Sigma Theta Tau International Quick Facts
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Tau Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
About Us
Sigma Theta Tau International
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, Georgetown University
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.
Georgetown Univesity
Georgetown University Tau Chapter
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- 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".