Surveys
The surveys on this page have been approved for posting by the Academy of Forensic Nursing Board of Directors. To request a survey posting, please complete the AFN Project / Service Request Form.
Understanding Experiences of Forensic Nurses
Texas A&M University College of Nursing
Posted: February 19, 2026
Dr. Laurie Charles and Dr. Jodie Gary are assessing how forensic nurses respond when faced with the dilemma of wanting to provide patient-centered, trauma-informed care, but that care may not be in line with facility or program policy.
Who can participate?
Currently practicing forensic nurses who are at least 18 years of age.
What will I do?
Complete an online survey.
The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete, depending on the depth of responses you choose to provide.
At the completion of the survey, you can provide a valid email address in order to be compensated with a $20 Amazon gift card for your time.
We sincerely thank you in advance for your time and expertise in completing this survey.
Jodie C. Gary, PhD, RN
Office phone: 979-436-0144
Email: jcgary@tamu.edu
Laurie Charles, DNP, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, CHSE, AFN-C, IVSE-C, DF-AFN
Office phone: 979-436-0155
Email: charles1@tamu.edu
Texas A&M University College of Nursing
8441 John Sharp Parkway, Clinical Building 1
Bryan, Texas 77807
IRB Number: STUDY2026-0079
IRB Approval Date: 02/15/2026
Repeat Medical Forensic Examinations Survey for Sexual Assault Complaints
Independent Researchers
Posted: November 18, 2025
We are a team of independent, multidisciplinary researchers conducting a national study on the rising occurrence of repeat medical forensic examinations (MFEs) in sexual assault (SA) cases.
This project aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce the emotional toll on both survivors and providers, and guide trauma-informed policy and system reforms.
We are inviting nurses currently involved in performing MFEs (SANE-A, SANE-P, or equivalent) to complete a one-time survey exploring clinical practices, system structures, and your professional experience with repeat MFE presentations.
Estimated time: ~19 minutes
IRB exempt under 45 CFR 46.104(d)(4)(ii)
Your insight is critical to help us develop ethical, patient-centered policy recommendations that protect both survivors and practitioners.
Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7DL3QB
Your participation is anonymous unless you choose to share contact info for future research. Please consider forwarding this to colleagues in your network who perform forensic exams—we are aiming for broad participation across settings and states.
Thank you for standing with us to shape the future of forensic care through real data and clinical truth.
With appreciation,
On behalf of the MFE Survey Research Team
Corina Freitas MD, MSc, MBA, NCCHC
Barbra A. Bachmeier JD, MPH, MSN, APRN, NP-C, CPH, DF-AFN, FAE
Theresa Fay-Hillier DrPH, MSN, PMHCNS-BC
Paul Thomas Clements, PhD, RN, AFN-C, ANEF, CGS, DF-IAFN, DF-AFN
Patricia M. Speck, DNSc, CRNP, FNP-BC, AFN-C, IVSE-C, DF-IAFN, FAAFS, DF-AFN, FAANP, FAAN