Medical Careers Guide
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Advanced Nurse Career
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Cardiologist Career
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Career
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Careers
Dietetic Careers
EKG Tech Career
Emergency Medical Technician Careers
Physical Fitness Careers
Forensic Nurse Careers
Gerontologist Careers
Health Career
Health Education as a Career
Health IT careers
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Health Care Management Career
Massage Therapy Career
Medical Admin Career
Medical Assistant Careers
Medical Assisting Careers
Medical Billing Careers
Medical Billing & Coding Career
Medical Coding Careers
Medical Engineer Careers
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Medical Office Administration Career
Medical Tech Careers
Medical Transcription as a Career
Mental Health Career
Natural Health Career
Nursing Career
Nutrition Career
Paramedics Career
Pediatrician Nurse Career
Pharmacist Career
Pharmacy Tech Career
PharmD Careers
Phlebotomist as a Career
Physical Therapy Assistant Career
Physical Therapist Careers
Physician Assisting Career
Psychologist Careers
Public Health as a Career
Radiation Therapy Career
Radiologist Careers
RN Careers
Respiratory Therapist Career
Sonography Careers
Sport Medicine Careers
Surgical Technologist Career
Veterinarian Careers
Vet Tech Careers
Xray Technician Career


Forensic Nursing Career

What Do You Do in a Forensic Nursing Career?
"Forensics" means using scientific techniques and tests to help in the investigation of crimes, therefore a forensic nurse participates in the scientific investigation of patients affected by crimes, such as abuse, violence, and traumatic accidents. This is one of the few nursing jobs that involves little or no direct patient care, but you do still need an active Registered Nurse (RN) license to work as a forensic nurse.

What Training Do You Need for a Forensic Nursing Career?
You first need to become a registered nurse, which you can do through a 4-year bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN), a 2 or 3-year associate degree in nursing (ADN), or a 3-year diploma program. If you become an RN through these latter two options and want to broaden your career prospects, you can often take advantage of tuition reimbursement and attend an RN-to-BSN program.

Likewise, if you already have a bachelor's degree in a different field, you can attend an accelerated BSN program, which usually lasts 12 -18 months.

All of these various nursing career paths involve supervised clinical experience and courses in:
  • Anatomy
  • Behavioral sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
For your supervised clinical experience, you can work in a variety of hospital departments like pediatrics, surgery, or psychiatry, or at a nursing care facility, public health department, home health agency, or ambulatory clinic.

In some cases, a forensic nursing career may require a master's degree, but it's worth checking with employers in your state since requirements do vary.

The Following Schools Provide Educational Programs For Forensic Nursing Careers:
  University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect. In fact, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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  Independence University

Advance your healthcare career 24/7 at Independence University. Our online programs in Allied Health, Respiratory Therapy, Health Services, and Nursing are specially designed to provide you with the cutting-edge skills you need to thrive in your new career. Earn your certificate, associate, bachelor's or master's degree. Independence University makes it easy for you to succeed.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Community Health, Nursing Gerontology, Nursing Wellness
Request more information from Independence University.
  University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect. In fact, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too.

Locations:
Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Little Rock, AR
Diamond Bar, CA Sacramento, CA San Diego, CA
San Jose, CA Colorado Springs, CO Lone Tree, CO
Jacksonville, FL Maitland, FL Plantation, FL
Temple Terrace, FL Atlanta, GA Columbus, GA
Savannah, GA Honolulu, HI Meridian, ID
Schaumburg, IL Springfield, IL Indianapolis, IN
Des Moines, IA McPherson, KS Louisville, KY
Metairie, LA Columbia, MD Braintree, MA
Norfolk, MA Detroit, MI Grand Rapids, MI
Kansas City, MO St. Louis, MO Las Vegas, NV
Reno, NV Jersey City, NJ Albuquerque, NM
Charlotte, NC Raleigh, NC Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Oklahoma City, OK
Tulsa, OK Tigard, OR Pittsburgh, PA
Wayne, PA Guaynabo, PR Columbia, SC
Nashville, TN Dallas, TX Houston, TX
San Antonio, TX Salt Lake City, UT Reston, VA
Richmond, VA Seattle, WA Spokane, WA
Brookfield, WI Cheyenne, WY Burnaby, British Columbia (Canada)
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
BS in Nursing (RN Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
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  A.T. Still University

Attention health care professionals - now you can earn your Master of Public Health degree 100% online from The School of Health Management (SHM) at the A.T. Still University. This fully accredited institution offers comprehensive health management instruction which incorporates the osteopathic principles of mind, body, and spirit. Health care professionals looking to advance their career choose SHM.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Advanced Physician Assistant
Request more information from A.T. Still University.
  Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Advance your career in health care by earning your degree entirely online, on your own schedule. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences offers flexible and affordable degree programs in Nursing and Radiologic Sciences. These programs are designed to prepare you to move forward to management and leadership roles within your profession. Take advantage of one-on-one faculty attention, hands-on learning in small groups, and more.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
RN to BSN
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  Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University quickly developed into a teacher education college, and soon formed other exceptional programs in the sciences, nursing, business, music, Christian studies and the arts. As the city of Phoenix expanded around Grand Canyon University, the University grew along with the city to become one of the premier metropolitan private universities in the nation. Grand Canyon University consistently maintains its tradition of excellence in all disciplines, and preserves that exceptional tradition in its online programs, which began in 2000.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
RN to BS in Nursing
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  Miller-Motte College Online

Earn your degree and advance your career at Miller-Motte College Online. We offer bachelor's degrees in business administration, allied health management, nursing (RN to BSN), and criminal justice. Our classes are structured to fit your busy lifestyle so you can study at your own pace and balance the demands of work, school, and family while completing your degree faster than you even expected.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Request more information from Miller-Motte College Online.
  University of Cincinnati

Develop the skills you need to achieve career success with an online degree from the University of Cincinnati. Study at the times and places that best work with your busy schedule, and choose from a range of career-track programs, including Educational Leadership, Health Information Management, Criminal Justice, Clinical Laboratory Science, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwifery.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
MS in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery, MS in Nursing - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Request more information from University of Cincinnati.
  Loyola University New Orleans Online

Loyola University New Orleans Online offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM) that you can complete online, on your schedule, in as little as two years or less. This highly respected program from a top-ranked university is designed to provide you with the skills you need advance your registered nursing career, so that you can achieve positions of higher responsibility and greater earning power.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
MSN Bridge Program, Nursing (MSN - HCSM)
Request more information from Loyola University New Orleans Online.
  Broadview University

Broadview University offers an education experience designed to put you on the track to your new career. Offering degree programs in some of today's hottest industries, you can earn your degree in healthcare, technology or business to enter the job if your dreams. You'll benefit from smaller class sizes, a curriculum focused on real-world skill development, and post-graduation career placement services. It's never too late for career success. Get to know Broadview University today.

Locations:
Salt Lake City, UT West Jordan, UT
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Nursing
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  Brown Mackie College

Brown Mackie College Schools can help you learn the skills you need for your career and future. We have many convenient locations across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and we offer a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's specifically tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle. Take advantage of small class sizes, flexible scheduling, an outstanding faculty, and financial aid for those who qualify. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's in the areas of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Computer Technology.

Locations:
Fort Wayne, IN Indianapolis, IN Merrillville, IN
South Bend, IN Lenexa, KS Salina, KS
Fort Mitchell, KY Akron, OH Canton, OH
Cincinnati, OH Findlay, OH
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Certificate in Practical Nursing, Diploma in Practical Nursing
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  MedTech College

Start your career with an education from MedTech College. We offer programs in biotechnology, health care management, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, medical lab technology, and nursing, plus several short-term career courses. Our programs feature valuable externships for hands-on experience and career-focused curricula taught by professionals in the field.

Locations:
Fort Wayne, IN Greenwood, IN Indianapolis, IN
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Biotechnology, Nursing
Request more information from MedTech College.
  MedVance Institute

Advance your health care career with MedVance Institute. Students can graduate in as little as a year. We offer programs for careers in various areas of the health care field at our locations throughout Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Louisiana. Each campus is equipped with the tools and labs that are vital to gaining the skills necessary for a successful health care career.

Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, FL Lake Worth, FL Miami, FL
Stuart, FL Baton Rouge, LA Cookeville, TN
Nashville, TN Grand Prairie, TX Houston, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing
Request more information from MedVance Institute.
  MidAmerica Nazarene University

Give your career a boost with MidAmerica Nazarene University. We offer more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, counseling, education, nursing, and more — plus we offer innovative adult preprofessional degree programs. Our programs feature small class sizes taught by nationally recognized faculty where students gain hands-on learning and real-world experience.

Locations:
Olathe, KS Liberty, MO
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Master of Science in Nursing
Request more information from MidAmerica Nazarene University.
  Mildred Elley

Advance your career with an education from Mildred Elley. We offer a variety of degree and certificate programs for careers in the business, health, legal, computer, beauty, and travel industries. We continually update our courses of study to include the most up-to-date information and training and our programs are designed to be finished quickly, so you can finish your education and get your career started.

Locations:
Pittsfield, MA Albany, NY
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Practical Nursing
Request more information from Mildred Elley.
  West Coast University

At West Coast University, we have a long history of helping working adults like you achieve their professional and educational goals. We offer accelerated Health Care Administration degrees. In most cases, the Associate of Science degree can be achieved in as little as 18 months and the Bachelor of Science degree in just 38 months.

Locations:
Anaheim, CA Los Angeles, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Associate Degree in Nursing (LVN to RN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Request more information from West Coast University.
  Western Career College

Western Career College offers certificates and degrees in toda'’s most in-demand field - healthcare. Our highly respected instructors will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to become a success. Choose from programs in Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, or Veterinary Services.

Locations:
Antioch, CA Citrus Heights, CA Emeryville, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA Sacramento, CA San Jose, CA
San Leandro, CA Stockton, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Registered Nursing, Vocational Nursing
Request more information from Western Career College.
Find a Healthcare School Near You:
Medical Career Types:
Careers in Alternative Health
Career in Alternative Medicine
Career in Anesthesiology
Careers in Biomedical Engineering
Career in Cardiologist
Careers for Dental Hygienist
Career as Health Service Administrator
Careers in Health Wellness
Careers in Health Care
Careers in Health Care Administration
Career in Healthcare Management
Careers in Laboratory Technology
Careers in Medical Assisting
Career as a Medical Biller
Career as a Medical Coder
Careers in Medical Science
Career as a Medical Transcriptionist
Career in Medicine
Career as a Mental Health Professional
Careers for Natural Medicine
Career in Nursing
Career as a Nutritionist
Careers for a Paramedic
Career in Pharmacology
Career as a Physical Therapist
Career as a Psychologist
Career in Public Health
Career as a Radiation Therapist
Career as a Radiologist
Careers in Respiratory Therapy
Career as a Sonographer
Careers in Sport Medicine
Careers in Ultrasound Technology
Career as X-ray Tech

Featured Schools:
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix
A.T. Still University
A.T. Still University
Clayton College of Natural Health
Clayton College of Natural Health