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Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence

International Association of Forensic Nurses

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Treating patients at the darkest moment of their lives and putting them on the road to healing relies on compassion and skill from highly trained forensic nurses. Join hosts Kalen and Karen and deepen your own world of knowledge as you learn more about the real-life, evidence-based, trauma-informed care that patients who are victims of violence deserve. Podcast brought to you by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, the world’s largest and original forensic nursing professional o ...
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Today, hosts Karen and Kalen welcome Karin Wickwire, President of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and an experienced forensic nursing clinical coordinator. We dive into pediatric medical forensic exams and the most sensitive, misunderstood, and critically important aspects of pediatric care in suspected abuse cases. Karin Wi…
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Join hosts Kalen and Karen alongside special guest Laci Smith as they dive into therapeutic communication and boundary-setting during medical forensic exams. This highly-requested episode provides practical strategies for forensic nurses to establish rapport, maintain professional boundaries, and support patients through trauma while protecting the…
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In this powerful conclusion to the two-part series, Kalen and Karen continue their essential conversation with Ava Davis about providing trauma-informed, gender-affirming care for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming patients in forensic nursing settings. Part 2 dives deep into practical applications, featuring a real-world case study…
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In recognition of International Non-Binary People's Day (July 14), hosts Kalen and Karen welcome guest Ava Davis, a forensic teaching associate, actress, writer, and Sundance fellow. Ava joins us for this Part 1 of a crucial two-part series on providing gender-affirming care for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming patients in forensi…
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In this insightful episode, hosts Kalen and Karen go beyond signatures and forms, diving deep into the nuances, challenges, and ethical complexities of consent in forensic nursing. They are unpacking the essential principles every healthcare professional should know about the consent process through real-life experiences, terminology breakdowns, an…
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In this special IAFN-Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) crossover episode, Kalen and Karen are joined by Ryan Oglesby, Board President of ENA, for a timely, insightful discussion about the essential—and evolving—relationship between forensic nurses and emergency nurses. From their personal stories to current joint organizational advocacy, this epis…
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In this illuminating episode, hosts Kalen and Karen shine a spotlight on Alternate Light Source (ALS) technology—a very powerful tool in the forensic nurse’s toolkit for revealing hidden injuries, especially on darker skin tones. Our expert guest, Dr. Katherine Scafide, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAFS—a tenured Associate Professor (George Mason University) an…
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As we celebrate National Nurses Week in May, Kalen and Karen take us on a fascinating journey through nursing history. Did you know that foundational concepts like trauma-informed care, confidentiality, and environmental healing date as far back to Florence Nightingale in the 1800s? We explore how the pioneering nurses and their ideas laid groundwo…
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In this inspiring episode, we dive into the unique career journeys of three forensic nursing professionals. Through candid storytelling, Karen, Kalen, and our guest Margaret Glembocki reflect on their early jobs, pivotal career moments, and how unexpected opportunities—and networking—shaped their paths. How did experiences ranging from working as c…
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In this bonus episode, Karen and Kalen break down the pre- and post- IAFN 2025 Conference workshops—plus all the fun things to do in Omaha while you’re there! From building courtroom testimony confidence to upskilling your hands-on forensic photography, these immersive sessions offer valuable CE credits and expert instruction for every forensic nur…
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In this second part of our two-part discussion on forensic nurses’ response to child maltreatment, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, we dive deeper into mandatory reporting as part of the critical role that forensic nurses play in bridging healthcare and the legal system. Our guest, Jennifer Pierce-Weeks, Chief Executive Off…
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In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, Part 1 of our two-part series explores the risk and protective factors related to child maltreatment, with a particular focus on healthcare and forensic nursing. In today’s episode, we are joined by Jennifer Pierce-Weeks, Chief Executive Officer of IAFN, as we discuss our experiences working…
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Workplace violence is a harsh reality for many healthcare professionals, yet it's often overlooked or minimized. In this episode, Kalen and Karen take a deep dive into how forensic nurses can step in to support their colleagues who experience violence on the job. They bust the stubborn workplace violence myths and discuss the importance of ensuring…
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In this insightful episode, we dive into the critical role forensic nurses play in death investigations. Our expert guests, coroners Dr. Annette Cannon and Bobbi Jo O'Neal, share their unique experiences as elected coroners, highlighting the importance of humility, mentorship, and building trust in the field. We discuss the reality of working in me…
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In this episode, hosts Karen and Kalen welcome a very special guest, Christina Presenti, our Membership Director here at IAFN. We explore the vital role forensic nurses play in advocacy and legislative efforts and discuss how forensic nurses can impact policy at local, state, and federal levels. We also share personal experiences with policy and bi…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence! In this first podcast episode, hosts Karen Carroll and Kalen Knight share their unique journeys into forensic nursing careers and discuss how their shared passion for helping survivors of violence drives their work as forensic nurses. From unexpected opportunities in death i…
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In the English language, we can use the word "love" in many different applications and mean different things. We love our mom, tacos, basketball, our kids, our spouse, and we love God. The gospels were written in Greek, and they have many words to describe love: Eros (Romantic/Physical love) Storge (Familial love) Philia (Friendship love) Agape (As…
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Thank you for joining us as we kick off our new series, Purpose Driven Life. Bridge Church exists so anyone can Belong to a family of faith, Become who Christ created us to be, and Build bridges of love, hope, and faith. New to Bridge? Text "NEW" to 402-809-4008 To join a group, text GROUPS to 402-809-4008 If you need prayer or share a praise repor…
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Thank you so much for joining us! Bridge Church exists to connect people to God, a family of faith, and their God-given purpose. New to Bridge? Text "NEW" to 402-809-4008 If you need prayer or share a praise report, text "PRAY" to 402-809-4008. To support the ministry of Bridge Church through giving, text "GIVE" to 402-809-4008 To know more about B…
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Thank you so much for joining us! Bridge Church exists to connect people to God, a family of faith, and their God-given purpose. New to Bridge? Text "NEW" to 402-809-4008 If you need prayer or share a praise report, text "PRAY" to 402-809-4008. To support the ministry of Bridge Church through giving, text "GIVE" to 402-809-4008 To know more about B…
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Thank you so much for joining us! Bridge Church exists to connect people to God, a family of faith, and their God-given purpose. New to Bridge? Text "NEW" to 402-809-4008 If you need prayer or share a praise report, text "PRAY" to 402-809-4008. To support the ministry of Bridge Church through giving, text "GIVE" to 402-809-4008 To know more about B…
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Thank you so much for joining us! Bridge Church exists to connect people to God, a family of faith, and their God-given purpose. New to Bridge? Text "NEW" to 402-809-4008 If you need prayer or share a praise report, text "PRAY" to 402-809-4008. To support the ministry of Bridge Church through giving, text "GIVE" to 402-809-4008 To know more about B…
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