Ethics and Governance
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Committee

(Formerly named the Bylaws & Policies Committee)

"Integrity in Nursing"

Nikule Abel
Director
University of Nevada Las Vegas
​Las Vegas, NV
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Seasonal Memos
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What is the Role of the Ethics and Governance Committee?

The committee is responsible for implementing resolutions passed by the HOD related to ethics and governance; engaging members in the Code of Ethics; assisting chapters to submit amendments to the Code of Ethics; guiding chapters with bylaws, policies and procedures; reviewing NSNA’s policies bylaws and procedures when related issues arise.

Nikule Abel, Director and Chair,
​Ethics and Governance Committee Winter-Spring Memo

Hello everyone! I hope your spring semester is going well. The Board of Directors has been working hard to implement our respective committees' goals for the term, and we are so excited to see you all at the 69th Annual Convention: A Virtual Experience held April 5-10, 2021.

Theme
​The Ethics and Governance Committee met during the NSNA virtual MidYear Conference to complete the committee's goals for the year. In line with our committee's theme for the year, "Integrity in Nursing," we analyzed NSNA's bylaws and policies so we could do our best to keep the membership educated and informed. We encourage you all to think about how your chapter can promote these practices as well. This could include examining your chapter's bylaws to ensure they are in conformity with those of NSNA.

Annual Convention
Ahead of the Annual Convention in April, our committee wanted to inform you of events that we will be hosting. This year, there will be a one-hour association activity seminar devoted to Ethics and Governance. During this interactive session, we will play NSNA Bylaws Trivia!!! Additionally, I will cover how to create bylaws and policies for your chapter that will be strong and lasting. This will also be an excellent opportunity to ask any questions you might have on Bylaws or policies that your school or state chapter faces. Please spread the word and come ready for a challenging game of Bylaws Trivia and cool prizes. 

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Attention NSNA State Association Leaders

Are you having difficulty filling your board positions during virtual conventions or canceled conventions due to COVID-19?

You are encouraged to keep a minimum of an executive committee: president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Check your bylaws to determine if there is a bylaw that permits the executive committee to make decisions when a full board is unable to meet or if the decisions cannot wait until a full board meeting. If there is nothing specific, and your bylaws direct you to refer to Robert’s Rules of Order for guidance, then you can use the guidance of Robert’s. This gives you the ability to keep your bank account in place, file tax forms (i.e., 990), and remain a constituent of NSNA (and thus collect dues). This is a temporary method of maintaining the association during this time of crisis. NSNA staff will assist you in communicating with your members and guidance in holding elections. Contact Kenya@nsna.org ​

NSNA Ethics and Governance

​References & Resources

             - Core Values         
             - Code of Professional Conduct
             - Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct (with interpretive statements)
             - Nursing Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
             - Guide to Grievance Process

References
  • Carver, J. (2006). Boards that Make a Difference. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
  • Jacobs, J. (2018). Association law handbook : a practical guide for associations, societies, and charities. Washington, D.C: Association Management Press
  • Policies and Procedures in Association Management. (2001). Washington, DC: American Society of Association Executives.
  • Principles of Association Management. (2001). Washington, DC: American Society of Association Executives and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, p.47.
  • Robert, H., Robert, S., Robert, H., Evans, W., Honemann, D., Balch, T., Seabold, D. & Gerber, S. (2020). Robert's rules of order : newly revised.
    New York: Public Affairs

Resources

American Society of Association Executives and the Center for Association Leadership
http://www.asaecenter.org/
Publishes Association Leadership, an annual periodical is a practical management tool for volunteer leaders.  Articles focus on the roles of association executives, board, and committee members, and can be used as a training tool for board members.  Designed to help all work more productively as a team, the magazine presents important topics to the volunteer.