CORE CURRICULUM FOR FORENSIC NURSING

Chapter 1. Introduction
Judy Waldman
Karen S. Neill
Evolution of Forensic Nursing
Fundamentals of Forensic Nursing Practice
Overview of Forensic Nursing Models of Care
Paradigm of Forensic Nursing
Practice Settings (please insert in the text “1.5 Practice Settings” on the line above 1.5.1 Hospital/Pre-hospital/Clinics)
Roles of the Forensic Nurse
Scope and Standards of Forensic Nursing Practice
Future of Forensic Nursing

Chapter 2. Forensic Nursing in the Healthcare Setting
Catherine Carter-Snell
Annie Lewis O’Connor
History and Theory
Intersecting Systems and Services
Populations at Risk
Practice and Prevention
Concepts and Issues
Future Issues

Chapter 3. Forensic Nursing and The Deceased
Pamela Tabor
Bobbi Jo O'Neal
History and Theory
Intersecting Systems and Services
Populations at Risk
Practice and Prevention
Concepts and Issues
Future Issues

Chapter 4. Forensic Mental Health Nursing
Norah M. Sullivan
Ashley N. Smith
History and Theory
Intersecting Systems and Services
Practice and Prevention
Populations at Risk
Concepts and Issues
Future Issues

Chapter 5. Forensic Correctional Nursing
Georgia Perdue
MaryAnne C. Murray
Wesley A. Rivera
History and Theory
Intersecting Systems and Services
Practice and Prevention
Populations at Risk
Concepts and Issues
Future Issues
Chapter 6A. Emerging Issues: Military Forensic Nursing
Michelle Ortiz
6A.1 History and Theory
6A.2 Intersecting Systems and Services
6A.3 Practices and Processes
6A.4 Concepts and Issues
6A.5 Future Issues
Chapter 6B: Emerging Issues: Human Trafficking
Donna Sabella
6B.1 History and Theory
6B.2 Intersecting Systems and Services
6B.3 Populations at Risk
6B.4 Practice and Prevention
6B.5 Concepts and Issues
6B.6 Future Issues

Chapter 7A: Overarching Issues: Testifying
Judy Malmgren
Cyndi Leahy
7A.1 Forensic Nursing and the Legal System
7A.2 Interacting with the Judicial System
7A.3 Transitioning into Practice
7A.4 Justice Systems
7A.5 Court Systems
7A.6 Testimony
7A.7 Legal Terminology
7A.8 Preparing to Testify

Chapter 7B: Overarching Issues: Vicarious Trauma
Cyndi Leahy
7B.1 Defining Vicarious Trauma
7B.2 What Vicarious Trauma Is and Is Not
7B.3 Effects of Vicarious Trauma
7B.4 Sources of Vicarious Trauma
7B.5 Personal-Professional Dynamic
7B.6 Protective Factors
7B.7 Self-Care Planning

Access the vital knowledge required for competent forensic nursing practice, with the clear, concise Core Curriculum for Forensic Nursing. This first edition text was developed by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). Rich with practical instruction, the Core offers a full view of the role of the forensic nurse, who practices at the intersection of the health care and the legal systems. For practicing forensic nurses or those who are exploring this dynamic and growing specialty, there is no better guide.

Prepare for forensic nursing practice, current and future . . .
- First forensic nursing curriculum text to be officially endorsed by the IAFN
- Cutting-edge, expert content on areas including:
- Forensic nursing fundamentals and practice standards
- Roles and practice settings open to forensic nurses
- Legal, ethical, and social trends in forensic nursing
- Interacting with the legal and judicial systems; testimony; legal terminology
- Forensic nursing in the health care, mental health, correctional, and military care settings
- Forensic nursing subspecialties
- Human trafficking issues
- Vicarious trauma and self-care
- Numerous full-color photos and images vital to a solid understanding of forensic nursing
- Chapter features include:
- Objectives - At the start of each chapter, listing key concepts for forensic nursing practice
- Key Terms - Definitions of crucial terms, relevant to each chapter
- Review Questions - Important points to review and remember
- Case Study - Real-life patient histories and patient care scenarios, with study questions
- History and Theory - Effects of social/legal history on current law and health care
- Intersecting Systems and Services - Overlapping legal and social programs and the care of special populations, such as the incarcerated
- Populations at Risk - Populations at increased risk for violence
- Practice and Prevention - Programs and procedures every forensic nurse needs to know
- Concepts and Issues - The social and legal context of various forensic nursing areas
- Future Issues - Emerging nursing practice areas, such as care for victims of human trafficking