Membership

MEMBER BENEFITS

Why join AAOHN? Here's what's in it for you:

Share Experiences and Discuss Solutions

  • Membership in one of AAOHN’s many chapters across the United States

Save Money

  • Discounted registration for the National Conference, the largest meeting of occupational health nursing (OHN) professionals in the world
  • Member-only discount for a comprehensive professional liability insurance specifically designed for OHNs
  • A 15 percent discount on products offered by SAGE Publications
  • Discounts on shipping with UPS

Connect with Fellow OHN Professionals

  • Participation in AAOHN's social networking communities on and 
  • Find OHNs from across the country using the Member Directory

Assess the Strength of Your Core Knowledge

  • Discounts on Fundamentals of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing: AAOHN Core Curriculum— 5th Edition and the online Core Curriculum Study Guide
  • AAOHN’s Code of Ethics, a framework for decision making and evaluation of nursing actions for occupational and environmental health nurses

Drive Your Education with Free and Discounted Resources

  • FREE live webinars and access to a digital library of critical practice and professional offerings that are available throughout the year.
    • Topics include disability case management, research, health promotion, professional development; and safety and environmental regulations
  • FREE copies of different AAOHN resources, including The Standards of Occupational Health Nursing, Competencies in Occupational Health Nursing, and AAOHN position statements

Be Part of a Collective Voice for Change

  • AAOHN’s Legislative Affairs Advisory Group advocates on behalf of members to track important issues and voice concerns affecting the OHN practice. Click to post a question to the Legislative Affairs State Networking Forum. 

Stay Informed on Industry Trends

  • FREE subscription and online access to the monthly AAOHN peer-reviewed journal, Workplace Health & Safety, including articles for continuing nursing education (CNE) in every issue
  • A monthly e-newsletter that keeps members current on industry news and updates
  • A free copy of the , which contains a list of industry salaries that are periodically updated

Advance Your Career

  • The helps members advance their careers, search for jobs, and recruit qualified OHNs online
  • Scholarships and grants are available through the AAOHN Foundation to support ongoing professional
    education and research (only members can apply!)

Build Long-Lasting Relationships

  • Access to AAOHN’s extensive network of partners whose purpose and mission align with the organization
    • Partnerships include the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), The Nursing
      Organizations Alliance (NOA) and more

Spread the word

Let your friends and colleagues know the value of an AAOHN membership! Download and share our membership resources, including: 

  • Member benefits flyer
  • Members-only savings with $170 regular membership