Occupational Health Nursing Pulse: AAOHN Podcast

Nicole Livanos JD, MPP, Director of State Affairs from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) joins our host in this episode to discuss public policy impacting nursing and regulation. In a fast-paced field with changing health and safety concerns, Livanos shares how important it is for nurses to get involved and stay informed on new legislation affecting OHNs and t

In this episode, we’ll dive into the unique patient-provider relationship between adults with autism and the OHNs caring for them in worksites. Autistic individuals bring unique perspectives and talents to their working environments, but often benefit from accommodations or additional support from their supervisors and OHNs. Our host is joined by Jake Hansen, M.S., BCBA, as they

Dr. Yang Li, PhD, RN, shares her research on the effect of trauma and her observations regarding the integration of trauma-informed care into medical practice on this episode of the AAOHN Pulse. She identifies a critical need for medical professionals to account for what patients have experienced, as well as for caregivers to acknowledge their own struggles. Host Stephanie Weinsier

Dr. Louise O’Keefe, Ph.D., MSN, BSN, ADN, CNE, FNP, CRNP, RN, joins this week’s AAOHN Pulse to discuss her research on Post-Acute COVID 19 Syndrome – otherwise known as Long COVID. Post-2020, OHNs, RNs, and patients alike were – and still are – burnt out. It can be difficult to discern if the mental and physical symptoms patients exhibit – fatigue, “brain fog,” issu

Dr. Stephanie Faubion, MD, MBA from the Women's Health Clinic at Mayo Clinic joins AAOHN to discuss menopause for women in the workplace. Menopause is a universal experience impacting most women from physical symptoms to cognitive or mental health issues affecting both working life and personal life. While menopause typically happens at the mean age of 52, nearly 8% of women under

Occupational stress is not unique to any industry segment or worker demographic, and certain professions certainly deal with repetitive toxic stress in their work environment. Stress has been proven to change the brain with negative outcomes to both personal and professional lives. Join us for an inspiring and educational discussion regarding the research into practice looking at t

Robin Rone has been working with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for years. Listen in for her conversation with host Stephanie Weinsier to learn how you can improve DEI in your workplace, and in your life. Helpful Links from Robin: What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? (definition) What Are Personal Pronouns and Why Do They Matter? (website/article) So You Want To Tal

Host Stephanie Weinsier sits down with Ann Marie Loiseau, DNP, RN, CSN, CCM, and Andrea Mantione, NP, to discuss the extensive research the two have been busy conducting on health literacy.

Listen in to hear an in-depth dive into health informatics and how it pertains to the occupational health nurse. Our host, Stephanie Weinsier, sits down to talk with Anil Adisesh, an expert on the topic.

Ageism can permeate nearly every aspect of our day-to-day life. Listen to learn how you, as an Occupational Health Nurse, can play a unique and vital role in minimizing ageism for your workers and in your everyday life. Host: Stephanie Weinsier, DNP, ANP-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN Guest: Tracey Gendron, PhD, Chair and Associate Professor Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth Un