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Resolutions and Robert’s Rules of Order

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. Critical Care RN Covenant HealthCare – Saginaw June 2013 - present

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Resolutions and Robert’s Rules of Order

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  1. Resolutionsand Robert’s Rules of Order Kristina M. Lewis, AASN, ABA, RN, ACLS MNSA First Vice President Chair - Committee on Bylaws, Policy, Resolutions, & Legislation

  2. About Me Education Career Experience Critical Care RN Covenant HealthCare – Saginaw June 2013 - present Cardiovascular RN MidMichiganHealth – Midland August 2013 - present ACLS Provider American Heart Association September 2013 – present Leadership Michigan Nursing Students Association February 2012 – present Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Eastern Michigan University Expected December 2014 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Macomb Community College May 2013 Associate of Business Administration Macomb Community College December 2008

  3. What is a resolution? Impact the Future of Nursing!

  4. 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

  5. Choose your topic

  6. 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

  7. Resolution Format Abstract page (Cover page) • Title/Topic • Submitted by (your SNA) • Summary of Resolution (one paragraph)

  8. Resolution Format Resolution Body • Title/Topic • Submitted by • Authors • 5-10 Whereas Statements • Evidenced Based information <5 years old • Use APA 6th 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

  9. Also must include…. References • Evidenced Based information <5 years old • Use APA 6th 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.MichiganNSA.org for samples and template

  10. Resolution Submission Process Submit to Resolution Committee • resolutions.MichiganNSA.org • Deadline: November 30th, 2013

  11. Resolution Adoption Process – Annual Convention Resolution Hearings 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 • 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

  12. 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 • NurseTalk articles • Discussions with policy makers Go national! • NSNA Resolution submission deadline • February 12th 2014 (8 weeks before national convention)

  13. Resolution Resources Michigan Nursing Students Association • resolutions.MichiganNSA.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!

  14. 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 7th, 2013 (Okemos) • Saturday, January 11th, 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

  15. Contact Information Kristina M. Lewis, AASN, ABA, RN, ACLS Email: 1stVicePresident@MichiganNSA.org Facebook: Kristina Lewis, RN, MNSA 1st Vice President LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinalewis/ Feel free to contact me about submitting a resolution, joining a committee, or if you have interest in running for a board position!

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