AAOHN NEWSLETTER

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, PhD, MSN, CRNP, COHN, FAAOHN

President

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

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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.

Marilyn Thompson

Melissa Anderson

Anne Borden

Kathleen Shannon

Congratulations and Well Done!

Submit a Proposal for the AAOHN 2025 Annual National 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.