Welcome to Gardner-Webb University School of Nursing
SIGMA THETA TAU
The Gardner-Webb University School of Nursing is privileged to have an approved Chapter-At-Large, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing with Queens University of Charlotte. STTI is the only nursing honor society dedicated to improving the health of the world’s people, thus the name Sigma Theta Tau International. Baccalaureate and graduate nursing students meeting the eligibility criteria for membership, having endorsement for membership, and approval for membership by Mu Psi Board of Directors, and/or members of Mu Psi are invited for membership and to an induction ceremony. The Gardner-Webb Mu Psi Faculty Counselor is responsible for identifying Gardner-Webb University students who qualify for membership. The induction ceremony will be help at Gardner-Webb University in April in the odd years and at Queens University of Charlotte in the even years. Mu Psi in not funded through Gardner-Webb University but is maintained independently through membership fees and fund-raising activities. Students, upon graduation, continue to be active in Mu Psi as long as paid dues are current.
Mu Psi Chapter-At-Large membership requirements for baccalaureate nursing students are:
1. Completion of a minimum of ½ of the nursing curriculum.
2. A 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale on all courses taken through Gardner-Webb University.
3. Rank in the upper 35% of their graduating class.
4. Meet expectations of academic and professional integrity, and potential for leadership.
Associate Degree Nursing Class
Each year the Associate Degree Nursing class joins together to participate in community projects. The class elects officer at the beginning of their sophomore year to assist in graduation activities under the guidance of a faculy advisor. These officers include a President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer. Students who represent their peers as a class officer or as a committee member should meet the following criteria:
Possess a cooperative and supportive attitude toward the educational goals of nursing students and the program.
Ability to present the interest of and be accountable to all students in the nursing program.
Show an interest in making a positive contribution toward achievement of class or committee objectives.
