Ratchneewan Ross, RN, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker at the New Member Induction Ceremony of the Pi Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the Honor Society of Nursing, on Dec 2, 2014.
Dr. Ross is an Associate Professor and Director of International Activities at Kent State’s College of Nursing. She has been a member of STTI since 1997. Her research interests are physical and mental health of vulnerable women around the globe, including women experiencing HIV and violence/trauma.
Sigma Theta Tau International is the only worldwide honor society for nursing. The mission of STTI is to advance global health and to celebrate achievement and development of nursing leadership, scholarship and services. STTI serves to foster high professional standards and encourage creative work.