Also called: SANE Nurse, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Cares for victims of violence and collects medical evidence that may be used in court.
Gets called to the ER to care for an assault survivor: treating injuries, documenting and photographing wounds, and carefully collecting evidence with a forensic kit. May later testify in court about the findings.
Estimate based on BLS registered nurse wages ($93,600 median, May 2024); varies by state and shift.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. RN license plus specialized SANE training and certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nursing (BSN), Nursing (ADN), Forensic Science.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Software helps document injuries; trauma-informed exams, evidence collection and court testimony need a trusted human.
Classes: Biology, Psychology, Forensic science elective, Speech & debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1141.
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