Join the World’s Largest Network of Forensic Nurses

Become a Member of the Global Forensic Nursing Leader

We welcome registered nurses, nursing students, medical professionals, multidisciplinary team colleagues and other allies as members.

You are already part of the movement to ensure all patients experiencing violence receive healthcare.

Maximize the unlimited potential to deepen your knowledge, build your network, influence policy and help shape the future of forensic nursing as a member of IAFN.

When you join the world’s largest organization of forensic nurses, you get:

Members-only access to 6,000 fellow forensic nursing colleagues available to provide mentorship and answer the tough questions
Up to $325 in member discounts on our gold-standard online courses, like forensic nursing’s first comprehensive Child Physical Abuse Course, the Intimate Partner Violence Nurse Examiner Certificate Course, SANE courses and more
$181 value in an online subscription to Journal of Forensic Nursing
$150 savings on SANE-A® and SANE-P® certification exams and certification renewals
$129 savings on our annual conference registration - That's your membership fee paying for itself!

You also get:

Dozens of FREE courses of evidence-based continuing education with CE
15 forensic nurse experts on staff who provide consultation and training
Members-only gatherings to meet with forensic nursing leaders
Unlimited Q&A and discussion on our members-only online community
Members-only job board
Annual members-only Advocacy Day in Washington, DC, including training by former Congressional legislative aides

You also get:

Dozens of FREE courses of evidence-based continuing education with CE
15 forensic nurse experts on staff who provide consultation and training
Members-only gatherings to meet with forensic nursing leaders
Unlimited Q&A and discussion on our members-only online community
Members-only job board
Annual members-only Advocacy Day in Washington, DC, including training by former Congressional legislative aides

Membership Options

Registered Nurses

Membership

Associate Members

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Student Members

Membership

Visit this page with student-specific tips from current IAFN members.

Student members are currently enrolled in a primary nursing program and have never held a professional nursing license. Student members may not vote or hold office in the organization.

Retired Members

Membership

Must be at least 65 years of age and have maintained an active membership status with Association for a minimum of five consecutive years.

Group Savings

Membership

Bundled rates are available!

*As defined by Health Resources & Services Administration.

See if you qualify here.

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for your team.

Boasting the highest number of forensic nursing experts on staff that you can find!

Anyone can access our forensic nursing staff with expertise in:

Academic nursing program development
Child advocacy
Child maltreatment
Clinical skills
Customized protocols
Death investigation
Expert witness testimony
Forensic nursing standards

Global needs & resource
Health equity & justice
Health policy
Human trafficking
Intimate partner violence
Medical forensic exam payment
Non-fatal strangulation
Native American & tribal communities

Nursing education
Program policy & procedures
Research
SANE-A & SANE-P certifications
Sexual assault response teams
TeleSAFE/TeleSANE
Trauma-informed care
Victim Advocacy

“My favorite thing about IAFN is being able to see what other people, what so many other people are doing throughout the country and throughout the world to really advocate for proper care for victims of violence.”

Jaclyn Rodriguez

Illinois

“I feel like every time I log in, I learn something new about somewhere or something. And I just think that's amazing. And how far we've progressed. I've been a member since 2018, and I'm so excited that I joined.”

Tristen Palumbo

Louisiana

“The most valuable things for me over the last 3 decades are being with people who thought like I did about victims of violence because we were alone and it was so separated by distance."

Sheila Early

Canada, BC

“I love all the kindred spirits. We meet over the years and the generosity, the sharing of knowledge, sharing of expertise is invaluable. Policies, procedures is just a very generous group.”

Mary Ann Ordelt

Maine

Disclaimers

$20.00 of each member’s dues are applied to an online Journal of Forensic Nursing subscription.

Membership and Certification purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. Other cancellations and changes may be subject to administrative fees. Visit this page for IAFN’s full Return and Refund Policies.

Dues or other payments to IAFN are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes; however, they may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to certain restrictions related to any association lobbying. IAFN estimates that 20.55% of member dues are attributable to the lobbying activities of this organization. Please consult your tax advisor. This rate is subject to change on a yearly basis.

Note: Before joining the Association, we ask all potential members to read and agree to the terms of the Vision of Ethical Practice. Click here to review.