• Forensic Nurse Career Information
• Legal Nurse Consultant Degrees

Forensic Nursing Programs

If you are a licensed RN that is interested in pursuing a career as both a victim advocate and crime solver, a forensic nursing program may be the right choice for you. As a forensic nurse you may be called to crime scenes to aid law enforcement in the collection of evidence, take blood and tissue samples, and to treat the victims of assaults or accidents. A forensic nursing career is a fast paced and growing field that will give you the opportunity to take your nursing expertise to the next level in the world of crime and investigative science.

Request free information from Kaplan University -Health Care Pathways Online Forensic Nursing Program (Must be a Registered Nurse)

The typical forensic nursing program will cover topics such as forensic toxicology, traffic medicine, dealing with hostility, and physical evidence in assault cases. Forensic nursing degree graduates can expect to find employment in a number of places including, medical examiners’ offices, law enforcement agencies, social services, and special hospital units. The forensic nursing job outlook is very good with steady growth predicted over the next decade. The typical forensic nurse salary ranges from $41,000 to $65,500 per year depending upon education and experience. If you think a forensic nursing career may be right for you, request free information from the Forensic Nursing Schools listed below.

Forensic Nursing and Criminal Justice Degrees

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Kaplan University: (Online Program) Available in all areas. Request program information today!

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
RN to MSN
MSN- Nursing/Health Care Education
MSN- Health Care Administration
MSN- MBA Health Care Management
Health Care Administration
MSN - Nurse Practitioner
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice

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.)
M.S. Degree Program in Nursing (RN Track)
M.S. Degree Program in Nursing (BSN Track)
B.S. in Computer Information Systems - Health Care Informatics
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
MPA - Health Policy
M.S. in Psychology - Health Psychology
Master of Public Health
PhD in Public Health - Community Health Promotion and Education or Epidemiology