The Tau Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (SSTI) Honor Society of Nursing was started in 2004, to:
- Recognize superior achievement;
- Recognize the development of leadership qualities;
- Foster high professional standards;
- Encourage creative work; and
- Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession
The Honor Society recognizes excellence through publication of its members activities in newsletters, presentation of awards for leadership, clinical excellence and mentoring, and Graduate Student and Faculty Research Awards for scholarly activities. The Honor Society hosts several events throughout the year, including an induction ceremony in the spring for new members, a fall business meeting and an annual research day.
Membership
Membership in Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing is by invitation and eligibility is based on the candidate's academic and professional achievement. Candidates are invited to join in one of two ways: in their educational programs (BSN and/or MSN) or as a Nurse Leader.
Criteria for BSN nursing students to be invited include having a 3.0 minimum GPA, being in the upper 35% of their class and having completed at least one-half of the nursing curriculum. Graduate students (MSN) eligible for membership must have a 3.5 GPA and have completed one-quarter of the curriculum. Those joining as a student do not need to apply for membership; students meeting all the criteria are invited to join and will receive letters of instruction.
Nurse Leaders are those with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree who have demonstrated marked achievement in nursing education, practice, research, administration or publication.
Those desiring membership as a Nurse Leader must apply through the international website and show evidence of achievement.
Membership in the Honor Society is life-long, however to be considered an active member, annual dues mustneed to be paid.
Current Officers
| President: |
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Bernadette Henrichs, PhD, RN |
| President-Elect: |
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Gail Pittroff, PhD, RN |
| Vice-President: |
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Valerie Lunsford, PhD, RN |
| Treasurer: |
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Nancy Van Aman, MSN |
| Secretary: |
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Martha Hoffman, MSN |
| Governance Chair: |
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Margie Berry, BSN |
| Leadership Succession Chair: |
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Laurie Sparks, PhD, RN |
| Counselor: |
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Holly Diesel, PhD, RN |
| Counselor: |
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Francesca Sciortino, MSN |
| Convention Delegate 1: |
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Karen Balakas, PhD, RN |
| Electronic Delegate 1: |
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Karen Balakas, PhD, RN |
| Convention Delegate 2: |
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Alberta Peters-Herron, PhD, RN |
| Electronic Delegate 2: |
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Alberta Peters-Herron, PhD, RN |