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What is Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society for Nurses

STTI 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.

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

STTI 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, Ind., 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.

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STTI Members 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 85 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 500 chapters at approximately 695 institutions of higher education throughout Armenia, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Ghana, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon​, Malawi, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, 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, Jordan, New Zealand, and Spain.

STTI Purpose From its inception, STTI has recognized the value of scholarship and excellence in nursing practice. In 1936, STTI became the first U.S. organization to fund nursing research. Today, STTI supports these values through its numerous professional development products and services that focus on the core areas of education, leadership, career development, evidence-based nursing, research, and scholarship. These products and services advance the learning and professional development of members and all nurses who strive to improve the health of the world’s people.

STTI, with its grant-offering partners (corporations, associations, and foundations), contributes more than US $200,000 annually to nursing research through grants, scholarships, and monetary awards. A number of education and research conferences are supported by STTI, including a yearly research congress that presents the latest nursing research from around the world and a biennial convention that offers nursing’s best practices in clinical, scientific, and leadership areas. Online continuing nursing education offers peer-reviewed interactive learning activities that are presented in a variety of learning formats including case studies, evidence-based articles, and module courses. These activities are Web-linked to full- text articles and abstracts and are available for continuing nursing education contact hours.

STTI's career development programming provides resources for every stage in the career process, from selecting nursing as a profession to active retirement. Leadership programs include mentoring programs and global health care think tanks. Alliances with other leading providers of nursing knowledge products and services round out STTI's offering and provide added value to its members. STTI’s Career Development- STTI offers many professional resources, career advisors, they have a Job Board, mentoring programs, portfolio services. Free CNE Recognition- research grant opportunities, resumes, numerous leadership programs and opportunites.

Publications Journal of Nursing Scholarship is a leading peer-reviewed scholarly publication with a global circulation of 125,000. It is published bimonthly and is available in both print and full text searchable online formats to members and subscribers. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing™ is a bimonthly periodical that is available in print and full text searchable online formats to subscribers. It is a leading global source of the best research and evidence available, with applications to nursing practice, administration, education, and policy. Scholarly books cover a wide range of topics in nursing and health care that are of interest to members and other nurses around the world. Reflections on Nursing Leadership is STTI's award-winning online member magazine that communicates nurses' contributions and relevance to the health of people worldwide. Chapter Leader Emphasis is a biannual newsletter that is sent to more than 4,000 chapter leaders. STTIconnect is a monthly electronic newsletter sent to all members that includes chapter-specific information and announcements. 

Global Initiatives Global Expansion By establishing a regional presence in targeted areas, STTI will engage more  audiences  that can support expansion of the organization, identify   potential  partners, and pursue  opportunities to host programs and events in   collaboration  with mission-related global  meetings in various regions. 

The Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing & Midwifery (GAPFON) was convened by STTI to bring together global nurse and midwife leaders in a collaborative effort to address global healthcare challenges – specifically those that hinge on nurses and midwives for success. GAPFON seeks to participate in and influence health policy, leadership and practice, education, and the global health agenda; provide evidence on the value of nursing and midwifery; and advance toward achieving global healthcare for all.

Relationship Building - STTI will establish and build relationships with key   government, healthcare, and education leaders in global regions to support the mission of the organization. STTI was granted U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) consultative status and will work to support the global Sustainable Development Goals. STTI will continue to engage with other global organizations and societies, such as the World Health Organization and others provided below, in efforts that support STTI's mission.

Alliances and Partnerships World Health Organization  The United Nations  Pan American Health Organization  Canadian Nurses Association  International Council of Nurses  The Joanna Briggs Institute  American International Health Alliance  World Health Organization  The United Nations  Pan American Health Organization - An international public health agency Canadian Nurses Association  International Council of Nurses - A federation of national nurses’ associations (NNAs), representing nurses in more than 128 countries The Joanna Briggs Institute - An international Research and Development Unit of Royal Adelaide Hospital, and an Affiliated Institute of the University of Adelaide. Provides a collaborative approach to the evaluation of evidence based research derived from a diverse range of sources, and the translation, transfer and utilization of the "best available" evidence into health care practice. American International Health Alliance - Advances global health through volunteer-driven partnerships and programs that mobilize communities to better address health care priorities, while improving productivity and quality of care.

International Conferences 16-17 August 2016 — Sydney, Australia Nursing and Midwifery: Transforming Leadership, Education, Practice, and Research – Sigma Theta Tau International, in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney, is sponsoring this inspirational two-day event featuring world-class speakers and the latest innovations in translational science. The primary conference objectives include:  Learning how to cultivate and position nurse leaders at all levels to elevate education, practice, and research. Analyzing new approaches to enhance clinical and educational outcomes through translational science. Promoting the translation of evidence toward achieving health outcomes in nursing care.

19-20 September 2016 — Glasgow, United Kingdom  BACCN's 31st Annual Conference, titled Back to the Future for Intensive Care: Communicating and Caring in an e-ICU World, aims to bring together critical care professionals from across the UK to discuss, share, and debate best practice, research, and issues from across the critical care field. This two-day event will offer over 40 different sessions including presentations from industry leaders, interactive workshops, and our simulation lab. For additional information, visithttp://www.baccnconference.org.uk/.

26-28 October 2016 — Dublin, Ireland We are delighted to invite you to submit abstracts, attend, and register for the largest world-wide conference dedicated to work related aggression and violence within the health and social services sector: the 5th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector. In addition to raising awareness the 2016 conference will provide a platform to share international developments, with a particular emphasis on best practice research and initiatives to effectively respond to the problem.

15-18 November 2016—Coruña, Spain  The 20th International Nursing Research Conference: There will be a simultaneous translation service during the Conference. The presentations can be done in both English and Spanish. Learn more by emailing investen@isciii.es.

ETBU IOTA NU AT LARGE CHAPTER 2016 was ETBU’s first STTI induction Members were selected from Senior nursing students in their last level of nursing school. Membership is based on the top 35% of the class (calculated using their GPA). Nurse Leaders may also be inducted.

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