Step 1

Take an IAFN approved Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course.

You can take an adult/adolescent course, adolescent/pediatric course, or a combined adult/adolescent/pediatric course.

Step 2

Get hands on experience.

Sign up for our next 2 day Clinical Skills Workshop. Our workshop allows for hands on experience with trained standardized patients to obtain clinical skills needed in the field of forensic nursing. https://forensiccenterofexcellence.com/registration-merchandise/sane-a-clincal-workshop

Another way to gain clinical experience is through our preceptorship opportunities. Email brookley@txfne.com to get more information on pricing & paperwork needed. There is no minimum requirement for how many days you precept with us, it is all based on your own needs and goals.

Step 3

Apply for a job in forensic nursing!

Check our social media @theforensiccenter on Facebook & Instagram to see our latest hiring opportunities.

The two women featured on the right were two awesome nurses from GEORGIA that came down to shadow our forensic nursing staff! They got some great experience and are super excited to take this experience back to their community! They are trailblazers
Please join us in wishing a happy birthday to one of our amazing forensic nurses, Rachelle! Fun fact, she actually was the first forensic nurse hired on staff when we launched in 2019! She’s such a great valuable part of the team! HAPPY BIRTH
If we had to do a review of our forensic nurses on staff, and of forensic nurses worldwide, this is what we would have to say! 5 stars for sure! Just this week, one of our forensic nurses went to court as an expert witness for a case, which resulted
Jen and Micala, Our forensic interviewing manager and our legal advocate, attended a press conference this morning with Harris County Precinct 5 and 3 and Harris county D.A.’s office where it was announced that as of September 1st, 2021, buying
COVID UPDATE 🚨 We are saddened to make this announcement but want to ensure everyone’s safety and health at this time.
For victims residing in Harris County, we serve victims ages 17+. For victims residing in Montgomery & Fort Bend counties, we serve victims ages 19+. We’re excited to share more about our AFI program during our training being held next we
Our #AFI program hold itself to high standards as we interview victims of trauma. We strive to give the utmost care for them as we allow them to begin their road to recovery. Make sure to register for our first AFI training!. 😊 #AFI #ForensicInte
Yesterday was an amazing day for our organization! Our first TXFNE babies were born on the same day! Congrats to our amazing nurse Amanda & nurse practitioner Katie 💕💕

HOW DO I GET CERTIFIED?

Certifications always help but you do not need to be SANE certified to be able to practice as a SANE, most nurses wait to get a couple years of practice before taking their test for certification.

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Texas Certificate

Look at the OAG of Texas Certification Guide below.

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/crime-victims/InitialCert-Guide-SANE-August2020.pdf

Bring paperwork to your Clinical Workshop or preceptorship with TXFNE so you will be ready to turn it in and receive your Texas Certificate.

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/crime-victims/OAG-SANE-Certification-Application-Packet-Initial.pdf

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IAFN SANE-A & SANE-P Certification

See the requirements below to be able to sit for the SANE-A & SANE- P certification through the IAFN.

https://www.forensicnurses.org/page/Certification