Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
(SANE)
Our Team
Forensic Nursing Program:
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Forensic Nurses at The Turning Point are Registered Nurses or Advanced Practice Nurses who provide specialized medical care to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The Forensic Nurse provides comprehensive and compassionate medical care to the survivor.
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All of the Forensic Nurses at The Turning Point are certified Sexual Assault Nurses for Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric patients through the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Several of the Forensic Nurses are certified through the International Association of Forensic Nurses, as well. The specialized training is a very rigorous process for the initial certification. All Forensic Nurses must participate in continuing education and chart reviews to maintain their certification. The Forensic Nurses complete the medical forensic examinations, provide referrals for the survivors, and they also provide expert testimony in court.
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The medical forensic examination consists of: Consent, throughout the examination, medical history taking, assault history taking, a head-to-toe physical assessment with or without evidence collection (including Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, when needed), and with or without photography, medication administration, and providing a safe discharge.
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Research has shown that the post-assault care administered by Forensic Nurses increases the reporting rates, prosecution rates, and decreases the incidences of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
If you are interested in receiving information regarding the Clinical Skills Lab training offered at The Turning Point, please contact Amy Chennault at achennault@theturningpoint.org
If you are interested in becoming a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in Texas the requirements are listed below:
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Current and unencumbered RN license with the Texas Board of Nursing
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Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN
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Complete the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Didactic Training for Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric Courses
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Requirements to complete within 2 years of your didactic training:
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Basic Clinical Requirements:
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10 Pelvic Examinations
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20 Well-Child Examinations
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Advanced Clinical Requirements
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CA-SANE – 8 Adult/Adolescent Acute Medical Forensic Examinations with the use of an evidence collection kit
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(2) of the examinations can be simulations.
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CP- SANE- 10 Pediatric Medical Forensic Examinations
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(6) examinations MUST be of the prepubescent patient.
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(1) adolescent examination can be a simulation.
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CA-CPSANE - 18 Adult/Adolescent Acute Medical Forensic
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(8) Adult/Adolescent examinations
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6 examinations must be acute.
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2 of the examinations can be simulations
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(10) Pediatric examinations
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6 examinations MUST be of the prepubescent patient.
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1 adolescent examination can be a simulation.
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Courtroom Observation
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12 hours of in-person courtroom observation of a sexual assault case or a criminal case.
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If you are interested in becoming a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, please contact Amy Chennault at achennault@theturningpoint.
Locations Forensic Nurses Respond
Courtney’s SAFE Place 3325 Silverstone Drive Plano, Texas 75023
THR
Frisco 12400 Dallas Parkway Frisco, Texas 75033
Plano 6200 Parker Road Plano, Texas 75093
Allen 820 W Stacy Road Allen, Texas 75013
Prosper 1970 W University Drive Prosper, Texas 75078
BSWH
Frisco 5601 Warren Parkway Frisco, Texas 75034
Centennial 12505 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX 75035
Plano 4700 Alliance Boulevard Plano, TX 75093
Plano Heart 1100 Allied Drive Plano, TX 75093
McKinney 5252 W University Drive McKinney, TX 75071
Wylie 2300 FM 544 Ste. 100 Wylie, Texas 75098
Rowlett (Lake Pointe) 6800 Scenic Drive Rowlett, Texas 75088
Denton Heart 2801 S Mayhill Road Denton, Texas 76208
Forney 757 E US 80 #150 Forney, Texas 75126
Children’s Medical Center
Plano 7601 Preston Road Plano, Texas 75024
Dallas 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, Texas 75235
UTSW-Clements 6201 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75390
Methodist Hospital for 17101 Dallas Parkway Addison, Texas 75001
Surgery-Addison
UTD 800 W Campbell Road Richardson, Texas 75080
SMU 6211 Bishop Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75205