Keywords

injured worker, nurse practitioner, occupational health, occupational injury, return-to-work restrictions

Authors

1. Hammond, Stephanie DNP, CRNP
2. Hallman, Melanie Gibbons DNP, CRNP, CEN
3. Hyde, Michael MSN, RN

Abstract

Abstract: The primary care NP has a significant opportunity to meet the special healthcare needs of the occupational community. While NPs routinely diagnose and treat workers, writing return-to-work restrictions can pose a challenge.