Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Kappa Lambda Chapter is a chartered member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Mission
The society provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people. It does this by:

Recognizing superior achievement in Nursing
Encouraging leadership development
Fostering high nursing standards
Stimulating creative work
Strengthening the commitment to the ideals of the profession

Become a Member
Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing student who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, and to community leaders who exhibit exceptional achievements in nursing.

For more information about Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing visit its web site at www.nursingsociety.org.

Apply for Scholarships
Kappa Lambda Chapter annually offers two to three $500 scholarships for:

Traditional BSN students
Non-traditional BSN students (i.e., students who have an RN, LPN, or any other type of degree, or are over 23 years of age.)
Graduate/Post-graduate students

How to apply:

Enrollment in Otterbein's BSN Programs as a junior or senior; or in MSN program; or in post-graduate NP program
GPA 3.5 or above
Demonstrates leadership potential or achievements
Evidence of community service
Preference is given to Kappa Lambda members

For more information about applying for these scholarships, contact the Department of Nursing.

History
The society was established in 1922 by six nurses from Indiana and is now the second largest nursing organization in the world with 406 chapters in 90 different countries and territories.

The name Sigma Theta Tau is derived from the initials of the Greek words Storga, Tharos, and Tima, which means love, courage, and honor.

Kappa Lambda Chapter has inducted over 350 members since its beginning in 1988. Senior undergraduate nursing students and graduate nursing students, who have completed over a quarter their program with a GPA of 3.0, are eligible for membership pending final approval by chapter members at the annual voting meeting. New members are inducted in the fall of the year.