Welcome!

It is with deep gratitude and excitement that I step into the role of President of our Psi Upsilon Chapter of Sigma. I am honored to serve alongside such an extraordinary group of nurses and leaders who continuously inspire through your passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence in our profession.

Together, we have the opportunity to build on our chapter’s strong foundation, elevate our impact in scholarship, leadership, and service, and continue advancing the mission and vision of Sigma. My hope is that our time together will not only strengthen our chapter but also ignite new possibilities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful change in nursing and in our communities.

I look forward to working with each of you as we strive to empower one another, celebrate our achievements, and write the next chapter of Psi Upsilon’s legacy. With your support and energy, I am confident we will continue to accomplish remarkable things.

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us at: psiupsilonchapter@wgu.edu.

Kristen McVerry, MSN, RN-BC
President (2025-2027), Psi Upsilon Chapter of Sigma (#546)

Psi Upsilon Member Highlight

Alison Lawson, MSN, RN

Alison has been a dedicated nurse since 2013 and currently serves as a Lecturer of Nursing in South Georgia, teaching in an Associate of Science in Nursing program. With extensive clinical experience in medical-surgical and medical-surgical oncology nursing, she brings a broad and practical perspective to the classroom. Alison earned her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) in 2013, followed by her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2014. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) through Western Governors University in 2019 and is currently enrolled in a Doctor of Education program, preparing to defend her dissertation soon. She joined Sigma in 2019. 

In her academic role, Alison teaches Fundamentals of Nursing and Medical-Surgical Nursing. Beyond her professional work, Alison volunteers with her local domestic violence shelter.  In her free time, she enjoys creating sensory-friendly lip gloss.

Alison’s advice is to embrace discomfort because discomfort comes with growth processes. 

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