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Forensic Nursing CareerIf you are currently a registered nurse, becoming a forensic nurse can be an exciting and lucrative direction to take your career. As a forensic nurse consultant, you can take your experience as a nurse to the next level. Not only will you be caring for the victims of a crime, but you will be helping to investigate crimes, collect DNA evidence at the scene of a crime, and often testify in court to your findings. Typical places that employ forensic nurses include acute health care facilities, correctional institutions, county coroner and prosecutor offices, medical examiner offices, psychiatric facilities, and insurance companies. In addition, many forensic nurses choose to work independently as consultants. As an RN, one of the easiest ways to get started as a forensic nurse in to enroll in a forensic nursing program. Generally these programs can be completed online in about twelve months at which the end you will have earned a Forensic Nursing Certificate. Forensic Nurse Salary InformationThe job outlook for forensic nurses is very good. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts steady growth over the next decade. Forensic Nurse salaries can vary quite a bit and are often dependent upon where you live, how much experience you have, and who your employer is. As a forensic nurse, you can expect to make somewhere between $26 and $100 dollars an hour which translates to roughly $54K to $208K per year. Yes, this salary range is extremely broad, but just like other nursing specialties, you should expect to increase your salary with tenure and experience. If you are interested in pursuing a career as a forensic nurse, take that next step and request free information from the Forensic Nursing Schools listed below.
Forensic Nursing and Related Programs
 Health Care Pathways - Forensic Nursing (Must be a Registered Nurse)
Kaplan University: (Online Program) Available in all areas. Request program information today! Health Care Pathways - Legal Nurse Consulting (Must be a Registered Nurse)
Monmouth University : The Monmouth University Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies offers an Online Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Forensic Nursing. The Monmouth University - Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Certificate - Forensic Nursing (Online)
Northwestern College: This program is offered on-campus in Bridgeview, Illinois. Request program information today! Certificate in Legal Nurse Consultant
Sullivan University: This program is only at campuses in Lexington, KY and Louisville, KY. Request information today. Certificate in Legal Nurse Consultant
Other Advanced Nursing Degree Programs Offered
University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will help prepare you for careers in the field of nursing. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students' success. These programs are all designed for registered nurses, except for the criminal justice programs. Request information today. RN to BSN
Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
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