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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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These podcast episodes are being brought to you by the National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA). Visit supportingourcircle.org to learn more. Through a partnership between the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC), NTCSA offers technical assistance, training, and education on issues related to sexual assault and abuse against American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. NTCSA addresses cultu ...
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Own Your Forensic Nursing Journey: Be the Spark that Ignites Your Career (with Margaret Glembocki)
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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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Workshops & Wonders: 2025 IAFN Omaha Conference Intel
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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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Examining Child Maltreatment PART 2 (with Jennifer Pierce-Weeks)
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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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Examining Child Maltreatment PART 1 (with Jennifer Pierce-Weeks)
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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 in Healthcare: Forensic Nursing’s Critical Role
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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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Beyond the Bedside: Nurses Who Step Into the Coroners’ Shoes (with Dr. Annette Cannon and Bobbi Jo O'Neal)
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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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The Power of Advocacy: How Nurses Can Influence Legislation (with Christina Presenti)
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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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Beyond the Evidence: Meet Your Forensic Nurse Hosts
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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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Moving Beyond Individual Care to Community Healing - Part 2
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. In this podcast, Christina alongside co-host Miranda Encina, will continue to dive into a discussion filled with honesty, heart, and hope. They …
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Moving Beyond Individual Care to Community Healing - Part 1
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. In this podcast, Christina alongside co-host Miranda Encina, will dive into a discussion filled with honesty, heart, and hope. They will explore…
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Conversations with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Part 2
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. Access the transcript for this episode. In this episode, Kim Day shares moments from her career that give us insight to how we can better serve …
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. Access the transcript for this episode. In this conversation, Chris shares in depth about the role of law enforcement in a SVU case. Presenter B…
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A Forensic Examiner’s Role in the Sexual Assault Survivor's Story
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. Access the transcript for this episode. This episode provides a brief insight on what a forensic examiner is and the service they provide in the…
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Conversations with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Part 1
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. Access the transcript for this episode. This episode provides insight on what a forensic nurse is and the important role they play in the overal…
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Turning Pain into Purpose, Life After Sexual Assault - Part 3
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. In this episode, Blaze Bell shares her story of sexual assault. She and Christina both deliver intimate details regarding their experiences with…
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Native Two-Spirit: Historical & Current Perspective
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. Access the transcript for this episode. In this episode, Lenny shares his story of enduring a childhood of parental abuse, foster care and sexua…
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Turning Pain into Purpose, Life After Sexual Assault - Part 2
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. Access the transcript for this episode. In this episode, Blaze Bell shares her story of sexual assault. She and Christina both deliver intimate …
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Turning Pain into Purpose, Life After Sexual Assault - Part 1
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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. Access the transcript for this episode. In this episode, Blaze Bell shares her story of sexual assault. She and Christina Love both deliver inti…
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