Forensic Nurse Examiner Comprehensive Course
Adults, Adolescent & Pediatric Populations
This blended learning course combines self-paced, online content with in-person sessions and prepares the health professional with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond and treat victims of violence across the lifespan. This course is offered three times a year (winter, spring and fall sessions) and begins with self-paced, online content and culminates with a week long conference. Locations vary across the state. Registration typically opens 4-6 weeks prior to the in-person sessions. Sessions are taught by experienced state level experts and provide a great networking opportunity!
Cost: $125
Training Dates & Locations
April 28 - May 2, 2025, Janesville - Registration/Event Link
October 6 - 10, 2025, Weston - Registration Opening late summer 2025
This continuing education activity has been approved by the International Association of Forensic Nursing, an accredited approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for 66 contact hours, IAFN Approval Number AU24FN0039.
For questions on contact hours, please contact Susan Kanack, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Clinical Simulation Labs
This learning opportunity bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-life clinical experiences by providing a hands-on simulated patient care scenario in a safe and supportive learning environment in a state of the art simulation center. This course is geared towards Forensic Nurses who have recently completed a 40+ hour forensic nursing course and are new to the discipline, or for established forensic nurses who need to maintain their skills. This course is offered twice year in partnership with Froedtert Hospital Clinical Simulation Center in Milwaukee. To maintain a rich learning environment, simulations are limited to 10 participants. Interested nurses will need to apply.
Cost: $75
Training Dates
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Registration/Event Link
Friday, November 7, 2025
Summer Webinar Series
Free, live webinars from experts on various topics and issues pertinent to practice, held once a month during summer months. Certifcates of attendance provided upon request. Registration coming soon!
June 17, 2025
Topic: Medical-Forensic Care of Complex Patients
Speakers: Rachel Cortez, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P & Alison Lopez, RN, SANE-A
July 10, 2025 12:30pm-2:30pm
Topic: In-person Special Event on Caring for Women Affected by FGM/C
Speaker: Multidisciplinary panel
August 2025
Topic: Legal Isues in Nurse Documentation
Speaker: Michelle Viste, JD
To stay up to date on all educational offerings, enroll in the Forensic Nursing Bulletins.