Jennifer McNew, BSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nurse Consultant
Services Offered
All trainings can be tailored to your needs
SANE-Adult/Adolescent
This 40 hour course will provide the nurse with the minimum necessary course hours to meet eligibility requirements for the Forensic Nursing Certification Board Examinations. The 40-hour course for the adult/adolescent program is designed to serve as a basic course for those new to the field of forensic nursing and the specialized area of caring for sexual assault patients. Clinical preceptorship, clinical experience, and ongoing training will assist the nurse in developing a solid foundation for practice in this field. (IAFN)
SANE-Pediatric
This 40 hour course will provide the nurse with the minimum necessary course hours to meet eligibility requirements for the Forensic Nursing Certification Board Examinations. The 40-hour course for the pediatric program is designed to serve as a basic course for those new to the field of forensic nursing and the specialized area of caring for sexual assault patients. Clinical preceptorship, clincal experience, and ongoing training will assist the nurse in developing a solid foundation for practice in this field. (IAFN)
SANE - Adult/Adolescent/Pediatric Combination Course
This 64 hour course will provide the nurse with the minimum necessary course hours to meet eligibility requirements for the Forensic Nursing Certification Board Examinations. The 64 hour course is designed to serve as a basic course for those new to the field of forensic nursing and the specialized area of caring for sexual assault patients. Clinical preceptorship, clnical experience and ongoing training will assist the nurse in development a solid foundation for practice in this field. (IAFN)
Strangulation Training
Specialized training on non/near fatal strangulation for healthcare providers, law enforcement, child protective services, and attorneys. Strangulation is often overlooked and minimized by the agencies that are designed to help victims. Strangulation can be a lethal outcome of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other types of violence. Trainings can be tailored to the needs of the organization.
Learning Objectives:
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Healthcare/Forensic Nurses
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Provide healthcare professionals with guidelines for assessing and treating victims of strangulation, including the potential for delayed symptoms and serious health implications.
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Discuss the importance of thorough documentation and reporting in medical records for legal purposes.
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Law Enforcement/Child Protective Services
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Provide investigators with assessment tools to identify potential signs and symptoms of strangulation when responding to domestic violence calls and the importance of medical care.
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Provide guidance on how to properly collect and document evidence relevant to strangulation, including securing statements, photographs, and physical evidence.
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Attorneys
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Equip attorneys with the knowledge of strangulation and indicators to inform case assessments and legal strategies.
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Provide attorneys with sample questions for questioning witnesses and cross examination.
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration/Victim Advocates
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Foster an understanding of the value of collaboration among healthcare providers, law enforcement, victim advocates and legal professionals in handling strangulation cases.
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Encourage the establishment of protocols for communication and cooperation among disciplines to improve victim outcomes and case resolutions.
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A thorough training program can empower healthcare providers, victim advocates, law enforcement, child protective services, and attorneys with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the critical issue of strangulation effectively.
Expert Consultation
Professional guidance and support in forensic nursing consultations for legal cases involving strangulation.
Case Review Services
Comprehensive review of medical records and forensic evidence to provide expert opinions and testimony in legal proceedings.
Peer review of medical/forensic records for forensic nurses.
Educational Workshops
Interactive workshops and seminars catered to the audience on forensic nursing practices, evidence collection, tools for investigators and attorneys and healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care for victims.
Expert Case Review and Testimony
With 20 years of experience as a forensic nurse, I possess the expertise required to review forensic cases and deliver expert testimony in a court of law. I have been recognized as an expert witness in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Please reach out to me to discuss your needs.
Forensic Nurse Program Development & Sustainability Assistance
Creating a new forensic nurse program or enhancing an existing program can be quite challenging. Ensuring its sustainability can be even more so. I am here to assist with developing medical programs for hospitals, clinics and children's advocacy centers.
SANE Refresher
A refresher course can be tailored to your program's needs. A variety of topics can be included from the adult/adolescent/pediatric course. It is meant to be a review for forensic nurses who may have a low case volume or require a review on the most recent information and current best practice.
Medical/Forensic Documentation Peer Review
An anonymous review of medical forensic documentation is a systematic evaluation process to critique and assure the documentation and/or photographs on victims and suspects of crime is accurate, consistent with best practice and legally sound.
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To enhance the quality of medical forensic evaluations by identifying strengths and areas for improvement within the documentation and clinical decision-making process.
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To ensure compliance with legal standards and best practices in forensic medicine.
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To promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development among medical forensic practitioners.