Academy of Forensic Nursing

Next AFN Wednesday Webinar: Learn how Alaska Native leadership is using data sovereignty strategies and healing-centered approaches to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples crisis. 📅 March 25 | 🕐 1 p.m. ET (Note different time!) | 🔗 goafn.thinkific.com/courses/26-006

Learn how school nursing & forensic nursing intersect. If you'll be at the conference for the Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners this week, come see AFN at our booth! Or visit this link to get more AFN resources for school nurses: mailchi.mp/afnmail.org/sc…

"Thank goodness an adult is finally talking to me about this." In the latest podcast from AFN, pediatric nurse Heidi Olson reminds us that kids want to be guided — they just need adults to show up. 🎙️ 🎧 Listen to Episode #72 of Bell Work Talks anywhere you get your podcasts.

Forensic nurses — certification isn't just a credential, it's a commitment to survivors. Join Dr. Deborah St. Germain for a 1-hr webinar + intro to the new Sexual Violence Across the Lifespan Certification. Free for AFN members. Live Q&A included. → goafn.thinkific.com/courses/26-005

At our next Wednesday Webinar, attendees will learn evidence-based strategies that integrate psychosocial, medical, and forensic perspectives to support veterans and their families. AFN members join the live event for free! Save your seat: bit.ly/4s8CCAV

This summer, AFN returns to Indianapolis for the AFN Regional Conference: Indy! Join us in July for two days of forensic nursing presentations and a post-conference on non-fatal strangulation. Save with early bird pricing until March 1! Register here: bit.ly/4aEp0Gn 🎉🩺

Join our Wednesday Webinar on Feb 11 at 12 pm ET: "The Positive Power of Mentorship in Forensic Nursing." Discover how mentorship can enhance your career and personal growth. Save your seat: bit.ly/3LKH1up 💼✨

Join us for our next Wednesday Webinar on Feb 11! 🩺✨ "The Positive Power of Mentorship in Forensic Nursing" with Dr. Andrea Sebastian & Dr. Theresa Fay-Hillier. Save your seat here: bit.ly/3LKH1up #ForensicNursing #Mentorship

Join us tomorrow for our AFN Wednesday Webinar! Dr. Ashleigh Bowman will cover business case proposals, revenue vs. cost-saving models, and more. Don’t miss out! Register now: goafn.thinkific.com/courses/26-001

Nominations are open for the 3rd annual AFN DAISY Nurse Leader Award in Forensic Nursing! 🌟 Nominate a clinician or scholar making a difference to those experiencing and affected by trauma. More info: goafn.org/daisy-nurse-le… #DAISYaward

What's the next AFN Wednesday Webinar? Join Dr. Ashleigh Bowman on Jan 28 to learn about building a business case for forensic nursing programs! Live webinars are free for AFN members! goafn.thinkific.com/courses/26-001

Join us for our all-new AFN Intensive: The Impact of Pornography Through a Forensic Nursing Lens! 🩺 7 sessions to understand trauma-informed responses to pornography-related harm in real-world practice. Learn more & register: goafn.thinkific.com/courses/2026PO…

Join our one-hour webinar on Jan 14 at 12 PM ET! Learn strategies to elevate your presentations from ordinary to amazing, whether in-person or online. goafn.thinkific.com/courses/25-021

Just launched! The Fall/Winter issue of the Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing is now live. This issue features five original-research articles, practice perspective, case study, research reviews, and more. Visit goafn.org/jafn to start reading.

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Starting in January, AFN will present live, 75-minute Zoom sessions exploring various aspects of pornography's impact on patients. Sign up to be the first to know when registration is live! ➡️ bit.ly/492PIJ

Quick update! We've moved this webinar, "How to Create Amazing Presentations for Live and Digital Sessions" – originally scheduled for December 10 – to January 14, 2026. We hope to see you there! Save your seat: goafn.thinkific.com/courses/25-021

This Wednesday! Join us at 12 p.m. ET on Dec 10 to learn how to deliver a memorable and impactful presentation, online or in person. Learn to elevate your presentations from ordinary to amazing! Save your seat here: goafn.thinkific.com/courses/25-021

🎙️ A new podcast is live! Join Dr. Ashleigh Bowman as she breaks down how to make a business case for forensic nursing. Tune in on the AFN website or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 goafn.org/podcast #ForensicNursing #Podcast #ListenNow

AFN Members: The AFN Board of Directors Election closes tonight, December 1 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. Please don't forget to vote! goafn.org/2026-bod-elect…

🎉 Great news! Our 20% discount on all memberships is extended through Jan 31, 2026! 🏥 This includes group rates for your hospital or program! Learn more 👉 goafn.org/join