Traci Zema

Many sexual assault nurse examiner programs are an on-call programs where nurses still work on their units full time then pick up extra shifts for SANE. In North Carolina, physicians, PAs, NPs, RNs, and EMT/paramedics can be appointed as medical exa...

I do want to say a thank you for bringing this topic up and interviewing a SANE for it. We have a serious shortage of forensic nurses and hospitals with forensic nurses in this country. SANE training includes some emotional support techniques as well...

I am a full time forensic nurse at my hospital. It is more than collecting evidence and testifying. As a nurse, I am providing trauma informed, comprehensive nursing care. Evidence collection is secondary to the medical and emotional needs of my pati...