Forensic science crosses all disciplines in all countries including the United States. Application tot he specialty of forensic nursing and all subspecialties is the same. Therefore, your forensic science pillar examination readiness course is the source to study.
In this module, you learned:
- Locard’s Exchange Principle: “Every contact leaves a trace”
- Chain of custody must document every transfer of evidence with date, time, names, and purpose
- Wet biological evidence must be air-dried before packaging—NEVER use plastic
- DNA sources include blood, semen, saliva, hair with root, and skin cells
- Factors that degrade DNA: heat, moisture, UV light, time, contamination
- Toxicology samples should be collected urgently for suspected drug-facilitated assault
- Forensic nurses must document objectively and use uniform, precise language
The document below contains the complete content outline and bibliography for the Forensic Science Pillar. Download it for your study sessions! All resources are open-source and linked directly—if you encounter a broken link, try searching the title in Google or contact FNCB at [email protected] for assistance.
📚 Essential Resources for Forensic Science Pillar Study
⭐ Priority Reading List
- NIST Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook: nist.gov/system/files/documents/forensics/NIST-IR-7928.pdf
- Crime Scene Investigation Guide: nist.gov/system/files/documents/forensics/Crime-Scene-Investigation.pdf
- Chain of Custody: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551677/
- Understanding DNA Evidence: A Guide for Victim Service Providers: https://ovc.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh226/files/media/document/NCJ185690.pdf
Additional resources are available in the Forensic Science Pillar Bibliography (Modules 5-7 supporting documents).