Forensic Nursing

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Specializes in Cardiac, ICU, ER.

I have an interest in forensic nursing and was wondering of any one had information as to where I could get information on tharted in this direction and what the demand is. I have a legal/criminal justice educational background as well as being an RN. I have always wanted to combine the two and this seems perfect. Any information would be helpful, thanks. :nurse:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Forensic Nursing forum

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

Hello and Welcome to allnurses.com and the Forensic Nursing forum. Check out the sticky threads (found at the top of this forum) for helpful information about the career path.

Good luck with your nursing career decisions and we hope you enjoy allnurses.com.

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Fitchburg State College in Mass. has an all online program except for clinicals.

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Specializes in Forensic/Psych/Surgical nurse.

First of all: NICE CHOICE!

For information, I'd go to the IAFN web page (International Association of Forensic Nurses). That is where you should get most of your questions answered. I also like http://www.theforensicnurse.com. They have a lot of info as well.

As for demand, forensic nursing is still spanking new, but there should be a few posted at the aforementioned site. At least for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. If that is what you want to go into. I know for this title, you'll need to get certified (which there are a few programs listed at the IAFN site) or go get a masters degree (there are only a few of these, but they're also listed on the IAFN site).

I believe if you want to go into death investigation, you have to get yourself set up with the Medicolegal Death Investigators board. American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) - American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators I don't think there are as many options here, but you should still check it out.

If these sites don't help you out, this one may sane-sart.com - this place has a listing of a few programs and things that could assist you.

Anyway, good luck. I mean it! Tell me how it goes if you can.

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