Author: Perkins, Nicole R

Course Description
This is a basic course for those who are new to the field of forensic nursing. The primary purpose of the Adult/Adolescent education course is to provide nurses the fundamental information and training to meet the medical forensic needs of those who have been affected by sexual and physical violence. This includes individual patients, families, communities, and systems. The sexual assault nurse examiner practicing within recommendations set forth in the 2022 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Education Guidelines uses the nursing process and applies established evidence-based standards of forensic nursing practice to ensure that patients reporting sexual violence and victimization receive a competent medical forensic examination. The participant will consider developmental, cultural, racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual, and socioeconomic diversity when caring for patients who experienced sexual violence.

Course Information
This is an six day course where nurses must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of completion. This continuing nursing education activity is offered through joint provider agreement with Franciscan Health. Franciscan Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This course is limited to the didactic course requirements. Attendees are responsible for arranging their own, separate clinical preceptorship. The clinical preceptorship is designed to complement the classroom educational experience and allow the SANE to apply information and skills obtained during the classroom experience. The required clinical experience is in addition to the 40-hour didactic course. It is recommended that this preceptorship be completed with the guidance of a physician, advanced practice nurse, or a forensically experienced registered nurse.

Location
Ruth Lilly Health Education Center
2055 N Senate Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Time
0930 am—1815 pm
Session Dates
April 24
May 1
May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29
Cost
$425.00 for ENA members
$475.00 for non-ENA members. Must be paid prior to start of first class or participant will not be able to attend the course.

Required Documents for Attendance
□ SANE Candidate Letter of Intent
□ Two Letters of Recommendation
èManager Letter of Support
èSANE Coordinator Letter of Support
□ Signed Class Policy acknowledging and understanding course requirements

Registration Deadline
March 1, 2024

Registration
Required documents and payment must be submitted at ##indianaena.org website.

For additional information, email Natalie Calow: ncalow@iuhealth.org.