JUNE 2024 NEWSLETTER
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A Message from the Board
Hello Everyone,
Summer has finally arrived. YEA!!!!
Wasn’t the virtual conference great? I totally enjoyed the variety and quality of the speakers and presentations. The variety reminds me of the great variety that exists within occupational health nursing.
Occupational health nurses practice and support healthy work environments and prevent injuries and exposures to employees within industry, manufacturing, health care systems and a great number of other fields.
It is great that AAOHN has so many different “professions” within one organization – the variety has caused AAOHN to ask the question – Would our members enjoy the opportunity to network and interact with other OHN’s within their scope of practice? This is something AAOHN is investigating. Please respond to the forthcoming membership survey to assist with the possible formation of sub-specialty groups.
Another project that AAOHN has begun working on – the 2025 AAOHN Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Why is it important for you, the members, to know about preparation for the next conference? The conference MUST support and deliver what our members want and need, and the best ways for this to occur is to involve the AAOHN membership. Members should submit to present, deliver a poster, contact AAOHN with possible presentation topics or presenters, and share their ideas on how to deliver the best possible conference.
While you are developing your presentation, why not examine the AAOHN website to see the other benefits that are available? Register for the upcoming webinars on August 8 and September 19, and grab your spot for the Fall COHN/COHN-S Review Course, all of which provide CNEs. Don’t forget to stay up to date on the latest trends and topics relating to occupational and environmental health by checking out our engaging podcast series.
Please take advantage of all the events and benefits available to you as an AAOHN member. AAOHN is here for you.
Yolanda Lang
President of the Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN)
From the AAOHN Foundation
AAOHN Members,
Summer is here!!! It’s time to relax, reflect and recharge. I hope you are energized from the 2024 Virtual AAOHN Conference. It was a great way to kick-off the Summer.
The AAOHN Foundation is proud to administer scholarships enabling 5 members to attend the AAOHN Conference thanks to the continued, generous sponsorship of Medique (4) and Annette Haag (1). Administering these scholarships is evidence of our ongoing commitment to professional development and clinical practice excellence. In addition to these AAOHN Virtual Conference Scholarships, in 2024 the Foundation has administered:
- 3 scholarships for members to attend the 2024 AAOHN Conference of Leaders (sponsored by Meditrax, Annette Haag, and Grace Fortuna Family)
- 9 scholarships to support members in obtaining COHN/COHN-S certification through ABOHN
- 2 Richard Johnson Memorial Arkansas scholarships, funded by the Arkansas chapter in memory of their fellow member and colleague
Your support is needed the help enable these types of opportunities and drive our purpose of ensuring that occupational and environmental health professionals find the critical current and future answers they need. You can contribute to the professional development of fellow OHN professionals through our fundraising platform as well as on demand at The Foundation’s website (consider honoring someone special to you by making a donation): https://www.aaohn.org/AAOHN-Foundation/Make-a-Contribution
While several scholarships have been awarded, there is still an open grant opportunity. The Foundation is accepting applications for the New Investigator Research Grant until September 1, 2024. APPLY NOW! 2024 Medique Products New Investigator Research Grant Application
Let’s continue to demonstrate the value of Occupational Health Nursing while remaining competitive by keeping our profession at the forefront.
Wishing you all a safe and relaxing Summer!!
Ralph Brown, RN, COHN-S, CCM, FAAOHN
Foundation Vice-Chair
Introducing... New ABOHN Board Certified OHNs!
These OHNs took the COHN, COHN-S or CM examination in April 2024 and were awarded their certification in May 2024.
COHN:
Marilyn Thompson
COHN-S:
Melissa Anderson
Anne Borden
Kathleen Shannon
Call for Proposal for the AAOHN 2025 Conference
AAOHN is seeking proposals for our 2025 Annual National Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, from March 29 to April 2 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The conference will highlight podium and poster presentations focusing on critical topics in occupational and environmental health nursing, including chronic condition management, emergency preparedness, diversity equity and inclusion, and emerging workplace health trends.
Proposals should showcase relevance, innovation, and evidence-based practices suitable for intermediate and advanced practitioners.
Deadline:
Conference Podium Session submissions will close August 25, 2024.
Conference Poster Session submissions will close September 8, 2024.
Stay tuned for more information or contact education@aaohn.org.
Read More Here
Upcoming Webinars
Hanging by the Thread of our Capes: The Epidemic of Loneliness and Disconnection and Its Impact on Helping Professions and Workplace Well-Being
Thursday, August 8 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
Mental Health- Bi-Polar Disorder in the Workplace
Thursday, September 19 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
Silicosis
Thursday, October 10 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT
View All Upcoming Webinars
Prepare for the COHN/COHN-S Exam in the Heart of Washington D.C This Fall
Prepare for the COHN/COHN-S Exam in Washington D.C. this fall on September 10-11, 2024, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm ET at Alexander Court, 2001 K St. NW, #300. Building on our successful spring session, this course covers key components of occupational health nursing, follows the updated ABOHN Exam Outline, and includes hands-on activities, case studies, and games.
Earn 16 CNE
Instructors:
Mindy Guillory RN, BSN, COHN-S/CM, COHC/CD, CEAP, SAP, MRO-a
Laurie Heagy, MPH, RN, COHN-S
Member Fee: $500 | Non-Member Fee: $680
Learn More and Register
You Can Still Register for UoM OHN Updates Course
Didn't get the chance to register? No worries, you can still join the virtual 2024 Updates in Occupational Health Nursing. This virtual hybrid course offers asynchronous lectures accessible on-demand for convenient viewing. It includes synchronous "Discussion with the Instructor" sessions via Zoom, recorded for later viewing.
The comprehensive curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics such as chest pain, respiratory conditions, head injuries, musculoskeletal strains, skin lacerations, mental health, thermal injuries, infectious diseases, and ergonomics.
Learn More and Register
AAOHN has partnered with AIHA and several other occupational and environmental health organizations to solicit your feedback
If you are a hiring manager responsible for recruiting and/or retaining OEHS professionals, please consider taking this brief survey. The deadline to participate is June 30, 2024.
Developed by AIHA and with input from various allied associations, this survey is designed to help identify the current state of and the future demand for the occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) profession in the United States. In addition, it seeks to understand important knowledge areas, skills, and abilities for OEHS professionals.
Questions have been adopted from a similarly focused survey conducted by NIOSH in 2011 titled “National Assessment of the Occupational Safety and Health Workforce”.
Take the Survey
Membership Benefits Tips:
Invest In Your Team of Occupational Health Nurses
Seeking to empower your staff with the tools necessary to foster a thriving work environment? Interested in providing them with the resources essential for continuous growth in their expertise? Discover the advantages of AAOHN Corporate Membership today!
What’s In It for Your Team?
AAOHN Corporate Membership offers…
- A cost-effective solution for teams of occupational health nurses, offering substantial savings compared to individual memberships.
- Access to a comprehensive array of educational materials, webinars, and resources customized to enhance the collective expertise of your entire team.
- Special group rates for in-person events like conferences, COL, and COHN/COHN-S review courses, delivering the latest insights and optimal practices in occupational health.
- All corporate members get a 20% discount code to use in the career center and can add or remove members from their membership at any time.
Seize the Opportunity for AAOHN 2025 Conference!
Sign your team up for an AAOHN Corporate Membership today and become eligible for discounted group rates to the AAOHN 2025 Conference.
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