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I would like to congratulate the IAFN award winners;
Jana French, 2017 Virginia A. Lynch Pioneer in Forensic Nursing
Annie Lewis-O'Connor, 2017 Distinguished Fellow Award
Christy Alexander, 2017 Front Line Forensic Nurse of the Year Award
Jocelyn Anderson, 2017 Ann Burgess Research Award
Paula Broom, 2017 Patron Award
Gina Carbino, 2017 Service Award
Their dedication, enthusiasm and insight are so inspiring and deserving of this recognition. Please join me in appreciation of their tireless energy, creativity and contribution to our work.
My deepest thanks to the Awards Committee for their deliberations and thoughtfulness in selecting this year’s winners.
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The IAFN BOD, Staff and 2017 Awards Committee would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following individuals on being nominated for an IAFN 2017 Award.
It is truly an honor to be recognized and nominated by your peers for your outstanding dedication to the specialty of Forensic Nursing, the IAFN and most importantly to your patients.
Anne Wilson, Aloisio Olimpio, Judy Common, Cynthia Wathan, JoAnna Franks, Diane Burkart, Paulette Lill, Anita Symonds, Christine Simpson, Liana Hill, Kirsten Simpson, Kelly Berishaj, Delores Succo, Trisha Sheridan, Jenny Black, Zenaide Cavalcanti de Kernbeis
Congratulations on your nomination!
- Aug. 10: will be How language shapes our response to sexual violence
- Nov. 1: will be A team approach: Child life's role in pediatric sexual abuse cases
All of these webinars registration is open. Please invite your team members to attend these important topics with you.
Archived/On-Demand Webinars from earlier this year All are now available for viewing at your leisure.
International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science and Practice
Wednesday, Oct. 11 - Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Early Bird Registration rate is $525 USD for Members & $654 USD for Nonmembers. Early registration ends July 31. Register Before the Price Goes Up!
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The Andalusia Star-News
Amy Herrington, RN, who has served as Nursing Director for Emergency Services, has been promoted to Director of Cardiovascular, Critical, and Emergency Services at Andalusia Health. In her expanded capacity, Herrington will serve as the nursing director over the ICU and stress testing while retaining her existing responsibilities.
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Session #1: SANE Program Development and Operation: An Introduction
Aug. 14, 2017 at 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (e.t.) |
Register here
Session #2: How To Expand an Existing SANE Program
Sept. 18, 2017 at 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (e.t.) | Register here
Session #3: Developing a SANE Program in Rural Communities
Sept. 29, 2017 at 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (e.t.) | Register here
CNN
Many fans are shocked and heartbroken over the loss this week of Chester Bennington, the fierce lead singer for the rock band Linkin Park. Police say they are treating his death as a possible suicide, which would make the pain even harder to bear.
There's a famous saying, "When you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail." That may be true.
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By Joan Spitrey
 Healthcare is one of the most dynamic industries. Not only are new discoveries, modalities, equipment or medications being introduced at a rapid pace, but the unpredictability of taking care of humans also creates an extra challenge. However, one thing that remains constant is the desire of healthcare workers to provide excellent care. So the challenge is figuring out how front-line healthcare providers can implement evidence-based practice into their daily patient care.
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Detroit Free Press
Among the biggest risks to women in America are the people they love.
That’s the conclusion of a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that when women die violently, it’s most often at the hands of their romantic partners.
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Clinton Chronicle
Greenville Health System released a statement Wednesday in response to an incident July 13 at Laurens County Memorial Hospital. “Every patient who visits an emergency department at any one of our hospitals receives a medical screening exam to determine if they have an emergent medical condition. If such a condition exists, the patient is stabilized within the capabilities of that hospital.
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Greenville Online
When a Laurens County woman was taken to the hospital after reporting a brutal sexual assault last week, there was no nurse specially trained in dealing with rape victims there to examine her.
Instead, the traumatized woman was given the option of going to another hospital about 45 miles away for that kind of nurse — a situation the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office called “unacceptable.”
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By Keith Carlson
 Nurses are natural patient advocates, brokers of information and resources for optimal patient care, wellness and outcomes. The nurse can truly make a world of difference in the patient experience. Having said that, nurses may also occasionally find themselves in the role of patient. This can bode well for the nurse's own care in terms of self-advocacy, but also for the development of empathy for what patients encounter as they navigate the labyrinthine healthcare system.
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