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Hello everyone,

Just wanted to say that I came back from a SANE training in Atlanta and it was wonderful. I'm now on my way to becoming a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner(SANE). If this is something that you want to do, go for it!

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

I am new to this site. I have been doing some research on forensic nursing, and find it quite interesting. Does anyone know the requirements for the State of NJ? I was looking at the on-line program from Kaplan but I'm not sure if the certificate will qualify for the requirements for the state. Any in-put would be greatly appreciated. Have a great day!

Hello, jakFD and welcome to allnurses.com

Not sure what you mean, "requirements for the State of NJ". As outlined by what entity? Could you elaborate.

Hope you enjoy the site.

Specializes in ICU.

How long does it take to become a forensic nurse or a SANE?

Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
How long does it take to become a forensic nurse or a SANE?

Hello, jemommy,

Most academic programs are approximately 60 hours with a 45 hour cinical internship.

To sit for national certification, one must have:

1 - unrestricted RN license

2 - at least 2 to 5 years RN experience (depending on the certification entity)

3 - have completed at least 40 hours of SANE didactic instruction (again, depending upon the program and certification entity)

4 - have pre-determined supervised clinical practice post education

Of course, a Masters degree will be longer; approx. 30 months part time. Most certificate programs can be completed in approx. 12 months full time.

There are also DNP programs with a Forensic Nursing track.

hi, i am just starting a forensic nursing certificate progam. i believe i will be able to be a sane also at completion, but not sure if it takes more training. anyone know? rncrice

The nurses in my program self-schedule so we work as a team to cover 24/7. Each will balance their SANE responsibilities with the demands of their 'regular' job, family, etc.

never mind... I found what I needed :idea:

Where did you get your training in Atlanta?

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to say that I came back from a SANE training in Atlanta and it was wonderful. I'm now on my way to becoming a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner(SANE). If this is something that you want to do, go for it!

Can you tell me/us more about the training? The ED I work in is asking for volunteers to go through the training; think I'd be interested but want to hear more from others. I have taken an eight hour SART training but felt like I need more than that. Am afraid I will miss something doing the nursing part of the exam - the MD's still do the pelvic part. Once we get some SANE trained RN's then we will do the whole exam unless there are physical injuries that need MD attention.

Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
Can you tell me/us more about the training? The ED I work in is asking for volunteers to go through the training; think I'd be interested but want to hear more from others. I have taken an eight hour SART training but felt like I need more than that. Am afraid I will miss something doing the nursing part of the exam - the MD's still do the pelvic part. Once we get some SANE trained RN's then we will do the whole exam unless there are physical injuries that need MD attention.

Hello, biker momma

Check out this thread about SANE:

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - SANE

SANE is a long term goal for me and I know is far into the future right now ... but just wanted to get some opinions from people who do/have done it. My boyfriend feels that I wouldn't be a good candidate for such training as I have been a victim of Sexual Assult and in his opinion I would possibly take it to heart. I feel the opposite... I feel I'd understand what my patient is going through more so than someone who had never been assulted could. I just wanted to pick some brains who have experience with this. Any feedback is appreciated :nuke:

Specializes in Med Surg/Ortho.
SANE is a long term goal for me and I know is far into the future right now ... but just wanted to get some opinions from people who do/have done it. My boyfriend feels that I wouldn't be a good candidate for such training as I have been a victim of Sexual Assult and in his opinion I would possibly take it to heart. I feel the opposite... I feel I'd understand what my patient is going through more so than someone who had never been assulted could. I just wanted to pick some brains who have experience with this. Any feedback is appreciated :nuke:

Jace, I want you to know that I understand where you are coming from. I am doing my pre-req's for nursing and hope to get into forensic nursing. I go back and forth about SANE certification. I, too, was a victim of sexual assault almost 12 years ago, but it still affects me to this day. Some times I think it would be too traumatic for me, other times I feel as though my history would make me a perfect SANE nurse, and I am called to this profession. When I went to the hospital after my attack, it was a horrible experience. But there was one nurse there, who held my hand and told me that she had been assaulted as well, and undertood how I felt. You can't imagine the relief that swept over me, and I felt completely at ease with her. To be able to do that with someone else, would make what I went through almost worth it. If I could comfort someone in their time of need, then maybe there was a reason for what happened to me. That is how I see it.

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

I think that being victims of sexual assault gives the individual a perspective that no one else could possibly know when seeking the role of SANE nurse.

If you do not project self onto your victim, you should be able to have special insight that will serve you well in the role. Just be certain of your true reasons to seek the career track.

Good luck with all of your decisions as forensic nurse.

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