How Do I Become a Forensic Nurse/Role of the Forensic Nurse

SirI, does one need a masters degree to practice forensics? or can a ADN get certified and become a forensics nurse?

No, one does not have to have an advanced degree. For more information go to www.rnweb.com, June 2008 edition. Nanacarol

I apologize for not being clear, I referred to the article because it did offer personal experience. nanacarol

Thanks for sharing .... I really enjoyed the article.... a lot of other hospitals should do this!

I'm currently a police officer taking nursing classes. I either want to get into forensic nursing (I've ALWAYS had an interest in forensics, that's why I got into police work to begin with...long story!) or into L&D...I know two different sides of the spectrum. But I'm taking my pre-reqs now and I'm going to focus on one or the other. So I'm trying to do my researh. Thanks in any info you can give/share with me!

I am a 1st semester nursing student who is very interested in forensic nursing. Is this something that I can get certified with straight out of graduating with an MSN-RN or do I have to go to a specific program that offers an MSN in forensic nursing?