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Forensic Nurse |
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About This Nursing Job Role |
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Forensic Nurse
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Job Description |
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Forensic nurses assist in the scientific investigation and
treatment of victims and perpetrators of abuse, violence, criminal activity,
sexual assault, and traumatic events.
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Job Qualifications |
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1 - 2 years experience as a registered nurse. Some
facilities will train you. After a year of experience a SANE certification
is required. Depending on the position (ie director) an advanced nursing
degree is required. |
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Certifications |
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Presently the SANE-A credential is available, a professional
international certification for sexual assault nurse examiners-adult/adolescent.
Read more...
SANE-P, a professional international certification for sexual assault nurse
examiners-pediatric is coming. |
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Critical Care Nurse (CCRN),
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Certified Flight Nurse (CFRN). |
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Associations |
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American Forensic Nurses
Association (AFN): American Forensic Nurses is an organization providing medical forensic services to law enforcement agencies. |
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International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN): IAFN is an international membership organization comprised of forensic nurses working around the world and other professionals who support and compliment the work of forensic nursing.
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Forensic Nurse Links |
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Forensic Nurse: Site list the different types of forensic nursing specialties, such as, clinical
forensic nursing, correctional forensic nursing, death investigation, and more. |
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AMRN.com (Forensic Education Online): Site designed to facilitate structured educational courses in the field of forensic sciences, in many instances leading to practitioner certification in various specialized areas of that academic discipline. |
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Forensictrak.com: designed to assist both novice and experienced forensic professionals in sharing their knowledge with forensic colleagues, and accessing forensic resource materials directly, or through associated site links.
Job listing available. |
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Job Search |
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Nursing and Healthcare Jobs: Find nursing jobs
across all 50 states. Click on Nursing Category at bottom of page.
Free Sample RN Resumes also available. |
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Leading Books |
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Forensic Nurse Books
Listing of top rated books available in the filed of Forensic nursing. |
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Official Publication |
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Journal of Forensic Nursing :
Offered by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
Covers all aspects of Forensic Nursing. |
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Certificate Program |
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Forensic Nurse Certificate Online Obtain your forensic nurse certificate by
an accredited provider. Aspects of a Career in Forensic Nursing
-Interpersonal Violence - Sexual Assault; Domestic Violence; Child/Elder Abuse
-Emergency/Trauma Nursing - Victim Advocacy; Crisis Intervention
-Care Facilities - Accidents; Injuries; Neglect
-Police and Corrections - Evidence Collection; Scientific Investigation
-Death Investigation - Natural; Accident; Suicide; Homicide
-Public Health and Safety/Mass Disaster Response
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Degree Programs |
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If you would like to advance your nursing career, accredited
online degree programs available.
RN to MSN,
RN to BSN or
LPN to BSN degree.
College network provides all types of nursing degrees via an accredited online curriculum. |
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Nursing Degrees
Online: List of Top Rate Accredited Schools that provide Nursing &
Healthcare Degrees & certificates. |
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More Information |
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To read more about the role of a forensic nurse, job
opportunities and related sites, visit the listed associations and forensic
links listed
above. |
