1. Arrange to visit a local industry to observe work processes and discuss working conditions. See if you can identify the work-related hazards and make recommendations for eliminating them. ...

1. Arrange to visit a local industry to observe work processes and discuss working conditions. See if you can identify the work-related hazards and make recommendations for eliminating them.  Interview the occupational health nurse in an industry setting and ask questions about scope of practice, job functions, and contributions to the business.

2. Contact the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses and ask what the most pressing trends are in the specialty. Obtain a proposed standard for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, critique it, and submit your comments. Attend a Worker’s Compensation hearing, analyze the problem, and critique the outcome.