Membership

Criteria

Undergraduate students must:

• Have completed half of the nursing curriculum
• Rank in upper 35 percentile of class
• Have at least a GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 grading scale)
• Meet the expectation of academic integrity

RN students must:

• Have completed 12 credit hours at current school
• Have completed half of the nursing curriculum
• Rank in upper 35 percentile of class
• Have at least a GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 grading scale)
• Meet the expectation of academic integrity

Graduate students (master’s and doctoral) must:

• Have completed a fourth of the nursing curriculum
• Have at GPA of at least of 3.5 (on a 4.0 grading scale)
• Meet the expectation of academic integrity

Nurse leaders must:

• Be a registered nurse and legally recognized to practice in his/her country
• Hold at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing or other related field
• Have demonstrated achievement in nursing

For more information, read the Iota Sigma Membership Brochure (PDF).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a nurse qualify for membership after graduation?

People with at least a baccalaureate degree and demonstrated achievement in nursing may apply for membership as a nurse leader. Degrees are expected to be in nursing, but a baccalaureate degree in a related field is acceptable.

Are RNs eligible for membership if they have graduated from an associate degree or diploma program?

RNs are eligible only if they have also earned a baccalaureate degree.

Apply for Membership

For application information, contact us at (626) 815-5386.