Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing
Lambda Sigma Chapter
History of Lambda Sigma Chapter
Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International was chartered at ISU on April 20, 1990. Started in 1972 as the Student Honor Society within the ISU School of Nursing, it is now a chapter of the International Honor Society of Nursing. Sigma Theta Tau was incorporated in Indiana in 1922 and restructured in 1955. Be sure to read about the heritage of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Purposes
Lambda Sigma's purposes include
- promotion of superior achievement and scholarship
- development of leadership qualities
- fostering high professional standards
- encouraging creative work
- commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession
The organization strives to develop new ways to acknowledge excellence and honor outstanding achievement in nursing research.
Goals of Lambda Sigma
- To continue to support our scholarship program
- To expand our chapter fundraising activities
- To increase both student and public awareness of the goals and activities of our Chapter
- To increase student participation in Chapter activities, meetings, and scholarly programs
- To improve our membership drive efforts