Forensic Nursing

A program that prepares individuals to apply the law and forensic science to nursing practice and collaborate with other professionals for the care of victims and the prosecution of criminals. Includes instruction in advanced physical assessment, evidence collection and preservation, forensic anthropology, legal testimony, medicolegal investigation, pathophysiology, pathohistology, pharmacology, and violence prevention.

Degree Statistics

This program is offered at 4 institutions across the United States, with a total of 60 degrees awarded annually.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

3

certificates awarded

Master's Degrees

17

degrees awarded

Other Awards

40

awards given

Top Schools for Forensic Nursing

These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.

Rank Institution Degrees
1 Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
30
2 Texas A & M University-College Station
College Station, TX
18
3 Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
6
4 Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH
6