In 2005, the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. introduced a new
credential in safety management for certified occupational health nurses. To date, 11
nurses have attained this credential and several of those have advanced to the Certified
Safety Professional designation. This article discusses the certification process and its
benefits. It also discusses problems in the application process observed by the
administrators, and offers suggestions to prepare for the examination. Nurses who have
attained the Safety Manager credential were surveyed for advice to those considering
certification.
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