TV or Not TV: A Career in Forensic Nursing |
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March 12, 2005
by Edward Castro
ed.castro@healthcare-programs.com
Healthcare Programs Columnist
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, there were almost 200,000 victims of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault in 2003. Since 1993 though, rape/sexual assault has fallen by over 65% and part of the reason is the professionals trained for a career in forensic nursing.
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At last count there were four different shows featuring forensic science on network TV, but few of them were firmly seated in reality. Does that mean a career in forensic science, such as forensic nursing, isn't as challenging and exciting as these shows depict?
Pulling Fact From Fiction
Forensic nursing jobs are as varied as pediatric nursing or psychiatric nursing jobs. Even though a career in forensic nursing typically focuses on investigating sexual assault, forensic nurse jobs let you explore many other types of cases.
Just like other nursing careers such as pediatric nursing or psychiatric nursing, a career in forensic nursing exposes you to victims of other types of physiological/psychological abuse, including domestic violence and child or elder abuse. Forensic nursing jobs can also require examination of victims of near-fatal or fatal traumas, such as shootings or stabbings. A career in forensic nursing can also lead to work as a death investigator.
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Education for a Career in Forensic Nursing
In order to qualify for forensic nursing jobs, you'll have to complete specialized training including how to handling and collecting evidence, such as hairs, fibers and swabs of fluids collected for DNA testing.
Why Pursue Forensic Nursing Jobs?
A career in forensic nursing bridges the gap between law enforcement and traditional clinical nursing. While you may never be featured in your own network TV show, chances are you'll have the opportunity to star in the medical and legal dramas of patients every day.
About the Author
Edward Castro has an extensive experience as a creative media writer. His client portfolio has included such notables as Hewlett-Packard, Sony Computer Entertainment, Shockwave, AtomFilms, GameBlast and Mervyn’s California. In his current position, Ed is developing the marketing strategy of an Internet start-up company specializing in Japanese trade goods.
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