Forensic Nursing Education in VA?

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Hello allnurses community!

I'm interested in forensic nursing education/jobs options, especially in the northern Virginia area. I've begun searching for master's and certificate programs online and forensic nurse requirements and I'm getting confused; I've noticed many specialties such as S.A.N.E, death investigators, nurse coroners, etc (depending on state). My search of the VA BON was not helpful either. I'm concerned about finding an accredited educational program. Can anyone share their experience in getting the appropriate education and starting a job (especially in the VA/northern VA area)?

Thank you for your time,

Cassh81

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Below I've listed some useful sites I've come across in my searches, so far, for anyone who is interested:

www.forensicnurse.org - International Association of Forensic Nurses

www.amrn.com - American Forensic Nurses

www.SANE-SART.com - SANE-SART Online Clinical

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Welcome to allnurses.com

Thread moved to Forensic Nursing forum.

You will find the above links as well as others in this forum.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Inova Fairfax has an excellent SANE program, as does Winchester Medical Center. I would seek to speak to those program heads and see if they have resources for you. Start with the emergency departments as a resource point.

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