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Honorary Membership

Honorary Membership is for individuals who are not eligible for regular membership but have demonstrated superior achievements that have contributed to the advancement of nursing and health care at national or global levels.   

Purpose
The Honor Society of Nursing bestows honorary membership upon individuals of national or global influence who have furthered the course of health care. Honorary stature is conferred by the society’s board of directors on those who demonstrate superior achievement in a chosen field and who demonstrate a special commitment to the ideals and concerns of nursing.

Eligibility
Honorary membership in Sigma Theta Tau International is granted by the Sigma Theta Tau International board of directors on individuals throughout the world who are not eligible for regular membership but have demonstrated superior achievements that have contributed to the advancement of nursing and health care at the national or global levels. Any active Sigma Theta Tau International member may nominate a person for honorary membership.


View Criteria and Submission Requirements


2009-2011 Honorary Members  
Jeff Arnold
Renu Dhasmana, MS
Kenneth Hepburn, PhD
Tore Laerdal, MSc
Gladys McGarey, MD
Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE, BCEE

2007-2009 Honorary Members
Denise F. Polit, PhD
Monica Sharma, MD
HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein
Norman H. Volk

Call for Entries opens
1 October 2012

Deadline
1 January 2013

Entry fee
US $50 The fee structure for nominations outside the U.S. will be set according to World Bank classifications based on per capita income designated as low, middle and high. 

Judging
Judging is completed by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau Board of Directors.

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