Posts Tagged “FNE”

Apr 12 2008

Forensic Nurse Examiner Job

Posted by: TheForensicNurse in Jobs, tags: , ,
MultiCare is a leading-edge, integrated health organization made up of four hospitals, numerous primary care and urgent care clinics, multi-specialty centers, Hospice and Home Health services, and many other services. A not-for-profit organization based in Tacoma, Washington since 1882, MultiCare has grown over the years in response to community needs. Today we are the area’s largest provider of health care services, serving patients at 93 locations in Pierce, South King, Kitsap and Thurston counties.

http://www.hospitaljobsonline.com/jpmoreinfo.aspx?JobID=15993617&AffID=253974

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Mar 05 2008

Forensic Nurse Examiner Course

Posted by: TheForensicNurse in Education, Forensic Nurse Training, Forensic Nursing Events, tags: , ,
Forensic Nurse Examiner (Adult Curriculum) Training Program
This training seminar has been specifically designed for Registered Nurses interested in becoming Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNEs). Those who wish to practice as FNEs in Maryland must be an RN with at least 18 months experience and attend the entire seminar to be eligible for Maryland certification. The training is based on a multi-disciplinary approach; therefore, advocates, law enforcement, and other allied professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Dates: 3/10/2008- 3/14/2008
Format: Live Program
Location: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Location Address: 525 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Tuition: $400
Who should attend: Nurses and Nurse Practitioners interested in becoming SAFE-certified nurses.(State of Maryland only)
Click here to register for this program!
FNE Certification for the Adult/Adolescent patient requires an additional 40-hour clinical component beyond this 40-hour classroom training, which is designed to familiarize the RN with the resources available in their community. It is suggested that RNs become hired by a SAFE program prior to starting this course, and especially prior to beginning the clinical requirements. Furthermore, to become a Pediatric Forensic Nurse Examiner, which entails a separate and additional 62 hours of classroom and clinical training, a RN must first obtain their Adult/Adolescent Forensic Nurse Examiner certification.

Topics will include…

  • Forensic Nursing/SART process
  • Rape Trauma Syndrome
  • Police Roles and procedures
  • Evidence recognition, collection and preservation
  • Evaluating the physically abused patient
  • Interviewing and history taking
  • Anogenital anatomy
  • Identification and interpretation of anogenital findings
  • Documentation
  • Forensic photography
  • Alternative forensic techniques
  • DNA
  • Substance related rape
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Profiling the rapist
  • Patterned injuries
This provider-directed program has been approved for 40 contact hours of continuing nursing education (which includes 0 hours of pharmacology).

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Feb 28 2008

Clinical Forensic Nurse Certificate Program

Posted by: TheForensicNurse in Education, Forensic Nurse Training, Forensic Nursing Events, SANE, tags: , ,

Richmond Crowne Plaza
555 E Canal Street
Richmond, VA 23219 U.S.A.

Description
The program is to advance the clinical practice of the SANE Nurse through classroom lecture, hands-on evidence collection, Ride-Along experiences with law enforcement and clinical experiences in the field. The program will encompass the Psychological, Physiological and Forensic needs of the Living Victims ofViolence.

Sponsors
Sponsored By: VCU Medical Center Forensic Nurse Examiners Presented By: Clinical Forensic Nurse Certificate Program

For More Information
Please contact: Susan Carson
(804) 788-0900
(804) 628-0623
mcv4ren6rn@verizon.net

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