, was elected as the North America Region 6 Sigma Global Regional Coordinator in 2023. She has extensive experience in medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, nursing education, nursing research, and nursing leadership.
Dr. Benita Chatmon, Assistant Dean for Clinical Nursing Education at LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing, was elected as the North America Region 6 Sigma Global Regional Coordinator in 2023. She has extensive experience in medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, nursing education, nursing research, and nursing leadership.
Dr. Sandra Bibb
President & CEO
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Dr. Benita Chatmon
Regional Coordinator
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Thursday Pre-conference Schedule
8:00 AM
to 5:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Clinical Nurse Educator Academy
Make sure you sign up to attend the LSU Health Clinical Nurse Educator Academy - to get the link, sign up for your Region 6 Spring into Action! conference tickets first. There is a separate link to register for the FREE CNE-cl prep course, it is included in your Spring into Action! event confirmation email.
To learn more about the background of the program visit http://nursing.lsuhsc.edu/cne
To learn more about the background of the program visit http://nursing.lsuhsc.edu/cne
6:00 PM
TO 8:00 PM
TO 8:00 PM
Sigma Region 6 Networking Social
The event social will be held on Thursday night at the 8 Block Kitchen & Bar see venue menu: (venue menu pdf).
The event will be located at the conference hotel Hyatt Regency New Orleans
The event will be located at the conference hotel Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Friday - Region 6 Event Schedule
8:00 AM
Coffee and Conversation
Join us for breakfast before the events begin! The registration table is also open at 8 am.
9:00 AM
Opening Address - Conference Leadership Team & Region 6 Coordinator
The opening welcome speech at the Sigma Spring into Action conference, hosted by Region 6, will emphasize leadership, collaboration, and innovation in nursing. Keynote speakers will inspire attendees to embrace professional growth and address current healthcare challenges, aligned with Sigma's 2023-2025 Call to Action. The event will set the tone for an engaging series of sessions aimed at empowering nurses to lead and to advocate for meaningful change within their own organizations and communities.
10:00 AM
Grand Keynote Address - Dr. Sandra Bibb
Dr. Sandra C. Garmon Bibb, the current Sigma President, introduced the 2023-2025 Organizational Call to Action titled “Represent.” Her vision centers on empowering nurses to lead with cultural humility, professionalism, and perseverance. She encourages nurses to reflect, respect, and respond to challenges in healthcare, fostering innovation and leadership globally.
For more, visit Sigma Nursing.
For more, visit Sigma Nursing.
11:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
More to come on these fascinating sessions!
12:00 PM
Lunch
Join us for a refreshing break.
1:00 PM
Poster Presentations
The poster session at the Sigma Spring into Action conference provides an opportunity for nursing professionals to showcase research, innovative practices, and initiatives. Attendees can explore diverse topics, engage with presenters, and exchange ideas to enhance leadership, education, and patient care within the nursing community. Faculty researchers will round and score the student presentations during this session. The winning student posters will each receive an award.
2:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
More to come on these fascinating sessions!
3:00 PM
Podium Presentation Speakers
More to come on these fascinating sessions!
4:00 PM
Closing - Region 6 Address
The closing address at the Sigma Spring into Action conference, led by Region 6 leadership, will celebrate the event's accomplishments and highlight key insights gained. This closing marks a commitment to advancing nursing practice and leadership on a global scale, leaving attendees inspired and equipped to implement meaningful change within their own organizations and communities.
4:30 PM
Awards & Announcements
The session will honor outstanding contributions through awards ceremonies, recognizing excellence in research, leadership, and innovation in nursing. Leaders will encourage participants to continue fostering professional growth, collaboration, and advocacy in healthcare.
Conference Location
The conference sessions will be held at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center (LSU HSC) Human Development Center.
The LSUHSC School of Nursing is also home to the Epsilon Nu at-Large chapter of Sigma, International.
The LSUHSC School of Nursing is also home to the Epsilon Nu at-Large chapter of Sigma, International.
Physical address for LSUHSC Human Development Center:
411 S Prieur St, New Orleans, LA 70112
411 S Prieur St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Thursday Evening Social
The event social will be held on Thursday night from 6 pm - 8 pm at the 8 Block Kitchen & Bar on the third floor of the hotel.
NOTE: A shuttle bus will be available between Hyatt Regency and the conference site to help attendees travel safely between the sites. Recent construction along the route (between hotel and conference locations) and sidewalk conditions make foot travel temporarily inadvisable.
NOTE: A shuttle bus will be available between Hyatt Regency and the conference site to help attendees travel safely between the sites. Recent construction along the route (between hotel and conference locations) and sidewalk conditions make foot travel temporarily inadvisable.
Partner Hotel
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave,
New Orleans, LA 70113
601 Loyola Ave,
New Orleans, LA 70113
NOTE: A shuttle bus will be available between Hyatt Regency and the conference site to help attendees travel safely between the sites. Recent construction along the route (between hotel and conference locations) and sidewalk conditions make foot travel temporarily inadvisable.
USE THIS LINK FOR RESERVATIONS AT THE CONFERENCE RATE:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MSYRN/G-STTI
NOTE: limited availability exists for Saturday & Sunday nights, book early if you plan to stay longer than the conference dates.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MSYRN/G-STTI
NOTE: limited availability exists for Saturday & Sunday nights, book early if you plan to stay longer than the conference dates.
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