Sigma Theta Tau International-Honor Society of Nursing Iota Alpha Chapter Benefits of being an active Sigma Theta Tau member include: Eligibility for chapter and international awards, scholarships, and grants Access to the Virginia Henderson On-Line Library Leadership development program and running for an office on the Board Networking opportunities with nurses in every specialty world-wide, which are particularly helpful if you are relocating Subscription to the Journal of Nursing Scholarship Evidence-Based Practice resources, and The opportunity to support nurse colleagues in advancing the profession in research, leadership, and clinical practice Joining the Iota Alpha Chapter also has additional benefits, including: Participation in an excellent scholarly program each year— focusing on research Research grants for members to further nursing scholarship On-going collaboration with stimulating colleagues—we are a great group of people in this chapter! New Memberships Current Students Iota Alpha chapter has formulated a strategic plan that proposes that sustainable development is necessary for excellence in nursing research, education and practice. We invite persons meeting the requirements for application to join our chapter. Sustainability requires human interaction, collaboration, and commitment. You are invited to join Iota Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International to sustain our purposes: Recognize superior achievement. Recognize the development of leadership qualities. Foster high professional standards. Encourage creative work. Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession of nursing. Those qualified to apply are: Undergraduate Students: GPA 3.0 after completing 1/2 of the curriculum Graduate Students with a 3.5 GPA after completing 9 units RN's not currently enrolled in school are eligible as nurse leaders if they have completed at least a baccalaureate degree and are recommended by an active member of the Alpha Eta Chapter. Nurse Leaders Practicing Nurses no longer in school Iota Alpha chapter has formulated a strategic plan that proposes that sustainable development is necessary for excellence in nursing research, education and practice just as excellence in research education and practice is necessary for sustainable development. Toward this end we invite persons meeting the requirements for application to join our chapter. Sustainability requires human interaction, collaboration, and commitment. You are invited to join Iota Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International to sustain our purposes. The purposes of Sigma Theta Tau are to: Recognize superior achievement. Recognize the development of leadership qualities. Foster high professional standards. Encourage creative work. Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession of nursing. Those qualified to apply are: Legally recognized to practice nursing in his/her country Minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field Demonstrated achievement in nursing (see STTI web page for examples at: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Membership/ApplyNow/Pages/nl_memcriteria.aspx) Transferring or Dual Membership For current (or inactive) Sigma Theta Tau members interested in establishing membership with Iota Alpha Chapter, go to the website of STTI and select "membership." There are several options for current or inactive members. It is possible to change chapter affiliation when you renew your membership online. Detailed instructions are available in the FAQs. Thanks for considering selecting Iota Alpha Chapter as your home chapter. Sigma Theta International website www.nursingsociety.org Membership Renewal Do you want to renew your lapsed (or current) membership to Iota Alpha Chapter? Lapsed members pay the same fee as current members. There is no additional reinstatement fee or charge for the years you were away. To renew your membership to Iota Alpha Chapter, go to the Sigma Theta International website or call: 888.634.7575 (toll free)
