Forensic nursing is the
practice of nursing in which health care and the legal systems intersect.
Students will explore the history of forensic nursing and a variety of forensic
nursing specialty roles. Skills needed for competent and holistic forensic
nursing practice will be presented to care for victims and perpetrators of traumatic
events or criminal acts. Impact of violence across the life-span will be
ascertained. Participation in case study analysis will promote examination of
personal views, open discussion on ethical and legal dilemmas, human rights,
and application of critical thinking.