A key part of being a Forensic Nurse Examiner involves testifying in court. Our patients are victims of major crimes so we are subject to be subpoenaed should our cases progress to court. Today we&#39;ll discuss the different instances in which we can testify and what that&#39;s like.
 
 
SUPPORT:
 
National Center for Victims of Crime:
https://victimsofcrime.org
Victim Connect Resource Center:
https://victimconnect.org
National Crime Victim Bar Association:
https://victimbar.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
https://www.nami.org/help
 
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Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

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Forensic Nurse Files takes you inside the world of forensic nursing — where healthcare meets the justice system. Each episode explores what it’s really like to work at the intersection of medicine, trauma, and investigation. We talk about the patients we serve, the cases we encounter, and the emotional realities behind the role. With candid conversations and powerful guest stories from professionals in the field, survivors and suspects, Forensic Nurse Files sheds light on a specialty many have heard of — but few truly understand.