Shows about forensic science are at the top of thee television ratings, whether the science is assisting in unsolved mysteries, solving current cases, or merely a fictional representation on one of the many CSI spin-offs. With the increased visibility of forensic science, it is no wonder that people are gaining more interest in the process as a career and as…
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Forensic Nursing – The New Breed Of Nurses
With the continuing rise in crime rates, forensic nursing is quickly becoming a popular part of the American judicial system. Forensic nursing is one of the newest forms of forensic sciences recognized by the American Nurses Association. The new field combines the health care profession with the judicial system. Nurses trained in forensic nursing are needed to quickly and appropriately…
Breaking The Silence – Forensic Nursing
It was in 1992 when the term Forensic nursing was first heard. But what is it exactly? Forensic nursing is a specialty field that deals with the care of crime victims, collecting evidences and providing health care services in the prison system. It is a combined health care and judicial system profession to be precise. International Association of Forensic Nurses…
Which Online Degree Will Get Me The Criminal Justice Career I Want
Before you can answer this question you have to ask yourself what particular career in criminal justice you want? There are many and choosing one is not easy at all. You could be inspired by Dirty Harry and want to become a tough cop. Then you will not only have to go through the Police Academy but you may also…
What Is Forensic Psychology
In recent years forensic psychology and related topics such as criminal profiling have been the subject of a whole host of books, films and television series. While this has undoubtedly raised the profile of forensic psychology, the subject has often been presented in a distorted, sensationalised and inaccurate way. With this very much in mind, this article outlines what you…
Digging Up Evidence On Forensic Nursing Degrees
Nurses have always worked with victims and perpetrators of violent crime, but it wasn’t until the early 1990s that the term “forensic nursing” became a widespread description of this work. Forensic nursing combines clinical nursing practice with the law enforcement arena. It involves the investigation and treatment of victims of sexual assault, elder, child and spousal abuse, unexplained or accidental…
Forensic Nursing Careers
Forensic nursing combines clinical nursing practice with the law enforcement arena. It involves the investigation and treatment of victims of sexual assault, elder, child and spousal abuse, unexplained or accidental death, trauma and assault. It also involves the investigation of perpetrators of these crimes. There are an estimated 7,500 nurses who recurrently fill forensic-nursing roles, which includes those who work…
Computer Forensics Vs Electronic Discovery
Computer Forensics The field of computer forensics was developed primarily by law enforcement personnel for investigating drug and financial crimes. It employs strict protocols to gather information contained on a wide variety of electronic devices, using forensic procedures to locate deleted files and hidden information. Computer forensics tasks include capturing all the information contained on a specific electronic device by…