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ZETA OMICRON

Welcome to the University of Northern Colorado’s School of Nursing local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Omicron. This site serves as a resource for learning, knowledge, and professional development for our members both on campus and in the community.

 

SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL (STTI)

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International was founded in 1922 by six nurses at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, now the Indiana University School of Nursing. The founders chose the name from the Greek words Storgé, Tharsos and Timé meaning "Love," "Courage" and "Honor." The honor society became incorporated in 1985 as Sigma Theta Tau International Inc., a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax status in the United States.

Organizational Mission

The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is to support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide.

Society Vision

The vision of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is to create a global community of nurses who lead in using knowledge, scholarship, service and learning to improve the health of the world’s people.