Nursing students inducted into International Honor Society

By: Mark Reyes, Newswriting Intern                             communications@bloomfield.edu

Some of Bloomfield College’s finest students from The Frances M. McLaughlin Division of Nursing were honored for their academic achievements on Nov. 22. The hard work and dedication of eight students were recognized as they were inducted into the prestigious Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s Iota Alpha Chapter in a ceremony held at William Paterson University.
 
Students Tara Bognatz, Roselle Monica David, Jacqueline Hunterdon-Anderson, Yemima Lee, Rona Mercado, Nicole Spellman, Jenna Szumlicz and Danny Tamayo were inducted into the society’s chapter. Membership into the chapter is by invitation only to students who have exhibited excellence in nursing scholarship.  
 
“Sigma Theta Tau is a highly selective honors society that allows for further nursing research opportunities and will help me to network with other professionals,” said Szumlicz. “I am eager to utilize the knowledge that the Bloomfield College curriculum has provided in nursing research and leadership. I am honored to be a new member of Sigma Theta Tau.”
 
Founded in 1922, Sigma Theta Tau provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people. With over 130,00 active members, it is the second largest nursing organization in the world with members residing in 90 countries. In 2014 the Iota Alpha chapter welcomed its third class of Bloomfield College students. 
 
"Induction into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing is a prestigious honor for both the students and the College,” said Director of the Nursing Learning Resource Center Lorraine Flood. “These select students have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities. As faculty and staff, we provide the foundation necessary to promote and encourage leadership and scholarship in practice, education, and research to enhance global health. Our students and our entire division should be very proud of this honor."
 
To learn more about the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, visit www.nursingsociety.org. For more information on Bloomfield’s nursing program, visit http://bloomfield.edu/academics/degrees-programs/nursing.
 

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