Like a lot of nurses interested in this field, I found the combination of the medical and forensic worlds fascinating. Always one to try to figure out "why" or "how," this field of nursing seemed to ...

Forensic science is a growing field that offers scientists opportunities to specialize in different techniques.

For nurses looking for a new way to work in nursing, forensic nursing is a unique role that has a lot to offer. Described by the International Association of Forensic Nurses as the “practice of ...

Eight women's clubs from across Northern Virginia joined forces recently to make a hefty donation of new clothing and handmade items to support patients served by the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program ...

Maryland’s licensing requirements for nurses are preventing sexual assault survivors from getting timely care, writes.

Forensic nursing is where the medical profession and law enforcement intersect. A forensic nurse is a registered nurse trained to care for the physical, emotional and social trauma of victims or ...

With 70 reported cases of rape in Macon in 2013, the Coliseum has people whose job is to help those victims. They are the only hospital in Macon with forensic nurses, who specialize in treating the ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women in the US will be sexually assaulted during her lifetime. At Bozeman Health, the forensic nursing team ...

A $950,000 federal grant will go toward ensuring sexual assaults in rural North Idaho receive a forensic evaluation. The evidence collected in these cases can be critical in pursuing prosecutions ...

When asked to describe what a nurse does, a typical response is often a person who works in the hospital caring for patients.

GRETNA, Va. (WSET) -- According to Centra, Pittsylvania County sees the second highest number of crime cases in the area needing scientific tests or techniques; second only to Lynchburg. If you live ...

The performance at Pit and Balcony Theatre aims to fund free, 24/7 medical forensic exams for survivors of sexual and ...