Honor Societies

Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society (Gamma Delta Chapter)

The Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society recognizes the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing. This society encourages the pursuit of advanced degrees in the profession of nursing as well as continuing education as a lifelong professional responsibility. Additionally, the society participates in the recruitment of qualified individuals into the profession of nursing.

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa was founded in 1918 and is the official honor society for two-year college programs. Phi Theta Kappa is now an international organization and the largest honor society in U.S. higher education. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. Mercy College chartered the Beta Pi Xi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in 2008. Since that time, more than 300 members have been inducted.

Sigma Theta Tau

Sigma Theta Tau, or Sigma, is the second largest nursing organization in the world with approximately 135,000 active members residing in more than 90 countries. It was founded in 1922 at what is now the Indiana University School of Nursing. The Zeta Theta-at-Large Chapter, founded in 1982, includes the University of Toledo/Bowling Green State University Consortium, Lourdes University, and Mercy College of Ohio. Sigma’s purpose is to recognize outstanding achievement and development of leadership qualities, foster high professional standards, encourage creative work, and strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.