Resolutions

Why Are Resolutions Important?

Resolutions are important because they help bring attention to important issues, encourage advocacy, and inspire organizational and policy change. While resolutions may not directly create laws, they often help shape ideas, influence decision-making, and initiate conversations that can eventually lead to broader policy development.

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Resolutions also:

• Increase awareness surrounding important healthcare issues

• Encourage student leadership and advocacy

• Promote professional engagement beyond the classroom

• Help develop communication, research, and leadership skills

• Provide opportunities to influence organizational priorities and future action

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Many policies and organizational initiatives begin as ideas presented through resolutions before developing into larger conversations and meaningful change.

Why Should Nursing Students Write Resolutions?

Writing a resolution allows nursing students to actively participate in shaping the future of healthcare and nursing. It provides students with the opportunity to advocate for issues they care about while developing leadership and professional skills that will continue throughout their nursing careers.

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The resolution process also helps students:

• Build confidence and professionalism

• Strengthen research and communication skills

• Develop leadership and advocacy experience

• Gain involvement within ANSA and NSNA

• Create meaningful impact within the nursing profession

How Is a Resolution Adopted?

Resolutions submitted to ANSA are discussed during the House of Delegates at the Annual Convention. Delegates review the issue, discuss the importance of the topic, and vote on adoption.

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At the national level, resolutions may also be submitted to the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA), where they may become the basis for future organizational policies, priorities, and actions.

​Who Can Write a Resolution?

The following individuals or groups may submit resolutions:

• ANSA members or chapters

• ANSA Board of Directors members

• ANSA committees

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​Faculty and advisors may guide students throughout the process, but resolutions should remain student-led initiatives.