The Professional Association and Practice Excellence

Abstract

Nursing practice in occupational settings is different from nursing practice in acute care settings. Due to the sparse professional practice resources available to most occupational health nurses at the worksite, belonging to the professional association is important for support and knowledge enhancement needed to maintain practice excellence and credibility.

References

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Department of Labor. (2001). Recordkeeping standard (29 CFR 1904.39). Retrieved from http://osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=12783

Department of Labor. (2006). Respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134). Retrieved from http://osha.gov/dte/library/respirators/major_requirements.html

Department of Labor. (n.d.). Bloodborne pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030). Retrieved from http://osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051