title: Occupational health nursing in the United States.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Croft-Taylor Consulting, LLC, Ridgefield, CT 06877, USA. mcthomps@comcast.net
authors.forename: Margaret C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Joy E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Wachs
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003098:Collective Bargaining; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce