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FORENSIC NURSE. By: Alisha McKibben. What They Do:. Nurses are trained in handling and collecting evidence, such as hairs, fibers and swabs of fluids collected for DNA testing. Much of the focus of forensic nursing is on the sub-specialty of sexual assault
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FORENSIC NURSE By: Alisha McKibben
What They Do: • Nurses are trained in handling and collecting evidence, such as hairs, fibers and swabs of fluids collected for DNA testing. • Much of the focus of forensic nursing is on the sub-specialty of sexual assault • Present the facts of the examination in court
Forensic nursing is a relatively new field that combines the health care profession with the judicial system • In April 2002, the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) held its first international certification exam. The 71 nurses who passed the exam earned the international designation SANE-A (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult and Adolescent).
To be eligible to take the test: • Hold a current, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) and have a minimum of two years full-time equivalent practice as an RN • Have completed an adult/adolescent SANE education program • Have had clinical supervision until able to demonstrate competency in SANE practice.
Bibliography, or more Information • http://www.minoritynurse.com
