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Forensic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice
Second Edition
Rita Hammer, PhD, RN, BC, Quinnipiac University School of Nursing
Barbara Moynihan, PhD, RN, Quinnipiac University School of Nursing
Elaine M. Pagliaro, MS, JD, Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-9200-8
Paperback • 550 pages • © 2013
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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This Transition Guide outlines many of the changes and new content in the Second
Edition. Use this guide for an easy transition for the new edition.
CHAPTER OUTLINES
Table of Contents Comparison to transition from the First to the Second Edition
Forensic Nursing
Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1: Forensic Nursing Science
Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations for
Advanced Practice Forensic Nursing
Chapter 3: Epidemiology of Violence
Chapter 4: Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Chapter 5: Sociocultural Diversity
Chapter 6: Ethical Considerations in Forensic
Nursing
Chapter 7: Overview of the American Justice
System
Part II: Populations
Chapter 8: Vulnerable Populations
Forensic Nursing, Second Edition
Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1: Forensic Nursing Science
Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations of Forensic
Nursing Practice
Chapter 3: Epidemiology of Violence
Chapter 4: Ethical Considerations in Forensic
Nursing
Part II: Populations
Chapter 5: Sociocultural diversity
Chapter 6: Vulnerable Populations
Chapter 7: Sexual Offenders: Who are they
and why do they commit abuse
Chapter 8: Forensic Implications of Intimate
Partner Violence
Chapter 9: Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse
Chapter 9: Sexual Offenders: Who Are They
and Why They Commit Sexual Abuse?
Chapter 10: Forensic Implications of Intimate
New Chapter! Chapter 10: Crimes Against the
Partner Violence
Elderly
Chapter 11: Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Chapter 11: Youth Exposure to Violence,
Terrorism and Sudden Traumatic Death
Chapter 12: Youth Exposure to Violence,
Chapter 12: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: An
Terrorism, and Sudden Traumatic Death
Overview of Theory, Treatment, and Forensic
Practice Considerations
Part III: Practical Aspects of Forensic Nursing
Chapter 13: Understanding Arson Subtypes
Chapter 13: Death Investigation
and Intervention Strategies
Chapter 14: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: An Chapter 14: Evidence Collection and
Overview of Theory, Treatment, and Forensic
Documentation
Practice Considerations
Part III: Practical Aspects of Forensic Nursing
Chapter 15: Death Investigation
Chapter 15: The Use of Biological Evidence and
DNA Databanks to Aid Criminal Investigations
Chapter 16: Evidence Collection and
Chapter 16: Computer-Assisted and Internet
Documentation
Crime
Chapter 17: Concepts of Photography in
New Chapter! Chapter 17: Hidden in Plain
Forensic Nursing
Sight: Modern Day Slavery and the Rise of
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Chapter 18: Sexual Assault Intervention and
the Forensic Examination
Chapter 19: The Use of Biological Evidence and
DNA Databanks to Aid Criminal Investigations
Chapter 20: Computer-Assisted and Internet
Crime
Part IV: Specialized Forensic Nursing Roles
Chapter 21: Correctional Nursing
Chapter 22: Expert Witness Testimony and a
Domestic Violence Paradigm
Chapter 23: Disaster and Emergency
Management
Human Trafficking
Part IV: Specialized Forensic Nursing Roles
Chapter 18: Sexual Assault Intervention and
the Forensic Examination
Chapter 19: Correctional Nursing
Chapter 20: The Forensic Nurse Witness in the
American Justice System
Chapter 21: Disaster and Emergency
Management
Part 5: Concepts for the 21st Century
Chapter 22: Forensic Nursing in the
Community: Public Policy and Public Relations
Chapter 23: Forensic Nursing Education:
Developments, theoretical Conceptualizations
and Practical Applications for Curriculum
Part V: Concepts for the 21st Century
Chapter 24: Media Management and Public
Relations
Chapter 25: Leadership in Forensic Nursing
Chapter 26: What Forensic Nurses Should
Know about Public Policy and How to Influence
It
Chapter 27: Forensic Nursing Education:
Developments, Theoretical Conceptualizations,
and Practical Applications for Curriculum
Appendix 1: Legal Issues in Forensic Nursing:
Search & Seizure of Evidence
Appendix 2: Concepts of Photography in
Forensic Nursing
Appendix 3: Selected Assessment Tools
Appendix 4: Internet Resources
SUMMARY
“...brings together in one volume many of the field’s most accomplished experts.
I am certain that this textbook will serve as an invaluable resource for the entire
forensic examiner community and help shape a new generation of forensic
nurses.” - Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President, United States
Interdisciplinary and holistic in approach, Forensic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice,
Second Edition emphasizes collaborative practice and skill in caring for victims of
violence and disaster. Focusing on how specific topics relate to forensic nursing, it
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examines human trafficking, sexual predators targeting children through the Internet,
and elder abuse. Additionally, it explores workplace violence, cyber-bulling, and new
developments in the field of biological evidence and DNA analysis.
Focused and updated with reality-based vignettes, Forensic Nursing: A Handbook for
Practice, Second Edition is practical, unique, and grounded in compassionate and
competent care.
KEY TEXT BENEFITS
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New Chapter: Crimes Against the Elderly
New Chapter: Hidden in Plain Sight: Modern Day Slavery and the Rise of Human
Trafficking
Foreword by Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
New Edition Condensed for Ease of Use
Instructor Resources
PowerPoint Presentations
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