RESOLUTIONS AND ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER Kristina M
RESOLUTIONS AND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER Kristina M. Lewis, AASN, ABA, RN, ACLS MNSA First Vice President Chair - Committee on Bylaws, Policy, Resolutions, & Legislation
About Me Education Career Experience Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Critical Care RN Eastern Michigan University Expected December 2014 Covenant Health. Care – Saginaw June 2013 - present Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Macomb Community College May 2013 Associate of Business Administration Macomb Community College December 2008 Cardiovascular RN Mid. Michigan Health – Midland August 2013 - present ACLS Provider American Heart Association September 2013 – present Leadership Michigan Nursing Students Association February 2012 – present
WHAT IS A RESOLUTION? Impact the Future of Nursing!
Impact the Future of Nursing A tool for transforming nursing issues to policies through political action *** Unique opportunity to advocate for nursing students, the profession, community, and nation *** MNSA position statement Evidence-based call to action Adopted upon approval at convention
Choose your topic
Choose your topic Pick something you are passionate about! Don’t choose a topic that has been adopted in last 5 years Justification for breaking 5 -year rule • New research or information
Resolution Format Abstract page (Cover page) • Title/Topic • Submitted by (your SNA) • Summary of Resolution (one paragraph)
Resolution Format Resolution Body • Title/Topic • Submitted by • Authors • 5 -10 Whereas Statements • • • Evidenced Based information <5 years old Use APA 6 th edition citation Direct Quotes or paraphrased from evidence Be clear and concise! NOT AMENDABLE by House of Delegates • 3 -5 Resolved Statements • First statement: position &/or initial action • Following statements: subsequent actions • Final statement: should be a “send a copy to” list of organizations affected by or interested in the MNSA position • AMENDABLE by House of Delegates
Also must include…. References • Evidenced Based information <5 years old • Use APA 6 th edition style • Remember to include all references used • Submit copies of supporting documentation with citations underlined or highlighted, marked page and paragraph # Cost Estimate • Breakdown of Cost to Implement Contact information for “send to” organizations • organization name, contact name, e-mail address, mailing address, and phone # Visit resolutions. Michigan. NSA. org for samples and template
Resolution Submission Process Submit to Resolution Committee • resolutions. Michigan. NSA. org • Deadline: November 30 th, 2013 Review • Scope • Format Support • Answer questions • Minor editing • Adoption strategy Approval • HOD Placement • Added to website
Resolution Adoption Process – Annual Convention Resolution Hearings • Authors, delegates, & alternates present for Resolution introduction • Editorial changes & Resolved statements: debatable • Titles & Whereas Statements: not debatable • Tabling prior and after Hearings for delegate review and discussion • Approved for House of Delegates Agenda House of Delegates • Motion to adopt resolution • “I move that the MNSA House of Delegates adopt [the resolution]” • Formal Debate • Authors begin formal debate; speaking pro • Alternating Pro and Con statements • Motions for amendments for Resolved Statements submitted and voted upon. • Specified time limit for each resolution: TBD • Final Delegate Voting on motion to adopt resolution • Requires >50% to pass
My Resolution passed – now what? Adopted Resolutions • Become part of MNSA policy agenda • “Resolved” statements implemented • Serves as a guide to educational and action items • Convention program • Nurse. Talk articles • Discussions with policy makers Go national! • NSNA Resolution submission deadline • February 12 th 2014 (8 weeks before national convention)
Resolution Resources Michigan Nursing Students Association • resolutions. Michigan. NSA. org National Student Nurses Association • http: //www. nsna. org/Publications/Resolutions. aspx • All of the documents listed on this site are extremely informative and useful!
Join the Resolution Committee Looking for 4 committee members • Boost resume & portfolio • Network with other students Must be available to attend 3 committee meetings: • Saturday, December 7 th, 2013 (Okemos) • Saturday, January 11 th, 2014 (Okemos) • Saturday, January 25, 2014 (Troy) Must attend House of Delegates • Convention fee discount may be available to committee members upon request; subject to approval by MNSA Board of Directors Note: Authors cannot serve on the committee
Contact Information Feel free to contact me about submitting a resolution, joining a committee, or if you have interest in running for a board position! Kristina M. Lewis, AASN, ABA, RN, ACLS Email: 1 st. Vice. President@Michigan. NSA. org Facebook: Kristina Lewis, RN, MNSA 1 st Vice President Linked. In: http: //www. linkedin. com/in/kristinalewis/
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