The History of Xi Kappa At-Large
· Originally Red River Valley Nursing Society
o May 18, 1991 – Induction Ceremony for the Society was held with Ada Sue Hinshaw, PhD, RN, FAAN, Keynoter
§ 79 new members joined & 34 members of other chapters
o March 1993 – site visit by Sigma Theta Tau
§ Petition presented to the 1993 Sigma Theta Tau Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, IN to become a chapter
o December 1993 – Received acceptance as a chapter & designee of the Honor Society
· Xi Kappa At- Large
o May 7, 1994 – Officially chartered as a National Chapter permitted to use the official key & seal of the Society
§ 270 members were inducted
§ Became the 344th National Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International