NURS 409Introduction to Forensic Nursing

3 credits · Nursing · Penn State

Provides an introduction to the forensic health sciences, forensic nursing, and the nursing role in the scientific investigation of violence. RECOMMENDED PREPARATION FOR NURS 409 IS NURS225, NURS 230 , NURS 250 . NURS 409 is an elective course and the first of three courses in a forensic nursing certificate. The course is designed to provide an introduction to the forensic health sciences, forensic nursing, and the nursing role in the scientific investigation of violence. The course focus is on the principles and philosophy of forensic nursing in acute care and community settings and the roles of the forensic science professional. The responsibilities of the advanced practice forensic nurse are explored. The course requires that the student have a basic understanding of the professional healthcare role, specifically that of the nurse. The course is appropriate for non-nursing majors interested in forensic health sciences.