Sigma Theta Tau membership

WalkieTalkie, RN · Feb 6, 2009

I don't know, but we have a very active chapter here. I usually go to a nice dinner at least once a month, and we are always doing community projects. It's too bad that your chapter isn't active.

RedCell · Feb 6, 2009

Supposedly, you have to keep pumping in the cash infusion to remain a member. However, I haven't paid my dues in two years, yet they still send me all the membership junk mail. If I were you I would take the chance and save the money for something you find is more useful.

Whispera, MSN, RN · Feb 6, 2009

I haven't paid dues for quite a few years either. My chapter doesn't do anything at all. I got mailings for many years too.

Saifudin · Feb 6, 2009

Is there really a benefit in membership? I received an 'invitation' a few years back and didn't respond. More recently I went through the effort to join, sent the CV and have not heard anything in over 2 months. Is it worth pursuing?

sjt9721, BSN, RN · Feb 6, 2009

once you are inducted into stt, you are always a member. to be considered "active" you must keep up with your dues. active membership allows you to receive the publications, access resources on the website, and list it on your resume.

here is an excerpt from their membership faqs...

i cannot afford to renew my membership right now. what will happen to my membership?

you will become an inactive member of sigma theta tau international and will no longer receive the member benefits and publications. when you are able to become an active member again, simply renew your membership online membership renewal or call headquarters at 888.634.7575 (us/canada toll free) or +317.634.8171 (direct) and we can send you a membership renewal form. members can also apply for financial assistance with membership dues through the edith anderson membership subsidy fund.

i have become disabled. does sigma theta tau international have a special membership category for this?

members who become disabled, either temporarily or permanently, may request the "retired" membership status and pay one half of the renewal fees as they renew their membership for each year that they remain disabled. members may also apply for financial assistance with membership dues through the edith anderson membership subsidy fund.

luvschoolnursing, LPN · Feb 6, 2009

I was invited to join and never bothered. No one was able to tell me the benefits of spending the money.

RedCell · Feb 6, 2009

Is there really a benefit in membership?

I don't think so. I have been much more pleased with my jelly of the month membership. The jam is nice and tasty and doesn't cost 1/2 of what sigma theta tau wants.

Shadow31 · Feb 7, 2009

I just received my renewal in the mail. I will NOT be sending any money to them. I originally joined because of some of the "benefits" that they list on their website. I tried to use the career assistance program and never received any help.

I believe in supporting organizations that support nursing. I think my money would be better spent joining a different organization.

caliotter3 · Feb 7, 2009

As I was approaching graduation I started to receive invitations from my state's nursing association. I asked around with the other nurses and found out that every one of them said there was no benefit to joining. One of them put it this way, "What has the ____ ever done for me?" I used the $350 they wanted from me for something else. I see this organization to be the same way. Only exception would be if one belonged to a very active chapter, otherwise put your money into something practical.