Sigma Theta Tau International Quick Facts
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
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
Georgetown University
Tau Chapter
  • 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".