Top 10 Reason to Become  a Certified Occupational Health Nurse



Who We Are and What We Do

The American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) is an independent nursing specialty certification board.  We have over 12,000 active certified nurses working today.

ABOHN was founded in 1972 as an independent not-for-profit organization to set professional standards and conduct occupational health nursing specialty certification.  ABOHN is the sole certifying body for occupational health nurses in the United States and awards four credentials:  Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist (COHN-S), Case Management (CM), and Safety Management (SM).

We use predetermined standards of nursing practice to validate an individual registered nurse's education, qualifications, knowledge and practice in specific areas of occupational health nursing.

Accredited by
The National Commission for Certifying Agencies

 

 
Latest News & Updates

Current  News

01/26/2010

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has just announced that it now recognizes holding the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses credential of Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist (COHN-S) as a qualification for Professional Member status (the highest membership category in ASSE). 

Additional requirements for Professional Member status in ASSE are a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of safety, health and environmental work experience.  Learn more about advancing your career as a safety, health and environmental professional by joining ASSE.  

As an ASSE member you will also receive essential information on many safety and health topics including: ergonomics, wellness, risk management and environmental.

ASSE provides and excellent value an numerous  member benefits to  advance your career including offering CEU/CNE units that can be earned through professional development courses. 

Take your career to a new level with ASSE by joining online.  Use code 100121NMWEB to receive a $30 ASSE gift certificate and a free Practice Specialty membership ($20 savings) when you join by February 22nd.  

Questions, contact Terry Wilkinson at twilkinson@asse.org.

Important Information for Case Managers in the State of Texas

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation proposed a rule regarding Certified Case Managers.  The amendments are under House Bill 7.  One of the objectives of the Bill is to require insurance carriers to evaluate compensable injuries that could potentially result in lost time from employment to determine if skilled case management is necessary to facilitate an injured employee's return to work. 

The bill also states that case managers be appropriately licensed in Texas and appropriately certified.  In addition it clarifies that certified case managers must be certified by an established accrediting organization. 

The American Board for Occupational Health Nurse Case Management credential is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).  For more information

Recertification Information

At a Board of Directors meeting it was decided that evidence of service as a director on a local, state or national board related to occupational health nursing may be submitted for up to two contact hours per year for a maximum of 10 per recertification period.   

Magnet Status

ABOHN is proud to announce in cooperation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center staff that Occupational/Employee Health Nurses will now be included during the Magnet Recognition Program Appraisal Process for hospital organizations.

Safety Management

Ten reasons to consider attaining the Safety Management credential.

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Recruit a Colleague for Certification

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Positions Available

The Position listings are provided as a courtesy certified occupational health professionals.  ABOHN does not endorse any employer or position listing.    Please contact the employers directly about the positions posted in this listing.

To have your positions listed on the ABOHN website please click here.

01/29/2010

On Assignment Healthcare of Clifton, New Jersey is looking for a certified occupational health nurse for additional information  click here                            more>

02/03/2010

The Children's Hospital  of Denver, Colorado is searching for an certified occupational health nurse for additional information                                                     more>

 
Abohn HQ

ABOHN
201 E. Ogden Ave
Suite 114
Hinsdale, IL 60521-3656
Ph: 630-789-5799
Toll Free 888-842-2646
Fax: 630-789-8901
info@abohn.org


  1. Certification is a mark of prestige.

  2. Certification is a significant personal and professional accomplishment.

  3. Certification can advance your career.

  4. Certified OHNs earn significantly more.

  5. Employers regard certification as a mark of quality and rely on certification when making employment decisions.

  6. The certified OHN provides knowledgeable management of occupational injuries and illnesses and facilitates early return to work processes.

  7. The certified OHN can reduce the employer's legal exposure through management of regulatory requirements such as OSHA, FMLA, ADA, DOT, HIPAA, etc.

  8. Certification enhances your disease management and health promotion skills.

  9. Certified OHNs make a positive impact on the employer's financial bottom line.

  10. Certification augments competence and on-the-job productivity.

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