Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

I am currently enrolled in a Forensic course thru UC Riverside and completing the Sexual Assault Examiner portion. After my final I will complete 45 hours of clinical/non clinical internship to obtain a certificate, however the group that provides the exam is IAFN. I was lucky to speak with C.C. today who is the local regional director and is just a welath of information. I would be happy to provide her website and contact infor for anyone interested in more information. She does exams, is also an expert witness and works independantly for herself. Very inspiring to talk with her!

How did you go about finding the course? I have been looking for one in Arizona and have been running into dead ends. Any suggestions?

This is an area of nursing in which I've had a strong interest for some time. I live in a small town between Memphis and Nashville that does not have SANE. What would be the best way to find a training program? Are there any minimal requirements as far as education and/or years of experience? I'm at a point in my life at which I have the time and financial stability to pursue this, and any information would be appreciated.

The wheels are being put in motion to establish a "safe place" clinic however right now it's just 2 RN's with limited contacts but lot's of experience. Stay tuned.