New grad job before SANE

[Hem0043, CNA]

Hello, I am graduating nursing school next year and am interested in becoming a SANE a few years down the road. I assumed that most programs prefer ED experience before becoming a SANE; however, the hospital where I currently work as a CNA prefers for forensic RNs to get their critical care certification (CCRN). it is not required, but recommended…Now I am unsure as to whether I should start out in the ED or the ICU. 
 

(I also want to eventually become a FNP, so I am interested in whichever unit will prepare me the most to be a SANE and FNP.) thanks!! 
 

 

[Armygirl7]

Hey-

I see this is kind of old - but just because your facility "prefers" candidates from a certain specialty doesn't mean they will reject you. Get a year or two of some kind of nursing experience that matters to you and then ask if it's just a preference or a requirement! 

There's a big push for more SANE nurses nationwide so hopefully you can  become certified. It's a very demanding but satisfying role. 

[Julia Liou, RN]

Hi Hem0043,

Congratulations for graduating nursing school! It's great that you're reaching out to the AllNurses community to determine what are your next steps.

If you require some insight into forensic nurses, feel free to review our AllNurses Article.

If you need to read up on becoming an FNP, there is an AllNurses Article on FNP Programs as well.

Best of luck!