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AFN News

AFN Member Receives National Leadership Award

Natalie Calow received the Circle of Excellence award for spearheading a TeleSANE program.

Honoring Florence Nightingale: The First Forensic Nurse

In the May President's Corner, AFN President Paul Thomas Clements reflects on the mission of Florence Nightingale.

Join Meetings from the AFN Event Calendar

Find and join any AFN SIG or Committee meeting with the AFN Event Calendar

An Important Forensic Nursing (and Hedgehog) Supporter has Died

Dr. Zug G. Standing Bear, husband of forensic nursing pioneer Virginia Lynch, passed away on March 18

AFN Looking for Presenters at 2025 National Conference

Abstract submissions invited for 2025 AFN National Conference

AFN Seeks Members for Financial Committee

AFN is seeking members for the Financial Oversight Committee. Apply by March 14, 2025.

Academy Moves Ahead in Wake of Executive Orders

The Academy’s educational and member services will continue without interruption.

New Partnership with TAANA

Logo for The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA)

Join or Renew Your CFNA Dual Membership

It's time to join or renew your dual membership with the Canadian Forensic Nurses Association.

New Leadership to Join AFN Board 2025-2027

Results of the 2024 AFN Board of Directors Election are in!

AFN Impact: Coroner Makes Connections with Forensic Nursing

How a coroner and nursing-school professor collaborated to provide students with a simulated death scenario.

AFN Impact: The Story Behind Walking Wise

A close call on a trip in Europe inspired Karla Highman to create a program expanding awareness on the complexities of human trafficking.

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