Somebody please give me some advice

[jakesmommy]

Hello, i am going to school working for my RN but i am having lots of thought about trying to some how, combine my RN with my love of Criminal Justice, i have always been interested in a career in criminal justice but i also love nursing so i am kinda torn between the two, so my question is, can anyone advise maybe if they know of how i could combine them? I looked into the forensic nursing but from what i hear its alot more school and very hard to get into? Does anyone know? I guess i am not sure if there is any kind of career that would have alittle of both that you are aware of?Thanks alot

Michelle

[Blackcat99]

If you are interested in living and working in California they have some kinds of prison jobs where the nurses are also trained to be a correctional officer. Check out http://www.corr.ca.gov Good luck :balloons:

[debblynn13]

Have you considered forensic nursing?

"Forensic nurses' responsibilities vary. For example, they may perform death investigations, work with criminals in prison, or counsel schoolchildren who fire guns, said Seneski, a SANE who works in emergency nursing and does consulting."

http://www.nurseweek.com/features/98-7/forensic.html

I'm afraid that this area of nursing will be a growing field. You can get a certificate in forensics or work for a masters in forensics depending on what you want and what college you apply to.

Good luck

Debblynn