Dear Colleague,
We are announcing the opening of the applications for membership into Sigma, the International Honor Society of Nursing. Membership in this organization is a very high honor in nursing. Potential leaders and scholars are invited. If you are interested in being considered for membership, please submit your completed application electronically to stti@sonoma.edu no later than August 22nd, 2025.
After you have submitted your application, please email Peterson Pierre, Sigma Chapter President, at edleypierre@gmail.com indicating that you have submitted your application.
Requirements for Membership include:
Students:
•Recommendation by two faculty members, AND
•Enrolled and having completed 50% of the nursing bachelor curriculum
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Ranking in the top 35th percentile of their nursing class (This is usually not a factor with SSU students but will be reviewed by the Sigma Lambda Gamma Chapter Board Members after your application is submitted.)
For Community Nurse Leaders:
•Recommendation from two current members, AND
•Demonstrates active leadership and a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in any field.
Induction will take place on September 13th, 2025 at 1pm, in the Cooperage building on SSU's campus. Your presence is required to accept your new membership into the Lambda Gamma Chapter. If you cannot attend this ceremony, or if you miss the application deadline, then please plan to apply for our next induction in spring 2026.
Important information about the process: Only electronically submitted applications will be reviewed & uploaded into the system. We require your application and unofficial transcripts and dues no later than August 22nd, 2025, however, you can submit them early which is much appreciated. Applications are being accepted starting in July 2025. After review of your application, if chosen, you will receive an invitation via email to join Lambda Gamma and Sigma Nursing. Click on the link to accept membership, and then fill in the registration form & pay dues immediately or your membership certificate may not arrive in time for the induction ceremony. You will need to join both the International Chapter and the local chapter for initial membership. Dues are not posted as each region/country has different fees. Your dues will be calculated by Sigma International at the time of your registration. Scholarships are available from the International Sigma Nursing Website for those in financial need. You can call Sigma customer support as well to request financial information. Questions can be directed to: stti@sonoma.edu
All Sigma Nursing Lambda Gamma Chapter Applicants *Please copy and paste this into a word document and complete this section based on your current degree or leadership role.
Name: _______________________________
Phone Number:___________________
Personal Email (not SSU email please):__________________________
Address (Street, City, Zip) ___________________________________________________________
Anticipated graduation date if a student: _____________________
Nursing License if a RN #: ___________________________________
Please note: This request for membership does not guarantee acceptance into the organization. SSU Faculty and STT board will select applicants by invitation.
*Students must attach a copy of their unofficial transcript to this application.*
By this attachment you are giving SSTI Membership Committee Authorization to review.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OR RN/BSN STUDENTS
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I have completed 50% of the nursing curriculum
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I have achieved academic excellence, at least 3.0 GPA. Please attach an unofficial transcript up to this time.
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Ranking in the top 35th percentile of their nursing class
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I have demonstrated my personal or professional leadership and/or scholarship in the following ways:
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I certify that I meet the expectations of academic integrity and have truthfully represented myself in this application.
Signature: _________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________
GRADUATE STUDENTS (MASTERS/DOCTORAL)
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I have completed 50% of the nursing curriculum
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I have achieved academic excellence, at least 3.0 GPA
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Ranking in the top 35th percentile of their nursing class
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I have demonstrated my professional or personal leadership and/or scholarship in the following ways: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
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I certify that I meet the expectations of academic integrity and have truthfully represented myself in this application.
Signature: _________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________
COMMUNITY NURSING LEADERS
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I am a nursing leader working as a nurse in the greater community.
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I am legally recognized to practice nursing in California.
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I have demonstrated the following achievements in nursing: (Examples may include: Creative innovation in clinical practice, military service/awards, leadership contribution to improve health care, scholarly publications/presentations, mentorship, political involvement, teaching, research, curriculum development, entrepreneurial efforts, innovative professional programs, policy-making)
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I certify that I meet the expectations of academic integrity and have truthfully represented myself in this application.
Signature: _________________________________
Date: ____________________________