NURS 410Forensic Evidence Collection and Preservation

3 credits · Nursing · Penn State

Examines nurses' role of recognizing patterns of injury. Evidence collection procedures are examined from collection to courtroom presentation, includes autopsy. Forensic Evidence Collection and Preservation examines the forensic nurse's role recognizing injuries/patterns of injury. Evidence collection procedures are examined from collection to courtroom presentation. NURS 410 will guide the student through a prerecorded autopsy, teaching general evidence identification, collection, preservation, and documentation techniques as well as a complete sexual assault kit evaluation. Students will be immersed in a case study allowing them to learn and then demonstrate their understanding of forensic procedures and protocols. Students follow actual forensic protocol used in practice including policies, procedures, and documentation tools. The final course evaluation includes an interactive assessment that draws upon the techniques taught in the course and prepares the student for employment in a forensic role.