Student Resources

Students enrolled in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences are eligible for membership in the Southern Colorado Association of Nursing Students (SCANS), an affiliate of the National Student Nurses' Association, Inc. (NSNA), a pre-professional organization for nursing students that offers many programs, benefits and leadership opportunities.

The organization provides discounts on products and services, representation in the annual House of Delegates and opportunities to run for state and national office. NSNA also offers a chance to win contests and prizes as well as to contribute to the future of nursing practice.

How to Join

To join the National Student Nursing Association (NSNA), create a member account at: https://nsnamembership.org/

Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is a highly respected honor society for nurses. The organization has more than 130,000 members in 85 countries. The mission of STTI is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Iota Pi is the CSU-Pueblo Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Membership in STTI is by invitation only, and recognizes professional and academic excellence in nursing in the three categories below:

• Undergraduate Student - Junior or senior students enrolled in baccalaureate programs at accredited institutions of higher education who have completed at least 1/2 of the nursing curriculum, rank in the upper 35 percent of their graduating class and have achieved academic excellence (at schools where a 4.0 grade point average system is used, this equates to at least a 3.0)
• Graduate Student - Master's and Doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs at accredited institutions of higher education who have completed at least 1/4 of the nursing curriculum, have achieved academic excellence (at schools where a 4.0 grade point average system is used, this equates to at least a 3.5)
• Nurse Leader - The candidates are legally recognized to practice in their countries, have at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing or other field and demonstrate achievement in nursing.

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