Forensic Nurse Consultants

Forensic nursing can make a significant difference in the care of patients experiencing sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse or child abuse. We are able to provide holistic care vs. the fragmented care they would receive without the benefit of a specially trained Forensic Nurse Examiner.

The day may be coming when every hospital needs a forensic nurse on staff, forensic nurses are especially needed in the emergency room to gather and package evidence. "Nurses are taught to cleanse a wound, but if its a suspect in a criminal case, we are washing away valuable evidence, "Hospitals need to learn that throwing away valuable evidence is costing taxpayers a lot of money."

We recognize the financial strain this training puts on hospital budgets already cut to the bone. We are able to offer training in our local area as well on-site in your community. In addition, we area able to address the void many communities have in starting a Forensic Nurse Program and maintaining their viability.

After training, most SANE nurses work their regular shifts, often in an emergency room, and additional on-call hours as a SANE. For nurses serious about forensic nursing, this is the way to network with law enforcement officials, district attorneys, victims advocates, and the coroner/medical examiner, who investigates the crimes.

Our training is an intense five-day program with the advantage of hands on demonstrations, experts from their respective fields sharing their knowledge and experience and "the question and answer with each presenter has proved invaluable" in previous trainings.

Additional Links
	International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Virginia State Chapter of IAFN Forensic Nurse Magazine H-E-A-R-T