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Which is considered a forensic environment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Crime scene
  b. Courtroom
  c. Mental health nursing unit
  d. Prison
  e. Emergency department

Question 2

How would a registered nurse become a forensic nurse? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. No additional education is needed after obtaining an undergraduate nursing degree
  b. Complete additional course work in police science
  c. Enroll in a certificate program for forensic nursing
  d. Select a graduate program that offers a track in forensic nursing
  e. Complete a nurse practitioner program



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D
Forensic environments include courtrooms, jails, prisons, and psychiatric facilities for the crimi-nally insane.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D
There are three primary routes for training in forensic nursing. Additional skills and knowledge can be gained through continuing education courses or basic concepts introduced in generalist education. Certificate programs and graduate programs offer additional opportunities to special-ize in forensic nursing.



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