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October 12, 2015

Nursing Honor Society Welcomes Members from La Roche College

 Students and faculty at the Theta Mu induction ceremony at La Roche

 PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12, 2015 – On Saturday, Oct. 10, La Roche University hosted an induction ceremony for new members of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the nursing honor society.

STTI membership is by invitation only. The society recognizes baccalaureate students, graduate students and nurse leaders who demonstrate academic excellence and exceptional achievements in nursing.

The following members recently joined La Roche’s Theta Mu Chapter of STTI:

Undergraduate students
Mary Carlin of Penn Hills, Pa., Michael Rietscha of Indiana, Pa., Dawn Salerno of Churchill, Pa., and Andrea Lamb of Litchfield Park, Ariz.

Graduate students
Carrie Rubino of Plum, Pa.

Faculty
Christina Baktay, RN, MSN, of Zelienople, Pa.

STTI offers nursing scholarships, research awards and scholar programs throughout the school year. The Theta Mu chapter at La Roche is responsible for the annual Fall Craft Show.

Accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing Inc., La Roche offers a variety of nursing programs to fit the needs of both seasoned professionals and those who are new to the field. Degree programs include:

  • ASN degree
  • Online RN-BSN with RN-MSN option
  • Online MSN: Nursing Administration and Nursing Education

The University also offers school nurse and forensic nurse certificates, along with post-MSN certificates in nursing administration and nursing education.

About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate and six graduate degree programs, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences, as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,400 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society. 

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