Why join Sigma Theta Tau?

nutella, MSN, RN · Jul 3, 2016

I did not join to impress any potential employers. I joined because it connects me with other nursing professionals who are interested in moving the profession forward. Unfortunately, I do not have as much time as I would like to have but I joined some groups and follow their publications and news. Also, I like that the focus is global and not limited to a certain area. They have a webpage, you can review what they do and what is going on.

I am also a member of a professional nursing organization. The professional organization is moving my specialty forward, offers continues education, I am specialty certified. They also draw attention to the political situation for example or mobilize nurses.

It does cost money.

It is a personal decision to join some kind of organization -

joanna73, BSN, RN · Jul 4, 2016

I was a member for 2 years but I decided that I didn't want to pay the high fees. I'm a member of other organizations and I personally don't see the benefits of STTI.

NOADLS · Jul 4, 2016

Initiation is a fee (that recurs) rather than a hazing. Seems like a scam.

sailornurse · Jul 4, 2016

I've been invited to join three different times and it turned it down because it seems like that's all they want is their money they don't meet they don't do any community service I really don't know what they do. I was invited as a BSN students as a graduate student that is a faculty member still don't see the benefit unless you like those purple cords tomy favorite color but not worth the money.ï¿¼

nutella, MSN, RN · Jul 4, 2016

I've been invited to join three different times and it turned it down because it seems like that's all they want is their money they don't meet they don't do any community service I really don't know what they do. I was invited as a BSN students as a graduate student that is a faculty member still don't see the benefit unless you like those purple cords tomy favorite color but not worth the money.ï¿¼

The chapter I belong to actually does community service.... I guess it depends on the chapter.

elkpark · Jul 4, 2016

Some chapters are active, some aren't. My old chapter (I'm still a member but living and working in a different state these days) has monthly meetings with research presentations, offers scholarships for further study, and is a great source of networking and mentoring. The national organization publishes a good journal that is included in annual dues. I haven't actually gone to one of the regional or national conventions (I prefer conventions in my clinical specialty), but the programs have always looked decent and worthwhile when I get the mailings.

MiHopeFull, MSN, RN, NP · Jul 4, 2016

Sign up when offered, don't renew, that way if you ever wanted to get back in you can reactive your membership. If you decline when they offer the first time you can't join later on.

elkpark · Jul 4, 2016

Sign up when offered, don't renew, that way if you ever wanted to get back in you can reactive your membership. If you decline when they offer the first time you can't join later on.

This is true; once you're in, you're a member for life even if you're not an active (dues-paying) member.

nutella, MSN, RN · Jul 4, 2016

This is true; once you're in, you're a member for life even if you're not an active (dues-paying) member.

LOL that sounds so romantic ! together until death does us apart ...

blondy2061h, MSN, RN · Jul 4, 2016

Looks good on resume, cake at induction ceremony, fun purple and white cord at graduation

DeeAngel · Jul 4, 2016

Yes it looks good to employers and you can join this as well as do the other things you're interested in. Be careful about turning down invitations to things like this, it can give you invaluable contacts in your field.