Officers for each organization are elected from member schools of nursing, and resolutions and bylaws are passed at the state and national conventions. Through participation, students learn to become politically active, and they become conversant with the ways in which membership in a professional organization can give them a voice in their chosen profession. Theta Tau International is the honor society for nursing. The purposes of Sigma Theta Tau are to recognize superior achievement, promote the development of leadership qualities, foster high professional standards, encourage creative work, and strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the nursing profession. Examples of activities include program meetings, conferences and conventions, and awarding of scholarships and research grants.
Members receive a monthly journal and other publication as a benefit of membership.
Phi Kappa Phi Phi Kappa Phi is a national honor society recognizing academic achievement in all fields. It selects members twice each year. Membership is open to students in all departments and schools within the University. Seniors must have a total of at least 90 semester hours with a grade point average of 3.75 or above. Juniors must have at least 75 semester hours with a GPA of 3.76 or above.