Pi Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau

• Students identified as attaining academic excellence and leadership will receive lifetime induction into the Society.
• Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to community leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.
• Undergraduate eligibility consists of having a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and being in the top 35% of the class.
• Graduate students must have a GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Community members are inducted as nurse leaders who are registered nurses legally recognized to practice in their country with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field and have demonstrated achievement in nursing.
• As of March 10, 2010, Pi Kappa Chapter has inducted over 500 persons into the Honor Society.

Note: An individual may hold membership in one or more chapters (dual membership) or can transfer from a previous chapter to Pi Kappa.

Community Membership Criteria

1. Registered Nurse - Licensed for 5 or more years.
2. Bachelors Degree (need not be in nursing).
3. Marked achievement in nursing education, practice, research, administration, or publication.

Student Membership Criteria

Undergraduates must:

1. Have completed ½ of the curriculum at Allen College.
2. Have a GPA of > 3.0.
3. Rank in the upper 35% of their graduating class.

In addition to the above criteria, RN students must have completed 12 credit hours at Allen College.

Graduate students must:

1. Have completed ¼ of the nursing curriculum at Allen College.
2. Have a GPA of > 3.5 (Masters).

Do you know a colleague who may be eligible for Sigma Theta Tau membership?
If so, you can nominate him or her as a community member in Pi Kappa. Candidates must meet specific criteria. The criteria varies depending on whether or not the candidate is an Allen College nursing student or a professional from within the nursing community.

Send or call nominees' names to our chapter counselor: Kristen.Jasper2@v-lanterna.com or (319) 226-2095.

1. Wear a Sigma Theta Tau honor cord at graduation and other STTI activities.
2. Enjoy Internet access to career opportunities and literature searches.
3. Use your membership to demonstrates honor and recognition on your resume/CV.
4. Find information on financial support in the form of grants, scholarships and awards.
5. Find career and professional development opportunities in leadership, research, publication and chapter programs.
6. Experience networking and mentoring with nursing scholars by participating in International Honor Society activities.
7. Receive STTI publications: The Journal of Nursing Scholarship and Reflections on Nursing Leadership.
8. Obtain current information on issues in nursing practice, education and research.
9. Be recognized for your academic achievement and exceptional contribution to the profession of nursing.
10. Belong to the only International Honor Society for Nurses!

(Top 10 list adapted from a list developed by Eta Nu Chapter of STTI)