Membership

The Governance Committee begins to look for new members in April of each year by soliciting applications from nursing majors (generic, RN and LPN students) and RN community members who meet the eligibility criteria. Application packets are available in the YCP Nursing Department. Deadline for the receipt of material is usually around May 15. The Committee will review and act on applications over the summer. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in September. Induction usually takes place in October.

Member Benefits:

Benefits include career support, chapter activities, educational and networking opportunities and access to publications and research tools.

Criteria for Membership:

York College Undergraduate Students:

• Approximately one-half of nursing curriculum completed

• Upper 35% of graduating class (approximately a GPA of 3.2 or better)

• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• Academic integrity

• Generic and LPN students must have completed both 300 level clinical nursing courses by the end of the spring semester

• RN students must have completed at least one 400 level clinical nursing course by the end of the spring semester

• Submission of application by deadline

Nurse Leader Candidates:

• Baccalaureate or higher degree

• Marked achievement in nursing

• Leadership in nursing education, research, or practice

• Evidence of creativity in nursing as demonstrated by, but not limited to, publication and/or research

• Support for baccalaureate education for nursing

• Favorable endorsement by two nursing leaders, who are Sigma Theta Tau members

• Acceptable application and vita

• Submission of transcript verifying degree

Changes in Membership

Renew your membership
Change your address
Transfer to a different chapter

Get Connected!

Connect with other members in person at the local level or electronically via online forums. Get news and information about your region and the international society.

This page was updated on January 25, 2008.