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President’s Welcome to Sigma 

Associate Professor Liz Kingston

Greetings colleagues,

 

I am delighted to welcome you to the Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter website. Through our Chapter, you can connect with a community of likeminded people whose goal is to promote and support excellence in nursing.


The objectives of the Ireland chapter are fourfold:
1.    to recognize and celebrate the clinical and academic achievements of nurses and midwives.
2.    to engage more nurses and midwives in scholarship and translational research.
3.    to establish links between nurses and midwives working in practice and in academia. 
4.    to give nurses and midwives in Ireland a voice among the global nursing and midwifery communities.

The Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter of Sigma is the 1st Sigma chapter in Ireland, founded through collaborative efforts between Higher Education Institutions and Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Units in the Southern region of Ireland. It was officially recognised as a Sigma chapter in November 2018, joining 600 chapters at institutions of higher education and healthcare partners across the globe. It is part of the Sigma Europe region which is one of six International Regions of Sigma globally. Since its formation, Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter has expanded its collaborative partnerships across the island and is continuously growing its membership and networks across Ireland. Sigma members include clinical nurses, academics, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others working to fulfil the organisation’s vision of connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare.

If you are interested in joining the Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter, more information can be found by clicking here. If you are already a member, to get the most out of your experience, keep up to date with our news and engage in our upcoming events. Please register for the global Sigma webpage ‘the Circle’ here. Stay up to date with Europe Region news, accomplishments, and upcoming events via the website here. Also, do make sure your profile information is up to date with a current email address, so that you are contactable to other Sigma members, both in Ireland and across the world.

Hoping to see you at one of our events soon and looking forward to creating new opportunities with you as we strive for global nursing excellence.

 

Warm regards,

Liz

Chapter News

  • Save the Date - Chapter Induction

    By: Liz Kingston Liz Kingston , 3 days ago

    We look forward to celebrating our next Chapter Induction Ceremony on December 15th 12.00-15.00 pm at HSG-030 School of Nursing and Midwifery, Health Sciences Building, University of Limerick. Further details and Microsoft teams link to follow. All members welcome. 

  • European Region Closing Dates for Grants, Stipends and Awards looming - Sat 1st November

    By: Jonathon O'Keeffe Jonathon O'Keeffe , one month ago
      • Sigma Europe Region Research Grants

    Closing Sigma EU Research Grants 1st Nov 2025 

    https://europe.sigmanursing.org/new-page110/new-page2962

      • Sigma Europe Region Members Stipends for Kuopio Regional Conference 2026

    Closing 1st Nov 2025.

    https://europe.sigmanursing.org/new-page110/new-page2962

      • Sigma Europe Region Awards for Excellence in Nursing & Midwifery 2026

    Closing portal Sigma EU Awards 2026 1st Nov 2025

                   https://europe.sigmanursing.org/new-page110/new-page2962

  • INTERNATIONAL & EMERGING NURSE RESEARCHER HALL OF FAME

    By: Jonathon O'Keeffe Jonathon O'Keeffe , 3 months ago

    The International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame recognizes nurse researchers who achieve significant and sustained national and/or international recognition for their work and whose research actively influences the profession and the people it serves.
    Sigma membership is required.

    PURPOSE
    The Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award recognizes an early career nurse researcher/scholar from each of Sigma’s seven global regions whose research/scholarship has influenced the nursing profession and the people it serves.
    Sigma membership is required.
    For the purpose of this award, the following definitions apply:
    •
    Research: Completed systematic process of studious investigation that increases the knowledge or understanding on a topic or issue
    •
    Scholarship: Completed work, product, and/or outcome indicative of the generation, synthesis, translation, application, and dissemination of knowledge that aims to improve and/or transform health
    ELIGIBILITY
    All active Sigma members worldwide who completed and earned a master’s or doctoral degree after 1 December 2020 and through 1 December 2025 are eligible for this award. This information must be included in the submission materials.
    Members may self-nominate but are required to submit an additional narrative from a supporting nominator. Current Sigma Board of Directors, Sigma elected international committee members, Sigma staff, Sigma consultants and contracted staff, and members of the judging committee are not eligible to receive this award, serve as nominators, or write letters of support. Members of appointed committees may participate in the award process.

    NOMINATION TIMELINE 17 July–11 December 2025

    NOTIFICATION 

    Award recipients will be notified in February 2026. 

    PRESENTATION

    All awards will be presented at Sigma’s 37th International Nursing Research Congress in July 2026.

    General
    What is the awards website?


    https://www.sigmanursing.org/advance-elevate/awards/nurse-researcher-awards

    Nominations are submitted through an online system:
    https://stti-awards.confex.com/stti_awards/nr2026/cfp.cgi


    When is the awards deadline?
    11 December 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT

  • 8th Sigma European Regional Conference Abstract Submissions Extended to Wed 15th October

    By: Jonathon O'Keeffe Jonathon O'Keeffe , 3 months ago

    Are you ready to shape the future of nursing? Now is your chance!


    Welcome to the 8th Sigma European Regional Conference – Kuopio 2026!


    Abstract submission is now open until 15th October due to a high volume of submissions. We eagerly await your innovative and impactful contributions on the following themes:


    ✨ Future Nursing Leadership – Defining sustainable and effective leadership in nursing.
    💪 Healthy Workforce – Prioritizing staff well-being as the foundation of quality care.
    🔒 Safety in Nursing – Advancing patient and workforce safety through cutting-edge strategies.
    🌱 Sustainability in Nursing – Making nursing practices more environmentally and socially sustainable.
    📚 Health Pedagogy and Technology – Transforming healthcare education with innovative learning methods and technological integration.
    🤝 Co-Design with Patients – Fostering patient-centered care through collaborative approaches.
    🚀 Advancing Future Nursing Practice – Elevating nursing methodologies with forward-thinking solutions.
    🔬 Methodological Innovations in Nursing – Exploring novel research and development techniques.

    Conference Themes and Abstract Submissions

    Join the conversation and help shape the future of nursing! This is your opportunity to share your insights, expertise, and vision with an international audience.
    Submit your abstract and be part of the change! Go to 👉🏻 link below

     
    #SigmaERC2026   #SigmaKuopio2026
    📸: Vicente Serra/City of Kuopio, Tiina Syyrilä

  • Career Opportunities with Sigma - Masterclass Recording 7th April 2025

    By: Jonathon O'Keeffe Jonathon O'Keeffe , 7 months ago

    Are you interested in hearing more about or joining Sigma’s “Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter”?
    Sigma, Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter and School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick 
    were delighted to host an online Masterclass recently.

    Tune in to this video if you would like to know more about Sigma Nursing and membership of the Ireland Chapter (branch) of Sigma Nursing, called Omega Epsilon at-Large. The School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick who hosted this online event was incorporated into Sigma in 2021. Hear from the Mr Lucas Davis CEO of Sigma and Dr Elizabth Weathers, member of Sigma's International Board of Directors and founding Past President of the only Ireland chapter of Sigma, Omega Epsilon at-Large.

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