Sigma Theta Tau International Rating, Reviews and Requirements. Is it worth it?

What are the requirements to be in Sigma Theta Tau?

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.

What is the history of Sigma Theta Tau?

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. STTI became incorporated in 1985 as Sigma Theta Tau International Inc., a nonprofit organization.

What are the key benefits of being a member of Sigma Theta Tau? 

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

Based on the information, here is our review:

Our first observation is: that the founders chose the name from the Greek words storgé, tharsos, and timé, meaning love, courage, and honor. 

Our second observation was: that this society was founded by six nurses in the United States, however, this society has become a very large international organization, making the opportunities in the field and alumni network vast. 

Our third observation was: that 39 percent of active members hold master’s and/or doctoral degrees; 51 percent are in staff positions.