Rugira Regis Marie Modeste 
Research study

Researching the impact of the pandemic on nursing students to effect change

COVID-19 came as a surprise and disrupted the lives of people globally. Rugira Regis Marie Modeste, PhD, RN, NE, RM, noticed the impact on nursing students who needed to complete their training as healthcare workers. Thanks to donors, she received a small research grant to study the impact on students who were learning in environments where COVID-19 patients were being treated. Read more »

Grant recipients at virtual reception 
Research grant

Empowering nurses to transform healthcare

Because of generous donors to the research permanent fund, the Sigma Foundation for Nursing is funding 19 research studies in three global regions. Primary investigators of six studies joined us virtually in April to discuss their projects. Your generosity as a Sigma Foundation for Nursing donor continues to empower nurse researchers around the world. Watch the video here »  

Esther Apraku Bondzie 
Recipient story

Creative Caring

Nurses inspired Esther Apraku Bondzie to change her career trajectory. For her, nursing is a creative and compassionate journey with opportunities for lifelong learning and excellence. Read more »