Occupational Health Nursing in the United States
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2012
Description
This article is a summary of information about occupational health nurses and occupational health nursing in the United States. The article provides demographic, education, credentialing, role, and other data based on secondary analysis of occupational health nurses' responses to the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. Current issues affecting the U.S. work force and businesses are addressed and high-risk business and industrial sectors are noted. Occupational health nurse practice opportunities are highlighted and practice areas where occupational health nursing research is currently focused are discussed. The article also examines the challenges facing the next generation of occupational health nurses.
Citation Information
Thompson, Margaret C.; and Wachs, Joy E.. 2012. Occupational Health Nursing in the United States. Workplace Health and Safety. Vol.60(3). 127-133. https://doi.org/10.3928/21650799-20120227-89 PMID: 22387247 ISSN: 2165-0799