With the theme of "Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes", 25th International Nursing Research Congress 2014, organized by Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Honor Society of Nursing, will take place at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from July 24 to July 28, 2014.
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)’s research priorities are advancing healthy communities through health promotion; preventing disease and recognizing social, economic, and political determinants; implementing evidence-based practice; targeting the needs of vulnerable populations such as the chronically ill and poor; and developing nurses’ capacity for research
Organizer's Profile
Name: Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Honor Society of Nursing
Address: 550 W. North Street – Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
Tel: +1-317-634 8171
Fax: +1-317-634 8188
E-Mail: memserv@stti.iupui.edu
STTI Organizational Fact Sheet
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) – In 1922 six nurses founded STTI at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, now the Indiana University School of Nursing, in Indianapolis, Ind., USA.
The founders chose the name from the Greek words Storgé, Tharsos and Timé meaning "love," "courage" and "honor." STTI became incorporated in 1985 as Sigma Theta Tau International Inc., a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax status in the United States.
Organizational Mission
The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.
Society Vision
The vision of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is to be the global organization of choice for nursing.