Member Stories
Discover the people behind Sigma's global community.
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Impact Through Nursing
Every nurse has a story — a student finding confidence, a rural clinician building connections across continents, a retired leader mentoring the next generation, or a second-career nurse answering the call to care.
Together, these stories reflect the diversity, dedication, and global impact of the Sigma community. Browse stories by region, career stage, specialty, or topic to discover experiences that resonate with your own.

Education / North America
Moving beyond dialogue to action: My experience at CHWE
Published on December 23, 2026
By Melissa Powell
Region: North America
Story Type: First-Person Member Story
Recommended for: Researcher

Research / Global - Oceania
My quest for understanding
Published on December 6, 2024
By Marion Eckert

Global Impact / North America
Four lessons to lead change: Highlights from the Pan American Nursing Research Colloquium
Published on December 3, 2024
By Regina Yuen

Career / North America
From humble beginnings to nurse educator
Published on November 25, 2024
By Karen Aul

Inspirational / North America
Be an exceptional nurse
Published on November 4, 2024
By Jacquelyn Svoboda

Inspirational / North America
Grieving my child’s addiction
Published on October 14, 2024
By Amy Joyner

Research / North America
The power of support and mental well-being
Published on October 1, 2024
By Amy Witkoski Stimpfel and Kathryn Leep-Lazar

Career / Global - Middle East
Transcending cultural barriers in nursing education
Published on September 24, 2024
By Glenn Ford D. Valdez

Education / North America
Overcoming workplace interpersonal conflict
Published on September 9, 2024
By Monica Kennison

Research / Global - Africa
From soul to sole
Published on September 6, 2024
By Anné Joubert