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 complete application electronically to stti@sonoma.edu by January 10, 2026.

Please email Peterson Pierre, Sigma Chapter President, after you submit your application.   Please email him at edleypierre@gmail.com.

For your convenience, a copy of the membership application will also be posted on our chapter website at Home - Lambda Gamma Chapter (sigmanursing.org)

Requirements include:

Students:

•Recommendation by two faculty members, AND

•Enrolled and have completed 50% of the nursing bachelor's curriculum

• Minimum grade point average of 3.0

• Ranking in the top 35th percentile of their nursing class

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 March 7, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Student Center at Sonoma State University, and your presence is required to accept your new membership into the Lambda Gamma Chapter. If you cannot attend this ceremony or miss the application deadline, please plan to apply next year.

Please return your completed application directly to stti@sonoma.edu, and only electronically submitted applications will be reviewed & uploaded into the system. We require your application and unofficial transcripts by January 10, 2025. When chosen, you will receive an invitation via email to join Lambda Gamma and Sigma Nursing 3-4 weeks prior to the ceremony. Click the link to accept membership, then fill out the registration form & pay dues. You must complete this process within 7 days of receiving the offer to join. Otherwise, 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. Scholarships are available from the International Sigma Nursing Website for those in financial need. Registration fee is $ 126.00. Questions can be directed to: stti@sonoma.edu   

All Sigma Nursing Lambda Gamma Chapter Applicants *Please 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 RN #: ___________________________________

Please note: This request for membership does not guarantee acceptance into the organization. SSU Faculty and the Sigma board will select applicants by invitation. *Students must attach a copy of their unofficial transcript. By this attachment, you are giving the SSTI Membership Committee Authorization to review.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OR RN/BSN STUDENTS

·         I have completed 50% of the nursing curriculum.

·         I have achieved academic excellence, with a GPA of at least 3.0. Please attach an unofficial transcript up to this time.

·         Ranking in the top 35th percentile of their nursing class

·         I have demonstrated my personal or professional leadership and/or scholarship in the following ways: I have asked the following two faculty members to recommend me (include contact email): ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

I certify that I meet the expectations of academic integrity and have truthfully represented myself in this application.

Signature: _________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________

GRADUATE STUDENTS (MASTERS/DOCTORAL) 

·         I have completed 50% of the nursing curriculum

·         I have achieved academic excellence, with a GPA of at least 3.0 GPA

·         Ranking in the 70th percentile of their nursing class

·         I have demonstrated my professional or personal leadership and/or scholarship in the following ways: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

·         I have asked the following two faculty members to recommend me (include contact name & email address): ______________________________________________

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

I certify that I meet the expectations of academic integrity and have truthfully represented myself in this application.

Signature: _________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________

COMMUNITY NURSING LEADERS

·         I am a nursing leader working as a nurse in the greater community.

·         I am legally recognized to practice nursing in California.

·         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) ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

I have asked the following two STT members of any chapter to recommend me (include contact name & email address): _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

I certify that I meet the expectations of academic integrity and have truthfully represented myself in this application.

Signature: _________________________________

Date: ____________________________

Hello all, 

Our fall event location has been confirmed. We will gather on December 3rd in the Sonoma State Ballrooms B and C, which are on the upper floor of the student center. We are excited to see you all there! 

Hello all! 

We are requesting your presence at our Fall Induction Ceremony.

Induction will take place on September 13th, 2025 at 1pm, in the Cooperage building on SSU’s campus.  If you are a new inductee, your presence is required to accept your new membership into the Lambda Gamma Chapter.

Hope to see you all there! 

Lauren Constantine, BSN, RN 

Secretary and Publicity Chair 

Hello all! 

Please follow the link below to vote for board members. The ballot includes options to self nominate, as we are always looking for people to get more involved! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepVmO5a8QeiorLwC-HG_vJOaZkCeCBIklmk0_VFETdVJmQ4Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank you! 

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 

• I have completed 50% of the nursing curriculum

• I have achieved academic excellence, at least 3.0 GPA. Please attach an unofficial transcript up to this time. 

• Ranking in the top 35th percentile of their nursing class

• I have demonstrated my personal or professional leadership and/or scholarship in the following ways:

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________   

•  I have asked the following two faculty members to recommend me (include contact email): ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________  

I certify that I meet the expectations of academic integrity and have truthfully represented myself in this application.

Signature: _________________________________________________ 

Date: ________________________________ 

GRADUATE STUDENTS (MASTERS/DOCTORAL)  

• I have completed 50% of the nursing curriculum

• I have achieved academic excellence, at least 3.0 GPA

• Ranking in the top 35th percentile of their nursing class

• I have demonstrated my professional or personal leadership and/or scholarship in the following ways: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________   

• I have asked the following two faculty members to recommend me (include contact name & email address): 

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 

I certify that I meet the expectations of academic integrity and have truthfully represented myself in this application.

Signature: _________________________________________________ 

Date: ________________________________ 

COMMUNITY NURSING LEADERS 

• I am a nursing leader working as a nurse in the greater community.

• I am legally recognized to practice nursing in California.

• 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) 

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________   

• I have asked the following two STT members of any chapter to recommend me (include contact name & email address): 

 _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

I certify that I meet the expectations of academic integrity and have truthfully represented myself in this application. 

Signature: _________________________________

Date: ____________________________