Forensic filesBringing nursing expertise to the fight against violence. NANCY CABELUS, DNP, APRN, AFN-BC, a Connecticut Nurses Association member, has been a state trooper, a major…
Forensic nurses make strides toward social justiceDo you want to play a role in antiviolence efforts? Sexual assault. Child abuse. Domestic violence. Current headlines are full of high-profile cases that…
From the Ethics Inbox: Identifying and advocating for human trafficking victimsI am an RN in a small community hospital. Last month, I admitted a young woman who had suffered a head injury resulting from…
Intimate partner violence: When closeness turns deadlyA patient who experiences violence at the hands of a spouse or partner may think of it as a personal and private matter, but intimate…
Preventative treatment for adult survivors of sexual assaultA 21-year-old woman arrives for a scheduled annual well-woman exam at the local family planning clinic where you work. She tells you that 2…
Human trafficking: Preparing for a unique patient populationIn most ways, human trafficking (modern slavery) is no different from slavery of ancient times: It’s a brutal, highly profitable business with no regard…
Translational perspectives on violenceThe United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that nearly 2 million American workers report being victims of workplace violence…
Sexual assault screening in the outpatient settingEvery 2 minutes, someone in the United States experiences a sexual assault. Sexual assault encompasses a number of acts ranging from inappropriate exposure or…
Stemming the tide of alcohol abuse in womenWhatever your specialty or work setting, you’re sure to encounter women who use or abuse alcohol. An estimated 5.3 million women in the United…
When closeness breeds cruelty: Helping victims of intimate partner violenceWe may not realize it, but most nurses have frequent contact with domestic abuse victims. Shame and fear of reprisal keep many victims from…
The evolving role of the forensic nurseEven if they’re not portrayed on the TV shows "CSI" or "Law & Order: SVU," forensic nurses are pivotal in real-life forensic cases. Catch…
Forensic filesBringing nursing expertise to the fight against violence. NANCY CABELUS, DNP, APRN, AFN-BC, a Connecticut Nurses Association member, has been a state trooper,…
Forensic nurses make strides toward social justiceDo you want to play a role in antiviolence efforts? Sexual assault. Child abuse. Domestic violence. Current headlines are full of high-profile…
From the Ethics Inbox: Identifying and advocating for human trafficking victimsI am an RN in a small community hospital. Last month, I admitted a young woman who had suffered a head injury…
Intimate partner violence: When closeness turns deadlyA patient who experiences violence at the hands of a spouse or partner may think of it as a personal and private matter,…
Preventative treatment for adult survivors of sexual assaultA 21-year-old woman arrives for a scheduled annual well-woman exam at the local family planning clinic where you work. She tells you…
Human trafficking: Preparing for a unique patient populationIn most ways, human trafficking (modern slavery) is no different from slavery of ancient times: It’s a brutal, highly profitable business with…
Translational perspectives on violenceThe United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that nearly 2 million American workers report being victims of…
Sexual assault screening in the outpatient settingEvery 2 minutes, someone in the United States experiences a sexual assault. Sexual assault encompasses a number of acts ranging from inappropriate…
Stemming the tide of alcohol abuse in womenWhatever your specialty or work setting, you’re sure to encounter women who use or abuse alcohol. An estimated 5.3 million women in…
When closeness breeds cruelty: Helping victims of intimate partner violenceWe may not realize it, but most nurses have frequent contact with domestic abuse victims. Shame and fear of reprisal keep many…
The evolving role of the forensic nurseEven if they’re not portrayed on the TV shows "CSI" or "Law & Order: SVU," forensic nurses are pivotal in real-life forensic…
From the Ethics Inbox: Identifying and advocating for human trafficking victimsBy: Donna Casey, DNP, MA, RN, NE-BC, FABC
