Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course

March 20, 2025 to April 25, 2025
This is an in-person educational activity. In order to provide a robust call schedule of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFEs), Geisinger offers training for nurses and providers to provide forensic examination services to patients who present to Geisinger Emergency Departments (EDs) who have been sexually assaulted or a victim of physical violence. Goal is to have 24/7 coverage, 365 days per year to ease the burden on ED nurses as these forensic exams take multiple hours to perform, reducing coverage on the floor to care for other patients. The examination process, when performed by a trained SANE nurse, creates a better patient experience. 
 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for registered nurses who will participate in the SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) Program at Geisinger.  

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • complete forensic examination and collection of evidence
  • provide trauma informed care to victims of sexual assault
  • complete medicolegal photography and specimen collection
  • discuss indications for sexually transmitted disease and prophylaxis 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 64.00 ANCC
    • 64.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    01/23/2025
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2025
    Event starts: 
    03/20/2025 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    04/25/2025 - 5:30pm EDT
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    A final schedule will be available soon.  

    300 Keystone Avenue
    Pittston, PA
    United States

    Guest Faculty

    Jennifer McNew, BSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A, SANE-P
    Forensic Nurse Consultant
    Chambersburg, PA
     

    Geisinger Faculty

    Natalie Giordano, MHA
    Activity Director
    Operations Director
    Emergency Service Line
    Geisinger Wyoming Valley
     
    Carol Walters, DNP, MHA, RN, NE-BC
    Inpatient Nursing Manager
    Emergency Department 
    Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
     

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

     

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 64 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 64.00 ANCC
    • 64.00 Participation Credit

    Price

    Cost:
    $0.00
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