Professional Practice The Professional Association and Practice Excellence
AAOHN Journal Vol. 58   No. 2   February 2010
Eileen Lukes, PhD, RN, COHN-S, CCM, FAAOHN and Pamela V. Moore, EdD, MPH, RN, FAAOHN
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. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Lukes is a member of Arizona Valle del Sol AOHN and is a Director in the Mountain/Western Region of AAOHN. Dr. Moore is a member of Middle Tennessee AOHN and is a Director in the Southeastern Region of AAOHN. The authors disclose that they have no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support. doi:10.3928/08910162-20100127-03