Forensic Nursing

As a Forensic Nurse, you can pursue a wide array of exciting nursing career opportunities, including positions in medical examiners’ offices, law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, and specialized hospital units. Forensic nurses may work with detectives and treat survivors of assaults or accidents, and victims of abuse or crimes.

Career Opportunities

Forensic nursing is one of the newest forms of forensic sciences recognized by the American Nurses Association. The new field combines the health care profession with the judicial system.

Because it's such a new and growing specialty, this field offers great opportunities for recent nursing graduates and experienced RN’s looking for a career change.

Are you interested in investigative sciences and victim advocacy?
Forensic nurses may be called to a crime scene or accident to work with detectives, collect evidence, and take tissue and blood samples. They treat survivors of assaults or violent accidents, and victims of negligence, abuse, or violent crimes.
The job is fast-paced and exciting, with real issues at stake.

Kaplan University's online FNC program provides a unique education opportunity to students who want a flexible learning option. Earn your professional certificate in just 12 months online - on your time!

Typical Workplaces:
Hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and independent practice.

Potential Salary:
As much as $55 to $300 per hour.*

Forensic Nursing Degree Colleges

Explore these accredited online forensic course programs below and request free no obligation information from any that interest you.

We recommend getting information from several schools so you can compare the programs, costs, time commitments and financial aid options.

Campus Schools:

Please select a state from the drop-down list above to view campus based schools available to you.

Online Schools:

Kaplan University Online

Forensic Nursing Certificate

Kaplan now offers a Forensic Nursing Accelerated Certificate program. For those that are looking to complete their program in a shorter amount of time, this version will put you on the fast-track for success. This accelerated option can be completed in 4 months.

Argosy University

Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

As a MA in Forensic Psychology graduate student, you will gain the professional skills required to compete for titled roles such as: clinical psychologists, juvenile counselors, government agents, counselors, therapists, law enforcement agents and educators.

American InterContinental University Online

American InterContinental University Online is offering a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Forensic Science for those students interested in career opportunities like Crime Scene Analyst, Non-Sworn Forensic Personnel and many others.

• Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science Concentration

Kaplan University

B.S. Forensic Psychology

In the Forensic Psychology emphasis, you will learn the value of psychology within the context of the criminal justice system. In this program you will enhance your ability to identify and interact with mentally ill individuals, intervene in crisis situations, and understand the impact of crime on its victims and the community.

Articles:

Nursing Shortage Just Part of the Heartbreak for Rape Victims
For those rape victims who are brave enough to report the crime, they are now sometimes subjected to waiting for as long as twelve hours before being examined by a medical professional. The nursing shortage is to blame for this wait, as well as a lack in qualified forensic nurses who serve on the Sexual Assault Response Teams.

The Specialties Of Forensic Nurses
Nurses wanting to get an education in forensics have the opportunity to pick one or more of these specialties that they prefer the most.

Forensic Nursing: The New Breed of Nurses
With the continuing rise in crime rates, forensic nursing is quickly becoming a popular part of the American judicial system. It is one of the newest forms of forensic sciences recognized by the American Nurses Association combining the health care profession with the judicial system.

The Benefits Of Online Forensic Nursing Education Programs
There are a few different ways to get certified in forensic nursing. One of these ways is to enroll in an online distance learning program from one of several colleges around the country.

Is Forensic Nursing for You?
A day in the life of a Forensic Nurse. Find out if this career is for you with a detailed job description.