American Nurse

JULY 1, 2025

When nurses get support for their ideas, creativity thrives It all starts with a problem to solve. Nurses design workarounds, rethink processes, and imagine helpful tools every day. Many nurses have brilliant ideas on how to improve healthcare but lack the road map to show them how [to implement these ideas].

Nursing Informatics

Health Leaders | Nursing

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Demel and Cara Gibbons are registered nurses at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital who are certified as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. They talked about the importance of forensic medical exams for victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence.

Nursing Inquiry

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Incidentally, these are all themes regularly encountered by nurses in their day-to-day practices, including forensic mental health nurses. Despite regular encounters with these themes and phenomena, nurses continue to find them disturbing and troubling, but, at the same time, clinically fascinating.

Mental Health

Registered Nursing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

When people think of forensic nursing , they often picture hospital settingsworking in emergency rooms, treating assault victims, and collecting forensic evidence. But did you know forensic nurses have opportunities far beyond hospitals?

Military

Post University

MAY 27, 2025

Jesse Rhea decided she wanted to pursue a career in nursing as she struggled with her own health in her teens and early 20s. Earning a Degree and Taking Nursing Prerequisites While Jesse focused on improving her health, she pursued a bachelors degree through the University of Phoenix.

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nursing

APRIL 12, 2025

If you’re a nurse practitioner who feels called to serve with skill and heart and faith, a faith-based online NP program might be precisely what you’re looking for. 2025 Best Faith Based Online Nurse Practitioner Progams Finding the right faith-based online nurse practitioner program can shape your future in nursing.

Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Break

MAY 12, 2025

Before we get into Tracey’s 2021 article about being a Forensic Nurse, if you’re a nursing student or nurse in Australia, we have made our very own, free, nurse-only community that I built for you (I am an RN in Victoria). This is an extremely unique and rare role in Australia.

Nurse Practitioner

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Michelle Patch, PhD, APRN-CNS, DF-AFN, FAAN, is an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, an adult health clinical nurse specialist, and an advanced forensic nurse. We caught up with Dr. Patch to learn more about forensic nursing and her career and research as a forensic nurse.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Scrubs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Nurses and law enforcement professionals often have trouble identifying bruises on individuals with black or brown skin. She’s a forensic nurse and associate professor at George Mason University who has worked with trauma patients for years. “And As a nurse, she says each bruise tells a story.

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The Nurse Break

MAY 29, 2022

Meet Jackie Ashmore, ermha365 Chief Operating Officer and former Nurse Unit Manager at Thomas Embling – a high-security forensic mental health hospital in Victoria. Read on to learn all about nursing security and forensic patients in one of the most unique and under talked about areas of nursing!

Mental Health

Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Photo: Forensic Technology Center of Excellence. Katherine (“Kat”) Scafide is a tenured Associate Professor, Forensic Nurse and Scientist at George Mason University and she has innovated technology to improve bruise detection on dark skin tones.

Consult QD

JULY 31, 2023

Nurse Essentials · Behind Closed Doors: The Key Role Nurses Play in Recognizing and Combating Human Trafficking In a study that interviewed survivors of human trafficking, 88% of respondents disclosed they had seen or sought out medical care while actively being trafficked.

Nurse Manager

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Forensic nurses are an invaluable resource and play a vital role in treating survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault by advocating for their well-being and ensuring justice is served. The detail in which forensic nurses document injuries has been lauded as an invaluable resource for the legal system (Reed et al.,

Mental Health

Consult QD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Among those making a difference is a specially trained team of forensic nurses who serve at the intersection of medicine and the criminal justice system. Forensic nurses who work at main campus, Fairview or Hillcrest travel to the regional hospitals as needed to see patients in the emergency department or inpatient setting.

Care coordination

Every Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

CLINICAL PRACTICE ER Nurses as Key Players in Forensic Evidence Collection Updated July 5, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers When we think of nurses, we often picture them as the caring and compassionate professionals who provide essential medical care and support to patients.

Emergency Care

Nightingale College

OCTOBER 9, 2022

For the people who enjoy the occasional crime drama series, the term ‘forensics’ and its implications are probably familiar. But now you’re probably wondering: Do forensic nurses go to crime scenes? What type of nurse is a forensic nurse? Do they participate in criminal investigations?

Minority Nurse

MAY 6, 2022

One of the best things about nursing is that there is a rewarding job for everyone. No matter your personality or your working style, you can start an exciting career as soon as you get your registered nurse (RN) license. The following unique nursing jobs may require casual jogger scrub pants or a stylish, formal lab coat.

Nursing Informatics

Nursing Inquiry

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

ABSTRACT Nurses practicing in forensic mental health hospital settings work with patients involved in the criminal justice system who are also diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses. Nurses work towards collaborative and therapeutic relationships with patients with an eventual goal of recovery and successful discharge to the community.

Mental Health

New Thing Nurse

MAY 30, 2020

Being a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic is not just hard, it’s traumatic. Enjoy the latest edition of Corona Conversations over on the New Thing Nurse YouTube channel. Bio: Lauren Funiestas is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked exclusively in the forensic/community mental health field since 2007.

Mental Health

Scrubs

AUGUST 5, 2023

So—word on the street is that you want to advance your nursing career… Way to grab the bull by the horns. Which is why we thought now would be a great time to introduce you to four of the lesser-known masters in nursing degrees. 4 nursing degrees you may never have heard of 1. We’re all about that.

Holistic Care

Minority Nurse

JANUARY 10, 2023

Fayetteville State University’s (FSU) School of Nursing launched a statewide initiative to train more Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). FSU is the first HBCU in the country to host a SANE training program at its nursing school, thanks to a $1.5 A SANE nurse needs to know more than just how to collect DNA evidence.

Nursing Certifications

Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 20, 2024

Struggling with unnecessary suffering-registered nurses’ experiences of delayed decisions on treatment without consent in forensic psychiatric inpatient care. Implications for practice and research Nurses are at the forefront of witnessing the effects of involuntary interventions, particularly the use of forced medication.

Psychiatry

Daily Nurse

JULY 24, 2024

Three outstanding nurses from Philadelphia have been recognized in this year’s Celebrate Caring Campaign by Independence Blue Cross. These nurses were nominated by patients, family members, and colleagues for their exceptional dedication and excellence in the nursing field. Nominate a Nurse of the Week!

Nurse Practitioner

American Nurse

MAY 25, 2023

Sponsored By The post 2023 Nurses Month – Week 4 – Giveaway appeared first on American Nurse. The details, including your email address/mobile number, may be used to keep you informed about future products and services. Δ Δ Whatever you do, celebrate you. Celebrate your colleagues. Celebrate your profession.

Psychiatry

American Nurse

MAY 12, 2023

American Nurse wants to thank you for all you do. Our nurse heroes have shared stories and in-depth accounts of how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted nurses and the healthcare industry.

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American Nurse

MAY 5, 2023

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American Nurse

JULY 26, 2023

Fill out the form below for your chance to win a lifetime digital subscription to American Nurse. Enter daily to increase your chances of winning. Entries will be accepted from August 1st thru August 31st.

Psychiatry

American Nurse

MAY 18, 2023

Enter to win access to an exclusive 1-Day Nursing Virtual Event, presented by Lippincott.($149 149 value) Earn up to 18.75 CE credits – more than double the amount typically offered at a 1-day live conference. Preview evidence-based content designed to challenge your critical thinking, assessment, and clinical management skills.

Psychiatry

Minority Nurse

AUGUST 12, 2024

If you’re a nursing school student, you might be thinking about what to specialize in if you don’t want to become a general registered nurse. Or, if you’re a nurse in the workplace, you might think it’s time for a career change. 5 Specialties to Consider Flight Nursing Yes, some nurses work on flights!

Nurse Entrepreneurs

Evidence-Based Nursing

MARCH 28, 2024

Forensic mental health nurses’ experiences of rebuilding the therapeutic relationship after an episode of physical restraint in forensic services in Ireland: A qualitative study. Commentary on: Moyles J, Hunter A, Grealish A. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2023 May 26. doi: 10.1111/inm.13176. Epub ahead of print.

Mental Health

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

RN, FAAN, is a professor, active researcher, and administrator for the UNLV School of Nursing. This nursing leader is a national expert on mental health nursing, sexual and dating violence, diversity in nursing leadership, and forensic nursing. I admired the nurses who took care of him.

Mental Health

Minority Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

Angela Amar, PhD, RN, FAAN, a forensic nurse and leader dedicated to enhancing diversity, was named dean of the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Dean Amar is an accomplished leader, advanced practice psychiatric nurse, and researcher studying sexual and dating violence. She begins her new role on August 1, 2023.

Mental Health

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Greetings, Delaware Nurses! In today’s complex healthcare environment, understanding and applying legal considerations is critical for nurses in all specialties. The third article, authored by Dr. Angela Brittingham and Amy Williams from TidalHealth, introduces forensic nursing.

Malpractice

The Nurse Break

APRIL 25, 2022

Meet Monica Taylor – Vice President of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN). The diversity of mental health nursing is enormous. Monica Taylor has been a mental health nurse for 30 years and was one of the first community-based MHNs in the Western Australian rural sector. Mental Health Articles. Write for Us.

Mental Health

Board Vitals - Nursing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

From the first day of nursing school, it’s made clear that working nights and weekends are part of the job. Wanting to become a nurse without a willingness to work off-hours and odd shifts might be considered by many to be a fool’s errand – but they might be wrong. For the most part, they do not require nights and weekends.

Work-Life Balance

American Nurse

MAY 1, 2023

Now more than ever, celebrate nursing YOU make a difference Despite all of the strife and challenges around the world—including pandemics, war, and violence—nurses are there, everywhere, caring for patients. Nurses make a difference by ensuring quality patient care. Nurses make a difference by ensuring quality patient care.

LPN

Nurse.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Nurses work every day to ensure patients get the care they need — and the comfort and compassion they deserve. The complex nature of nursing continues to be physically and emotionally draining, yet nurses carry on providing quality patient care and moving the profession forward, which reinforces the importance of nurse appreciation.

Clinical Nurse Specialist