The Provost and Dean of Graduate Students notifies the student of change of status. Human Subjects Students complete a research project as part of the graduate nursing curriculum. The Research Ethics Committee of the University reviews all research proposals. No data can be collected without approval of this committee. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau is the prestigious organization which recognizes students in baccalaureate and graduate programs who have demonstrated excellence in their nursing programs.
Membership is by invitation and is considered an honor in the nursing profession.
Iota Gamma is the Spalding University Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Service learning is defined as volunteer activities that meet community needs, promote an ethic of service and the development of public-minded citizens. The graduate program embraces the concept of service learning and incorporates it into each track. Students complete 25 hours of service learning activities while in the graduate program or 15 hours if enrolled in the post-masters program. Program Registered nurses with a Bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing may apply to the Graduate Nursing Program.