Introduction to Forensic Nursing : : Principles and Practice.

• Author: Faugno, Diana K.
• TeilnehmendeR: Mitchell, Stacey A.; Sievers, Valerie.; Pederson, Sarah L.; Volz, Jessica M.; Speck, Patricia M.
• Place / Publishing House: St. Louis : : STM Learning, Incorporated,, 2022.; Ã2022.
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (293 pages)

Introduction to Forensic Nursing: Principles and Practice provides both current and potential forensic nurses with a better understanding of the opportunities the field offers. More than 70 descriptive case studies showcase the forensic nurse's role and various duties in health care, law enforcement, military, and community setting. Each chapter explores how the unique skills and expertise of forensic nurses can be applied in the real world. Through the accompanying practice assessment, readers can test their knowledge while those seeking continued education credits may take a final examination through the Academy of Forensic Nursing's AFN Learn program.

Table of Contents

Cover -- Copyright -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Reviews -- Instructions -- Contents in Brief -- Contents in Detail -- Section I: Definitions -- Section II: Overview -- Chapter 1: History of the Role of Forensic Nursing in the United States -- Chapter 2: Foundations of Forensic -- Chapter 3: The Impact of Traumaon Health -- Chapter 4: Burnout and Compassion Fatigue -- Chapter 5: Trauma-Informed Care -- Chapter 6: Future of Forensic Nursing -- Section III: Borrowed Science -- Chapter 7: Criminology and Victimology -- Chapter 8: Integument, Healing, and Injuries -- Chapter 9: Gunshot Wounds -- Chapter 10: The Psychology of Trauma -- Chapter 11: Forensic Science and Evidence -- Chapter 12: Navigating the Legal System -- Chapter 13: Providing Testimony -- Chapter 14: Forensic Nursing Documentation and Photography -- Chapter 15: Telehealth and Forensic Nursing -- Section IV: Violence Across the Lifespan -- Chapter 16: Violence Against Children -- Chapter 17: Violence Against Adolescents and Adults -- Chapter 18: Violence Against Elders -- Chapter 19: When Death is the Outcome -- Section V: Special Populations -- Chapter 20: Family Violence -- Chapter 21: Minority Health -- Chapter 22: Native American Populations, Historical Trauma, and Role of the Forensic Nurse -- Chapter 23: Sexual and Gender Diversity in Patients -- Chapter 24: Persons with Disabilities -- Chapter 25: Male Sexual Assault -- Chapter 26: Suspect Evidence Collection -- Chapter 27: Human Trafficking -- Chapter 28: Gang Violence -- Chapter 29: Prison Violence -- Chapter 30: Emergency Preparedness: Natural and Manmade Disasters -- Section VI: Special Crimes -- Chapter 31: Technology and Risk -- Chapter 32: Offensive Behaviors: Bullying and Sexual Harassment -- Chapter 33: Stalking -- Chapter 34: Alcohol-Enabled and Drug-Facilitated Crimes -- Chapter 35: Sexual Violence.

Chapter 36: Nonfatal Strangulation -- Chapter 37: Traumatic Brain Injury -- Chapter 38: Military Sexual Assault and Violence -- Chapter 39: Military Service and Forensic Nursing Response to Violence -- Chapter 40: Campus Sexual Assault -- Chapter 41: Workplace Violence -- Chapter 42: Forensic Nurses on a SWAT Team: Care Under Fire -- Section VII: Assessment -- Section VIII: Answer Key -- Back Cover.