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XIV. Other Professional Organizations

Alumni Association

All graduates of Beth-El College are eligible to become members of the Alumni Association.  The Alumni Association takes an active role in promoting the welfare of Beth-El students.

American Indian Nurses' Association, Inc.

If interested in literature or more information about this organization, write to:

American Indian Nurses' Association, Inc.
231 South Peters
Norman, Oklahoma  73064

Colorado Council of Black Nurses, Inc.

The Colorado Council of Black Nurses started in 1974 with its primary goal to provide support services for black individuals who are interested in becoming nurses.  The organization continues to focus its efforts on:

Financial support.

Tutorial services:  Tutoring is available as well as assistance in studying for State Board exams.

For more information write to:

President
98 Macon Court
Aurora, CO  80010

Colorado Student Nurses Association

Students are eligible for membership in the association and are encouraged to actively participate on the district, state and national levels of the professional organization.  Beth-El has more active student involvement in the Colorado student organization that any other college in Colorado.  Beth-El students hold several state and national positions.  State and national conventions provide an opportunity for fun as well as professional leadership.

Nurses Christian Fellowship

A group which meets to provide support, discuss ideas, provide community service and share a Christian philosophy.  Information about meetings is available in the student lounges.

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Xi Phi Chapter

Students with high academic performance (have at least a 3.0 GPA and are in the top 35% of their class) and who have completed (??) of their nursing credits are inducted into the honor society, along with community leaders, at an annual meting.  Meetings throughout the year provide an opportunity for research and other scholarly presentations and exchange.

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society is an organization which recognizes the achievement of academic scholarship.  Because achievement of superior scholarship demonstrates leadership, creativity and overall ability in nursing, membership at this level is based upon the student's grade point average.  Please note the following requirements to begin preparation for membership:

Basic Program - Basic program is defined as a baccalaureate or higher degree program which leads to the first professional degree.  Students shall have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or it equivalent.  Basic student who are elected shall rank not lower that the highest 35 percent of their class in scholarship.

Programs of Graduate Study - Programs of graduate study in nursing include masters, postmasters, doctoral and post-doctoral.  Nurses matriculated for master or post-master programs shall be eligible for membership if they have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.

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