1. You’re a Member… Now What???? Jayne Lutz MS, PHCNS-BC, RN STTI Region 13 North American Coordinator Member, Gamma Zeta Chapter February 22, 2012 1

2. You’re a Member of STTI A global community of nurses who lead in using knowledge, scholarship, service and learning to improve the health of the world’s people. 2

3. Reasons for Becoming a Nurse 10. Pays better than McDonalds 9. Fashionable shoes and uniforms 8. Easy major 7. Work with courteous doctors who always leave clear orders in perfectly clear handwriting 6. Celebrate the holidays with friends… 5. Great hours 4. Easy job expectations 3.The opportunity to expose yourself to exciting diseases 2. Aromatherapy **1. The opportunity to make a difference 3

4. Give Back to Move Forward President Dr. Suzanne’s Prevost’s Call to Action Create Your Legacy Engage in Collaboration Respond to Vulnerable Populations Embrace Technology 4

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6. www.nursingsociety.org 6

7. Your participation is “key” You will want to make a conscious effort to consider STTI as a viable resource when you do things in your profession: – Evidence-based practice issues – Any type of school paper to look for nursing resources, including the FREE Virginia Henderson Library – Call for abstracts for conferences, grants – Finding individuals of common interest (“The Circle”) When you “google,” be sure you “STTI" too! – www.nursingsociety.org 7

8. Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library www.nursinglibrary.org Offers nurses a wide variety of knowledge resources that advance patient care. Dedicated to bringing the latest research on nursing knowledge important to all nurses – clinicians, researchers, educators and students. Six full text articles/month. 8

9. Did you know….? Free for STTI Members Only …continuing nursing education courses offer more than 36 credit hours and are available to members at no charge ― a US $300 value! No matter your specialty, these continuing nursing education courses will give nurses insight on how to build stronger teams, live a more balanced life and deal with difficult personalities ― skills from which everyone can benefit. 9

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13. STTI: A GPS for Your Nursing Career 13

14. Principles of GPS = STTI Features The GPS has to be able to “see” you! – Nurses are very mobile people, from graduation through an extended career – When you move physically (house address) and/or change your email address, you need to change your membership information on the STTI webpage – Give an email address you monitor regularly – Check your junk mail or spam if you have paid your dues and did not receive the “STTI Connect” on the first of the month www.nursingsociety.org 14

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16. Stay active and connected when you move… “I can’t be active in STTI because I am no where near my chapter” There are 479 STTI chapters in the world Wherever you go, contact the nearest university (or check first online under Regions) and transfer there or become a dual member. You can do this online yourself or get help anytime from staff at STTI. A “virtual chapter” is all online if you’re too remote or wish this option! 16

17. Connect Online http://thecircle.nursingsociety.org http://twitter.com/STTI www.facebook.com, search for Sigma Theta Tau International www.linkedin.com, search for Sigma Theta Tau International 17

18. Connect at Chapter Meetings 18

19. Participate in Chapter Activities Participate in chapter community service projects Serve on a chapter committee or task force Go to chapter meetings, lunch and learns or research days 19

20. Career Advisors Considering what to do next or how to create your next nursing opportunity? Advisors are available in categories such as: –Abstract writing –Pediatrics –Women’s health –Case management –Cardiovascular –Critical care Visit www.nursingsociety.org/Careers 20

21. In sum, If STTI can’t find you, it will be very difficult or impossible to guide you in your career or offer choices along the way. When you don’t hear from them, you will ask…what have they done for me lately? And, this also means that you need to open and read STTI mail or the GPS might as well be off! 21

22. The STTI-GPS Requires YOUR Participation Just like your gym membership… 22

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25. Only You can make STTI a priority When the chapter events calendar becomes available add them to your personal calendar. Then…. When it is time to plan your work schedule, you will be reminded of an event and can plan to be available as off that day or working a shift that will allow participation. 25

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30. SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING An honor to join A benefit to belong YOU BELONG HERE! www://Nursingsociety.org 30

31. Let STTI be a GPS for your career If this is going to happen, take that first step and….. TURN STTI ON! Congratulations, welcome, and thank you! 31