Session 10
Embedding Nurses in a State Crime Lab: Multidisciplinary Collaboration in a Rural State

Presenter: Deb Wetherelt, RN, SANE-A

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AFN Regional Conference: Northwest - 2025

The 2025 AFN Regional Conference: Northwest convened forensic nursing and interdisciplinary professionals for two days of dynamic education, collaboration, and networking in Tacoma, Washington. Sessions addressed clinical challenges facing the Pacific Northwest, including human trafficking, online exploitation, Indigenous healing, trauma-informed care, law enforcement partnerships, and workplace violence. The agenda combined lecture, case review, and panels. 

The 2025 AFN Regional Conference: Northwest offers individual session modules for purchase and on-demand viewing. Each session can be accessed individually, or all sessions can be purchased as a bundle for a discounted price. Full bundle access is included for registered conference attendees – please email [email protected] to get your access code. All modules will be available for 90 days after release, providing flexible continuing education opportunities and allowing participants to review content at their own pace.

Enduring Modules - This module originated on 09/21/2025 and will remain available for CE credit through 12/21/2025

Criteria for Successful Completion:

Asynchronous attendees must utilize the LMS to view 100% of recording(s), complete all modules, and successfully complete the attestation and evaluation. Upon completion, a CE certificate for 1.5 contact hours will be awarded.

No relevant financial relationships exist for any individuals in a position to control content of this educational activity.

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The Academy of Forensic Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.