Presents: Society Overview

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Presents Society Overview
An honor to join. A benefit to belong.
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What is an Honor Society?

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

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Sigma Theta Tau International

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• 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 Society

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• The 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 the Society

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

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Significance of Induction

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

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A Benefit to Belong

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

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A Benefit to Belong

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

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A Benefit to Belong

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• 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

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• Provide research to nurses through publications
  and online library
• Leadership mentoring opportunities
• Mentored Leadership Development Program
• Board Leadership Development (BLD) Program
  Information

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Membership Qualifications

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• Baccalaureate (or equivalent) Students
• Completed half of the cirriculum
• Demonstrate excellence in academic work
• Rank in the upper 35 of the class
• Masters and Doctoral Students
• Complete a quarter of the cirriculum
• Demonstrate excellence in academic work

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Membership Qualifications

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• 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

• Honor Society
• Sigma Theta Tau
• Mission
• History
• Induction
• A Benefit to Belong
• Membership Qualifications
• Contact Us

• www.nursingsociety.org
• Constituent ServicesSigma Theta Tau
  International550 West North StreetIndianapolis,
  IN 46202 USA
• 1.317.634.8171
• chapserv_at_stti.iupui.edu