Participation in the Association of Nursing Students is a way for Capstone College of Nursing students to begin to learn the functions, strategies, and results of organized efforts in addressing problems and issues germane to the profession. The Association of Nursing Students serves as channel of communication among the Capstone College of Nursing, the state, and national associations. Membership information for ANS is shared directly with students in nursing classes and notices are posted on student bulletin boards. Additional information including membership dues can be obtained from the College's Association of Nursing Students' faculty sponsor. Personal benefits and accomplishments derived through membership in the Association of Nursing Students can be a valuable asset to students.
Members also have the opportunity to voice opinion on nursing legislation.
Attendance at area meetings and state and national conventions is encouraged. Announcements of ANS meetings are posted on student bulletin boards. Students are strongly encouraged to become participating members of the Association of Nursing Students as membership provides a means of preparing students to be contributing members of the nursing profession. Sigma Theta Tau International Sigma Theta Tau is the international honor society of nursing. Six nursing students founded Sigma Theta Tau in 1922 at Indiana University.