Ethics and Governance
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Committee

(Formerly named the Bylaws & Policies Committee)

Educate and Refine

AJ Cook
President
University of Nevada
​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.

AJ Cook, President and Chair,
​Ethics and Governance Committee Winter/Spring Memo

Hello all! I hope that everyone had a great fall semester and is off to a strong start for 2020! It is inspiring to see all the great work done by all the state and school associations this year. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the 68th NSNA Annual Convention at Disney’s Coronado Springs in Orlando, Florida this April.
 
Educate and Refine
As a reminder, the theme for the Ethics and Governance committee this year is “Educate and Refine.” The purpose of this theme is to empower members and constituent associations through education about shared governance and refine existing bylaws, policies, and procedures.
 
Update from MidYear Annual Conference
One of the most important goals this year for the Ethics and Governance Committee is to refine and update the NSNA Code of Ethics, focusing specifically on adding interpretive statements to the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Students of Nursing.  Read More

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. (2007). Association Law Handbook: A practical Guide for associations, Societies, and Charities. Washington, DC: The Bureau of National Affairs, p.27.
  • 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. (2011). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Da Capo Press.

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.