About Us

Six students from Indiana University
founded Sigma Theta Tau in 1922 to
develop leaders who would improve
health care worldwide. For more
information about Sigma Theta Tau
International, click on the following link:
Sigma Theta Tau International

Tau Chapter is dedicated to carrying out
the mission of Sigma Theta Tau
International. By fostering scholarly
research, leadership, and service in the
nursing profession, we hope to improve
health disparities around the world.

For more information about Georgetown
University and the School of Nursing and
Health Studies, please visit the following
links:
Georgetown University
Georgetown School of Nursing and Health
Studies

More than 400,000 members around the world
Second largest nursing organization around the world
More than 125,000 active members worldwide
446 chapters worldwide
Of the active members, 60% hold masters or doctorate degrees, 46% are clinicians,
19% are administrators or supervisors, and 20% are educators or researchers
The name Sigma Theta Tau came from the Greek words: Storge, Tharsos, Time,
meaning "love", "courage", and "honor".

For more information on Sigma Theta Tau International visit: Nursing Society