What is Forensic Nursing?
Forensic nursing is the application of nursing science to public or legal proceedings.

This specialty combines the education of the registered nurse with the scientific investigation and treatment of trauma and/or death of victims and perpetrators of abuse, violence, criminal activity and traumatic accidents.

The forensic nurse provides direct and indirect services to individual clients and consultation services to nursing, medical, and law related agencies. She or he also provides expert court testimony in involved with forensic evidence, death investigation processes, adequacy of services delivered a areas nd specialized diagnoses of specific conditions as related to forensic nursing practice.

Forensic Nurses Work With:

• INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE:
  Domestic violence
  Sexual Assault
  Child and Elder Abuse/Neglect
  Drug/Alcohol Abuse
  
• EMERGENCY/TRAUMA NURSING:
  Automobile and Pedestrian Accidents
  Traumatic Injuries
  Suicide Attempts
  Fatal/Near-Fatal Trauma
  Work-Related Injuries
  
• PATIENT CARE FACILITIES:
  Accidents/Injuries/Neglect
  Inappropriate Treatment/Medication Administration
  
• PYSCHIATRIC FACILITIES
  
• POLICE AND CORRECTIONS CUSTODY
  
• PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY