AFN News

President's Corner - January 2024

Happy New Year! I am excited to serve as your AFN President and guide the work of the Academy through 2024.

AFN Impact: Taking Forensic Nursing to the Coroner's Office

Dr. Annette Cannon used her forensic nursing background to be elected coroner.

New Leadership on AFN Executive Board

Holbrook takes over as President in 2024. Clements is President-Elect.

Membership Elects New Directors to Board

Meet the 2024–26 Board of Directors

AFN Announces 2024 Class of Distinguished Members

Five people honored with AFN Distinguished Memberships for 2024.

Canadian Forensic Nurses Association Partners with AFN

AFN is partnering with Canadian organization for forensic nurses.

Expert Views on Using TraumaGram Illustrations

Take a closer look at how AFN TraumaGram illustrations improve forensic nursing outcomes

Free Virtual Practicum Developed in Partnership with AFN

The SAMFE Virtual Practicum is a free tool featuring interactive lessons taught by experts in the field

AFN Impact: Expanding Forensic Nursing in Puerto Rico

Learn how an AFN member is working to educate healthcare professionals about forensic nursing in Puerto Rico.

Burgess to Keynote AFN National

Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, author of A Killer by Design, will present the keynote at AFN National.

AFN Achieves ANCC Reaccreditation for Nursing Continuing Professional Development

The Academy of Forensic Nursing was granted reaccreditation for nursing continuing professional development in July from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

AFN Indy Brings Knowledge, Networking to Forensic Nursing Professionals

A total of 80 people were in attendance — in person and virtually — for the AFN Indy Regional Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 20-21.