bsnurse509 replied to Lachrymologist's topic in Forensic
What do you want to do as a forensic nurse? Crime scene, death investigation, legal nurse consultanting? You don't need an advanced degree to work as a forensic nurse. You already have evidence...
I've had TNCC multiple times during my ER career. It is stressful but manageable. The practical stresses me everytime...when though I know what to expect. They give you a scenario....25 yr old...
bsnurse509 replied to Lachrymologist's topic in Forensic
The only requirement to sit for your SANE-A is to be a registered nurse for 2 years. Doesn't matter in what specialty. If you haven't visted www.IAFN.org that is the best for training. I would...
bsnurse509 replied to bsnurse509's topic in Forensic
I have been a sexual assault nurse for 4 years and coordinate the program at our hospital. The first problem is sexual assault patients usually are not critical. They aren't going to die in 20...
I am be over stepping here but anyway... The best training for forensic nurses is to start out as a sexual assault nurse. They are widely accepted (for the most part) and the majority of police know...
bsnurse509 replied to ED_EMR_NURSE's topic in Emergency
I've worked in a Level 1 for almost 6 years now. I love it and only work Fri and Saturday 7p-7a. I have seen numerous seasoned nurses leave for the same reasons. Horrible managment, pay scales and...