International Association of Forensic Nurses

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International Association of Forensic Nurses We are an international membership organization comprised of forensic nurses working around the world and other professionals.

Forensic Nurses specialize in caring for victims and perpetrators of violence. They also take part in the legal system by collecting forensic evidence and providing consultation to medical and law agencies.

Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence, Episode 20, is now live!Listen now on our podcast page through the link below and...
19/11/2025

Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence, Episode 20, is now live!

Listen now on our podcast page through the link below and swipe to discover key discussion points from the episode!✨

https://www.forensicnurses.org/podcast/

17/11/2025

🎙️ Sneak peek alert! Catch a preview of Episode 20 of our podcast.

Kalen and Karen welcome two Canadian experts, neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Ellis and forensic nurse leader Ashley Stewart, to spotlight the often overlooked reality of head trauma among survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Drawing comparisons to sport-related concussion, the guests unpack why healthcare systems lack proper protocols, how this gap harms patient outcomes, and what forensic nurses can do to help their patients get on the road to healing.

Subscribe in your favorite podcast app to be notified when this new episode is released. Find our podcast on the link below:

https://www.forensicnurses.org/podcast/

Meet Tomoko Shimizu, our member of the month for November!Thank you, Tomoko, for all that you do in the field of forensi...
14/11/2025

Meet Tomoko Shimizu, our member of the month for November!

Thank you, Tomoko, for all that you do in the field of forensic nursing!

We honor the service and sacrifice of our U.S. veterans today and every day. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. ...
11/11/2025

We honor the service and sacrifice of our U.S. veterans today and every day. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.

09/11/2025

As Forensic Nurses Week comes to an end, we want to thank every forensic nurse for all you do. Your care and compassion truly change lives. 💙

Every patient deserves specialized, trauma-informed care. This Forensic Nurses Week, let’s raise our voices for a world ...
08/11/2025

Every patient deserves specialized, trauma-informed care. This Forensic Nurses Week, let’s raise our voices for a world where everyone has access to forensic nursing. 💙

💜 Happy Forensic Nurses Day!Don't forget to wear lilac today and tag us in your photos.
07/11/2025

💜 Happy Forensic Nurses Day!

Don't forget to wear lilac today and tag us in your photos.

Together, we can make sure every patient who’s experienced violence gets the care they deserve.Explore IAFN’s helpful re...
05/11/2025

Together, we can make sure every patient who’s experienced violence gets the care they deserve.

Explore IAFN’s helpful resources at forensicnurses.org.

Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence, Episode 19, is now live!Listen now on our podcast page through the link below and...
04/11/2025

Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence, Episode 19, is now live!

Listen now on our podcast page through the link below and swipe to discover key discussion points from the episode!✨

https://www.forensicnurses.org/podcast/

We’re celebrating YOU — the incredible forensic nurses making a difference every day! 💙Enter our giveaway today on our I...
03/11/2025

We’re celebrating YOU — the incredible forensic nurses making a difference every day! 💙

Enter our giveaway today on our Instagram account for a chance to win! 🎉

https://www.instagram.com/iafn_forensicnurses/

🌟 Happy Forensic Nurses Week! 🌟This year, we celebrate Justice Through Healing — the incredible work forensic nurses do ...
03/11/2025

🌟 Happy Forensic Nurses Week! 🌟

This year, we celebrate Justice Through Healing — the incredible work forensic nurses do every day to support survivors, provide trauma-informed care, collect evidence with precision, and bring hope and justice to those who need it most.

To honor your dedication, we’ve prepared a toolkit of downloadable graphics for you to share and celebrate your specialty all week long.

📥 Download it via the link below:

https://ow.ly/8Mhu50XiWiJ

Thank you for your compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and the community. 💜

02/11/2025

🎙️ Sneak peek alert! Catch a preview of Episode 19 of IAFN’s podcast.

It's Forensic Nurses Week! We explore the evolving concept of justice in forensic nursing practice. Guests Megan McCulley, the Forensic Nursing Program Manager and SANE/SAFE Project Director at Memorial Central Emergency Department in Colorado Springs, and Jenifer Markowitz, IAFN Education and Publications Director and Expert Consultant, share insights from their decades of experience about how the forensic nursing field has transformed from practice focused on criminal justice outcomes to comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare delivery.

Join us and share your voice with hashtag: what does justice mean to you in the context of forensic nursing?

Subscribe in your favorite podcast app to be notified when this new episode is released. Find our podcast on the link below:

https://ow.ly/UJ5950Xl61F

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Join our network of over 5,000 members who practice and support forensic nursing in 26 countries. Membership in the Association gives you the resources you need to develop your practice, get recognized, and connect with your peers in the profession.

The Association offers Certifications, continuing education through our Online Learning Center(OLC), Educational Guidelines, networking through our Member Community, local Chapter events, and the International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science and Practice. The Association staff and volunteers welcome questions about program and protocol development.