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Oct 17, 2009 07:54 AM

finding forensic np schools


I've been looking online for forensic nurse practitioner programs and am having a hard time finding them for some reason. Does anyone know if there is a search engine or a place I could find a list of them? Thank you.


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Old Oct 17, 2009, 02:16 PM

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I don't know of a directory, but I do know Boston College has a forensic NP program.
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Old Oct 18, 2009, 07:29 AM

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Congrats on yor desire to pursue forensic nursing.

One reason why you are having problems finding such a program is that there is no such certification. There are many different types of NP certifications on the ANCC website, but forensics is not one of recognized NP specialty certifications.

The American Forensics Nursing Board has a certification examination, but you do not need to be a NP to sit for their certification.

My guess is that the program at BC allows people to sit for a FNP certification from ANCC, and a separate certification from AFNB. You could likely replicate this dual certification in many different ways.
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