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A forensic nurse’s duty is to collect evidence of injury from a victim’s body, retrieve any potential DNA evidence and fully document all injuries according to a strict procedure. Read More about The Difference Between Serving as a Fact Witness vs. Expert Witness
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Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery where force, coercion or fraud is used to obtain labor, marriage or commercial sex acts. Read More about Exploring Social Justice for Vulnerable Populations: The Face of the Person Who Has Been Trafficked
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Forensic nurses’ work doesn’t stop when they leave the hospital. They often absorb their patients’ emotional distress, which contributes to burnout. Read More about Avoiding Burnout as a Forensic Nurse
Many Americans likely learned about rape kits from modern television crime dramas. In scenes from popular shows such as “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” a victim lies on a… Read More about The Creation of the Rape Kit
In October 2017, numerous sexual assault and harassment allegations against former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein started a frenzy on social media. Actress Alyssa Milano urged her Twitter followers to… Read More about The Me Too Movement and Forensic Nurses
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Recognizing child abuse can be challenging for even seasoned professionals, but missing a case can have devastating consequences Read More about Recognizing Child Abuse Through Radiology Screenings: Insights from Duquesne University Nursing Professionals
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Working as a forensic nurse goes beyond attending to the needs of crime victims, documenting traumatic events, and assisting in the legal process. Read More about Forensic Nurses Working in Violence Prevention and Social Justice
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Across the United States, medical professionals and lawmakers are taking steps to provide sexual assault victims with increased access to forensic examinations, opening the doors for more victims to receive… Read More about Increasing the Accessibility of Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations
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In the year 2000, the Virginia Circuit Court sexual assault case Commonwealth V. Johnson set a precedent that helped to cement forensic nursing as admissible, expert evidence in legal proceedings. Read More about Forensic Nurses’ Role In Legal Proceedings
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Forensic nurses help trauma victims by not only focusing on medical care, but also on the legal components of a crime such as identifying, evaluating, and documenting injuries and presenting… Read More about Pursuing A Career As A Forensic Nurse