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The increasing prevalence of sexual assault cases has highlighted the crucial need for trained healthcare professionals who can effectively provide sensitive care for survivors. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) are registered nurses specifically trained to perform forensic examinations and provide medical and emotional support to sexual assault victims. However, many nursing programs lack formal education on SANE practices, which can hinder students' preparedness to address such cases in their future careers. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a specialized Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training module integrated into an undergraduate nursing curriculum at Dominican University of California. By using a mixed-methods, three-phase approach, this study will assess the impact of the SANE learning module on nursing students' knowledge and preparedness to handle sexual assault cases. The study seeks to provide evidence for the integration of SANE education into nursing curricula, enhancing students' ability to deliver compassionate and effective care to sexual assault survivors.
Department
Nursing
Faculty Mentor(s)
Kendra Hoepper DNP, APRN, PNP-BC
Publication Date
2025
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
Scholarly Creative Works Conference, Dominican University of California
City
San Rafael, CA
Keywords
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, SANE, SANE education, sexual assault, rape kit, Sexual Assault Response Team, nursing education, and victim support
Disciplines
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence | Higher Education | Interprofessional Education | Nursing | Quality Improvement
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Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Commons, Higher Education Commons, Interprofessional Education Commons, Nursing Commons, Quality Improvement Commons