Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Mu Rho Chapter
Welcome to the Mu Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Mu Rho Chapter was chartered at the University of South Carolina Upstate, Sunday, March 8, 1992. The Mu Rho Chapter (303) is a member of Region 7 of Sigma Theta Tau International.
In 2009, Mu Rho Chapter received the Chapter Key award in which STTI chapters are honored for excellence in chapter-related activities such as:
- Membership recruitment and retention
- Publicity and programming
- Professional and leadership development
- Local, national and international collaboration
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) was the inspiration of six nurses from theUniversity of Indiana in 1922. The words that were chosen to symbolically represent the ideal of nursing came from the Greek work of Storgέ, Tharsos and Timέ – love, courage, and honor – SigmaTheta Tau. The mission of this honor society is to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. The vision is to lead change to improve the health of the world’s population though knowledge, scholarship, service and learning.
The purposes of SigmaTheta Tau International are to:
- Recognize superior achievement.
- Recognize the development of leadership qualities.
- Foster high professional standards.
- Encourage creative work.
- Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.
Benefits of Membership
STTI provides career assistance in the form of career advisors, career mapping, portfolio assistance, recruitment opportunities and mentorship programs. This makes it easy to connect with others and find others with similar nursing interests. They offer continued education opportunities and publications that allow nurses to keep abreast of the latest research and nursing trends. They offer products, services and discounts to help develop and support your nursing career. They provide a means to recognize those who have successfully contribute to the nursing profession.
Interim Dean
Katharine Gibb, EdD, MSN, RN
Interim Assistant Dean and Associate Professor
Angie Davis, DSN, RN
Assistant Professor and Director of the JCNRS
Margaret Hindman, PhD, APRN-BC, FNP
Director of Nursing
Student Services
Terri Whitaker, MEd
Application
BSN (4-yr track) Application
Not accepting applications at this time.
Re-admit Application: 4 Yr Track Only
Application Deadlines:
May 1 for spring semester
Dec 1 for fall semester
Admission Requirements
RN-BSN Application/Reapplication
Application Deadline:
Feb 1 for fall semester
Additional Information
Student Handbook
Prerequisites for Four-Year Track
Prerequisites for RN-BSN Track
BSN Policies and Curricula
USC Upstate Student Nurses Association
FAQ: Four-Year Track
FAQ: RN-BSN
Contact Us
USC Upstate
Mary Black School of Nursing
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-503-5440
nursing@uscupstate.edu
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