Theta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau

Sigma Theta Psi Chapter is looking for students who have demonstrated the qualities of scholarship, leadership and service, integrity, and commitment to nursing. Information about how to apply for membership is distributed in the Fall term.  Membership invitations come from the Sigma email, usually in March. Students must complete this *Google Form* to allow for student information to be released.

The criteria for membership for undergraduate students are:

1. GPA of 3.5 or higher
2. Completion of one half of the required nursing curriculum (courses whose numbers begin with the letter designation of "N") -- Usually junior or senior standing
3. Academic integrity

Students who do not meet the GPA requirement may be considered for membership if they meet the following criteria:

1. GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Completion of 1/2 of the required nursing curriculum (courses whose numbers begin with the letter designation of "N")
3. Evidence of involvement in nursing-related service and leadership activities (e.g. student government, school committees, membership in professional or student groups SNAOU, health-related community or church activities such as health teaching or health screening, volunteer activities, research activities other than those done for course credit, professional nursing awards, professional activities in a nursing unit or hospital such as quality assurance committee)
4. Academic integrity

Students who do not meet the GPA requirement may contact the Faculty Counselor to request consideration for membership. They must also submit their resume showing evidence of service and leadership activities. The Sigma Membership Committee reviews resume to determine eligibility for membership.

The ceremony for induction into membership is usually held in April.

Guidelines

Theta Psi Chapter of Sigma welcomes applications from graduate students who have demonstrated the qualities of scholarship, leadership and service.  Graduate students are encouraged to apply in the Nurse Leader category for expedited membership (see Nurse Leader drop down menu below). Any student who does not meet the criteria for Nurse Leader membership is welcome to apply in the student category. The criteria for membership for graduate students are:

1. Completion of 1/4 of the required graduate curriculum
2. Achieve academic excellence. (The equivalent GPA of a 3.5 or higher.)
3. Meet the expectation of academic integrity.

Applicants in the Graduate Student category must complete the *Google Form* for the release of information to Sigma. Membership invitations come from Sigma by email, usually in January. The ceremony for induction into membership is usually held in April.

Guidelines

Nurses with a minimum of a bachelor's degree who have demonstrated achievement in nursing are encouraged to apply for membership as Nurse Leaders in Sigma. This membership category recognizes nurses who have demonstrated leadership, creative work, support for professional standards, and commitment to scholarly nursing. Graduate students can apply in this category at any time.

Nurse Leader candidates must:

• Be legally recognized to practice nursing in his/her country
• Have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field
• Demonstrate achievement in nursing in any of the following categories: Administration, Education, Global Health, Practice, Publication, Research

Application process

The application is reviewed by the membership committee for acceptance into Rho chapter. Submit the nurse leader application to the Theta Psi Chapter Faculty Counselor. The application is reviewed by the Theta Psi Chapter Membership committee for acceptance into Theta Psi chapter. Nurse leaders are formally inducted into Theta Psi chapter at the annual induction ceremony held in April.