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Forensic Nursing Certificate
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Interested in investigative sciences and victim advocacy? Consider the
challenging field of forensic nursing. Forensic nurses may be called to a crime
scene or accident to work with detectives, collect evidence, and take tissue
and blood samples. Forensic nurses treat survivors of assaults or violent
accidents, and victims of negligence, abuse, or violent crimes. The job is
fast-paced and exciting, with real issues at stake. Kaplan University's online Forensic Nursing Certificate program provides a unique education opportunity to students who want a flexible learning option.
What Does a Forensic Nurse Do and Earn?
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Work with law enforcement to collect evidence at crime and
accident scenes. Care for survivors of assaults or violent accidents, and
victims of negligence, abuse, or violent crimes. Forensic nurses may identify
injuries and/or death and their causes, preserve and document the chain of
custody, and refer victims for appropriate follow-up care.
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Hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and independent practice.
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As much as $55 to $300 per hour.*
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Who Should Take
This Program?
This program is designed for registered nurses interested in joining the
dynamic field of forensics.
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Courses Include:
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Forensic Physical Assessment and Evidence Collection |
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Forensic Psychological Assessment, Interview, Report Writing |
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Death Investigation |
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The Courtroom Experience |
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Crisis Intervention and the Planning and Implementation of Follow-Up Care |
For complete course descriptions,
click here.
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What Are the Career Opportunities?
With the Forensic Nursing Certificate, you can pursue a wide array of exciting
career opportunities, including positions in medical examiners’ offices, law
enforcement agencies, social service agencies, and specialized hospital units.
Forensic nurses may work with detectives and treat survivors of assaults or
accidents, and victims of abuse or crimes.
Aspects of a career in forensic nursing:
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Interpersonal Violence:
Sexual assault; domestic violence; child/elder abuse |
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Emergency/Trauma Nursing:
Victim advocacy; crisis intervention |
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Care Facilities:
Accidents; injuries; neglect |
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Police and Corrections:
Evidence collection; scientific investigation |
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Death Investigation:
Natural; accidental; suicide; homicide |
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Public Health and Safety/Mass Disaster Response
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How Long Will It Take and How Much Does It Cost?
This online self-study program can be completed in 12 months. Program tuition
is $3,595.00. Payment plans are available. See the
Tuition and Fees section for more information.
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