Become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Washington State needs more trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. This is even more true in rural areas where access to this specialized type of patient care can support victims’ recovery from the traumatic experience of sexual assault in often under-resourced rural communities. If you are a Washington RN who has thought about SANE training, WCN is offering a practicum fellowship opportunity for training this fall.

According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over half of women and almost one in three men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetimes. The effects of experiencing an assault can be both physical and psychological, necessitating specialized care that embodies the concept of cura personalis, or care for the entire person. This holistic attention to the entire individual is the expertise of clinicians like nurses.

SANE education programs are designed to train nurses to address survivors’ specific needs. After completion of this training, SANEs become uniquely qualified to treat this vulnerable patient group. This means that they can provide trauma-informed care to minimize the harm of invasive exams that may trigger a patient. In doing so, they can also equip their patients with forensic evidence that can be used if they decide to report their assault.” Georgetown University School of Nursing

The application period for the 2025 SANE Fellowship is open through August 15!

To learn more and apply visit:

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Fellowship

Important Information

  • This fellowship requires completion of didactic and clinical skills/genital skills training.
  • Didactic training must be completed before a fellow can attend the Clinical skills training.
  • Applications close on August 31st, 2024
  • New SANE fellow Orientation via ZOOM (mandatory): September 9th, 2024.
  • All applicants will be interviewed before acceptance into the program. Limited spaces available!
 
What the Program Offers
 
  • Financial & Technical Support
  • Assistance with Clinical Placements
  • IAFN Membership
  • IAFN Certification (optional)
  • Cultural Competence and Resilience Training
  • Didactic and Clinical Skills Placement and Support
  • Live SANE Case Studies
  • Job Placement Support
  • SANE 1:1 Mentorship
  • Clinical Placement Support
  • SANE State Specific Resource Guides
 
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Have Questions?

Contact WCN Program Support Associate Frank Kohel

FrankK@wcnursing.org

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