Sororities/Fraternities

Are there any nurses who are apart of sororities/fraternities? If so, which ones? And how did you manage both while in nursing school?

And lastly, is it possible to be in a sorority/frat and still be apart of the nursing honor society Sigma Theta Tau?
I was asked to join Phi Theta (sp? I'm Tired)Kappa in Nursing school at a Community College. I attended some functions but basically worked on the program. Ya hoo I was put in the National Dean's list book that year. No big deal really.

I don't know about the other sororities, but as far as joining Sigma Theta Tau, you cannot just join. You must be asked and have a grade point average that is quite high. I am a member and have been for many years. It's a great honor to be asked and accepted. You should try for this one, especially! Good luck in your schooling.

That depends on if you are talking about a nursing sorority/fraternity or a typical one. Yes, you will have time for a nursing sorority/fraterntiy because they are meant for nursing students. You aren't going to have a lot of fuctions other than the ones that are required of you (the hours of volunteering). As for a normal sorority/fraternity, they take up quite a bit of your time and ask a lot of you. You will have time, but there are many social functions that you must attend so don't expect to have a life outside of that. Unless you have a lot of free time to party, I wouldn't recommend it.

Quote from sharona97I was asked to join Phi Theta (sp? I'm Tired)Kappa in Nursing school at a Community College. I attended some functions but basically worked on the program. Ya hoo I was put in the National Dean's list book that year. No big deal really.

Quote from underpaidrnI don't know about the other sororities, but as far as joining Sigma Theta Tau, you cannot just join. You must be asked and have a grade point average that is quite high. I am a member and have been for many years. It's a great honor to be asked and accepted. You should try for this one, especially! Good luck in your schooling.

Not a problem. I know what you meant. I was also in the Dean's list book. Whoop-de-do. I never even put it on my resume. I do put the Sigma Theta Tau on there, though. Good luck honey!:spin:

Quote from luvmy3kidsi was asked to join that too a few weeks ago. then i saw where there are "member fees" and i just threw the paper out. does anyone know what that is really about?? and how much it actually costs?? as far as sororities go... i would think it would take up a lot of time for someone trying to survive nursing school. but i have 3 kids and i'm a washed up married old lady. no sorority would want me in the first place!

Quote from underpaidrnNot a problem. I know what you meant. I was also in the Dean's list book. Whoop-de-do. I never even put it on my resume. I do put the Sigma Theta Tau on there, though. Good luck honey!:spin:

Hello, I was actually a part of Delta Zeta (social sorority) my last two years (when I was in nursing school I pledged). It was stressful, but it was good to have a group of girls that supported you when nursing school made you want to pull your hair out. I wasn't on the Dean's List, but that is more because I goofed off during my first two years of college, prior to nursing school. My chapter actually had mandatory study hours and academic probation if your GPA dropped below a 2.5 (meant you couldn't go out to the parties, hold a position, or take a little sister) It made you focus on getting your academics up.If you decide to join a sorority/fraternity do not, I repeat DO NOT agree to do any main officer work OR any position that requires a lot of time. It's great to say you had that college experience, but you went to school to become a nurse. If you are looking to explore options or discussing with someone tell them to get the costs. First semester is usually expensive. Some of them have houses which are not that bad of an idea you can get cheaper rent than living in a dormitory. Usually there is a dorm mother or rules to keep things sane. See what image that promote on campus, it is not a good idea to join a group that is not active in doing community service. Usually the parties/socials/mixers are not the mandatory events, it's the community service that will keep you busy. I have to say though this does look good on many applications when applying for jobs. The other thing is fund raisers, those can suck as well. BTW, discuss with the sorority but most allow you to be apart of a professional fraternity or organization. Some actually require it.I hope that answers your questions. Good Luck!

i was invited and joined ptk with a 4.0, and was on the national dean's list as well. i have always wanted to join a social fraternity, but seeing that i will be getting my rn through excelsior, i guess there's no hope there for me . maybe when i work on my bsn?

Quote from luvmy3kidsI was asked to join that too a few weeks ago. Then I saw where there are "member fees" and I just threw the paper out. Does anyone know what that is really about?? And how much it actually costs??

I was a Chi Omega (social sorority) throughout college, lived in the house, was an officer, recruitment counselor, etc. I also worked and went through nursing school.You can do both. Sigma Theta Tau is a honor society who invites you to join based on GPA, etc. and at least at my school, didn't really have too many social activities. There are many social sororities out there that value education, require study hours based on GPA, set up study partners for those in the same field of study, etc. If you want to do it, then go for it. It takes a commitment to not just the social aspect or the educational aspect but a HUGE commitment to time management and prioritization (I truly feel what I took away from my sorority in terms of time management and professionalism has impacted my first year of nursing tremendously in that I'm comfortable with these skills).Good luck!