Abstract

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are specially trained nurses caring for sexual assault victims, properly collecting medicolegal evidence, and providing resources. They are also in high demand in rural areas. This presentation provides information why SANE training is important.

Authors

Karen East

Author Details

Karen East, MSN

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus, Columbus, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

SANE Training, Rural Nurses, Sexual Assault

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The perceived effectiveness of sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) training for rural nurses

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are specially trained nurses caring for sexual assault victims, properly collecting medicolegal evidence, and providing resources. They are also in high demand in rural areas. This presentation provides information why SANE training is important.