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Advancing forensic nursing through ethical, accountable, and integrity-driven certifications
through adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics
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The basis for U.S. Certifications is the foundation for forensic nursing science and practice, using the guidance of AACN Essentials (2026), FNCB Core Competencies (2022) and research informing forensic nursing undergraduate and graduate education.
Human Trafficking Forensic Nurse Certification (HTFN-C) Is Now Open
2026 Testing Windows July 1 – August 31, and October 1-31
Eligibility Criteria – same as GFN and IVSE Certifications
Pathway #1 – College Courses in Forensic Nursing issued as Semester Hours or Credit Hours
Pathway #2 – Continuing Education hours issued as Contact Hours
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Instructions to Inquire about Certified Nurses
- Identify the person with the certification, their legal name and the location of practice.
- If there are inconsistencies, the certification may have another legal name. Ask the person for the name on their certification.
- Often people mix up certification organizations. Make sure you know that the certification of the person is an FNCB Certification – GFN-C®, AFN-C®, IVSE-C®, SVFN-C, HTFN-C
- Expect a reply in 10 working days
FNCB is the Certifying Body for Forensic Nurses
Committed to Impartiality in All Certification Activities