Objectives: This study aimed to obtain suggestions for creating a system for promoting collaboration between the occupational health nurses and the clinical nurses in support for balancing treatment and work. Methods: A qualitative descriptive research was conducted from September 2021 to March 2022. Five occupational health nurses and five clinical nurses participated in this study. The data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews with each nurse. Results: A total of 274 unitized cords were extracted. During data integration, 38 lower subcategories, 14 subcategories, and 4 core categories were identified. The four identified core categories are mentioned as follows: “related to nurses themselves,” “related to the team to which the nurses belong,” “related to the organization to which the nurses belong,” and “related to the national system.” The largest number of cords was associated with the “related to nurses themselves” with 134 cords. Conclusion: Although there are many issues that need to be addressed for creating a system for collaboration between the occupational health nurses and the clinical nurses in support for balancing treatment and work, we consider that this study provided useful suggestions for creating such systems.

Objectives: This study aimed to clarify members’ needs regarding the future of Japan Academy of Occupational Nursing. Methods: The study used the Delphi technique. Two web surveys were conducted from September to November 2022, targeting 363 Japanese Academy of Occupational Health Nursing members. The survey items included demographic variables, draft items regarding the Japan Academy of Occupational Health Nursing’s ideal state, and expectations for the society’s future (other than the draft items). Results: One hundred and twenty participants responded to the first survey (response rate 33.1%), and 98 participants responded to the second survey. Based on the responses, [provision of information and education for members] [promotion of occupational health nursing science] [interaction and consultation among members] [collaboration with related academic societies and organizations in Japan and overseas] [communication with society] [management of the society] were adopted. Discussion: Some areas were similar to those the related academic societies proposed. However, results identified distinct areas related to member interaction and consultation. Conclusion: The study identified 17 items in 6 needs areas. Members, especially the Board of Directors, should consider measures based on the items.