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Career Paths in Nursing: Forensic Nurse
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Job Description
Forensic Nurses aid the police in the investigation of crimes including, sexual assault, murder, abuse, and assault. These nurses should possess strong analytical abilities that aid them in evaluating the causes of victims’ injuries and the precise methods that should be used to alleviate them.
Salary
Band 6 on NHS scale, but can work for the Police service – about £26k
Education Requirements
Need to be a Registered Nurse and have experience equivalent to Band 6 on the NHS scale.
Job Outlook
Like most nursing specialties, forensic nurses are in high demand and job growth in this specialty is expected to remain steady over the next ten years.
