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The IAFN's Spotlight-on-a-Member Project provides a befitting recognition to some of our forensic nursing colleagues and what motivates their dedication and commitment to forensic nursing.
 Please join the Membership Committee in recognizing Michelle Gorman:
LOCATION: Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
WORK SETTING: A Children’s Center
FORENSIC NURSING EXPERIENCE: 9 years as an on call support nurse within a sexual assault referral centre. 6 months as an examiner.
YEARS OF IAFN MEMBERSHIP: One-year
Learn more about Michelle
Do you know another IAFN member who is extraordinary? A member who makes a difference in their patients’ lives? Go ahead and nominate them for IAFN’s Spotlight-on-a-Member Project.
 The IAFN Foundation would like to thank Jennifer Meyer for six-years of service to the Foundation Board. Jennifer's dedication and leadership has been an inspiration and will continue to impact the Foundation for years to come.
Our conference is an opportunity for forensic nursing clinicians and researchers to exchange knowledge and discuss new approaches to practice.
Who Should Submit?
- Forensic Nurses and Students
- Nurse Administrators
- Nurse Researchers
- Nurse Educators
- Professionals in disciplines related to forensic nursing
- Law Enforcement
- Corrections
- Legal Professionals
- Program Administrators
Learn more and submit your abstract today!
- Display your expertise to your patients and colleagues
- Grow your career potential
- Receive external validation of your expertise
- Boost your CV/resume
- Fortify your credibility when testifying
- Master a professional challenge
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