Omicron Delta Chapter

 

Member Benefits

• Members may purchase an honor cord to wear over their graduation gown

• Members have access to the UOP Omicron Delta On-Line Conferencing, which allows them to communicate and share ideas with other nursing professionals

• Membership conveys excellence in nursing and provides opportunities for professional growth

• Membership is the beginning of international connections for research, scholarship and leadership development and recognition

Membership in the chapter automatically makes you a member of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). Dues are paid directly to the honor society, and a portion is then paid to Omicron Delta. Annual renewal can be accomplished online at the honor society’s website: http://www.nursingsociety.org.

Membership Criteria

Membership in the Omicron Delta Chapter of the Honor Society for Nursing is by invitation only and follows the same criteria as the eligibility criteria for Sigma Theta Tau International. Individuals may apply for dual membership (membership in more than one chapter), or transfer an existing membership in another chapter by completing an application, signifying “Dual Membership” or “Transfer Membership”.

Candidates for membership must meet all eligibility requirements and complete an application. Each candidate must have demonstrated superior scholastic achievement, academic integrity, professional leadership potential and/or marked achievement in nursing. Prospective members fall into three categories: faculty, community leader, or student.

Student Nominees:

• must be admitted to the University

• must be in good standing with the University

• be recommended by University faculty (handled by each campus)

The following criteria for students must also be met:

LVN to BSN Students

• Completed at least 21 credits of the program curriculum

• Top 1/3 for GPA (varies each year)

• Attended class during the calendar year of application, January 1 – December 31

BSN Students

• Completed at least 21 credits of the program curriculum

• Top 1/3 for GPA (varies each year)

• Attended class during the calendar year of application, January 1 – December 31

MSN Students

• Completed at least 21 credits of the program curriculum

• GPA of 3.5 or better

• Attended class during the calendar year of application, January 1 – December 31

MSN/MHA Students

• Completed at least 10 credits of the program curriculum

• GPA of 3.5 or better

• Attended class during the calendar year of application, January 1 – December 31

MSN/MBA/HCM Students

• Completed at least 13 credits of the program curriculum

• GPA of 3.5 or better

• Attended class during the calendar year of application, January 1 – December 31

MSN/FNP

• Completed at least 16 graduate nursing credits

• GPA of 3.5 or better

• Attended class during the calendar year of application, January 1 – December 31

MSN/NPFT

• Completed at least 13 graduate nursing credits

• GPA of 3.5 or better

• Attended class during the calendar year of application, January 1 – December 31

PHD/NUR

• Completed at least 16 graduate nursing credits within the PhD/NUR program

• GPA of 3.5 or better

• Attended class during the calendar year of application, January 1 – December 31

Faculty, Alumni and Community Leaders

• Hold a nursing baccalaureate degree

• Must be in good standing with the university if currently a faculty member

• Demonstrated marked achievement in education, practice, research, administration, or publication

• At least 5 years of nursing experience