With a focus to address ongoing nursing shortages, Midway University is offering a specialized program in the profession with its new online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Forensics program.
The program curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical decision-making, and leadership in forensic nursing.
“We have been educating quality nurses for more than 60 years now,” said Dr. John Marsden, President of Midway University. “We are not just launching a first-of-its-kind program in Kentucky; we are strengthening our reputation by investing in the state’s needs to support stronger community partnerships and better patient outcomes.”
Dr. Anne Sahingoz, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, says forensic nursing helps strengthen coordinated response to trauma.
“It is critically important for there to be a greater presence of trauma-informed care in both rural and urban communities,” said Dr. Sahingoz. “This program will help build that workforce.”
Graduates will be prepared for careers in emergency departments, sexual assault response programs, correctional healthcare, medical examiner and coroner offices, child and elder abuse investigation teams, disaster response, and community-based forensic healthcare settings.
“Our intention is to show that compassion can meet advocacy with nurses who learn to help heal, protect, and give a voice to those who need it most,” said Dr. Tim Campbell, Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Midway University’s School of Health Sciences offers nursing degree programs from the associate to the master level. For admissions information, those interested in applying should contact admissions@midway.edu.