The Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International

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The Honor Society of NursingSigma Theta Tau
International

• An honor to join.
• A benefit to belong.

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What is an Honor Society?

• A group established to recognize colleagues
  academic and/or professional achievements

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The Honor Society of NursingSigma Theta Tau
International

• Recognition for leaders of nursing around the
  world. These individuals have demonstrated
  excellence or the potential for excellence and
  leadership.

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Mission of the Honor Society

• The honor societys mission is to provide
  leadership and scholarship in practice, education
  and research to enhance the health of all people.
  We support the learning and professional
  development of our members, who strive to improve
  nursing care worldwide.

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History of Sigma Theta Tau International

• Began in 1922 by six nursing students
• More than 400,000 nurses have been inducted
• 134,000 active members
• Members live in more than
• 100 countries

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Significance of Being Inducted

• Recognition as a leader in nursing who is a part
  of a worldwide network striving to improve the
  health care of the worlds people.

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A Benefit to Belong

• Worldwide nursing information through
• Journal of Nursing Scholarship
• Reflections on Nursing Leadership e-newsmagaine
• Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing journal

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A Benefit to Belong

• Publishing opportunities
• Research grant funding opportunities
• Networking
• Member Community
• Conferences
• Chapters

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A Benefit to Belong

• Continuing education opportunities
• Online case studies
• International Research Congress
• Biennial Convention
• Engage in partnerships that address education,
  global health and leadership development

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A Benefit to Belong

• Provide research to nurses through publications
  and online library
• Leadership mentoring opportunities
• Chiron, Omada Programs

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Membership Qualifications

• Baccalaureate/Equivalent Students
• Completed ½ of the curriculum
• Demonstrate excellence in academic work
• Rank in the upper 35 of the class
• Masters and Doctoral Students
• Complete ¼ of the curriculum
• Demonstrate excellence in
• academic work

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Membership Qualifications

• Nurse leaders
• Have a baccalaureate or the equivalent degree
• Be a registered nurse, legally recognized to
  practice in her/his country of residence
• Demonstrate achievement in nursing

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For More Information about Sigma Theta Tau
International

• Visit the Web site at
• www.nursingsociety.org
• or contact
• Global Development Area
• Sigma Theta Tau International
• 550 West North Street
• Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
• 1.317.634.8171
• global_at_stti.iupui.edu