B.S.N. Opportunities A. HONORS PROGRAM Opportunities are extended to nursing students to complete the honors program. Nursing students enrolled in the honors program and seeking the honors degree have the option to take two courses (of the seven (7) required honors courses) as honors courses in regular sections of nursing courses.  The student is responsible for negotiating a contract between the course instructor and himself/herself.  The contract is signed by the Honors Director.  This option is applicable only to those honor students who have completed at least four (4) regular honors courses and plan to write the honors thesis. The honors program and the Department of Nursing and Public Administration are committed to promoting scholarly excellence. B. SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL Marywood University Department of Nursing and Public Administration has established a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the international Nursing Honor Society.  The chapter name is Xi Gamma. The goals/purpose of the Sigma Theta Tau are: 1. to recognize superior achievement. 2. to recognize the development of leadership qualities. 3. to foster high professional standards. 4. to encourage creative work. 5. to strengthen commitment to the ideal an purposes of the profession. The criteria for membership are as follows: 1. one-half of required nursing curriculum completed. 2. upper 35% of class. 3. cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 4. three letters of endorsement from faculty. 5. Exceptions to the 3.0 cumulative grade point average may be made when student has 3.0 in nursing courses and has demonstrated progress in academic achievement and marked potential for leadership. C. SPECIAL AWARDS 1. Nemotko Medal The Nemotko Medal for Distinction in Nursing is awarded annually to the graduating basic student who meets specific criteria.  These criteria are: QPA of 3.0 (overall) and 3.5 (major) Active member of the Nursing Association Demonstrated leadership ability Clinically competent in nursing Socially aware of nursing issues and trends Participates in community activities Attendance at departmental student/faculty meetings. A final decision is made for the awards by the majority vote of the Nursing faculty. 2. R.N. Award The faculty award for excellence is made to a graduating RN student.  Criteria are: QPA of 3.0 (overall) and 3.5 (major) Evidence of leadership and community service Clinical competence in Nursing A final decision is made for the awards by the majority vote of the Nursing faculty. 3. Sigma Theta Tau International Outstanding Student Performance Recognition Award. This award honors the Xi Gamma student who has made significant contributions in the areas of:  academic, creative, research, leadership, monitorship, and clinical practice. A final decision is made for the award by the chapter review committee. 4. STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF MARYWOOD/STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA There is one student association in the Department of Nursing and Public Administration.  One faculty member serves as advisor to the Association. Eligibility for Membership - All students enrolled at Marywood University who are completing the nursing prerequisites or are currently taking nursing courses become members.  The SNAM/NSNA fees are added to the student tuition fees.

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