Writing a Resolution - The Basics
This page references the NSNA Guidelines for Planning. Please see this handbook for further information.
What Is a Resolution?
- Resolutions are essentially position papers that address pertinent issues which direct the priorities of the organization in which it was passed.
- These position papers represent matters of importance to CNSA constituents, members, chapters, nursing and/or health needs of the public.
- If adopted by the House of Delegates at the Annual Conventions of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) and/or California Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA), your resolution will become the basis for the policies and actions of the NSNA and/or the CNSA.
- This means that YOU can make a difference in the nursing profession!
- Your work can bring awareness, recognition, and/or advocacy to your topic!
How Is a Resolution Adopted?
- Resolutions will be discussed at the House of Delegates at the October 2022 CNSA Convention.
- This is important because it gives the delegates to consider the issue, its importance, and resolution implementation.
- If your resolution is adopted by the House of Delegates, it will be submitted to the national convention for viewing.
- Here, if your resolution is adopted, it will become the basis for policies and actions of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA).
Why Should I Write a Resolution?
- Resolutions help increase awareness, encourage advocacy, and promote recognition of relevant nursing topics that are national in scope.
- This means that YOU can make a difference in the nursing profession.
- Going through this process can also help you gain leadership skills that will both boost your resume and help you in your future career as a nurse.
Who Can Write a Resolution?
- CNSA member or chapter
- CNSA Board of Directors
- CNSA committees
Additional Information
- Faculty and faculty advisors are available only to guide student authors and are not to take an active role in deciding the topic or writing the resolution.
- There may be only one primary author and additional authors.
- All authors must be current students and NSNA/CNSA members at the time of the Annual Convention.
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