Sigma Theta Tau The Alpha chapter of the international honor society of nursing was organized at Indiana University. Students in baccalaureate and graduate programs may be admitted to membership if they have demonstrated excellence in their nursing programs and have shown superior academic and personal records of achievement. Qualified members of the nursing profession, upon demonstration of marked achievement in nursing, are also eligible for membership. Leadership, research, and scholarship constitute the purposes of Sigma Theta Tau International.

Student Nurses’ Association All prenursing and nursing undergraduate students are eligible for membership in the National Student Nurses’ Association, the Indiana Association of Nursing Students, and IU’s local chapter. The chief purpose of the organization is to help students prepare to assume professional responsibilities through programs that involve nursing students in health care issues, legal aspects of nursing, interdisciplinary questions, and community activities at the local, state, and national levels.

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. This service organization is open to all undergraduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in the profession of nursing, maintain an acceptable grade point average, demonstrate leadership, and participate in campus and community activities. This organization affords students an opportunity to engage in service activities and promote interest in the field of nursing locally and nationally.

Minority Nursing Student Organization (MNSO) The purpose of the MNSO is to serve as a peer support group for undergraduate, graduate, and prenursing minority students. The organization serves as a liaison among minority nursing students, faculty, and interested persons, groups, and organizations in the school, university, and community.

The R.N.B.S.N. Organization, Alpha Chapter Membership in this service organization is open to all registered nurses enrolled in the baccalaureate program of the School of Nursing. It is also open to others who subscribe to and support the aims of the organization. Its purposes are to serve as a representative body for registered nurse students at Indiana University; to disseminate information and serve as a resource for faculty and administration; to discuss and debate issues pertaining to baccalaureate education for the registered nurse student; to serve as a source of communication, support, and cohesive group identity; to initiate and/or sponsor evaluative studies related to baccalaureate education of registered nurse students; and to provide student representatives for all standing committees of the IU School of Nursing.

President’s Council The President’s Council is composed of the presidents of School of Nursing student organizations, class officers, faculty advisors, and representatives from school committees that deal with student matters. The purpose of this group is to be a liaison between various student groups, the faculty, and administration of the school. This group is especially involved in decisions associated with progression through the program and with graduation-related events. Class presidents are expected to keep classmates informed of issues and to act as advocates for their peers.

Pi Lambda Theta Graduate students with GPAs of at least 3.5 who are enrolled in teacher education courses may meet selective criteria for election to Pi Lambda Theta, a national honor and professional association in education.

Graduate Nursing Student Organization The Graduate Nursing Student Organization seeks to foster fellowship, cooperation, and communication among graduate nursing students; to provide a means for graduate students to share concerns; to share information regarding student activities and concerns; to plan service and educational projects; and to provide representation for graduate students. The goal of the organization is to uphold the ideals and standards of the School of Nursing.

IU School of Nursing Committees Students are invited to participate on School of Nursing standing committees of the Council of Nursing Faculty and ad hoc task forces. Examples include the Curriculum Committee and Student Affairs Committee.

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