Forensic Nursing

By Symptom Media

Produced in Collaboration with The Academy of Forensic Nursing

Modern Video Based Education

This powerful educational resource supports a wide range of healthcare professionals. 

Developed In Partnership with AFN

All courses and videos produced in collaboration with the Academy of Forensic Nursing.

Bridges Theory & Practice

Turn textbook knowledge into visual, memorable learning experiences.

Comprehensive Training Tools for Forensic Nursing & Professional Growth

We understand the vital role forensic nurses play in our healthcare system. Our comprehensive suite of simulations and courses is specifically designed to help equip forensic nursing and healthcare professionals with skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate complex cases involving trauma, violence, evidence collection, and more.

Comprehensive Training Tools for Forensic Nursing & Professional Growth

We understand the vital role forensic nurses play in our healthcare system. Our comprehensive suite of simulations and courses is specifically designed to help equip forensic nursing and healthcare professionals with skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate complex cases involving trauma, violence, evidence collection and more.

Modern Video Based Education

This powerful educational resource supports a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Developed in Partnership with AFN

All courses and videos produced in collaboration with the Academy of Forensic Nursing.

Bridges Theory & Practice

Turn textbook knowledge into visual, memorable learning experiences.

Trusted by More Than 500 Universities & Healthcare Professionals

Video Based Mental Health Education

A Visual Approach

Innovative Professional Training

“What I love is that these aren’t just textbook concepts. You’re seeing what actually happens—how to handle mistakes, how to collect evidence properly, and how to care for patients with compassion and trauma-informed skill.”
— Dr. Jennifer L. Johnson, DNP, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, AFN-BC, AFN-C, SANE-A, SANE-P, DF-AFN

 

Trusted by More Than 500 Universities & Healthcare Professionals

Forensic Nursing 2.0

Enhance your classroom and professional growth with compelling forensic case simulations to train the next generation of healthcare workers. Support trauma-informed care training with videos that reflect real world scenarios, available instantly via Symptom Media.

Trauma Informed Learning

Empower learners with simulations that reflect the sensitivity and complexity of trauma-informed care.

Realistic Simulations

100+ video case studies cover abuse, assault, injury scenarios and more.

Flexible Integration into Curriculum

Plug-and-play content that elevates nursing programs instantly.

Comprehensive Training Tools for Forensic Nursing & Professional Growth

We understand the vital role forensic nurses play at the intersection of healthcare and the legal system. Our comprehensive suite of simulations and courses is specifically designed to help equip forensic nursing and healthcare professionals with skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate complex cases involving trauma, violence, and evidence collection.

Trauma Informed Learning

Empower learners with simulations that reflect the sensitivity and complexity of trauma-informed care.

Realistic Simulations

100+ video case studies cover abuse, assault, injury scenarios and more.

Flexible Integration into Curriculum

Plug-and-play content that elevates nursing programs instantly.

Forensic Demonstrations

Case Studies

Forensic CE Courses

And More…

See What Healthcare Professionals are Saying

“The Forensic Nursing series is a wonderful adjunct to forensic nurse training no matter where you are practicing. Often you are asked to do these exams or evidence collection in your clinical or ER.  The video provides great study material for people who have to do these examinations. It does not matter if you are a forensic nurse or not. Now you have this guide for your newer health care providers. thank you.”

Diana Faugno

MSN, RN, CPN, AFN-C, IVSE-C, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAAFS, DF-IAFN,DF-AFN Founding Board Member Academy of Forensic Nursing, Board Director EVAW

Dr. Jennifer L. Johnson, DNP, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, AFN-BC, AFN-C, SANE-A, SANE-P, DF-AFN
Academy of Forensic Nursing Board of Directors & Past President

“I can see these videos being used to train not only forensic nurses but other agencies and personnel as well as other medical professionals. I also think these would be helpful to new forensic nurses who are not sure how to start an interview or how to perform certain tasks.  These sessions are short, easily understood for those who are time challenged… and found them to be very informative and helpful.”

April Bennett

BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, GFN-C Forensic Nurse Examiner, Legal Nurse Consultant Executive Director of SAFE Center of SWVA

Raising the Bar in Forensic Nurse Training

A paradigm shift in forensic nursing education

Developed alongside the Academy of Forensic Nursing, Symptom Media’s Forensic Nursing Collection delivers immersive simulations that let you practice evidence collection, documentation, and patient care in a risk-free‑ environment.

Unlimited Access, Anytime Anywhere

Supports SANE Exam Readiness

Receive Continuing Education Credits

Unlimited Access, Anytime Anywhere

Supports Trainees and Professional Development

Easily embed content into LMS

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