Online forensic nursing program

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Has anyone ever heard of or attended Kaplan college for forensic nursing? It is a 12 month forensic nursing program and I had undergone a telephone interview.

Hi!

I've been in the Kaplan program for 9 months now and it's the best career decision I've made so far. I'm excited about finishing however I am enjoying it so much I wish there were more.

It's self-study and you are expected to complete the program in 12 months, which is reasonable. It's all-encompassing of areas of forensic nursing and gives good overall coverage of the role of the forensic nurse. I've been a SANE for 3 1/2 years and I've used its principles with my exams and feel my documentation just gets better, the further I get.

The web field trips are great and there's a message board to post and the instructor responds very TIMELY any questions or comments.

My hospital offers tuition reimbursement and this course qualifies but check with your facility before you assume it will pay for it.

I really want to be a death investigator and this course has brought me much closer to my goal. Whatever your aspirations are in forensic nursing you'll find this course helpful and inspiring.

Pennie:roll

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Pennie - Have you started looking into jobs where your education will be utilized? Such as coroners offices, police, CSI, etc.? I am curious about that aspect. Thanks Trish

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I haven't gotten so far as to start job hunting but I'm going to be doing some ride-alongs with a local law enforcement agency. I hope to also do externships with the medical examiner, crime lab and prosecuting attorney's office. i'm hoping this will open some doors as well as get some support when I start looking for a job. The midwest is slower than the coasts with opening positions for forensic RN's so I think I'll be doin' some hoofin' before I get any answers. Pennie

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Good luck. You need to attend class. View crime scenes. My certificate is approved by the Florida Bar, the Florida BON and a slew of different agencies, Buyer Beware.

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Jesus, my entire course, the initial one which designated me a Forensic Nurse Specialist was 500 dollars, are they insane? More than 3 Grand and nothing in person?

Contact your medical examiner's office. Miami Dade medical examiner's gives it once a year.

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Has anyone ever heard of or attended Kaplan college for forensic nursing? It is a 12 month forensic nursing program and I had undergone a telephone interview.

NO I HAVE NOT, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE.

MARG

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Good luck. You need to attend class. View crime scenes. My certificate is approved by the Florida Bar, the Florida BON and a slew of different agencies, Buyer Beware.

where are some forensic nursing schools?

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Yes I have researched Kaplin, still unsure of the probably of it versus a masters with the certificate. If any one can be more specifia ,besides the money and time I would like to know. Kaplin replied quickly to my application as well as Vanderbuilt. I am still in the exploring mode. any helpful hints or insights?:nurse:

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Yes I have researched Kaplin, still unsure of the probably of it versus a masters with the certificate. If any one can be more specifia ,besides the money and time I would like to know. Kaplin replied quickly to my application as well as Vanderbuilt. I am still in the exploring mode. any helpful hints or insights?:nurse:

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Just starting this. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Hi cna

I just enrolled in that program -haven't started yet and have never done an online course,but after 15 years of every kind of nursing possible,i thought it would be good to try something completely different and get out of the hospital settings! Let me know if you decide to move ahead on it! good luck

jmb10se

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Jesus, my entire course, the initial one which designated me a Forensic Nurse Specialist was 500 dollars, are they insane? More than 3 Grand and nothing in person?

Contact your medical examiner's office. Miami Dade medical examiner's gives it once a year.

How long ago did you complete your program? I am very interested. Do you have more info you'd like to share?

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