Three Mountain Chapter of the IAFN
About
Nurses from Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont comprise the membership of the Three Mountains Chapter
of the IAFN. The chapter seeks to
promote awareness of forensic nursing, offer continuing forensic nursing
education through in-service education and conferences, and provide networking
experiences for practicing forensic nurses in northern New England.
The Goals of the Chapter include:
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Promote the components of forensic nursing within IAFN guidelines.
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Promote awareness of forensic nursing throughout the three member states.
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Enhance continuing education of forensic nursing.
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Utilize research enhancing the best practice of forensic nursing.
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Expand membership of the chapter and the IAFN
Advantages of Three Mt. Chapter Membership
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Assist in validating SANE/SART practice
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Facilitate research opportunities to support growing body of knowledge
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Assist in the development of new programs
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Increase preceptorship and mentoring opportunities
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Provides links with other programs
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Improve opportunities for formalized case reviews, benefiting all forensic nurses
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Establish common standards of care across the tri-state area
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Improve opportunity for formalized competency training
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Improve credibility of trained forensic nurses