Join the Academy of Forensic Nursing’s Monthly Journal Club for engaging discussions focused on current research in forensic health care. Held on the third Thursday of each month, this interactive session provides an opportunity for clinicians, educators, and students to review recent scholarly articles, explore emerging evidence, and discuss the implications for forensic practice.

Participants will engage in thoughtful dialogue with colleagues and subject matter experts while strengthening their ability to critically evaluate research and apply evidence-informed approaches in forensic nursing and related fields. Continuing education credits are available for attendees.

Whether you are new to forensic health care or an experienced professional, the Journal Club offers a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and stay current with developments in the field.

Objectives:

• Critically review and discuss current research related to forensic health care and forensic nursing practice.

• Apply evidence from recent literature to improve clinical decision-making and trauma-informed care for patients experiencing violence.

• Strengthen skills in evaluating research methodology and translating evidence into practice to support high-quality forensic care.

PRESENTER(S) 

Christine Foote-Lucero is a forensic nurse and educator. She serves as AFN Treasurer and leads national education on violence response.

Enduring Modules - This module originated on 10/16/2026 and will remain available for CE credit through 10/31/2028

Criteria for Successful Completion:

Live attendees must join the zoom link via the LMS site, be logged in for a minimum of 90% of the session, and successfully complete the posttest, attestation and evaluation. Upon completion, a CE certificate for 1.25 contact hours will be awarded. 

Recordings of the live session will be made available within one week of the live date. 

Asynchronous attendees must utilize the LMS to obtain resource information (if available), view 100% of recording(s), complete all modules, and successfully complete the posttest, attestation and evaluation. Upon completion, a CE certificate for 1.25 contact hours will be awarded.

Christine Foote-Lucero was an education consultant for SDFI and had a relevant financial relationship with this company. This relationship has been identified and mitigated in accordance with ANCC standards to ensure the absence of commercial bias in this educational activity.

NOTE:

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.