Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S) Test Preparation
The Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S) examination is one of the specialized national examinations administered by the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN). The COHN-S exam helps measure professional knowledge and expertise in managing, educating, consulting and case management in addition to direct patient care.
Exam Registration
• You must download and read the COHN or COHN-S Handbook before applying for the examination
• Print out the application form from the handbook.
• Complete and mail it with the appropriate payment to ABOHN.
• Otherwise, you may choose to apply online at https://www.abohn.org/forms/CertappFormPayments.asp
Exam Details
• It is a computer-based examination.
• There are 150 multiple choice questions.
• You have 3 hours to complete the examination.
Exam Contents
The following are the core content areas for the examination:
• Chemical Hazards
• Biologic Hazards
• Physical Hazards/Ergonomics
• Psychophysiologic Stress
• Safety and Industrial Hygiene Issues
• Standards and Regulations
• Emergency Response
• Disease Management
• Clinical Practice
• Health Education/Promotion
• Management Principles/Leadership
• Information Management/Record keeping
The content is based upon the 4 nursing process steps (assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation) taken when playing the 5 OHN roles. Below is the division of weight given to each role:
• Clinician Role (24%)
• Manager Role (28%)
• Educator Role (14%)
• Consultant Role (14%)
• Case Manager Role (20%)
Test Preparation & Study Tips
The Neuroscience Registered Nurse Exam is a computer based test and can be taken anytime.
Answering Multiple Choice Secrets - Comprehensive tips and strategies for any multiple Choice exam with practice questions. How To Answer Multiple Choice
How to memorize
Study tips for content exams
Complete COHN Study Guide
Complete study guide prepared by a dedicated team of expert researchers. You receive the benefit of our hard work!
Here is a complete exam guide with everything you need, prepared by experts.
