NURS 620 Introduction to Forensic Nursing

Provides introduction to the definitions and principles of medico-legal care of the individual experiencing trauma, abuse, neglect, rape, and death. This course provides students with an overview of the judicial system and the skills and knowledge essential to forensic nursing, including identification of intentional and unintentional wounds, collection of evidence (DNA, photographic, written), creation of a judicial system summary, and differentiating the resources available to victims of intimate crime. The role of the forensic nurse as a community leader, supporting diverse populations through collaboration with civic and legal entities, will be explored.