How to Write a Position Statement

A position statement is written to provide direction for an organization.  The positions statements must reflect in the governing objectives and goals of CNSA.  

Communicate with the Board of Directors throughout the process of the development of the position statement.

Prior to the development of a position statement, look at emerging issues in nursing and healthcare that have an impact on nursing students and that would be important for CNSA to take a position on the issue.  

Complete a thorough research and review of information available through national and provincial/territorial stakeholders and other key stakeholders related directly to the issue.

(For example:  The Toronto Disaster Relief Committee is a key resource for a position statement related to Homelessness and Affordable Housing).

Write a statement that provides a description, with the support of evidence, of the position that CNSA is taking on the issue.  The statement should include a background of the issue.  

Have the document reviewed by key informants that are knowledgeable of the issue.  Provide the reviewers with a feedback form.

Present the position statement to the Board of Directors and National Assembly for final approval.

Position statements can be revised and reviewed at any point in time to support the increase of evidence related to the issue.

For further assistance regarding the development of a position statement please contact the Vice-President of Education and Research Development at vp@cnsa.ca.