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  1. Thomas University Nursing Honor Society Supports Cancer Patients Through Annual Community Service Project

    Phi Tau, Thomas University’s chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), recently
    completed its annual community service project, focusing on providing support and comfort to patients
    receiving cancer treatments at two area healthcare facilities.


    The project involved collecting donations commonly needed by patients undergoing infusion therapies. Items donated included blankets, socks, caps, and puzzle, coloring, and activity books, along with other similar comfort items.


    Donations were delivered to two area healthcare facilities, Archbold Cancer Center in Thomasville, GA and Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Tallahassee, FL. Robin Mullins, BSN RN, Director of the Oncology Nursing Cancer Center and a graduate of the TU BSN program received the donations at Archbold Cancer Center. At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Becton Blanton, MSN RN OCN CHPN CEN, EMPT-P, Area Director of Clinical Operations received the donations along with two oncology nurses.


    The annual service initiative reflects Phi Tau’s ongoing commitment to community engagement, patient support, and healthcare advocacy while strengthening connections between Thomas University and regional healthcare organizations.

    Robin Mullins, BSN RN, Archbold Cancer Center; Dr. Kim Cribb, Chair of
    Health & Sciences & Phi Tau President; Judy Hornsby, Administrative Asst. for
    DHS.
    Becton Blanton, MSN RN OCN CHPN CEN, EMPT-P, Area Director
    of Clinical Operations at FL Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Tallahassee,
    FL received the donations along with two oncology nurses.
  2. Thomas University Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International to Host Annual Induction Ceremony

    Phi Tau, Thomas University’s chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), will host its annual Induction Ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2026 via Microsoft Teams.


    Sigma Theta Tau International is an international nursing honor society with members from around the world and more than 100,000 nurse leaders worldwide. Membership includes nursing students who rank in the top academic percentage of their graduating classes as well as nursing professionals who have demonstrated leadership in nursing practice.


    The Phi Tau chapter has been established at Thomas University for nearly 20 years. Each year, the chapter inducts new student members, participates in research activities, and hosts events that support healthcare scholarship and leadership.


    During the April 23 Induction Ceremony, new members will be formally inducted into the honor society. The event will also feature Lorin Powe, a Thomas University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate student, as the guest speaker. Powe will present her capstone project titled “Implementation of Virtual Nurse Triage and Support System in the Emergency Department.”


    The BSN students to be inducted into Phi Tau are:
    Chelsea Ausmus
    Emily Bedwell
    Tracey Harrell
    Finnettra Lundy
    Sonya Showers


    The MSN students to be inducted are:
    Ashley Cameron
    Melissa Edwards
    Lorin Powe


    The ceremony highlights the chapter’s commitment to academic excellence, professional leadership, and the advancement of nursing practice.

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