Interested in Becoming a Forensic Nurse?
Requirements:
First, a SANE must be a registered nurse (RN) with preferably 2 years of nursing experience. In order to become a SANE in Texas, a RN must complete classroom and clinical hours before performing sexual assault examinations independently. Classroom and clinical hour requirements may vary depending on where an RN receives training.
The Sexual Assault Prevention & Crisis Services Program provided by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) requires a RN to complete sixty-four (64) classroom hours and a completion of ninety-six (96) clinical hours. The clinical hours must be completed within 8 months after completion of classroom training.
The clinical hours include:
- twenty-four (24) hours performing speculum examinations with preceptorship of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner or physician
- twenty (20) hours performing well-child exams with preceptorship of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner or pediatrician, with a focus on child development
- perform interdependently within the preceptorship of a credentialed SANE or physician with documentation of preceptor approval:
- Six (6) sexual assault examinations using a collection kit (estimated time – 17 hours) on adults; and
- Ten (10) sexual assault examinations(estimated time – 15 hours) on children
- observing sixteen (16) hours of criminal trial proceedings.
Of course, the most important qualification for any SANE is a heartfelt desire and commitment to help victims of sexual assault and be a part of a team.
Please visit the OAG’s website to read more information.
Contacts and More Information:
Please contact us for more information on becoming a SANE for our program. We may be reached at comalcountysart@gmail.com.
Please click here to download a SANE job description.
Please click here to download a SANE job application.
Resources:
Please visit the following websites for more information on becoming a SANE nurse and forensic nursing in general:
