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Admissions Student Ambassadors is a volunteer program run by the PA College Office of Admissions. This is a great opportunity for students to become more involved and share their passion for their program and PA College with prospective students.

The mission of the Association of Surgical Technologists National Honor Society is to recognize the achievement of surgical technology students and to support the learning and professional development of surgical technologists who strive to improve the surgical technology profession. Students must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and must project qualities of integrity and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities.

Intervarsity Christina Fellowship is a student affinity club, led by current students on campus. All students are welcome to attend meetings and Bible studies in order to build friendships and explore the Christian faith.

The National Honor Society for the Profession of Respiratory Care was formed in 1986 to promote, recognize and honor scholarship, scholarly achievement, service and character of students, graduates, and faculty members of the profession. The name of the society is based on the goals of the Respiratory Care profession: sustaining “life and breath” for all mankind. Lambda (Λ) is the Greek letter “L,” and beta (Β) is the Greek letter “B.” Students earning a GPA of at least 3.5 and/or those in the top 25 percent of their class are eligible for inclusion in Lambda Beta.

Lambda Nu is the national honor society for the radiologic and imaging sciences. Its objectives are to foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels, to promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences, and to recognize exemplary scholarship. Students must meet a GPA 3.5 or higher and considered a full time student in their professional program after one semester to be eligible.

National Student Nurses’ Association is the official, professional association for future registered nurses. Membership in the National Student Nurses’ Association and the corresponding state constituent, Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania, provides prospective registered nurses with professional development opportunities at the national and state levels for areas such as serving as a delegate to conventions; shaping legislative policies regarding the future of the profession, professional education and the health of the nation; learning from renowned nurse leaders; networking with peers from across the country; and earning national and/or state scholarships. Chapter-based activities to advance social justice and citizenship provide opportunities for networking within the chapter and are designed to support student participation at the national and state levels. Membership is open to both nursing programs well as pre-clinical students.

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among all undergraduate and graduate college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

Baccalaureate and graduate nursing students are eligible for induction into the Sigma Theta Tau International, Psi Pi Chapter. As one of the most distinctive organizations in professional nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International influences and changes the health of people through the intellectual capital of nurses around the globe. By developing and building connections with diverse people and entities, Sigma Theta Tau International enables nurses to collectively and individually develop, create, use and apply their knowledge to make a difference for the greater good of people’s well-being. Students are invited to join who demonstrate superior academic achievement, academic integrity and professional leadership potential or ability. Criteria for student membership is listed below.

Pre-licensure BSN criteria: (excludes undergraduate ASN students)

• Have completed half of the required pre-licensure nursing curriculum;
• Have no less than 3.0/4.0;
• Rank in the upper 35 percent of their class.

RN to BSN criteria:

• Have completed half of the RN to BSN nursing curriculum;
• Have no less than 3.0/4.0 grade-point average;
• Rank in the upper 35 percent of their class.

Graduate criteria:

• Have completed one-quarter of the required graduate curriculum;
• Have no less than 3.5/4.0 grade-point average.

Students in graduate programs who are practicing nurses and have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent in any field are eligible to be considered as a nurse leader at any point in the program.

Student Council is a forum in which students can develop leadership skills while impacting the College culture and weighing in on important decisions about our campus – six positions are available within Nursing – Bachelor’s (1), Nursing – Associate (2), Health Sciences – Bachelor’s (1) and Health Sciences – Associate (2). Selected students will receive an account credit for fulfilling their obligations each semester. For more info or to apply for vacant positions, visit the Student Life portal page > Getting Involved.

The purpose of the Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society is to further the professional competence and dedication of the individual members in and for the profession of health care management. The purpose is achieved by:

• Recognizing students who achieve distinction in health care administration studies.
• Motivating academic excellence in students studying health care administration.
• Recognizing, by means of granting honorary memberships, individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.
• Upholding and developing high professional standards and ethics for members of the profession.

Members are selected based on academic achievement, service to the community and/or contributions to the health care management profession. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Health care Administration program at the College must have a GPA of 3.5 and a minimum of two semesters completed and 24 credits in the program.