Fitchburg State Univ. Online, Forensic Nursing Graduate Certificate

Fitchburg State University,
160 Pearl Street,
Fitchburg MA 01420,

T: (978) 665-3144,
Toll Free: (800) 705-9692,

This program provides an opportunity for advanced practice nurses who hold a master's degree in nursing from accredited programs to acquire specialization in forensic nursing. Forensic nursing is the application of nursing science to public or legal proceedings and the integration of the forensic aspects of health care with the bio-psycho-social education of the professional nurse. Students are prepared to deal with the prevention, scientific investigation, and treatment of victims of trauma and/or death as well as the investigation and treatment of perpetrators of abuse, violence, criminal activity and traumatic accidents. The program is offered completely online.