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Diana Faugno, a Minnesota native, graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1973 with a degree in nursing and obtained an MSN in 2006. Her professional experience includes nursing in the Medical/Surgical, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, and Neonatal Intensive Care departments. Ms. Faugno obtained her certification in pediatric nursing in 1990, began a career as a sexual assault nurse examiner in 1991, and became a certified sexual assault nurse examiner in 2002. She is the former director of Forensic Health Services, which includes a child abuse program, sexual assault team, and a family violence program in North San Diego County. Currently, Ms. Faugno is a board director for End Violence Against Women International. She has made several presentations to the scientific community and has led workshops on sexual assault presented at the American Academy of Science. Stacey Mitchell is a clinical associate professor at Texas A&M University College of Nursing. Formerly, she served as the Administrative Director for Risk Management and Patient Safety and Forensic Nursing Services at Harris Health System in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mitchell is a member of the American Nurses Association, the American Society of Healthcare Risk Managers, and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing. In 2017, Dr. Mitchell was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She is also a member and former president of the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Dr. Mitchell is a frequent invited speaker at both domestic and international nursing conferences and training seminars, and she is regularly called upon to provide expert testimony regarding forensic nursing, sexual assault, child abuse, child sexual abuse, and trauma. Val Sievers is a Forensic Clinical Nurse Specialist with more than 35 years of health care experience as a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, educator and consultant with extensive practice experience in the arenas of emergency and critical care nursing, academic education and forensic clinical practice.As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Val provides advanced education regarding the care and treatment of patients affected by violence and abuse. She is currently dual board certified as an adult-adolescent and pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner, owner of MedLaw Consultants, LLC; a forensic healthcare consulting practice and is a board member of the Academy of Forensic Nursing.
Introduction to Forensic Nursing: Principles and Practice is an excellent resource for professionals that work at the intersection between the criminal justice system, forensic evidence collection, and medical care. Each chapter includes key points and case studies that enable the reader to easily digest the information and apply the lessons to their day to day work. Those who seek to understand the vital role that forensic nurses play in criminal investigations and the search for the truth should read this book. Debbie FeinsteinChief, Special Victims DivisionState's Attorney's OfficeMontgomery County, Maryland Forensic nursing is a specialized field that not only requires general nursing knowledge and skills but also knowledge of the inner workings of the vast criminal system. The textbook, Introduction to Forensic Nursing: Principles and Practice dives into the nuances necessary for nursing consideration when caring for assault victims. From the patient interview and evidence collection to the victim aftercare and legal proceedings, Introduction to Forensic Nursing: Principles and Practice succinctly details the current practices forensic nurses can incorporate to ensure victims of assault are cared for in a patient-centered environment and evidence is secured to strengthen the prosecution of the alleged perpetrator. Current and future forensic nurses will benefit greatly from the use of this textbook. Jennifer D. Bankston, DNP, MSN, BSN, WHNP-BCNursing InstructorHillsborough Community CollegeTampa, FloridaAdjunct LecturerRegis CollegeDepartment of NursingWeston, Massachusetts Introduction to Forensic Nursing: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive textbook for those interested in the dynamic field of forensic nursing. This long-awaited textbook includes descriptions of the many roles of the forensic nurse along with tools and information for successful practice. The organization of the textbook allows easy access to the content, including an overview and historical perspective of forensic nursing, as well as sections with specific content related to borrowed science, violence across the lifespan, special populations, and special crimes. The chapters detail the role of forensic nursing in various fields, and many include case studies with enlightening discussion on how the concepts of forensic nursing would be applied to the scenario. The concept of trauma-informed care is pervasive and emphasized throughout the text. Applying the principles of trauma-informed care reaches far beyond the forensic nurse practice and is a skill that can be utilized by all nurses. Introduction to Forensic Nursing: Principles and Practice fills a void for a complete evidence-based practice resource about forensic nursing all in one place. This scholarly resource will be an asset for nursing curriculums. Vicki J. Vawter, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BCProfessor of NursingHealth Science Division ChairHillsborough Community College
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