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 |