BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

Student financial support
A major benefit of this program is the availability of financial support to cover eligible student tuition and fees through a training grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This financial support is determined annually based on federal budget appropriations. In addition, other funding sources may be available.

Interdisciplinary approach
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing integrates the sciences of occupational and environmental health with a population health perspective and prevention. Coursework and field experiences involve interactive learning and team work with students in epidemiology, injury prevention, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine and toxicology.

Fieldwork and Applied Learning
Student apply coursework to real world problems working with professional mentors in the community at the local, regional, national or global level. Learning experiences are facilitated through the faculty or initiated by students.

Audience
Nurses interested in public health, passionate about the prevention of illness and injury, and wanting to work with employed adults should apply. Individuals must have at least one year of professional experience as a registered nurse (licensed to practice in the United States).