scholarly journals Computer Vision Syndrome: Implications for the Occupational Health Nurse

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Regina Lurati
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Related Condition ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Occupational Health Nurse

Computers and other digital devices are commonly used both in the workplace and during leisure time. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a new health-related condition that negatively affects workers. This article reviews the pathology of and interventions for CVS with implications for the occupational health nurse.

Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (10) ◽  
pp. 414-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey R. Anshel
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Workplace Productivity ◽  
Visual Stress ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Visual Ergonomics ◽  
Occupational Health Nurse ◽  
The Many ◽  
Near Work

This article provides information about visual function and its role in workplace productivity. By understanding the connection among comfort, health, and productivity and knowing the many options for effective ergonomic workplace lighting, the occupational health nurse can be sensitive to potential visual stress that can affect all areas of performance. Computer vision syndrome—the eye and vision problems associated with near work experienced during or related to computer use—is defined and solutions to it are discussed.

Hepatitis A

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-142
Author(s):  
Stephanie Hammond
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Hepatitis A ◽  
Hepatitis A Virus ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Occupational Health Nurse ◽  
Liver Infection

Hepatitis A is a vaccine preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The occupational health nurse should be aware of the signs and symptoms of the virus, educate workers about the infection, and recommend immunization for workers traveling or working in high-risk areas for hepatitis A.

scholarly journals Certified Occupational Health Nursing

AAOHN Journal ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 581-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara J. Burgel ◽  
Emily M. Wallace ◽  
Sharon Donnelly Kemerer ◽  
Margery Garbin
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Certification Programs ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Comprehensive Survey ◽  
Occupational Health Nurse ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Occupational Health Nursing

Specialty nursing certification programs, such as that administered by the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (ABOHN), must be firmly based on current practice to maintain validity. To determine this, ABOHN performed its most recent job analysis and role delineation study between 1992 and 1994. A comprehensive survey tool was developed by ABOHN Board members, and administered to all 3,805 certified occupational health nurses in practice at the time of the study. With a final return rate of 42.7%, the results were believed to be representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to practice occupational health nursing in the United States at the proficient level of practice. The results of the study formed the basis for the ABOHN test blueprints and the creation of two credentials for occupational health nurses: the Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) and the Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S).

scholarly journals Meet The Occupational Health Nurse

Curationis ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Occupational Health Nurse

The great upsurge of knowledge and progress in occupational health medicine which occurred during both world wars was proof that good occupational health services mean greater productivity, with the result that today the scope of the occupational health nurse is unlimited.

When a Coworker Completes Suicide

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 459-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia W. Lynn
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Psychiatric Emergency ◽  
Suicide Survivors ◽  
Suicide Death ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Grieving Process ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Occupational Health Nurse

The suicide death of a coworker is considered a psychiatric emergency for nurse managers and coworkers left to process the feelings associated with this type of grief. The occupational health nurse can assist nurse managers and coworkers in the grieving process. It is critical for the occupational health nurse to understand the psychological, social, and emotional implications for coworkers (suicide survivors) left to grieve the loss. Appropriate support and guidance immediately following the suicide death of a coworker will assist individuals through the normal grieving process and avoid suppressed emotions that may lead to personal and departmental dysfunction.

Respiratory Protection Competencies for the Occupational Health Nurse

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Candace Burns ◽  
Ann M. Lachat ◽  
Kimberly Gordon ◽  
Mary Gene Ryan ◽  
MaryAnn Gruden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Respiratory Protection ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Occupational Health Nurse
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