Is There Any Growing Need of Forensic Nurses?
Forensic nurses are nurses with special training in forensic sciences. They combine healthcare knowledge with their forensic training to provide medical aid to victims, collect evidence and help the crime investigation team. Forensic Nursing was recognized as a special branch in 1995 by the American Nurses Association. History tells us that nurses have long worked with victims of wars and violence. For many years nurses have also worked with forensic patients as well as violent criminals. Today they are appropriately recognized and respected for the unique and special work that they do. It is a job of great responsibility. They are crime detectives in their own right. In fact Forensic nurses are health care experts, forensic scientists and crime detectives all rolled in one. The American Legal system has begun to recognize the expertise of forensic nurses. At present there are 7500 forensic specialist in US. Many more will be recruited in the years to come. In fact many young and aspir
