Explore the library of pre-recorded content on various topics pertinent to forensic nursing practice. Certificate of Attendance issued upon request. Topics are clinical in nature and are intended for viewing by health professionals.
Clinical Skills
Jessica Johnson-Rickert, MD, MCNP discusses unique healthcare challenges to the transgender population and best practices for improving forensic nursing care to this population. Includes a review of diagnostic criteria for gender incongruence, treatment pathways and associated resources.
Hear practical guidance on best practice on utilizing a trauma informed approach during the genital assessment.
Forensic Skills
Hear from Digital Forensic Experts at the WSCL on their tips and tricks on forensic photography, a necessary skill for forensic nurses.
General review of best practice collection technique with the Wisconsin Medical-Forensic Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.
Legal Topics
Hear a broad overview of Title IX regulations and how to best support a patient who experienced sexual violence on campus, and the difference between a criminal investigation and a Title IX investigation.
What do forensic nurses need to know about caring for a patient who experienced a sexual assault in confinment? What are their rights and what is our role? Learn about the Prison Rape Elimination Act from Leigha Weber, PREA Director at the Department of Corrections.
Medication Management
Review of 2022 CDC Sexual Assault Treatment Guidelines, dosing and current recommendations.
Review of pregnancy risk assessments and emergency contraception treatment options, based upon latest guidance.
Jessica Dalby, MD from UW School of Medicine and Public Health reviews non-occupational HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, including medication recommendations and dosing.
Pediatrics
Lynn Sheets, MD, FAAP from The Medical College of Wisconsin discusses how even the tiniest of bruises on an infant is a significant finding and often highly concerning for abuse.
Hear about the WI DOJ ICAC Taskforce and how to care for children and families who were victims of digital abuse.
FNEs need specific skills on how and what history to gather on children presenting for concerns of abuse to not contaminate investigations. Learn what those skills are and how to implement in practice.
Special Populations
Learn about the unique healthcare challenges faced by the Indigenous population, historical and generational trauma and associated prevalence risks of violence.
Hear from state experts from the Division of Criminal Investigation and Project Respect on what human trafficking looks like in our state and what forensic nurses need to know for effective care and treatment.
Hear findings from a practicing FNE doctoral student about the experiences of African American women at the intersection of health and law enforcement.