Writing Resolutions
To Impact the
Future of Nursing
Rosa Yi, Resolutions Committee Chair
Unique opportunity to advocate for
nursing students, the profession,
community, and nation
Resolutions as a tool for transforming
nursing issues to policies through
political action
Why Resolutions
Resolution
NSNA position statement
Evidence-based
Call to Action
Adopted upon approval
from HOD @ Convention
What is a Resolution?
National
Bylaws
Feasible
Scope of a Resolution
Relevant
1
Resolution of
Substance
Direction;
Extension/
Implementation
of Bylaws
& Mission;
Define NSNA
Positions
2
Resolution of
Courtesy
Recognition of
Contributions
By Individuals &
Groups
Three Types of Resolutions
3
Emergency
Resolution
Address
Urgent,
Immediate
Issues
(i.e. war &
natural disasters)
Create and
Submit Resolution
by February 6th, 2013
Resolutions
Committee Review:
Completeness
NSNA Bylaws
Feasibility
Relevance
Resolutions Committee
Member Assignment:
Formatting/Edit
Applicability plan
Adoption strategy
Resolution enhancement
Committee approval
Author Sign-off
HOD Placement
Resolution Submission Process
1
House of Delegates
Resolution Hearing
3
2
House of Delegates
Pro/Con Motions to
Adopt Resolution
Delegates Vote to
Adopt Resolution
by 50+% majority
Pass My Resolution
Authors, delegates, and alternates present
for Resolution introduction
Editorial changes and Resolved statements:
debatable
Titles & Whereas Statements: not debatable
Tabling prior and after Hearings for delegate
review and discussion
Resolution Hearing
Attend “Amending the Amendment” Forum
for information on HOD proceedings
Motions to adopt resolution put to HOD
Authors begin formal debate; speaking pro
Amendments for Resolved submitted and
voted
Alternating Pro and Con statements
Final voting
House of Delegates: Robert’s Rules
Adopted Resolutions:
part of the NSNA
policy agenda
“Resolved” clauses
implemented
Guide educational
and action items
Convention program
Imprint articles
Presentation
Creation of toolkits
Discussions with
policymakers
Awards
My Resolution = Our Resolution
Sometimes all you need to do is
Just start.
How much experience is needed?
None.
Write your Title & name the issue
Imagine “The NSNA will” in front of title
Action: “Increase awareness of . . .”
“Seek to add ___ to nursing school
curriculum”
“Support policy that _________”
Review titles from prior years for wording
My Resolution Title
Review 5 -10 years of Resolution adoptions
If adoption is from past 5 years, first
“Whereas” statement refers to original
Resolution
Revisits to topics must have justification
(new research or information)
Resolution can be to change positions
Topic Review
Abstract
Body
Reference
Costs
1 Paragraph
Summary of
Resolution
5-10
Whereas
Statements
3-5
Resolved
Statements
6th Edition
APA
Formatting
Breakdown
of Cost to
Implement
Building your Resolution
IN SUPPORT OF DIVERSITY IN NURSING
THROUGH THE USE OF GENDER
NEUTRAL TERMINOLOGY WITHIN
NURSING EDUCATION
Seminole State College of Florida Students
This resolution aims to reduce the use of
gender-biased language within nursing
education. The primary focus is to increase
diversity in nursing and reduce attrition …
Resolution Abstract Example
RESOLUTION TITLE
Submitting Chapter
Submitting Authors
5-10 “Whereas” Statements
3-5 “Resolved” Statements
Use Template on Resolution site
Resolution Format
5-10 Whereas Statements
Evidence Based information < 5 years old
Require APA 6th Edition citation
Direct quotes or paraphrased from evidence
Paraphrasing preferred when multiple
sources support a single statement
Not amendable by HOD
Be concise; more is not always better
Whereas Statements
3-5 Resolved Statements
First statement: position &/or initial action
Following statements: subsequent action
Final “Resolved” should be a “send a copy
to” list of organizations affected by or
interested in the NSNA position
Amendable by a majority vote in HOD
Resolved Statements
Remember
Keep it simple
Submit copies of supporting documentation
with citations underlined or highlighted,
marked page and paragraph #
Contact information for “send to”
organizations: organization name, contact
name, e-mail address, mailing address,
and phone #
Estimated cost analysis of implementation
Author’s Responsibilities
Guidelines for Planning Resolutions
for 2013 House of Delegates
www.nsna.org/Resolutions.aspx
The Resolution Checklist and instructions
for submission are in this document
Submission Requirements
Using the cloud to share
Create a Dropbox account to submit the
electronic copy at dropbox.com
Allow for quicker distribution to Resolutions
Committee and to NSNA Members
Dropbox is Your Friend
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
By 5:00 pm ET
at: NSNA Headquarters
ATTN: Resolutions Committee
45 Main Street, Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Resolution Submission Deadline
1.Arrive early to Charlotte, NC (4/2 Tues)
2.Get Slated; Sign-off your Resolution early
3.Be prepared for table conversations:
Bring extra copies of documents
4.Prep for debates with Pro statements, Con
responses, garner support
5.Attend HOD Sessions
Author’s Duties @ Convention
Discuss relevance with peers & instructors
Test with chapter, state, and professional
organization for endorsements
Revise for a stronger Resolution
Campaign and promote to other states
before Convention
Be realistic, informative, & available
Successful Resolutions
Change Policy
Empower colleagues
Get Leadership U credits
Earn or support awards
Influence the direction of NSNA
Create change in NSNA
Value of Authoring a Resolution
e-mail: resolutionschair@nsna.org
Subject: Attention Resolutions
Committee
Jessica Criser, Lisa Novak,
Samantha Paradis, Randi Sullivan,
Rosa Yi
Contact the Resolutions Committee
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