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Forensic Nurses care daily for patients who are victims of violence, and today we remember all transgender people who lost their lives to anti-transgender hate violence.
#TransgenderRemembrance #ForensicNurses #IAFN
Today is International Men's Day. Men in the U.S. and globally are victims of violence. All should have access to trauma-informed care from forensic nurses. #InternationalMensDay #ForensicNurses
Florence County in South Carolina announces program to help sexual assault victims. Watch the video below:
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Meet Lincy, our Member of the month! Lincy has been an active IAFN member since May 2018.
Thank you, Lincy, for all that you do in the field of Forensic Nursing!
#IAFNMember #IAFNMembership #Memberofthemonth #ForensicNursing #ForensicNurses
Kaua'i County honors forensic nurses; read more about the recognition below.
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Read more about a recent report from the National Science Foundation about sexual violence and harassment on a U.S. Research base in Antarctica at the link below.
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LAST CALL!
Late filing for #SANE certification renewal ends tomorrow!
Renew Today!
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Read more about the relationship between Intimate Partner Violence and child firearm homicides at the link below.
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Today we honor all those who have served our country. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.
#VeteransDay #ForensicNurses
Want to learn more about Alaska's research into the link between Domestic Violence and Traumatic Brain injuries and a new diagnostic tool? Click the link below to read more.
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Many find forensic nursing by chance, while others may be pursuing a lifelong goal. Watch our reel at the link below to see how some of our members got involved with forensic nursing, and tell us how you got your start!
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#FNW2023
Blaine County in Idaho is developing a sexual abuse response team in response to an increase in domestic violence cases. Read more at the link below.
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Happy Forensic Nurses Day! We thank you all for your countless hours and work in this nursing specialty. Whether you see patients daily, work to advocate for your fellow nurses, or advance forensic nursing research, we see and appreciate your hard work. #FNW2023
Thank you to our members worldwide! IAFN represents forensic nurses in over 30 countries who are committed to advancing the field of forensic nursing and changing the lives of patients on a global basis. We could not be more proud of all their tireless work! #FNW2023
IAFN issued a statement yesterday in response to the @AmerAcadPeds "Intimate Partner Violence-Related Firearm Child Homicides: An Urgent Call to Action" published in Pediatrics @NAPNAP
See IAFN's statement: shorturl.at/aBPS7
See AAP's call to action: shorturl.at/oqHN4
At IAFN we believe every nurse is a forensic nurse, and any patient can be a victim of violence. Are you prepared to give patients the care they deserve? Learn more at forensicnurses.org and check out our reel here: instagram.com/reel/CzW7VciOO…
#FNW2023
Celebrate #FNW2023 with us! This week, we have two events for nurses:
Meet a Forensic Nurse on Wednesday 11/8 from 2:00-3:00 EST. Sign up via cognitoforms.com/Internation…
Forensic Nurses Week Celebration Mixer Thursday 11/9 from 3:00-4:00 EST. Sign up via cognitoforms.com/Internation…
Happy Forensic Nurses Week! Why do you love being a Forensic Nurse? Swipe to see some of our member's answers.
Comment why you love being a Forensic Nurse below!
#IAFN #ForensicNursesWeek #ForensicNurse
Learn more about the investigation into Alabama's rape kit crisis below.
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Read more below about the vulnerability of kids and teens escaping family violence, with many experiencing intimate partner violence and losing shelter.
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