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Domestic Violence Nurse

A Domestic Violence Nurse works with patients who are victims of physical or emotional abuse.
Required education
ADN or BSN
Average annual salary
Attributes
Independent
Work on your own or even start your own practice, in some states.
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
You’ll use forensic techniques to gather and record evidence and keep detailed records of patients’ injuries and experiences.
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What you’ll do

Documentation

You’ll collect and record information about the patient’s injuries, their history and their experiences.

Evidence

You’ll work with law enforcement and appear in court on behalf of patients.

Support

You’ll maintain in-depth knowledge about therapy groups and other resources for patients.

Treatment

You’ll examine, evaluate and provide patients with physical and mental support.

Where you’ll work
  • Community clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Public health offices
How to become a Domestic Violence Nurse

02

Pass the NCLEX-RN.

03

Work as a Domestic Violence Registered Nurse, taking continuing education courses in Forensic Nursing.

04

After three years you can get your Certification in Forensic Nursing. You can also become certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.

05

Get your Advanced Forensic Nursing Certification

once you have 2,000 hours of experience in Forensic Nursing with 30 hours of continuing education classes.

06

You’re ready to work as a Domestic Violence Nurse.

Join an Organization
Become a member of a Domestic Violence Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
A Flight Nurse’s role is also structured.
A Camp Nurse is another type of community nurse.
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Group of smiling nurses in scrubs holding folders
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