House of Delegates
Delegates are responsible for electing the best possible national officers for the Board of Directors and Nominating and Elections Committee members. Delegates are encouraged to seek the opinions of their constituents present at the meeting in helping to arrive at appropriate decisions. 
Parliamentary Procedure
What is a parliamentary procedure and why is it important?
It is a set of rules for conduct at meetings, that allows everyone to be heard and to make decisions without confusion. Parliamentary procedure is a time-tested method of conducting business at meetings and public gatherings which can be adapted to fit the needs of any organization.

Lola Fehr, MSN, RN, CAE, RP, FAAN, the NSNA parliamentarian, is here to interpret Robert’s Rules of Order and help you understand bylaws and policies. See Convention Program Book for the availability of times to consult with Parliamentarian.
Caucus Room Reservations
Caucus rooms are available for state associations and school chapters wishing to have a business meeting, 
​Rooms can be reserved for two hours at a time.
Resolutions
The NSNA Resolutions Committee is appointed by the NSNA President with Board approval. This committee reviews all resolutions submitted to ensure workable implementation before resolutions are presented to the House of Delegates. Specifically, the committee edits, rewrites, or combines resolutions; consults with the makers of all resolutions; and rejects those resolutions that are considered unfeasible, submitted after the deadline, or that duplicate existing NSNA policies.
Nominating & Elections
The Nominating and Elections Committee (NEC) is also composed solely of student nurses and is elected by the House to select a slate of candidates for elections the following year. The NEC is a separate body from the Board of Directors and reports directly to the House of Delegates.