Download or read book Core Curriculum for Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing written by American Association of Occupational Health Nurses and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2006 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of occupational and environmental health nursing, this new edition represents the most current core knowledge on the many dimensions of occupational and environmental health nursing practice today. Written by experts in the field, this guide is based on recent revisions to the AAOHN's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. It is useful as a basic orientation to this specialty, as a study tool when preparing for certification, and as a clinical reference, regardless of your setting. An outline format makes information easy to find and easy to follow!
Download or read book Core Curriculum for Occupational Environmental Health Nursing written by Mary K. Salazar and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2001 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A team of experts offer the core knowledge of the profession in this comprehensive resource and practical guide. This new edition, based on the AAOHN Standards of Professional Occupational Health Nursing Practice, has been updated and revised throughout.It covers the many dimensions of occupational health practice today, regardless of the setting. An easy-to-follow outline format streamlines the review process. Includes new content on environmental health.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Occupational Environmental Health Nursing written by American Association of Occupational Health Nurses and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fundamentals of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing written by and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of occupational and environmental health nursing, the 5th edition updates and expands common core knowledge in OHN practice. New underlying concepts throughout the book incorporate evidenced-based practice and a global perspective. This text serves as a vital resource for a variety of readers, including beginning-level OHNs, experienced OHNs seeking a "consult" on a particular topic, OHNs studying for the occupational health nursing and other certification exams, faculty searching for authoritative source information, and inter-professional colleagues seeking information on the wealth of topics.
Download or read book AAOHN Core Curriculum for Occupational Health Nursing written by American Association of Occupational Health Nurses and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource serves as an outline of occupational health nursing practice in a wide variety of settings. It is based on the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses' Standards of Professional Occupational Health Nursing Practice.
Download or read book Essentials for Occupational Health Nursing written by Arlene Guzik and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scope of occupational health nursing practice has expanded and taken on a variety of roles, giving rise to opportunities for nurses to care for workers in various workplace settings. Essentials for Occupational Health Nursing provides a highly practical and accessible guide for nurses entering or already engaged in this important field. The text begins with the foundations for occupational health practice, covering the domain of occupational health and the role of the many professionals within the specialty. Subsequent chapters address program development, professional development, workplace regulatory requirements, workplace injury management and managing health and productivity. Case studies pertaining to fitness for duty and medical monitoring provide real-life scenarios to aid in learning. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.
Download or read book Occupational Health Nurses and Respiratory Protection written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-11-06 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Occupational health nurses (OHNs) are front-line advocates for preventing illness and injury and protecting health in a variety of workplace settings, including the areas of agriculture, construction, health care, manufacturing, and public safety. OHNs need education and training in respiratory protection in order to ensure both their safety and the safety of America's workers. At the request of the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) examined existing respiratory protection curricula and made recommendations to improve education and training in respiratory protection for OHNs. The IOM finds that current respiratory protection education receives varying amounts of dedicated time and resources and is taught using a variety of approaches. Several recommendations are made to improve the respiratory protection education and training of OHNs.
Download or read book Nursing Health and the Environment written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-11-19 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's nurses, an estimated 2 million strong, are often at the frontlines in confronting environmental health hazards. Yet most nurses have not received adequate training to manage these hazards. Nursing, Health, and the Environment explores the effects that environmental hazards (including those in the workplace) have on the health of patients and communities and proposes specific strategies for preparing nurses to address them. The committee documents the magnitude of environmental hazards and discusses the importance of the relationship between nursing, health, and the environment from three broad perspectives: Practiceâ€"The authors address environmental health issues in the nursing process, potential controversies over nurses taking a more activist stance on environmental health issues, and more. Educationâ€"The volume presents the status of environmental health content in nursing curricula and credentialing, and specific strategies for incorporating more environmental health into nursing preparation. Researchâ€"The book includes a survey of the available knowledge base and options for expanding nursing research as it relates to environmental health hazards.
Download or read book Standards of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing written by American Association of Occupational Health Nurses and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing written by Bonnie Rogers and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only textbook on this topic, this new, up-to-date second edition of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing: Concepts and Practice provides a comprehensive framework for occupational and environmental health nursing practice. The text presents an overview of the specialty and explores the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to develop and manage occupational health services and programs. Issues that affect the health and safety of individuals in the work force are discussed, with an emphasis on contemporary strategies for improving and protecting the health of workers. Specific topics related to roles in occupational health, occupational health care, research, legal and ethical parameters, and health promotion are also presented. Provides a conceptual and practical framework for assessing, planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating occupational health services and programs. Discusses factors affecting occupational and environmental health nursing practice related to individuals and groups in all worker populations. Addresses the scope of practice and competencies in occupational health nursing to provide a foundation for the essential skills necessary for practice in this specialty. Addresses all factors that influence occupational health from an interdisciplinary perspective, including coverage of toxicology, industrial hygiene, safety, and ergonomics. A new chapter on Environmental Health (Chapter 8) highlights a significant, new direction for occupational health. A new Case Management chapter (Chapter 12) emphasizes the developing role of the case manager in occupational health. Global efforts toward occupational health are discussed in a new chapter on International Occupational Health (Chapter 18), comparing and contrasting practices in different countries. A new chapter on Professionalism in Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing Practice (Chapter 19) focuses on opportunities for professional growth and entrepreneurial roles. New and updated information has been incorporated throughout, including the new U.S. Public Health Service clinical guidelines. The latest government laws and regulations that affect occupational health nursing, such as the Family Medical Leave Act, are discussed. Discussions of the Healthy People 2010 objectives related to occupational health present relevant information on this federal health promotion initiative. New AAOHN research priorities outline the continual research efforts to improve health within the workplace.
Download or read book Occupational Health Nursing Care Guidelines written by Debra Daly-Gawenda and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a multidisciplinary team of nurses and physicians, this comprehensive reference contains succinct overviews of 300 medical and mental health problems commonly seen in the work setting, including conditions such as trauma, burns, alcoholism, and back pain, as well as prevention and screening protocols for diseases such as breast cancer and hypertension. Each entry includes a definition, causes and/or contributing factors, signs and symptoms, generally accepted treatment, and guidelines for consultation or referral and follow-up. Entries are arranged alphabetically as well as amply cross-referenced. Appendixes include 23 sample health education handouts. An important resource for practicing occupational health nurses and students, as well as physicians, workers' compensation coordinators, paramedics, and safety officers.
Download or read book Safe Work in the 21st Century written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite many advances, 20 American workers die each day as a result of occupational injuries. And occupational safety and health (OSH) is becoming even more complex as workers move away from the long-term, fixed-site, employer relationship. This book looks at worker safety in the changing workplace and the challenge of ensuring a supply of top-notch OSH professionals. Recommendations are addressed to federal and state agencies, OSH organizations, educational institutions, employers, unions, and other stakeholders. The committee reviews trends in workforce demographics, the nature of work in the information age, globalization of work, and the revolution in health care deliveryâ€"exploring the implications for OSH education and training in the decade ahead. The core professions of OSH (occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and occupational medicine and nursing) and key related roles (employee assistance professional, ergonomist, and occupational health psychologist) are profiled-how many people are in the field, where they work, and what they do. The book reviews in detail the education, training, and education grants available to OSH professionals from public and private sources.
Download or read book Standards of Occupational Environmental Health Nursing written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Occupational and Environmental Health written by Barry S. Levy and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2006 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoroughly updated Fifth Edition is a comprehensive, practical guide to recognizing, preventing, and treating work-related and environmentally-induced injuries and diseases. Chapters by experts in medicine, industry, labor, government, safety, ergonomics, environmental health, and psychology address the full range of clinical and public health concerns. Numerous case studies, photographs, drawings, graphs, and tables help readers understand key concepts. This edition features new chapters on environmental health, including water pollution, hazardous waste, global environmental hazards, the role of nongovernmental organizations in environmental health, and responding to community environmental health concerns. Other new chapters cover conducting workplace investigations and assessing and enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations.
Download or read book Environmental Health and Nursing Practice written by Barbara Sattler (DrPH.) and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses, pharmacologists, toxicologists, engineers, epidemiologists, and others address the ways in which the environment affects nursing practice. Twenty- seven contributions are organized into four sections: the environment and the health care workplace, addressing latex allergy, ergonomics, and other topics; environmental health basics including toxicology, environmental epidemiology, and other matters; environmental health risks in specific populations and settings including in the home, workplace, schools, and cross-cultural issues on the Mexican-US border; and integrating environmental health into nursing practice using policy change, health education, and other means. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Download or read book Competencies in Occupational Environmental Health Nursing written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum written by Emergency Nurses Association and published by W.B. Saunders Company. This book was released on 1987 with total page 972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
