Competencies In Occupational And Environmental Health Nursing

Question 1

Three levels of performance criteria for each competency

Answer 1

1. Competent
2. Proficient
3. Expert

Question 2

Competent

Answer 2

The occupational and environmental health nurse’s role is one of mastery a fan ability to cope with specific situations

Question 3

Proficient

Answer 3

The nurse perceives the client situation as a whole based on previous experience, focusing on relevant aspects of the situation

Question 4

Expert

Answer 4

The nurse has extensive experience and a broad knowledge base and is able to grasp situation quickly and initiate appropriate action

Question 5

AAOHN nine categories of competency for occupational and environmental health nurses

Answer 5

1. Clinical and primary care
2. Case management
3. Work force, workplace and environmental issues
4. Regulatory/legislative
5. Management
6. Health promotion and disease management
7. Occupational and environmental health and safety education and training
8. Research
9. Professionalism