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General Information

 

The Oregon State Association of Occupational Health Nurses (OSAOHN) was founded in 1974, and is affiliated with the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN).

We are a professional organization of nurses engaged in the specialty field of occupational health nursing. Our membership is composed of registered nurses from Oregon and

Southwest Washington.

 

OSAOHN was the recipient of the AAOHN Communications Award 2004 and the Chapter of the Year Award 2002

 

Mission Statement

 

The Oregon State Association of Occupational Health Nurses promotes health and safety of working populations and communities through:

 

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Leadership

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Education

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Networking

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Collaboration

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Innovation

 

Philosophy Statement

 

The Oregon State Association of Occupational Health Nurses believes that:

 

 

Nursing deals with the interrelationship of client, health status, and environment.

 

Health is influenced through lifestyle choices.

 

Occupational health nurses promote efforts in behalf of workers who have the right to a safe and healthy working environment.

 

Oregon State Association of Occupational Health Nurses serves as an arena for exploration of nursing issues and establishment of standards in occupational

health nursing.

 

Occupational health nurses usually work alone, therefore the organization provides a vehicle for communication and networking.

 

Oregon State Association of Occupational Health Nurses can be a force for impact on the health of the working public

 

Core Values

 

The Oregon State Association of Occupational Health Nurses values:

 

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Integrity

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Compassion

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Advocacy

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Respect

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Excellence

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Environmental Stewardship

 

Antitrust Compliance statement

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