Ncshca Competitors

We harness The Power of Nurses® to champion the profession and drive transformation in healthcare. How has a nurse impacted your life?

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) – In 1922 six nurses founded Sigma at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, now the Indiana University School of Nursing, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The founders chose the name from the Greek words Storgé, Tharsos, and Timé meaning "love," "courage," and "honor." Sigma became incorporated in 1985 as Sigma Theta Tau International Inc., a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax status in the United States. Our Mission: Developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere Our Vision: Connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare

The American Public Health Association champions the health of all people and all communities. We strengthen the public health profession, share the latest research and information, promote best practices and advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research. We are the only organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence policy to improve the public's health. Our Mission Improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status Our Values Our values reflect the beliefs our members from all disciplines of public health and over 40 countries. - Community - Science and evidence-based decision making - Health equity - Prevention and wellness - Real progress in improving health