Sigma Theta Tau Epsilon Xi
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, is dedicated to improving the health of people worldwide through increasing the scientific base of nursing practice.
The Epsilon Xi Chapter was founded at the University of Rochester School of Nursing in 1979. Our chapter is committed to supporting nursing scholarships through grants, co-sponsorship of conferences and other activities.
DONATE
Please consider donating to support our chapter’s core mission to support research, scholarly projects, and education.
Membership Criteria
For questions about membership, contact Julia Lenahan at julia_lenahan@urmc.rochester.edu
Criteria includes:
- Complete at least one-half of the nursing curriculum
- Hold at least a 3.5 GPA
Graduate students must:
- Hold at least a 3.5 GPA out of 4.0, or equivalent, after completing one-fourth of graduate curriculum
Nurse Leader Applicants:
- Be practicing as a clinician, educator, researcher, entrepreneur, staff leader or administrator, or in another nursing-related role
- Have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent in any field
- Have demonstrated a passion for nursing excellence
More information about the Nurse Leader opportunity:
AWARDS
Award Opportunities
We offer several opportunities for awards in the fall and spring for Sigma Theta Tau Epsilon Xi members.