Why join Sigma Theta Tau?

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Back in high school, I thought National Honor Society was a crock, and refused to join, especially because I had real volunteering experience that said something about me to put on my resume. I've been invited to join STT, but I feel it's likely the same thing. Our professors say it's an honor, and keep encouraging joining, but were I to become a member of a professional-based group, I'd rather pay dues to a lobbying entity than this. Am I missing something here? Are employers really that impressed when they see this on your resume? They can easily see my GPA and know I'm a dedicated student...

Specializes in Med-Tele; ED; ICU.

I joined just to have it on my resume.

I didn't renew after that because I saw no benefit to myself for the hefty price.

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.
Looks good on resume, cake at induction ceremony, fun purple and white cord at graduation

Whoa nobody told me there would be cake. I'm in!

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Specializes in Assistant Professor, Nephrology, Internal Medicine.

It's definitely more of a connection thing. In the medical profession, it's not about what you know, it's about who you know. Networking is the best thing you can do for your career!

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