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The professional association and practice excellence.

Eileen Lukes¹, Pamela V Moore

¹Arizona Valle del Sol AOHN, USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses

|February 26, 2010

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Occupational health nurses benefit from professional association membership. This provides crucial support and knowledge to excel in workplace nursing practice.

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Published on: August 1, 2019

Area of Science:

Occupational Health Nursing
Professional Development

Background:

Occupational health nursing practice differs significantly from acute care settings.
Nurses in occupational settings often face limited professional resources at the worksite.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of professional association membership for occupational health nurses.
To underscore the role of associations in supporting practice excellence and credibility.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of the challenges faced by occupational health nurses.
Literature review on professional development resources in nursing.

Main Results:

Membership in professional associations offers vital support networks.
Associations facilitate knowledge enhancement crucial for maintaining high practice standards.
Professional belonging enhances the credibility of occupational health nurses.

Conclusions:

Occupational health nurses should actively engage with professional associations.
Association membership is key to overcoming resource limitations and advancing the profession.