FORENSIC NURSING

Course Description

Roles of nurses in the forensic medicine, standards of care for forensic nursing practice.

FORENSIC NURSING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Saferstein, R and Roy, T (2020). Criminalistics. An Introduction to Forensic Science. Pearson
2. 02 Faugno, DK, Mitchell, StA et al. (2022). Introduction to Forensic Nursing: Principles and Practice. STM Learning
3. 03 Maschi, T and Leibowitz, GSt (2017). Forensic Social Work: Psychosocial and Legal Issues Across Diverse Populations and Settings. Springer Publishing Company
4. 04 McCoy, ML and Keen, StM (2022). Child Abuse and Neglect. Routledge

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define forensic practice and various specialty roles. SOLO 3
2. L02 Define forensic concepts, principles, and terminology. SOLO 3
3. L03 Examine risks and vulnerabilities for victim and criminal populations across the life-span. SOLO 4
4. L04 Demonstrate forensic skills of collection, documentation, and preservation of physical and psychological evidence. SOLO 3
5. L05 Analyze prevention and intervention strategies. SOLO 4
6. L06 Synthesize ethical, legal, social, and cultural issues that guide forensic practice. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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