Live and Virtual Conference Options Available!

Contemporary Issues in Forensic Nursing

Round Rock, Texas

The Academy of Forensic Nursing Presents:
Walking Forward: Best Practices for Pediatric Medical Forensic Care

This weekly series will take place on Tuesdays from 4-5:30pm, virtually.

Topics include:

• August 16 Problematic Sexual Behaviors

• August 23 Importance of Repeat Exams

• August 30 Adressing Childhood Adversity

• September 6 Pediatric History-taking

• September 13 Concerning Skin Conditions

• September 20 Child Maltreatment

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Beyond the Bedside: Increasing the Footprint of Forensic Nursing IV 2022

Online registration: Indianapolis 2022 Regional Conference | Academy of Forensic Nursing | AFN | Home (goafn.org)

Join your AFN colleagues at the Indianapolis 2022 Regional Conference this summer. Build your knowledge base, and enhance your forensic nursing practice over two, fast-paced conference days! Don't miss the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers in the field of forensic nursing!

Virtual or In-Person Options

In-Person Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Advancing the Footprint of Forensic Nursing: Sustaining an Evidence Based Future

Save the Date!

March 24-25, 2022

859 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA, 70130

Registration opens February 2022!

This clinical training will feature hands-on skills sessions, practice with “live” patient models and training facilitated by experienced and board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Prerequisites: Participants must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent Didactic Training program.

Hoosier nurses working in rural and under served communities may be eligible for financial assistance through the Indiana SANE Training Project. To apply for financial assistance, click <<here>>.

Cost:  This program includes 16 CEUs*, course materials, and lunch each day.  

• Indiana Residents: $200   

• Out-of-state Residents: $300

*CEUs approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

This training co-sponsored by the Indiana ENA, Indiana SANE Training Project and Indiana AHEC Network.

REGISTRATION: Indiana nurses should register through the Indiana SANE Training Project link above. Out-of-state nurses, please email Angie Morris at ammorris2@usi.edu for information on how to register and submit payment.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This clinical training will feature hands-on skills sessions, practice with “live” patient models and training facilitated by experienced and board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Prerequisites: Participants must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent Didactic Training program.

Hoosier nurses working in rural and under served communities may be eligible for financial assistance through the Indiana SANE Training Project. To apply for financial assistance, click <<here>>.

Cost:  This program includes 16 CEUs*, course materials, breakfast and lunch each day.  

• Indiana Residents: $200   

• Out-of-state Residents: $300

*CEUs approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

This training co-sponsored by the Indiana ENA, Indiana SANE Training Project, Franciscan Health Lafayette and Matrix LifeCare Center.

REGISTRATION: For information about registration, please email ammorris2@usi.edu.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Early bird registration through May 31st: $390

Registration fee June 1-August 18th: $465

Indiana nurses may be eligible for funding assistance from the Indiana SANE Training Project and should apply to the Project, prior to registering for the course. Funding applications can be submitted here: https://usisurvey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cN5hhX11iiUwvhb

This clinical training will feature hands-on skills sessions, practice with “live” patient models and training facilitated by experienced and board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Prerequisites: Participants must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent Didactic Training program.

Hoosier nurses working in rural and under served communities may be eligible for financial assistance through the Indiana SANE Training Project. To apply for financial assistance, click <<here>>.

Cost:  This program includes 16 CEUs*, course materials, breakfast and lunch each day.  

• Indiana Residents: $200   

• Out-of-state Residents: $300

*CEUs approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

This training co-sponsored by the Indiana ENA, Indiana SANE Training Project and Indiana AHEC Network.

REGISTRATION: Indiana nurses should register through the Indiana SANE Training Project link above. Out-of-state nurses, please email Angie Morris at ammorris2@usi.edu for information on how to register and submit payment.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Online registration will open in May 2021!

Join your AFN colleagues at the Indianapolis 2021 Regional Conference this summer! Build your knowledge base, and enhance your forensic nursing practice over two, fast-paced conference days! Don't miss the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers in the field of forensic nursing!

 Conference Location

Indiana Army National Guard Headquarters Auditorium

9920 East 59th Street

Lawrence, Indiana 46216

​Conference Dates and Times

Day 1: July 22, 2021 from 12:00 pm - 5:30pm EST

Day 2: July 23, 2021 from 10:00 am - 4:30pm EST

 Registration Fees

AFN and ENA Members: $230

Non-Members: $285

*Students: $60

*Rate only available to students enrolled full-time in a Registered Nurse program, and no continuing education units will be awarded for those registered as a student.

​Refund Policy

No refunds on conference registration unless conference is cancelled. All conference ticket sales are final.

 Registrants who are unable to attend may gift their ticket to an individual qualifying for the same registration rate. For example, an AFN or an ENA member may not gift their ticket to a non-member; however, a non-student registrant who is also not a member of AFN or ENA may gift their ticket to an AFN or ENA member or someone who is not an AFN or ENA member or to a student. To make arrangements to gift a registration to another individual, please contact AFN as soon as possible at: afn@afnmail.org

 Nursing Continuing Education Credits

In support of improving patient care, University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 The University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning designates this activity for 5 contact hours on day one and 5.5 contact hours on day two. Provider #4008182

This clinical training will feature hands-on skills sessions, practice with “live” patient models and training facilitated by experienced and board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Prerequisites: Participants must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent Didactic Training program.

Hoosier nurses working in rural and under served communities may be eligible for financial assistance through the Indiana SANE Training Project. To apply for financial assistance, click <<here>>.

Cost:  This program includes 16 CEUs*, course materials, breakfast and lunch each day.  

• Indiana Residents: $200   

• Out-of-state Residents: $300

*CEUs approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

This training co-sponsored by the Indiana ENA, Indiana SANE Training Project and University of Southern Indiana.

REGISTRATION: Indiana nurses, register by applying to the Indiana SANE Training Project: https://usisurvey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cN5hhX11iiUwvhb.

Out-of-state nurses, email ammorris2@usi.edu to request your seat.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This session is a two-day intensive for Registered Nurses and advanced practice providers who have previously completed the Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner didactic course. This course will offer a comprehensive review of pediatric anogenital anatomy, normal and abnormal variants, the medical forensic examination process, forensic techniques and evidence collection, non-acute medical examinations for child sexual abuse patients, documentation responsibilities as well as developing care plans and appropriate referrals for child victims of sexual abuse. The course will also feature several case studies and mock examination scenarios with simulated hands-on practice.

Hoosier RNs may be eligible to receive funding support to attend at no cost from the Indiana SANE Training Project, and priority will be given to rural and underserved communities who have recently completed pediatric SANE training and will begin offering pediatric SANE services in 2021. Registration is limited.

Registration Fee: Indiana Nurses $75 Out-of-state participants $200

For more information, please contact Angie Morris at ammorris2@usi.edu.

Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn, 750 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN- Group Code PSI https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/H/HUFTHGI-PSI-20210523/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

This clinical training will feature hands-on skills sessions, practice with “live” patient models and training facilitated by experienced and board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Prerequisites: Participants must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent Didactic Training program.

Hoosier nurses working in rural and under served communities may be eligible for financial assistance through the Indiana SANE Training Project. To apply for financial assistance, click <<here>>.

Cost:  This program includes 16 CEUs*, course materials, breakfast and lunch each day.  

• Indiana Residents: $200   

• Out-of-state Residents: $300

*CEUs approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

This training co-sponsored by the Indiana ENA, Indiana SANE Training Project and Franciscan Health Lafayette.

REGISTRATION: This event has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email ammorris2@usi.edu.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Pre-course work includes 24 hours of self-study from February 1-March 5, 2021.

Eligible nurses will receive funding assistance from the Indiana SANE Training Project. To apply for funding assistance, please visit: https://usisurvey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cN5hhX11iiUwvhb

REGISTER AT: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21706_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=19&CATID=154

Note: If you plan to apply for funding assistance from the Indiana SANE Training Project, please apply for funding assistance and wait for a response prior to completing your event registration.

For questions, please contact jefriona@usi.edu.

This clinical training will feature hands-on skills sessions, practice with “live” patient models and training facilitated by experienced and board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Prerequisites: Participants must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent Didactic Training program.

Hoosier nurses working in rural and under served communities may be eligible for financial assistance through the Indiana SANE Training Project. To apply for financial assistance, click <<here>>.

Cost:  This program includes 16 CEUs*, course materials, breakfast and lunch each day.  

• Indiana Residents: $200   

• Out-of-state Residents: $300

*CEUs approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

This training co-sponsored by the Indiana ENA, Indiana SANE Training Project and Indiana AHEC Network.

REGISTRATION: Indiana nurses should register through the Indiana SANE Training Project link above. Out-of-state nurses, please email Angie Morris at ammorris2@usi.edu for information on how to register and submit payment.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This clinical training will feature hands-on skills sessions, practice with “live” patient models and training facilitated by experienced and board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Prerequisites: Participants must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent Didactic Training program.

Hoosier nurses working in rural and under served communities may be eligible for financial assistance through the Indiana SANE Training Project. To apply for financial assistance, click <<here>>.

Cost:  This program includes 16 CEUs*, course materials, and lunch each day.  

• Indiana Residents: $200   

• Out-of-state Residents: $300

*CEUs approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

This training co-sponsored by the Indiana ENA, Indiana SANE Training Project and Indiana AHEC Network.

REGISTRATION: Indiana nurses should register through the Indiana SANE Training Project link above. Out-of-state nurses, please email Angie Morris at ammorris2@usi.edu for information on how to register and submit payment.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.