Forensic Nursing Description

Forensic Nursing

Although forensic nursing is a relatively new discipline within the field of nursing, it is rapidly growing in popularity and becoming an attractive career choice for registered nurses.

Forensic nurses often work in emergency rooms or directly at crime scenes and are specially trained to gather and document evidence while providing advanced nursing care to victims of violent crimes. Forensic nursing can also include investigating crime scenes, interpreting evidence and testifying as an expert witness in court.

Online colleges offering programs for Forensic Nursing

How to Become a Forensic Nurse

To enter a graduate program offering a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Forensic Nursing, prospective students will need to have a current registered nursing license, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and, in most cases, experience as a registered nurse working in a health care setting.

How Much Does a Forensic Nurse Make - Forensic Nurse Salaries

If you have the desire to provide emergency care services to victims of violent crimes and assist in the prosecution of criminals, while protecting the rights of victims, this may be the career choice for you.

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Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Kaplan University

Accreditation

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Walden University

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association,www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.

Western Governors University

Accreditation

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

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