SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL
Epsilon Phi Chapter |
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau
International is dedicated to promoting excellence
in nursing education, practice and research. The
stated purpose of the Duquesne Chapter is to recognize
superior achievement in nursing and to develop
qualities of leadership among nursing professionals
and students, to foster high professional standards
of nursing practice, and to strengthen commitment
to the ideals and purposes of professional nursing.
Founded in 1922, the honor society has inducted
more than 400,000 members in more than 90 countries.
Members include practicing nurses, instructors,
researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and others.
The honor society’s 446 chapters are located
at 543 institutions of higher education throughout
Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Ghana, Hong
Kong, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, the Netherlands,
Pakistan, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland,
Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, and the United States.
More information about the honor society can be
found online.
Duquesne University’s Chapter, Epsilon
Phi, was inducted into this honor society in March
of 1982 and is celebrating its 25th Anniversary
this March. Our chapter has inducted 1,036 members
and currently has 313 active and 723 inactive
members. Epsilon Phi is a chapter that values
research and best practice. Each March, a $2,000
research scholarship for members of Epsilon Phi
is awarded. We annually hold two educational meetings,
one in October and one in March, and also offer
free Continuing Educational Units, which are needed
to maintain an RN licensure in Pennsylvania and
many other states. The Sigma Induction ceremony
in April inducts eligible undergraduate, second
degree students, RN-BSN/MSN, MSN and PhD students.
Our May membership meeting is conducted during
the Duquesne PhD nursing week in order to help
establish a network of scholars/researchers.
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The Epsilon Phi Chapter was recognized
at the recent Sigma Theta Tau International convention.
Pictured L-R: Dr. Mary Ann Thurkettle, Dr. Gretchen
Schumacher, Kerry Risco and Carrie Nickerson. |
