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60-minute Interactive Case Review

(Code 26) Solidarity in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM US CT
Earn 1.0 CE
Session Level: All Levels (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
Accepted for SANE Certification: SANE A/SANE P
Available during Live and/or Virtual Conference (subject to change): Live Only
Session Trigger Warning: Not Applicable
This presentation shares the journey of unionizing an all-on-call forensic nurse examiner program, leading to the creation of one of the first forensic nurse-specific union contracts. It highlights challenges, strategies for workforce engagement, and the impact on working conditions and professional advocacy.

Learning Outcomes:

Increased knowledge about:
  • the step-by-step process of unionizing a forensic nurse examiner program, including strategies to engage and organize an on-call workforce.
  • the critical components of one of the first forensic nurse-specific union contracts and how these elements address the unique needs of forensic nurse examiners.
  • practical lessons and strategies from the unionization journey to improve working conditions and advocate for professional support in their own forensic nursing programs.