WHAT IT IS
Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing (www.nursingsociety.org
) provides the following definitions:
HONOR – a special esteem or respect –
recognition or distinction
HONOR SOCIETY – a group established that recognizes colleagues’ academic
and/or professional achievements.
The mission of the NSU Honor Society is to
provide leadership and scholarship in practice, education and research to
enhance the health of people within the Hampton Roads community. The strategic
vision of the society is to develop a substantial membership to be eligible for
a Sigma Theta Tau charter.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Community service projects - Give back to
your community through various service projects such as blood pressure
screenings at a local mall and participation in local fundraisers.
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Continuing education - Attend special
programs that may include continuing education on topics such as research,
clinical practice, leadership development.
• Networking - Interact with nurses at the local level who are mentors from
whom you can learn, peers you can support and young nurses you can guide.
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Publications – Receive society newsletter
that provides a forum for information and commentary.
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
The society accepts two types of members, students
and practicing nurses. While the society accepts students enrolled in either a
baccalaureate or associate degree program, only baccalaureate prepared
individuals will be able to transfer membership into the Sigma Theta Tau Chapter
once formed.
Undergraduate students
must:
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have completed ˝ of the nursing curriculum;
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have at least a GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0
grading scale);
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rank in the upper 35th percentile of the
graduating class;
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meet the expectation of academic integrity.
Nurse Leaders must:
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be a registered nurse, legally recognized to
practice in his/her country;
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hold at least a baccalaureate degree in
nursing or other field;
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have demonstrated achievement in nursing.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
$25 Induction fee & first year membership for
students
$30 Induction fee & first year membership for nurses
$20 Annual membership fee for students (after 1st year)
$25 Annual membership fee for nurses (after 1st year)
$20 Annual 2nd membership fee for Sigma Theta members
IMPORTANT DATES
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All
new members who attend the induction ceremony will be provided honor
cords to wear at graduation and other cap & gown ceremonies. |
