The Forensic Nurse

The Northside Hospital - Forsyth, Sexual Assualt Nurse Examiner program is proud to announce that they have become the only SANE  program in the state of Georgia to use employ the use of SDFI technology.  

Secure Digital Forensic Imaging technology offers digital imaging clarity that is on the cutting edge. This technology is also fully compliant with federal rules of evidence, ensuring that the images stored will be admissible in court if necessary.

Wednesday, June 04, 2008 (8:00 AM) - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 (4:45 PM)

Event Web Address: http://www.bcit.ca/study/outlines/fsct7840200810
Event Sponsor: British Columbia Institute of Technology

Contact Person: Angelina Popoff
Contact Phone Number: 604-454-2269
Contact Email: angelina_popoff@bcit.ca

Event CEUs: 45 hour course
Event Fee: contact BCIT

Training Event?: Yes

Description: This course provides the forensic knowledge and skills for forensic health assessments, evidence collection, chain-of-custody, documentation and evaluation of victims of sexual assault (adult and adolescent). The course covers the theoretical aspects for the specialized care of victims of sexual assault that will be utilized in a practical setting. This course is open to all health care and non-health care professionals admitted to the program. This course is offered in Fredricton, New Brunswick Canada by River Valley Health. Contact for River Valley Health is Denise Weigum at 506-452-5974 or denise.weigum@rvh.nb.ca Lead instructor is Sheila Early RN, BScN, SANE-A

 Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
3700 Willington Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 Canada

Sometimes the professionals who help victims of sexual assualt may inadventently experience injuries as the result of trying to help those who have been victimized. Not physical injuries, but the emotional injuries, just as real as those experienced by their victims.

Dealing with horrific and traumatized victims on a daily basis can drain on the mental strength of these professionals. Forensic Nurses, child protective services, prosecutors, therapists, and law enforcement officials are often exposed daily to the kind of nightmares that many of us can’t even, or maybe just don’t want to think about.

One website called www.silentinjuries.com is dedicated to trying to help support those who support others. They specialize in trying to help SANE’s and other professionals of sexual abuse to deal with relationship problems, depression, sleep deprivation, and social issues that they may experience as a result of their work.

Cook Children’s Healthcare - TX

RN - Forensic Nurse Examiner
Department: CCMC Cln-Care Team
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm/M-F
Job Details:
Summary: Provides enhanced services in the examination, evaluation and evidence collection process involving victims of interpersonal violence. Responsible for case management of victim services. Serves as liaison to Child Protective Services, multidisciplinary agencies and law enforcement in medico-legal related trauma care.
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN preferred. Two years of Emergency or ICU pediatric experience. Must have completed a training program for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. Obtain National Certification as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner through the International Association of Forensic Nurses within two years of hire date.

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

Banner Health Systems is currently looking for an RN - Forensic Nurse Examiner

 originally publised on the ncjrs.gov website as part of a federally funded grant.

Full Report: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/214252.pdf

Goals and Objectives: The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of SANE/SART programs as a tool in the criminal justice system. The American Prosecutors Research Institute and Boston College tested the hypotheses that SANE/SART exams increase arrest and prosecution rates. In testing this hypothesis, the project team sought to answer five primary research questions:

Costs and Fees
$595, $50 discount for IAFN members, inquire about group rates

Description
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) course provides interested nurses with the information and skills to properly care for victims of assault (both physical and sexual) by recognizing, collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing the patient, and linking them to vital community resources for follow-up. All nurses are invited. This course, taught by experts in the areas of forensic nursing, law enforcement and criminal prosecution, emphasizes victim advocacy and the overall importance of being a member of the interdisciplinary Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) in the investigative, health care and prosecution processes. The course is comprised of both didactic and clinical training. Participants will learn the theory, research base, and legal rationales for protocols used by SANEs. They will observe simulated forensic interviews and demonstrate both an evidence collection exam and expert witness testimony. All training is consistent with the standards of practice as defined by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).

Sponsors
Presented By: Duquesne University School of Nursing

For More Information
Please contact: Jessica Adams
www.nursing.duq.edu/events.html
(412) 396-5203
adams385@duq.edu

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

Program: The purpose of this program is to develop and strengthen victim services in

Eligibility: Institutions of higher education as defined under the Higher Education

Application Guidelines/Submission: Visit the website for complete application

Program: The purpose of this solicitation is to support programs that provide assistance

Award: Applicants may apply for an amount equal to or less than a previous award that

Eligibility: States, units of local government, Indian tribes, and other organizations, that

Application Guidelines/Submission: Visit the website for complete application