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Forensic Nursing. Forensic nursing as a specialty began in 1992, when the IAFN was founded in Minneapolis. The founders, who worked primarily with victims of sexual assault, recognized a growing need for practicing nurses whose expertise could provide a bridge between medicine and law enforcement.raining. The starting point for a career in forensic nursing is becoming a registered nurse. This requires an associate or bachelor's degree, which takes two to four years, then passing the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs. The next step is formal training in forensics.
Registered nurses with a diploma or associate degree may wonder how long it takes to earn an RN-BSN degree for advancement. RN-BSN programs offer an accelerated path by offering credit for previous schooling and life experience. Most RN-BSN degrees can be completed within 18 to 24 months full-time. Part-time learners typically have five or six semesters to finish their degree requirements. Colleges offering RN-BSN programs usually offer an online or hybrid format that mixes in-class meetings with online coursework. This gives registered nurses the flexibility to achieve their RN-BSN degree in a self-paced mode while working.