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2024 Forensic Nursing Science (FNS) Section Awards

Source: Diana K. Faugno, MSN

The following awards will be presented next February at the 2024 AAFS Annual Scientific Conference in Denver, CO. Please review the criteria below and consider submitting a nominee for these awards.

Virginia Lynch Forensic Nurse Innovator Award: This award is given to a forensic nurse actively engaged in forensic nursing leadership, practice, service, and/or education. Forensic nurses nominated for this award demonstrate significant achievement in advancing forensic nursing through endeavors that help improve health and legal outcomes in patients affected by trauma, violence, and maltreatment.

Forensic Nursing Scientist Award: This award is given to a forensic nurse scholar who is actively engaged in advancing the science of forensic nursing. Forensic nurses nominated for this award demonstrate significant achievement in the areas of forensic nursing research development, implementation, translation, and/or dissemination.

Please submit your nominations to Diana Faugno (diana@dianafaugno.com). 

 

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The deadline is approaching for the FSF Warren-Young Scholarship that is intended to provide funds to purchase supplies, equipment, or reference materials to support forensic science education in teaching basic scientific principles.