TNNMC Journal of Nursing Education

Forensic Nursing is an exciting new career option for healthcare professionals and law enforcement officers. Forensic nursing is said to be the bridge between legal proceedings and health care. It involves working with law enforcement personnel to assist in the investigation of crimes. One of the most important role of forensic nurses is to collect evidence from both the victims and suspects and treat the victims for physical and emotional recovery. Their responsibilities also include testifying in court as a fact witness or as an expert witness. Fact witness is someone who saw and experienced the situation firsthand while an expert witness is someone who offers intelligent views and opinions about a certain situation. They work in a variety of settings and in liaison with law enforcement agencies, courts, and other legal and investigative organizations to provide skilled witness and support in criminal and civil cases.