Education
What bachelor's degree is an option to become a forensic nurse?
Bachelor's in the science of nursing
Why do you have to have compassion and empathy as a forensic nurse?
Because you deal with people who have trauma
Forensic nurses are ___ with specialized training
RN or registered nurse
What are the job benefits of a Forensic nurse?
A higher salary and a more flexible schedule than normal RNs
What is the average annual salary for Forensic Nurses in Missouri?
$56,970
What is the minimum amount of years it would take to become a forensic nurse?
4 years
What are some skills a forensic nurse needs to have because they are the 'bridge' between health care and the legal system
knowledge of injury identification, the legal system, and critical thinking skills
What are places and areas where forensic nurses work
emergency areas, hospitals, disaster sights, and anti-violence organizations
Vicarious trauma syndrome is a___________
Job drawback
What is a Forensic Nurse's salary based on?
Depends on how much education or experience you have, and grows as you gain more experience
What is the International Association of Forensic Nurses?
An association that provides certifications and training to become a forensic nurse
What are the skills needed to work in a fast-paced environment as Forensic Nurses do?
being able to handle fast-paced organization and analysis
What is the length of a Forensic Nurse's workweek
a typical 40 work week, but being on call and overtime is common
Forensic Nurses face a constant change in how they what?
Interact with people in a professional sense
What are the low and high salaries for Forensic Nurses in Missouri?
$12,845 and $121,175
What exam do you have to pass to become a practicing RN?
NCLEX
An acute _________ to detail is important to succeed as a forensic nurse
Attention
list three things that forensic nurses do
Collecting evidence from patients, cataloging injuries, helping patients with mental health, working with legal teams, helping with dead bodies, and providing medical testimonies in court
What is a benefit that is also a reason many people become Forensic Nurses?
Helping people and making a difference in victims' lives
What is something that might encourage employers to hire you as a Forensic Nurse?
A bachelor's degree in a related field, certification or experience
Name Two of the best colleges for a forensic nursing program
(name two) Xavier University, Duquesne University, Penn State, Aspen university, Boston college?
You should have Emotional ____ as a forensic nurse
Emotional resilience
What are the types of cities that forensic nurses work in?
Metropolitan, urban, and suburban
A _________ and _____ workload
versatile and heavy
What are some of the benefits that forensic nurses get?
Dental, vision, prescription, paid time off, malpractice insurance, health insurance, pension plans, and bonuses