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

I am a Forensic Nurse. My specialties are wound identification, evidence collection, death investigation and domestic violence. I work as a Legal Nurse Consultant, and see that sirI is also an LNC. sirI, What area of LNC do you specialize in?
I've been reading these forums from afar and will try to be more active but sirI, you are doing a great job here! Let's keep the positive flow of information going. With my dying breath, if I could help one person in the whole wide world, I would do it. Wouldn't you? Every day, we are reminded of how we make a difference in the world!
I read on another forum that a poster called Cajnet was going to do a forensic seminar in 2004. I never saw anything else on that. Did he ever do it?
Thanks for letting me be here and adding my 5 cents, cuz 2 cents doesn't get you anything anymore...(smile).
Good luck!
KC007

I was thinking of going into nursing after obtaining a BS in Recreational Therapy and not being able to find a job. I am really interested in Forensic Nursing. However, I have a question for you. I am thinking about doing an Alternate Entry MSN. The first year I will get the prelicense part of the nursing course, then I will have to work for a year and come back to complete the masters section. My question is, say that I do the first phase and obtain the RN status but do not want to get a masters. I would not technically have have a bn or associates in nursing. Can I still get the forensic certificate? I was thinking about FNP or CRNA but what if I decide that I really just want to do forensics and therefore do not want to go to school two more years after getting the RN? I hope this makes sense. I know its not really a traditional question but have no clue what to do. Also, I need to mention the reason I dont want to get a BSN is it would be two more years before I could be a RN vs one year for the accelerated masters. Thanks!

My question is, say that I do the first phase and obtain the RN status but do not want to get a masters. I would not technically have have a bn or associates in nursing. Can I still get the forensic certificate?

Thank you for your reply. The program does not offer the bsn halfway through, or even when you get done. When you are finished with the entire program you are awarded the MSN. I just want to make sure that if I change my mind in the middle of the program (after working for a year or so) I can actually do something different with the RN title and a little more schooling without having to go back and get the bsn. My original plan was to try for anethetist school but dont know if I will have enough time to study for that type of program (I am married with a child), and have been out of school for 3 years so my study habits aren't as great. Next I thought about getting into FNP and also doing the forensic nursing (consulting) as well. Any advice? Also, I know that I do not want to be a bedside nurse, are there any other good options for RNs who dont really want to do bedside nursing?

For some reason I am just nervous that I will get into nursing and then not like it but be stuck. I am a 25 yo male who really likes adventure but also does not enjoy mass chaos (which I am sure I would have due to the fact that I have to have a year of critical care to get my masters). Thats why I am thinking forensic nursing might be a good way to go. I think that it would have excitement but not as much chaos as the ER/ED