Inside this issue - Table of Contents
Features
Forensic Nursing in Multiple Settings
By Patricia McMahon, M.S.N., CRNP, SANE-A
A position description of comprehensive forensic nursing care to victims of crime in an advanced practice nurse capacity in settings such as community-based, in the field, emergency department and inpatient hospital.
Disaster Preparedness in Forensic Nursing
By Joyce Williams, MFSA, RN
In response to a conference addressing disasters and sponsored by the American Nurses Association this article keeps a realistic perspective for the forensic nurse.
Forensic Unit, Forensic Nurse
By Donna Reimer, ADN, LNC, Certified Traumatologist
Ways to reduce trauma and restraints used in forensic nurse settings caring for the mentally ill residing in the institutional setting.
From Around the World - By Carmen Henesy, RN, SANE-A
A personal perspective of forensic nursing practice in Japan with exciting photos
and a gracious melding of East and West. - By Virginia Lynch, M.S.N., RN, FAAN, FAAFS
A global expansion update from IAFN founder Virginia Lynch on the newly
formed forensic nurse organization, The United Kingdom Association of
Forensic Nurses.
Columns
From The President
By Susan Chasson, M.S.N., RN, SANE-A, President
Our President offers a challenge and request to the membership for a more diverse organization.
From the Editor
By Janean Fossum, RN, BSN, CDDN
On The Edge managing editor is looking forward to the challenge of creating a diverse and international newsletter for the IAFN.
From The Executive Director
By Carey Goryl, MSW
The Membership is growing and they can look forward to new benefits in 2008!
Regional News
IAFN Chapters offer highlights, activities, accomplishments and recent elections. - Connecticut Chapter of IAFN
Member News - Update on the recent success of the Membership Drive with special incentives for members that recruit fellow forensic nurses to the IAFN!
Research Briefs
By Barbara Giardin, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN - Implications of Vulvar Microfissures
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