Sororities/Fraternities

sharona97, BSN, RN · Oct 9, 2007

I was asked to join Phi Theta (sp? I'm Tired)Kappa in Nursing school at a Community College. I attended some functions but basically worked on the program. Ya hoo I was put in the National Dean's list book that year. No big deal really.

underpaidrn · Oct 9, 2007

I don't know about the other sororities, but as far as joining Sigma Theta Tau, you cannot just join. You must be asked and have a grade point average that is quite high. I am a member and have been for many years. It's a great honor to be asked and accepted. You should try for this one, especially! Good luck in your schooling. :lol2:

jla623 · Oct 9, 2007

That depends on if you are talking about a nursing sorority/fraternity or a typical one. Yes, you will have time for a nursing sorority/fraterntiy because they are meant for nursing students. You aren't going to have a lot of fuctions other than the ones that are required of you (the hours of volunteering).

As for a normal sorority/fraternity, they take up quite a bit of your time and ask a lot of you. You will have time, but there are many social functions that you must attend so don't expect to have a life outside of that. Unless you have a lot of free time to party, I wouldn't recommend it.

luvmy3kids · Oct 9, 2007

I was asked to join Phi Theta (sp? I'm Tired)Kappa in Nursing school at a Community College. I attended some functions but basically worked on the program. Ya hoo I was put in the National Dean's list book that year. No big deal really.

I was asked to join that too a few weeks ago. Then I saw where there are "member fees" and I just threw the paper out. Does anyone know what that is really about?? And how much it actually costs??

As far as sororities go... I would think it would take up a lot of time for someone trying to survive nursing school. But I have 3 kids and I'm a washed up married old lady. No sorority would want me in the first place! :lol2:

sharona97, BSN, RN · Oct 9, 2007

I don't know about the other sororities, but as far as joining Sigma Theta Tau, you cannot just join. You must be asked and have a grade point average that is quite high. I am a member and have been for many years. It's a great honor to be asked and accepted. You should try for this one, especially! Good luck in your schooling.

I understand. Phi Theta Kappa requires a high GPA and I was invited in at 4.0. The no big deal i was referring to was the National Dean's List Book I was in in 1986.

It is also noted on my diploma and degree from school.

I didn't mean to have it sound as if it wasn't a privelege to be invited in. Sorry.:uhoh21:

underpaidrn · Oct 9, 2007

Not a problem. I know what you meant. I was also in the Dean's list book. Whoop-de-do. I never even put it on my resume. I do put the Sigma Theta Tau on there, though. Good luck honey!

suebird3 · Oct 9, 2007

i was asked to join that too a few weeks ago. then i saw where there are "member fees" and i just threw the paper out. does anyone know what that is really about?? and how much it actually costs??
as far as sororities go... i would think it would take up a lot of time for someone trying to survive nursing school. but i have 3 kids and i'm a washed up married old lady. no sorority would want me in the first place!

if you do go on for your degree, ptk does have scholarships. so....joining does have it's perks.

sharona97, BSN, RN · Oct 9, 2007

Not a problem. I know what you meant. I was also in the Dean's list book. Whoop-de-do. I never even put it on my resume. I do put the Sigma Theta Tau on there, though. Good luck honey!

That is a great idea, I've never put that on my resume........but I will now!!!!;)

burnoutward, BSN, RN · Oct 9, 2007

Hello, I was actually a part of Delta Zeta (social sorority) my last two years (when I was in nursing school I pledged). It was stressful, but it was good to have a group of girls that supported you when nursing school made you want to pull your hair out. I wasn't on the Dean's List, but that is more because I goofed off during my first two years of college, prior to nursing school. My chapter actually had mandatory study hours and academic probation if your GPA dropped below a 2.5 (meant you couldn't go out to the parties, hold a position, or take a little sister) It made you focus on getting your academics up.

If you decide to join a sorority/fraternity do not, I repeat DO NOT agree to do any main officer work OR any position that requires a lot of time. It's great to say you had that college experience, but you went to school to become a nurse.

If you are looking to explore options or discussing with someone tell them to get the costs. First semester is usually expensive. Some of them have houses which are not that bad of an idea you can get cheaper rent than living in a dormitory. Usually there is a dorm mother or rules to keep things sane. See what image that promote on campus, it is not a good idea to join a group that is not active in doing community service.

Usually the parties/socials/mixers are not the mandatory events, it's the community service that will keep you busy. I have to say though this does look good on many applications when applying for jobs. The other thing is fund raisers, those can suck as well.

BTW, discuss with the sorority but most allow you to be apart of a professional fraternity or organization. Some actually require it.

I hope that answers your questions. Good Luck!

missdeevah, NP · Oct 9, 2007

i was invited and joined ptk with a 4.0, and was on the national dean's list as well. i have always wanted to join a social fraternity, but seeing that i will be getting my rn through excelsior, i guess there's no hope there for me . maybe when i work on my bsn?

Multicollinearity, BSN, RN · Oct 9, 2007

I was asked to join that too a few weeks ago. Then I saw where there are "member fees" and I just threw the paper out. Does anyone know what that is really about?? And how much it actually costs??

Actually, spending money to be initiated into Phi Theta Kappa can be worth it. I, too, was skeptical when I got the letter inviting me and saw that it would cost $75 for a lifetime membership.

I checked with the university that I eventually ended up transferring to and found out that they view it as quite positive and set aside scholarship money for Phi Theta Kappa members. I did in fact end up receiving a substantial scholarship. I'll never know if Phi Theta Kappa had anything to do with it - but I think it probably did. If anything, membership simply shows that you care enough about academic excellence to join.

All sorts of scholarships are available to Phi Theta Kappa members.