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The IAFN Foundation Board is seeking self-nominations for up to three Board Members for 2016. This is a great way to be involved and work with us to promote the legacy of forensic nursing. Please learn more and fill out an application by clicking here.
The deadline for applying is Sept. 30.
IAFN would like to hear from organizations and individuals who hold/provide/host trainings:
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
- Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE)
- SAE (Sexual Assault Examiner)
- SAMFE (Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner)
If this is you, please take our quick survey so we can better understand your needs with regard to meeting the SANE Education Guidelines.
The Silent Auction is the IAFN Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year. The money raised from the Silent Auction is used to provide scholarships to the annual conference for nurses who demonstrate financial need and would otherwise not be able to attend.
This year we are excited that we have been able to provide scholarships to three nurses. If you know an organization or business who would be interested in donating please share this information with them. Some ideas for donations to get you started include theme baskets: artwork, jewelry, handbags, electronics, pillows, throws, accessories or anything else you can think of.
Make your Donation here.
Take advantage of the Regular Registration rate of $550 USD for Members and $679 USD for Nonmembers before the rate increases! The Regular Registration rate ends this Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. Act now before sessions are full. Please take a moment to review/download the 2015 Conference Brochure for detailed information.
The Hilton Bonnet Creek is not yet sold out but is getting very close. The special room rate at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek for the Conference is $159 USD/night plus tax for single or double occupancy. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this discounted rate only until Sept. 27, 2015. The hotel is still honoring the discounted rate, based on availability. Reserve Online or call the reservation desk at 1-800-HILTONS. Refer to group code HIFN when booking reservations.
Mears Shuttle is approximately $22 one way or $36 round trip from Orlando International Airport to the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
The Washington Post
The Association of American Universities released the overall results of a survey that asked students at 27 universities about their experiences with sexual assault and sexual misconduct, drawing responses from more than 150,000 students.
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CNN
Two more states are now in the spotlight for failing to handle examinations in alleged rape cases.
DNA from what are known as rape kits can be used to help identify suspects, strengthen criminal cases and exonerate those who are falsely accused.
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By Joan Spitrey
 During the talent portion of the Miss America pageant, Miss Colorado, Kelley Johnson, gave an emotional monologue describing her experience as a nurse. She described what many nurses have the opportunity to experience everyday — to touch a life in need. The nursing community was abuzz that a nurse was being showcased on national forum. The hashtag #nursingismytalent started trending on social media, and nurses were enjoying the spotlight. At least for a little while.
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Medscape (free login required)
For hospital nurses, working 12 hours or longer is associated with adverse outcomes, including nurse burnout, that may endanger patients and nurses, a new study has shown.
Chiara Dall'Ora, MSc, from the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (Wessex), University of Southampton, United Kingdom, and colleagues present their findings in an article published online Aug. 23 in BMJ Open.
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American Journal of Infection Control via Advance for NPs & PAs
Fewer than 1 in 6 healthcare workers followed all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for the removal of personal protective equipment after patient care, according to a brief report published in the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Isolation precautions are used to help stop the spread of germs from one person to another and may require use of gowns, gloves, and face protection.
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Nurse.com
When making a transition from a traditional patient care position to something less traditional, such as case management, telephone triage or legal nurse consulting, it is common for some nurses to feel uneasy. I’ve heard nurses refer to this as “changing careers” or “leaving nursing,” neither of which is the case.
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