This archival collection comprises print issues of Reflections magazine (1975 to 1999) and its successor, Reflections on Nursing Leadership (2000 to 2005), a member-based magazine published by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma).
In January 1975, the National Council of Sigma Theta Tau established Reflections to provide a “channel of communication for national officers, national committees, and chapters for newsworthy information of national interest.” Reflections played a key role in moving the honor society from a national association to the global organization it is today. As Sigma grew, the publication expanded. By December 1985, Reflections had grown from a four-page, one-color publication to a 16-page, four-color newsletter. In 1992, full-page cover photographs were introduced, and the publication took on the look of a magazine. In 2000, the name was changed to Reflections on Nursing Leadership to more accurately reflect the magazine’s content and purpose: to communicate nurses’ contributions and relevance to the health of people worldwide. The magazine migrated to an online format in 2005.
In 2020, Reflections on Nursing Leadership transitioned to Nursing Centered, an online resource center combining articles, member stories, videos, webinars, and podcasts to create an engaging experience. This mixed-media platform shares stories and nursing information from Sigma nurses and chapters worldwide, from their view, in their voice.
Submissions from 1993
Reflections [Complete issue : Spring 1993, Vol. 19, 1], Sigma Theta Tau International, Susan M. Sparks, and Lucie S. Kelly
Submissions from 1992
Reflections [Complete issue : Summer 1992, Vol 18, 1], Sigma Theta Tau International and Faye G. Abdellah
Reflections [Complete issue : Winter 1992, Vol. 17, 4], Sigma Theta Tau International, Kristine Gebbie, Thelma Wells, Lucie S. Kelly, and Luther Christman
Reflections [Complete issue : Summer 1992, Vol. 18, 2], Sigma Theta Tau International, Ada Sue Hinshaw, Lucie S. Kelly, Joan Crosley, and Constance N. Baker
Reflections [Complete issue : Winter 1992, Vol. 18, 4], Sigma Theta Tau International, Tom Rockwell, Karen Kelly Schutzenhofer, and Lucie S. Kelly
Reflections [Complete issue : Fall 1992, Vol. 18, 3], Sigma Theta Tau International, Joanne S. Stevenson, Leslie H. Nicoll, and Mary Colette Smith
Submissions from 1991
Reflections [Complete issue : 1991 Summer/Fall] Vol 17, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1991 Spring] Vol 17, Sigma Theta Tau International, Lou Everett, and Patricia James
Submissions from 1990
Reflections [Complete issue : 1990 Spring] Vol 16, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1990 Winter] Vol 16, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1990 Summer] Vol 16, Sigma Theta Tau International and M. Patricia Donahue
Reflections [Complete issue : 1990 Fall] Vol 16, Sigma Theta Tau International, Barbara Sachs, Joyce Verran, Ada Lindsey, and Angela Barron McBride
Submissions from 1989
Reflections [Complete issue : 1989 Fall] Vol 15, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1989 Spring] Vol 15, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1989 Summer] Vol 15, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1989 Winter] Vol 15, Sigma Theta Tau International
Submissions from 1988
Reflections [Complete issue : 1988 Spring] Vol 14, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1988 Summer] Vol 14, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : Fall 1988, Vol. 14, 3], Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1988 Winter], Sigma Theta Tau International, Barbara Joan Braden, and Alexa Stuifbergen
Submissions from 1987
Reflections [Complete issue : 1987 Fall], Vol 13, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1987 Spring], Vol 13, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1987 Summer], Vol 13, Sigma Theta Tau International
Reflections [Complete issue : 1987 Winter], Vol 13, Sigma Theta Tau International
Submissions from 1986
Reflections [Complete issue : 1986 Fall], Vol 12, Sigma Theta Tau International
