title: Current issues in occupational health nursing. A Canadian perspective.
abstract: The National Association of Occupational Health Nurses is still in its infancy and is striving to become an interest group under the umbrella of the Canadian Nurses Association. This will bring together the provincial associations in a common goal of promoting worker health and safety. The diversity of the country and the sheer magnitude of the various occupations of Canadians reflect the need for the occupational health nurse to be well educated and kept abreast of new developments. Changes in the worksite echo changes in health and safety legislation that will help to improve conditions in the workplace. Future challenges arise from changes in the work force and the nature of work and include: ergonomic issues, job stress, older workers, EAPs, and increased competition.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hunter
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D012956:Societies, Nursing