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Working Nurse l WorkingNurse.com 21 February 17–March 23, 2020 (AFN) President Diana Faugno, RN, MSN, CPN, SANE-A, SANE-P, is "to make sure that forensic nursing is spread throughout the world and that nurses understand what their potential role means." In addition to her teaching work, Lynch has taught, con- sulted and lectured in more than 30 countries. A global ambassador for the AFN, Lynch is also connected with various professional organizations for forensics experts, including the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the American Society of Criminology, the International Homicide Investigators Association and the International Association of Blood Pattern Analysis. She has been a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences since 1986. UTA recognized Lynch as a distinguished alumni and added her to the university's Wall of Honor in 2008 for her original research in founding forensic nursing science. Each year, the IAFN presents the Virginia A. Lynch Pioneer Award to a nurse who makes signifi- cant advances in that specialty. Lynch herself was the first recipi- ent of that award. In a statement on the AFN website, Lynch says, "To foster fur- ther growth and development of forensic nursing, the [specialty] needs include strong legislative mandates, healthcare regulatory requirements and social advocacy. The demand for services of nurses with forensic expertise is great as we confront clinical issues related to global human violence." WN Forensic Nursing: Don't Always Believe What You See on Television I F YOU READ KEITH CARLSON'S "MY SPECIALTY" interview with forensic nurse Wendy Taylor, RN, Ph.D., CNS (which you can find at WorkingNurse.com), you're already aware that the real-world work of forensic nurses doesn't often resemble TV crime dramas. While some forensic nurses do serve as death investiga- tors within a police department or even coroners, the spe- cialty also includes legal nurse consultants; sexual assault nurse examiners; and specialists in elder abuse, interperson- al violence, child abuse and even torture. If you're interested in forensic nursing, there are a num- ber of resources available, such as the Academy of Forensic Nursing (www.goafrn.org); the International Association of Forensic Nurses (www.forensicnurses.org); and the nonprof- it organization End Violence Against Women International (www.evawintl.org). There are also credentials you can pursue, such as sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) certification. WCU cannot guarantee employment. For graduation rates, median debt of graduates completing these programs and other important information, visit westcoastuniversity.edu/disclosures To learn more about West Coast University and apply for this exciting opportunity please visit our Employment Page at WestCoastUniversity.edu West Coast University is a private university with the singular focus of educating health care professionals through student-centric learning and transformational education. We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach clinical classes at our Southern California campuses in the following areas—Medical Surgical, Pediatrics, OB-GYN, Mental Health, Fundamentals, Simulation Lab, and NCLEX Review. Come be part of our growing team f Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (Masters of Science in Nursing degree preferred) f Active California RN license in good standing f Current BLS certificate and at least 3 years of clinical RN experience providing direct patient care f Teaching experience is strongly preferred, but RN's with completed BSN and or MSN will be considered Successful candidates will have these qualifications: West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.