APN with a fous in forensics

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Hi everyone,

I am looking into MSN programs, I would like to become an APN. I found a program at a college near me that offers an Adult Gerontology APN program with a focus in forensics. I have seen a lot of information regarding SANE and things like that but I was thinking maybe along the lines of the police dept ( if that's even a possibility) or medical examiner's office, areas of that nature.

Does anyone here have this degree? Any suggestions on what type of work I can do once I would graduate?

Thank you!

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Specializes in Outpatient Psychiatry.

They'll want a pathologist. If you want crime scene work or investigations apply via common pathways. Investigators are typically patrolmen first.

I can't see a nursing role in forensics.

My background: law enforcement.

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Hi,

what is common pathways?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

A friend of mine is currently running for our county coroner office. His qualifications include a BSN and a course as a clinical nurse examiner.

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Specializes in Outpatient Psychiatry.

In many states, absolutely anyone can run for office of the coroner. Here, any non-felon, state resident can pay the fee and get on the ballot for coroner.

In many rural areas, they have other full-time jobs, often as funeral director.

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Specializes in Outpatient Psychiatry.
Hi,

what is common pathways?

Application, wait a long time, civil service testing, physical fitness testing, interviews, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluation, academy, probationary officer.

Crime scene work is variable. No organization does it like CSI. But then there's very little about bring an APN that would be personally helpful to you.

You should really pick one or the other, e.g. criminal justice/criminalistics or advanced practice nursing.

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Hi There,

I do not know much about APN with forensics, but, you may want to meet with the nursing advisor in the school where you intend to your program for job prospective after completion.

I personally feel that Gerontology Nursing will be very demanding in the years to come, as there is likely to be a vast increase in gerontology population.

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