Alpha Epsilon Chapter of
Sigma Theta Tau International

How to Become a Member

Criteria for Membership in Sigma Theta Tau International
We encourage you to seek membership in Sigma Theta Tau International. By doing so, you are aspiring to join nurses who are committed to nursing excellence. Today, more than 260,000 nurses in over 70 countries are proud to count themselves among our members. The bonds between members are deepened at nearly 400 chapters on college and university campuses in Australia, Canada, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Taiwan and the United States.

Undergraduate Students
To be eligible for membership as an undergraduate, you must have completed one-half of your nursing curriculum. You must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, rank in the upper 35 percent of the graduating class and meet the expectation of academic integrity.

Graduate Students
To be eligible for membership as a master's degree student, you should have completed one-quarter of the master's program, achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and meet the expectation of academic integrity. Community service or leadership activities at this level are very important.

Community Member
A community member is a potential member who is not a student at the time of induction.

This candidate must hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Demonstrated experience and achievement in leadership positions in nursing practice, education, administration since graduation are important. Any community service is an important aspect of this level of candidacy.

At Sigma Theta Tau International we are a community of nurses that positions the nursing profession and ourselves at the forefront of health care by promoting scholarship, research and leadership. As a member your involvement can flourish into a dynamic collaboration that is integrated and renewed throughout your lifetime. We challenge you to be a better nurse and support your career with an array of tools, programs and people that are unequaled anywhere in the health care industry.

Recognizing that honor society membership was not available to many of today's outstanding nurse leaders and scholars, the society created the "community leader/nurse professional" membership category to honor these individuals for their achievements and contributions to nursing. We want to introduce you to Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, and to invite you to apply for membership.

If you are interested in becoming a member or want to learn more about becoming a member, please contact Sally Lehr at slehr@bellsouth.net 

Application forms can be sent to you.