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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

  • Sigma Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter Induction Ceremony & Masterclass

    By: Jonathon O'Keeffe Jonathon O'Keeffe , 26 days ago

    School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick – December 15, 2025

    Sigma Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter proudly celebrated its Induction Ceremony and Masterclass at the University of Limerick on December 15th. The event brought together members, inductees, and guests for an inspiring afternoon of learning and recognition.

    The ceremony opened with a warm address from Dr. Liz Wescott, President of Sigma Theta Tau International Honour Society of Nursing. Dr. Wescott generously shared her time and insights, welcoming inductees and members while inviting all to embrace Sigma’s Call to Action 2025–2027: “Lead Together – Our Voice, Our Value, Our Impact, across our global communities, across nursing, and across Sigma.”

    Following this, attendees enjoyed a thought-provoking Masterclass delivered by Ms. Catriona Ahern, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at University Hospital Limerick. Ms. Ahern shared her expertise on Heart Disease, Modifiable Risk Factors, and Cardiac Rehabilitation, sparking lively discussion and engagement among participants.

    The highlight of the day was the Induction Ceremony, led by Chapter President Dr. Liz Kingston and Vice-President & Chapter Secretary Dr. Jill Murphy, as they proudly welcomed sixteen new members into the chapter. Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter extends heartfelt thanks to the board and committee members, our new members and their families, and all chapter members who travelled to join us for this special celebration. We also wish to acknowledge and thank everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this day possible, whose dedication and support ensured its success.

  • Biennial Convention Update

    By: Jonathon O'Keeffe Jonathon O'Keeffe , one month ago
    New Sigma Nursing President Professor Liz Westcott
    Liz Kingston & Jill Murphy with fellow European Delegates including Regional Cordinator Marie Louise Luking
    Liz Kingston (President) & Jill Murphy (Secretary) of the Irish Omega Epsilon Chapter
    Liz Kingston (President) & Jill Murphy (Secretary) of the Irish Omega Epsilon Chapter at Sigma Headquarters

    Congratulations to newly elected Sigma President, Professor Liz Westcott, DCM, MSc, DipMan, RGN who makes history as the first UK nurse to lead SIGMA. Under her leadership Professor Westcott advocates for Leading Together and elevating our Voice, advancing our Value and expanding our Impact as nurses. Congratulations to Marie Louise Luking who was re-elected as SIGMA’s Europe Regional Co-Ordinator.

    Much appreciation to Eliabeth Weathers as outgoing Director on Sigma Board of Directors for all her contributions internationally and nationally to the Irish Chapter. Wishing ongoing success to Thomas Kearns sitting as Director on the Sigma Board of Directors  (2025-2027) and to Nicola Cornally who sits on the leadership succession committee.

    Liz Kingston and Jill Murphy represented the Irish Chapter at SIGMA's 48th Biennial Convention. Highlights included and thanks to SIGMA Headquarters who hosted a visit to their headquarters and an opportunity to link in with both US and European colleagues.

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

    By: Jonathon O'Keeffe Jonathon O'Keeffe , 8 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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