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Marivic B Torregosa1, Maria Del Rosario Benavides1
1Texas A&M International University College of Nursing and Health Sciences 5201 University Boulevard Laredo, Texas, USA.
The Clinical Teacher
|March 8, 2025
Summary
Nurses’ experiences in sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) training impact program completion. Post-training, SANEs face isolation, highlighting the need for better integration into healthcare and medico-legal systems.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Forensic Nursing
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- A critical shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) exists nationwide, particularly in underserved areas.
- Understanding the SANE training journey is crucial for improving retention and capacity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of nurses before and after completing SANE training.
- To identify factors influencing SANE program retention and completion.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study.
- Conducted semistructured interviews with 10 nurses from a medically underserved community who completed SANE training.
Main Results:
- Trainee commitment was influenced by perceived value, support, and program rigor.
- Misconceptions about the SANE role diminished with training immersion.
- Post-training, SANEs experienced isolation and underutilization within healthcare and medico-legal systems.
- Recommendations include telemedicine, sustained funding, and enhanced legal training.
Conclusions:
- Nurse experiences during SANE training significantly affect program completion.
- Developing infrastructure to integrate SANEs into medico-legal systems is vital for community capacity.
- Findings inform policy for SANE program development, retention, and integration, especially in underserved regions.
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