Rosa Yi, Resolutions Committee Chair Writing Resolutions To Impact the Future of Nursing.

Rosa Yi, Resolutions Committee Chair

Writing Resolutions

To Impact the Future of Nursing

Why Resolutions

Unique opportunity to advocateadvocate for nursing students, the profession, community, and nation

Resolutions as a tool for transforming nursing issues to policies through political actionpolitical action

What is a Resolution?

ResolutionResolution

NSNA position statement

Evidence-based

Call to Action

Adopted upon approval

from HOD @ Convention

Scope of a Resolution

Feasible

National

Relevant

Bylaws

Three Types of Resolutions

Resolution of Substance

Resolution of Courtesy

EmergencyResolution

Direction;Extension/

Implementation of Bylaws & Mission;

Define NSNA Positions

Recognition of Contributions

By Individuals &Groups

Address Urgent,

Immediate Issues

(i.e. war & natural disasters)

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Resolution Submission Process

Create and Submit Resolution

by February 6th, 2013

Resolutions Committee Review:

CompletenessNSNA Bylaws

FeasibilityRelevance

Resolutions CommitteeMember Assignment:

Formatting/EditApplicability planAdoption strategy

Resolution enhancementCommittee approval

Author Sign-offHOD Placement

Pass My Resolution

House of DelegatesHouse of DelegatesResolution Hearing

House of DelegatesHouse of DelegatesPro/Con Motions to Adopt Resolution

DelegatesDelegates Vote to Adopt Resolution by 50+% majority

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Resolution Hearing

Authors, delegates, and alternates

present for Resolution introductionResolution introduction

Editorial changes and Resolved

statements: debatabledebatable

Titles & Whereas Statements: not not

debatabledebatable

TablingTabling prior and after Hearings for

delegate review and discussion

House of Delegates: Robert’s Rules

AttendAttend “Amending the Amendment” Forum for information on HOD proceedings

Motions to adopt resolution put to HODAuthors begin formal debateformal debate; speaking proAmendments for Resolved submitted and

votedAlternating Pro and Con statements Final voting voting

My Resolution = Our Resolution

Convention programImprint articlesPresentation

Creation of toolkitsDiscussions with

policymakersAwards

Adopted Resolutions:part of the NSNA

policy agenda“Resolved” clauses

implementedGuide educational and action items

Sometimes all you need to do is

Just start.

How much experience is needed?

None.

My Resolution Title

Write your Title Title & name the issueissue

Imagine “The NSNA will” in front of title

ActionAction: “Increase awareness of . . .”

“Seek to add ___ to nursing school curriculum”

“Support policy that _________”

ReviewReview titles from prior years for wording

Topic Review

Review 5 -10 years5 -10 years of Resolution adoptions

If adoption is from past 5 years, first “Whereas” statement refers to original Resolutionoriginal Resolution

Revisits to topics must have justificationjustification (new research or information)

Resolution can be to changechange positions

Abstract

1 Paragra

phSummary

ofResolution

Reference

6th EditionAPA

Formatting

Body

5-10

Whereas

Statements

3-5

Resolved

Statements

Costs

Breakdown

of Cost toImplement

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 Format

RESOLUTION TITLETITLESubmitting ChapterChapterSubmitting AuthorsAuthors5-10 “WhereasWhereas” Statements3-5 “ResolvedResolved” StatementsUse TemplateTemplate on Resolution site

5-10 Whereas StatementsEvidence Based information < 5 years oldRequire APA 6th Edition citationDirect quotes or paraphrased from

evidenceParaphrasing preferred when multiple

sources support a single statementNot amendable by HOD Be concise; more is not always better

Whereas Statements

Resolved Statements

3-5 Resolved Statements3-5 Resolved Statements

First statement: position &/or initial action

Following statements: subsequentsubsequent action

Final “Resolved” should be a “send a copy to” list of organizations affectedaffected by or interested in the NSNA position

AmendableAmendable by a majority vote in HOD

RememberKeep it simple

Author’s Responsibilities

Submit copies of supporting documentation with citations underlined or highlightedhighlighted, 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

Submission Requirements

Guidelines for Planning Resolutions for 2013 House of Delegateswww.nsna.org/Resolutions.aspx

The Resolution Checklist and instructions for submission are in

this document

Dropbox is Your Friend

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

Resolution Submission Deadline

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013By 5:00 pm ET

at: NSNA Headquarters

ATTN: Resolutions Committee45 Main Street, Suite 606

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Author’s Duties @ Convention

1.Arrive earlyearly to Charlotte, NC (4/2 Tues)

2.Get Slated; Sign-offSign-off your Resolution

early

3.Be preparedprepared for table conversations:

Bring extra copies of documents

4.Prep for debates with Pro statements,

Con responses, garner supportsupport

5.Attend HODHOD Sessions

Successful Resolutions

Discuss relevancerelevance with peers & instructors

TestTest with chapter, state, and professional organization for endorsements

Revise for a strongerstronger Resolution

CampaignCampaign and promote to other states before Convention

Be realistic, informativeinformative, & available

Value of Authoring a Resolution

ChangeChange Policy

EmpowerEmpower colleagues

Get Leadership ULeadership U credits

Earn or support awardsawards

InfluenceInfluence the direction of NSNA

Create changechange in NSNA

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Contact the Resolutions Committee

e-mail: [email protected]: Attention Resolutions

Committee

Jessica Criser, Lisa Novak, 

Samantha Paradis, Randi Sullivan,

Rosa YiRosa Yi

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