How to Join
- Student Membership
Student membership applies to anyone currently enrolled in a nursing degree program.
- Nurse Leader Membership for Professionals
Nurse Leader membership applies only to those individuals who are not currently enrolled in a nursing degree program, hold a bachelors degree (in any field) and are legally recognized to practice nursing in his/her country of residence.
- Honorary Membership
Nominate someone for honorary membership.
- Questions about membership?
Contact Member Services at 888.634.7575 (U.S./Canada) or +1.317.634.8171
Student Membership
Membership Criteria
Students are invited to join the honor society through one of 431 chapters located at more than 530 colleges and universities around the world.
- Undergraduate Students must
- have completed ½ of the nursing curriculum;
- have at least a GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 grading scale);
- rank in the upper 35 percentile of the graduating class;
- meet the expectation of academic integrity.
- Registered Nurse Students must
- have completed 12 credit hours at current school;
- have completed ½ of the nursing curriculum;
- have at least a GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 grading scale);
- rank in the upper 35 percentile of graduating class;
- meet the expectation of academic integrity.
- Graduate Students (Master's and Doctorate) must
- have completed ¼ of the nursing curriculum;
- have at least a GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4.0 grading scale);
- meet the expectation of academic integrity.
- Nurse Leader Candidates must
- legally recognized to practice nursing in his/her country;
- minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field;
- demonstrated achievement in nursing.
Questions about membership?
Contact Member Services at 888.634.7575 (U.S./Canada) or +1.317.634.8171
How to Join as a Nurse Leader
All membership candidates must be inducted into the honor society through one of the organization's 431 chapters. Candidates may select the chapter they wish to join. If no chapter is indicated on the membership application, headquarters will choose a chapter to review a candidate's qualifications.
Once an application is received at headquarters, it is forwarded to the appropriate chapter leader for review.
Contact Member Services at 888.634.7575 (U.S./Canada) or +1.317.634.8171
Honorary Members
The Honor Society of Nursing bestows honorary membership upon individuals of national or international influence who have furthered the course of healthcare. Honorary stature is conferred by the society's board of directors on those who demonstrate superior achievement in a chosen field and who demonstrate a special commitment to the ideals and concerns of nursing.
Any active Sigma Theta Tau International member may nominate a person for honorary membership through a chapter.
