NURS 8000 - Introduction to Forensic Nursing

3 cr.

This course establishes the foundation for forensic decision making in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on a holistic approach to living victims and perpetrators. The relationship between sociocultural factors and violence is explored. This course also includes an incisive exploration of the principles and philosophies of clinical forensic nursing as well as the role of the forensic nurse in the scientific investigation of violence, trauma, medical-legal and ethical-legal issues.

This course is open to all licensed RNs.