SANE training

aundrea543 · Mar 26, 2008

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.

Thank you. I know my boyfriend's heart is in the right place when he voices his concerns, but he's coming from a different place all together. I, like you, feel that it calls to me. That I just might be able to use this negative experience to help others. I know that I have a lot of time to think about it, and I'm sure I will encounter many things in this journey that could change my direction, but the second I saw it on this website... "Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner".... It leapt out at me. I used to want to persue a career in criminal justice, but felt a stronger pull toward nursing. When I found out that Forensic Nursing and SANE were options... It all just felt right. I'm not an "everything happens for a reason" type of person (wish I were sometimes as they tend to be positive and uplifting :nuke:), but I certainly strive for "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade".

I agree with what you said about feeling at ease with someone who knows vs. someone who says they understand. It's just different and not to say it's better. I wish no one knew. But there is a strange sense of comfort with someone who really gets it. I know one of the most difficult things is to tell someone about what happened, yet in order to get proper treatment it is crucial. If I can make that bitter experience even just a little easier for someone, I can't think of a good reason not to.

Editorial Team / Admin · Mar 26, 2008

I know one of the most difficult things is to tell someone about what happened, yet in order to get proper treatment it is crucial. If I can make that bitter experience even just a little easier for someone, I can't think of a good reason not to.

Excellent insight.

Good luck. I think you will go far in this career, jace7m3!!

+new+ · Sep 10, 2008

Hi everyone,

As an advocate, I think that SANEs are absolutely critical to the victim centered apporach to sexual assault treatment. The specialized knowledge not only of the forensic exam, but the special patience and care that they take can make all the difference to victims. So, kudos to all of you who take the time and energy to get trained and stay committted. It certainly isin't for everyone but those who do do it are amazing to me!

azavyrn · Aug 1, 2010

I am also looking into sane nursing in phx, is there anyone who knows if we take the 40 hr course in las vegas, will we be valid to sit for the same exam? I did find a course oct 4 - 8 for sane adult/adolescent training course.

azavyrn · Aug 1, 2010

There is a sane adult/adolescent training course in las vegas oct 4 -8th, but im not sure if it is valid for arizona. I am also trying to get certified in phx, its difficult to find the information. Good Luck!

yellowtulip2004 · Aug 31, 2010

Does anyone know of any SANE program near Charlottesville, VA. Thanks, vc

dhetzel · Mar 25, 2011

Where in Madison, WI is training available and how long does it take?

Wanna_BA_Nurse · Mar 30, 2011

Where in Madison, WI is training available and how long does it take?

To you and anyone else looking for training programs in the US, I'd look at the sane-sart site. It has a program locator. Either way, it looks like Meriter Hospital has a SANE program in your area. The contact info is on this site as well.

http://www.sane-sart.com/staticpages/index.php?page=20031023141144274

sotoe48 · Nov 4, 2011

Hello can you tell me where in Madison you took your training as a SANE nurse? I live in Wisconsin and just learned about this in nursing school. I want to receive this training as well. As a new graduate in 12/11. do you think I can go directly into this training or do I need work experience first?

obprof · Nov 6, 2011

Yes, Meriter Hospital is where the SANE nurses practice in Madison. I think they currently have a position open too so you may want to apply? I'm not sure if you need any experience or not. Good luck to you!