Re: SANE training Originally Posted by jemommy 
How long does it take to become a forensic nurse or a SANE?
Hello, jemommy,
Most academic programs are approximately 60 hours with a 45 hour cinical internship.
To sit for national certification, one must have:
1 - unrestricted RN license
2 - at least 2 to 5 years RN experience (depending on the certification entity)
3 - have completed at least 40 hours of SANE didactic instruction (again, depending upon the program and certification entity)
4 - have pre-determined supervised clinical practice post education
Of course, a Masters degree will be longer; approx. 30 months part time. Most certificate programs can be completed in approx. 12 months full time.
There are also DNP programs with a Forensic Nursing track.
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