Reach our chapter at welcome@nuupsilon.com

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Leadership Internship Opportunity           Applications are now open...

The Nu Upsilon Chapter Internship is focused on enhancing administrative and leadership experiences for the selected intern.  The internship will focus on the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to lead a nursing organization in fulfillment of the mission of the GCU Nu Upsilon Chapter of SIGMA. Students must be in good academic standing.  This is a remote internship opportunity. There is a potential for face-to-face meetings with leaders if you are in the same geographical area.

Commitment:  Minimum 6 months with a potential option to extend to up to 12 months. Please view our volunteer page for more information.

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Congratulations to our newly elected Nu Upsilon leaders...

One of the most rewarding ways a member can be involved with the chapter is by becoming an officer or member of the Board of Directors.  Having a direct impact on guiding the chapter and interacting with members is a fantastic experience.  Join us in welcoming these amazing nurses willing to serve our chapter!

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Dear Nu Upsilon Members, 

Happy spring! This season reminds us of renewal and new beginnings—and it is an exciting time for our chapter as we celebrate the election of our new Nu Upsilon leaders. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote.

As we welcome new leadership, we also share heartfelt appreciation and thanks to our outstanding Chapter Counselor, Shelly Liu, who is stepping down after more than six years of dedicated service. Shelly’s steady guidance and compassion have helped our chapter grow in meaningful ways. Under her leadership, we expanded our induction ceremonies to be more inclusive—both in person and virtually—while making them even more memorable for our members. Our membership and engagement have increased steadily during her tenure, and her impact will be felt for years to come. While she will be deeply missed on the leadership team, we are grateful that she will remain an active member of our chapter.

I also want to recognize and thank our continuing leaders for the continuity and excellence they provide. In addition, please join me in welcoming our new President-Elect, Dr. Sarah Schroyer. Dr. Schroyer has served as Chair of our Governance Committee and has been an engaged member of Nu Upsilon for several years. We are grateful for her willingness to step into this role and for the thoughtful succession planning that supports the strength of our chapter.

Our chapter has remained very active, and I hope you have been able to take advantage of our expanded educational opportunities. Our Mentorship Committee continues to grow, and the application period for the Chapter Internship opportunity is now open and has been extended through April 27. Please visit our website for additional details.

This time of year, also offers a meaningful opportunity to pause and recognize the collaboration, resilience, and accomplishments that have shaped our journey. None of this would be possible without your dedication and participation, and I am sincerely grateful to each of you.

Wishing you and your loved ones a season of blessings, courage, and continued honor,

Blessings with Love, Courage and Honor

Christy Torkildson, Ph.D, RN, PHN, FPCN, HEC-C
Program Lead, MSN-Public Health Nursing & MSN-Health Care Quality and Patient Safety
Professor, College of Nursing & Health Care Professions, Grand Canyon University
President, Nu Upsilon Chapter of Sigma

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Free CE Webinars...More available in our Nu Upsilon CE library and Collaborative CE library.

Free Continuing Education Credit
This continuing education activity examines the importance of continuous education and lifelong learning in maintaining nursing competence and improving patient outcomes. The session highlights the relationship between ongoing professional development, evidence-based practice, and quality of care. Participants will explore available educational resources, identify common barriers to sustained learning, and develop an individualized professional development plan to support their continued growth in the nursing profession.
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Presenters:
Heidi A Francis, MSN-Ed, BCur, RN, CNOR
Ponle Olubajo, PhD, RN, CNML, CNOR, RNFA
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.FREE CNE/CEU/Contact Hour hour: 1    Access Evaluation 

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Leadership Internship Opportunity           Applications are now open...

The Nu Upsilon Chapter Internship is focused on enhancing administrative and leadership experiences for the selected intern.  The internship will focus on the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to lead a nursing organization in fulfillment of the mission of the GCU Nu Upsilon Chapter of SIGMA. Students must be in good academic standing.  This is a remote internship opportunity. There is a potential for face-to-face meetings with leaders if you are in the same geographical area.

Commitment:  Minimum 6 months with a potential option to extend to up to 12 months. Please view our volunteer page for more information.

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Mentoring Program

The Nu Upsilon Mentoring Committee is accepting requests for mentors from GCU senior pre-licensure and graduate nursing students and Nu Upsilon members who are early professionals. This will be an informal, virtual mentor/mentee relationship. We have a dynamic group of volunteers eager to mentor. Mentees must be eligible for Nu Upsilon membership.

Please reach out to our executive director if interested...welcome@nuupsilon.com.

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Nu Upsilon Cares Award...Our Awards and Scholarship Committee proposed adding the Nu Upsilon Cares Award, a one-time grant to help alleviate the hardship membership dues may cause a new member. This passed unanimously by our board of directors and has already gone into effect. 

Doubling the Grants we offer...Additionally, our Awards and Scholarship Committee proposed doubling the grants we offer each year, dividing the grants between educational scholarships for members who are current students and professional development grants to help our members present their work or complete research/quality improvement projects.

Service Projects...Educational webinars, On-campus Heart Health Day, providing free ‘Hands-Only CPR’ for students and faculty at our sponsoring university – Grand Canyon University, “Connecting, Collaborating, and Caring” monthly calls with our chapter president and special guests, American Heart Association Heart Walk with teams across the US, volunteer at GCU CityServe not-for-profit providing essentials to those less fortunate, the National Alzheimer Walks, with teams representing Nu Upsilon across the country. 

Any and all suggestions welcome!  Please email us at welcome@nuupsilon.com. 

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Dr. Smith receives top Sigma award...

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We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed Membership Ambassador and Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions (CONHCP), Dr. Lisa Smith, has been awarded the prestigious Melanie G. Dreher Award for Outstanding Chapter Support by SIGMA International! Dr. Smith will be honored at the Tribute Awards Luncheon on Sunday, November 9, 2025, during the Biennium Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This recognition is truly well deserved. Since stepping into her role as Dean, Dr. Smith has been an unwavering advocate for increasing membership and fostering active engagement within our chapter. Through her leadership and dedication, we have grown from a small chapter of a few hundred members to an impressive community of nearly 2,000 active members. Her impact has been profound, and we are incredibly grateful for her continued support.

A huge thank you to SIGMA International for recognizing Dr. Smith's invaluable contributions!

Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!

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Nu Upsilon receives 3rd KEY AWARD
Sigma's highest honor for Chapter excellence!

With great pride and excitement, we announce that the Nu Upsilon Chapter has become a 3-time recipient of the Chapter Key Award! THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this happen. For those who may not know, the Key Award is the highest recognition for a Sigma Chapter, "The Chapter Key Award, established in 1991, honors Sigma chapters that excel in chapter-related activities". 

This award is due to the efforts of many of our members, past and present, committed to excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Our commitment to Nu Upsilon and all of you has been strengthened with this recognition, and we hope it also motivates you to renew your commitment to Sigma and Nu Upsilon. We look forward to all we can do together!

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.If you are not currently a member of our Nursing Honor Society,  we would be honored to have you visit our  Sigma membership page  for information. 
There are two ways to become a member ... as a student or as a nurse professional.

Students that meet the criteria will be nominated by GCU and sent an invitation.
Nurse Professionals may apply here.

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We are honored to be the Sigma Theta Tau
Nursing Honor Society associated with Grand Canyon University.
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Caring for Those Who Cared for Us

Nu Upsilon is honored to announce our Call to Action...This year our focus will be ... Alzheimer's.
All of our leaders and committees are coming together to virtually connect, share, and support each other. Nu Upsilon will strive to educate and engage our members through a variety opportunities to become involved. Watch the events on our website service projects, continuing education, conferences and more. For more information, see our Embracing our Seniors page.

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CityServeNu Upsilon is proud to support the GCU CityServe Program. GCU CityServe is a compassionate Christian outreach ministry of Grand Canyon University that mobilizes resources and collaborative partnerships to provide life-transformational solutions to individuals and families in need. For more information, see the GCU CityServe page, and join us to meet needs, build relationships and transform lives.

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The origin of Nu Upsilon began at Grand Canyon University in 1987 when the first steering committee met at a Greek dinner to form a nursing honor society. The society inducted 41 members at its first charter meeting in April 1998, using the Sigma Theta Tau International criteria.

The purpose of the society reflected the mission and goals of Sigma and had as its goal to become an official chapter as soon as all the criteria were met.

Nu Upsilon became an official chapter of Sigma Theta Tau in April 1994 and has been an active chapter since that time.

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The future of Nu Upsilon is bright and promising.  

Within the last few years, our chapter has almost quadrupled the size of our membership.  We have partnered with GCU with the goal of becoming the largest and most member-oriented chapter in Sigma.

We would love to have you stay with us and take advantage of Nu Upsilon's volunteer opportunities, scholarships, service projects, and much, much more.  We look forward to exciting times ahead.

We would like to thank all the friends, family and faculty who have supported us throughout the years.  We are honored by your membership, success and dedication.  You made it possible to become the honor society we are now!  

Blessings with Love, Courage and Honor

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