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Sigma Theta Tau International is the second largest nursing organization in the United States and among the five largest and most prestigious in the world. The Society exists to recognize superior achievements in nursing, encourage leadership development, foster high nursing standards, and strengthen the commitment to the ideals of the profession.
Currently there are 322 chapters and more than 160,000 members in the world. Chapters exist at colleges and universities with accredited programs granting baccalaureate and higher degrees nursing.
The chartering ceremony will be held April 6, 2004 at the Harris-Jefferson Student Center at Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia. Any alumni of the BSC BSN program are invited to apply for membership. In addition, other registered nurses with a minimum of a BSN degree are invited to apply for membership as a community leader. Current members of the BSC BSN Honor Society will be included in the charter. Any current member of Sigma Theta Tau from another school is also invited to join the local chapter either through dual membership or a transfer of membership.
For information about the BSC chapter, contact Betty Blevins at (304) 327-4218. Membership applications must be received by March 2, 2004. The web site for general information regarding Sigma Theta Tau is http://www.nursingsociety.org.
February 11, 2004
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