Forensic nursing is one of the fastest-growing niche areas of the modern nursing profession. The idea of forensic nursing conjures up visions of television detectives and investigating crime scenes, the actual work of a forensic nurse is more likely to involve examinations of sexual assault victims or teaching other nurses how to treat patients who have been injured in violent incidents. Acting as a liaison between medical professionals and the criminal justice system, forensic nurses can be formidable weapons in the fight against crime.

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