[Venusk26]

Hello! I am a licensed X-ray Technician/MA in the State of Florida. Would I still have to complete an RN degree program in order to look for a program that offers Forensic Nursing.

Thanks

Venusk26

[sirI]

Hello, Venusk26, and welcome to allnurses.com and the Forensic Nursing forum

Good to read of your interest about this career path. It is very interesting.

Yes, a non-nurse can seek certification in forensic science. Here is a link to the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute of Forensic Science (ACFEI), for information about the Certified Medical Investigator-II.

Also, there are other types of forensic programs out there such as the certification as a Forensic Video Analyst, Crime Scene Technology, Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation, etc.

You do not have to be an RN in order to enter into the world of forensics. Many degreed programs out there for the non-nurse.

But, in order to become a Forensic Nurse, one would have to first become LPN or RN. (and, we hope you decide upon nursing as a career path, too.)

Hope this helps in answering your questions. Please do not hesitate to contact me via private message and/or post here if you have other questions/concerns.

Good luck in whatever you decide. We hope you enujoy your stay at allnurses.com.