SIGNIFICANCE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE IN NURSING CURRICULUM

Author Name: 1. Prof. D. Bhuvaneshwari, 2. Ms. Nikee Minz, 3. Dr. Khalda Ahmed Mohammed Mohammed Ahmed, 4. Prof. R. Revanth, 5. Dr Seema Yadav, 6. Vasava Ankilaben Mithabhai

Volume/Issue: 04/05

Country: India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2023-33662517/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Principal, Rathnamma College of Nursing, Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, India. bhuva83@gmail.com
2. Assistant Professor, Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar, India, nikeeminz@gmail.com
3. College of Applied Medical Sciences , Mohail Aseer, King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
4. Principal, Bansal College of Nursing, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, India. revanthraj53@gmail.com
5. Principal, College of Nursing, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. seemakishan22@gmail.com
6. Assistant Professor, Svayambhu Institute of Nursing, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. ankilachristian88@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

In the context of a legal or criminal inquiry, forensic nursing is a specialty area of nursing that focuses on providing care to victims of trauma or abuse. In addition to providing medical attention and assistance, forensic nurses are educated in the collection of evidence, domestic violence, child abuse, and other types of violence against victims. Through recording injuries, gathering and preserving evidence, and providing expert witness testimony in court, they play a critical role in the legal system. In addition to working in clinics, hospitals, and prisons, forensic nurses can also be found in specialised forensic nursing teams. The inclusion of forensic science in nursing curricula can enhance the breadth of nursing education and make it more pertinent to the changing demands and difficulties in healthcare. It gives nurses a broad range of skills that they may use in non-traditional healthcare contexts, which makes them invaluable in patient care, public health, and the legal system.

Key words: Forensics, Nursing, Curriculum, Relevance, Incorporation.