2014 Induction photo for Sigma Theta

Sigma Theta Tau

History

In 1922, six nurses founded the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, which is now the Indiana University School of Nursing, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The founders chose the name from the Greek words storgé, tharsos, and timé, meaning love, courage, and honor. STTI became incorporated in 1985 as Sigma Theta Tau International Inc., a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax status in the United States.

Membership

STTI membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Here are some additional facts about our membership:  

  • STTI has more than 135,000 active members. 
  • Members reside in more than 90 countries. 
  • 39 percent of active members hold master’s and/or doctoral degrees; 51 percent are in staff positions; 19 percent are administrators or supervisors; 18 percent are faculty/academics; and 12 percent are in advanced practice. 
  • There are roughly 520 chapters at more than 700 institutions of higher education throughout Armenia, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Ghana, Hong Kong, Japan, Jordan,  Kenya,  Lebanon​,   Malawi, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
  • STTI communicates regularly with more than 100 nurse leaders who have expressed interest in establishing chapters globally, including those in Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, India, Ireland, Israel, Germany, Jamaica, New Zealand, and Spain.

Society Mission

The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Society Vision 

Sigma Theta Tau International's vision is to be the global organization of choice for nursing.

Nu Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau

Nu Omega Chapter Goals

  • Goal 1 - Promote the growth of Sigma Theta Tau International membership in all areas
  • Goal 2 - Expand funding resources for research and scholarship
  • Goal 3 - Establish a database for knowledge (content expert), research and practice

Membership to Nu Omega Chapter

Membership is contingent upon an invitation from the Nu Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau.

  • Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a baccalaureate or equivalent nursing degree program that leads to the first professional degree:
    • Complete one-half of the nursing curriculum
    • Have at least a 3.5 GPA (GPAs will not be rounded up)
    • Meet the expectations of academic integrity
  • RN-BSN must have completed 12 hours of their program.
    • Have at least a 3.5 GPA
  • Graduate students must be enrolled in master, post-master, doctoral and post-doctoral graduate study.
    • Complete one-quarter of the nursing curriculum
    • Have at least a 3.5 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
  • Nurse Leaders are registered nurses who are legally recognized to practice in his/her country.
    • Be a registered nurse
    • Hold at least a baccalaureate degree or equivalent
    • Have demonstrated marked achievement in nursing education, practice, research, administration or publication
  • Honorary Members is a person who is not eligible for regular membership in STTI but who has gained national and/or international recognition in the field of nursing or any field contributing to nursing.
  • Already a member of STTI: You can change your chapter affiliation on the STTI website.

The 1st and 2nd Counselors of Nu Omega review cohort induction criteria for prelicensure (first semester seniors), RN-BSN, and graduate program in the Spring and Fall semesters. Once those who meet the listed criteria have been identified, invitations with induction information will be sent. If, prior to graduation, a student who was not eligible during the first round of invitations becomes eligible, they may contact the 1st or 2nd Counselor to request consideration for an invitation.