Position Statements

NYSNA's Nursing and Education Practice department periodically releases position statements on important topics that impact nursing practice.

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Position Statement: On Medical Marijuana

The intent of this position statement is to acknowledge the role of nurses in advocating for patient access to marijuana for medical purposes and in facilitating the legislation that legalizes medical marijuana for symptoms that are uncontrolled by conventional therapies.

Position Statement: On Gun Violence

“When we’ve had our say with the government — and maybe the adults have gotten used to saying ‘it is what it is,’ but if we students have learned anything, it’s that if you don’t study, you will fail.

Position Statement: On Sexual Harassment

Intent

The intent of this position statement is to condemn sexual harassment in the workplace and to inform nurses of their rights and ethical obligations in relation to sexual harassment complaints.

Position Statement: On Nurses’ Rights

It is the position of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) that there are inalienable rights afforded to all nurses that ensure their right to equality in interdisciplinary practice, right of self-determination, right to advocacy, and to respect from interdisciplinary colleagues and employers.
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