Environmental Health Resources: AAOHN Journal

The following articles have been published in the monthly AAOHN Journal—a peer-reviewed, scientific journal for occupational and environmental health nursing professionals. AAOHN members receive a printed journal as a member benefit. They also have online access to full-text of the articles. Nonmembers may either subscribe to the journal or purchase individual articles from the journal's Web site. Click here for more information, 

• Metts, T. (2008). Addressing environmental health implications of mold exposure after major flooding. AAOHN Journal, 56(3), 115-120.
• Chalupka, S., Markkanen, P., Galligan, C. and Quinn, M. (2008). Sharps injuries and BBP exposures in home health care. AAOHN Journal, 56(1), 15-29.
• Wardell, H. (2007). Reduction of injuries associated with patient handling. AAOHN Journal, 55(10), 407-412.
• Askew, S. (2007). Occupational exposures to blood and body fluids: a study of medical students and health professions students in Virginia. AAOHN Journal, 55(9), 361-371.
• Hong, O. and Samo, D. (2007). Hazardous decibels. AAOHN Journal, 55(8), 313-319.
• Rogers, B. and Lawhorn, E. (2007). Disaster preparedness - occupational and environmental health professionals' response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita. AAOHN Journal, 55(5), 197-207.
• Robertson, C., Kerr, M., Garcia, C. and Halterman, E. (2007). Noise and hearing protection - Latino construction workers' experiences. AAOHN Journal, 55(4), 153-160.
• DeGaetano, D., Ackerman, S., Clark, A., Hodge, B., Hohensee, T., May, J. and Whiteman, W. (2007). Health surveillance for rural volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel. AAOHN Journal, 55(2), 57-63.
• Anderson, E. (2007). Pertussis, avian influenza, laboratory ergonomics and community-acquired MRSA - updates for occupational health nurses. AAOHN journal, 55(1), 9-17.
• Gates, D., Brehm, B., Hutton, S., Singler, M. and Poeppelman, A. (2006). Changing the work environment to promote wellness - a focus group study. AAOHN Journal, 54(12), 515-520.
• Postma, J. (2006). Environmental justice - implications for occupational health nurses. AAOHN Journal, 54(11), 489-496.
• O'Boyle, C., Robertson, C. and Secor-Turner, M. (2006). Public health emergencies - nurses' recommendations for effective action. AAOHN Journal, 54(8), 347-353.
• Snedeker, S. (2006). Chemical exposures in the workplace - effect on breast cancer risk among women. AAOHN Journal, 54(6), 271-279.
• Rischetelli, G., Berman, F. and McCauley, L. (2005). Occupational and environmental health in the 21st century: the new frontier in genetics and disease prevention. AAOHN Journal, 53(12), 522-528.
• McCauley, L. (2005). Nanotechnology: are occupational health nurses ready? AAOHN Journal, 53(12), 517-521.
• Tompkins, O., Randolph, S., and Ostendorf, J. (2005). Frequent flyer business travelers: major exposure hazards. AAOHN Journal, 53(2), 72-83. 
• Paranzino, G., Butterfield, P., Nastoff, T. and Ranger, C. (2005). I PREPARE: development and clinical utility of an environmental exposure history mnemonic. AAOHN Journal, 53(1), 37-42.
• Chalupka, S. (2005). Environmental health: an opportunity for health promotion and disease prevention. AAOHN Journal, 53(1), 13-28.
• Randolph, S. (2005). Environmental health - advancing occupational health nursing education and practice. AAOHN Journal, 53(1), 12.
• Mujuru, P. and Niezen, C. (2004). Evaluation of an environmental health education program. AAOHN Journal, 52(10), 436-441.