CFN, FN-CSA, SAFE difference?

Hello, I joined this web site some time ago but wasnt able to be around much, today Im comming back with a question,I hope this is not a stupid one, I was looking into forensic nursing programs in my area and found couple. The instructors have letters FN-CSA arter their "RN", but I also saw FN-CSA SANE-A, and SANE by itself, oh and there was also a CFN. I would appreciate somebody explaining that to me, I am a nursing student and I am interested in working in the ED and than becoming SANE but now I am pretty confused what is what

sirI you are a wealth of info. Thank you! I am trying to figure out how to jump start my education in forensics. I see there are numerous educational opps. I'll be taking a SANE course in Nov. Can you tell me if it's worth joining the IAFN as a fledgling foresnics wannabe? I have to watch my money but I'd like to do all I can to further myself. Do you have other suggestions? I'm looking into Kaplan but my last encounter with them left me wondering if their truly legit. Do you know? I imagine you have to be careful recommending but can you PM me or head me in the right direction? Also, it's my understanding that after I take the SANE-A course I can sit for the IAFN certification? Thanks for your patience and willingness to help.

thank you for your answer sirI, just one more question, if I do the online Kaplan program and pass the certification Im officially CFN and than I have to go and do the SANE program and become CFN, SANE?

Have successfully completed a formal didactic educational program in forensic nursing. This may include a 3-hour undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate course (or equivalent hour-based education course), including a minimum of 40 contact hours in the core areas of forensic nursing. Core areas to have been covered in this educational program include the history of forensic nursing; the forensic nursing process; violence and victimology; injury identification, interpretation, and documentation; criminalistics and forensic science; and nursing and the law/legal interface.