NURSING

The world of forensic nursing is an interesting path for those who have the desire to work closely with detectives and law enforcement agencies.

Forensic nurses may collect evidence at crime scenes, identify and document injuries caused by accidents and care for victims of crime, abuse and negligence. Trauma nurse, abuse counselor, death investigator, victim mediator and more are all a part of this fascinating area of nursing.

The Forensic Nursing Certificate, which is offered online by Kaplan University, opens the door for a career in a specialty that is linked heavily with the criminal justice system.  In order to be eligible to apply for this professional certificate, candidates must first possess their R.N. (registered nurse) credential. The required coursework for the certificate may be completed in as little as a year via distance learning.

Although it is a relatively new nursing specialty (officially approved by the American Nurses Association (ANA) in 1995), forensic nurses perform their duties with the knowledge and attention to detail that provides assurance and compassion to victims and their families. Those who are drawn to this specialty assist the wheels of justice in turning more smoothly while potentially earning from $55 to $300 an hour.

Registered nurses should check with the ANA or the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) for additional information about this popular career.

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