About This Program
The Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Graduate Certificate program provides advanced training in caring for patients who have experienced sexual violence. With a focus on evidence-based practice and trauma-informed care, this certificate will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide compassionate care and support to those in need. Read more...
Contact Information
- Teresa Adams | tadams27@kent.edu |
330-672-8761
- Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- Mostly online
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
Applications to the Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner graduate certificate are not being accepted at this time.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Admission Requirements
Applications to the Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner graduate certificate are not being accepted at this time.
- Bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited nursing program
- Minimum 3.000 undergraduate or graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state of Ohio
- Two years of full-time registered nurse experience
- Résumé or curriculum vitae
- Goal statement (250 words) describing reasons for seeking the certificate
- Three letters of recommendation from health care professionals
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score
- 1
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.
Program Requirements
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| NURS 67100 | ADULT/ADOLESCENT SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER TRAINING | 3 |
| NURS 67192 | SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER I PRACTICUM | 1 |
| NURS 67200 | SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER ADMINISTRATIVE CONCEPTS AND EVALUATION | 3 |
| NURS 67292 | SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER II PRACTICUM | 1 |
| NURS 67300 | POPULATION HEALTH AND SEXUAL ASSAULT | 3 |
| NURS 67392 | SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER III PRACTICUM | 1 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
Graduation Requirements
| Minimum Certificate GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| 3.000 | 3.000 |
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 67100 | ADULT/ADOLESCENT SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER TRAINING | 3 |
| NURS 67192 | SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER I PRACTICUM | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| NURS 67200 | SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER ADMINISTRATIVE CONCEPTS AND EVALUATION | 3 |
| NURS 67292 | SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER II PRACTICUM | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| First Summer Term | ||
| NURS 67300 | POPULATION HEALTH AND SEXUAL ASSAULT | 3 |
| NURS 67392 | SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER III PRACTICUM | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Meet standards for advanced professional distinction.
- Assume an advanced role in nursing and for leadership and career advancement.
- Communicate, integrate and apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care and promote quality outcomes in nursing and healthcare.
Program Policies
Clinical Compliance Policy
This policy applies to all students enrolled in B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P. degree programs and postmaster's certificates. Students must provide documentation of the following items to a third-party vendor that is approved to track and maintain student health and other compliance documents. Students are responsible for all costs incurred in meeting the requirements for clinical compliance and for establishing and maintaining their third party account profile. Students in the B.S.N., M.S.N. and D.N.P. degree programs and College of Nursing post-master's certificates must be fully compliant with this policy prior to registering for their first practicum course.
Requirements
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or American Red Cross CPR/AED. Ph.D. students must have CPR certification within the first semester of enrollment.
- Background Check: Students are required to submit federal and state criminal background checks and incur the related costs. International students must meet university policy for admission.
- Healthcare Insurance: Students must provide proof of health insurance. Students can submit either (a) a copy of an insurance card with the student's name on the card or (b) a copy of the health insurance statement coverage that indicates that the student is covered.
- Immunizations/Immune Status Testing: Evidence of the required immunizations/tests must be provided on the Immunization and Physical Compliance Form available from the Office of Student Services. The form must be completed, dated and signed by a licensed health care provider then uploaded to the third party vendor's portal.
- Physical examination: A physical examination is required within one year prior to admission to a clinical site. For students admitted into the B.S.N., M.S.N. and D.N.P. degrees or post-master's certificates, the provider conducting the physical must indicate that the student can perform activities in the nursing student's clinical and practicum courses, or can do so with reasonable accommodations, and is free of all communicable diseases. Students should request accommodations from the Office Student Accessibility Services. Failure to obtain the physical examination or the provider assurance may prevent the university from placing the student in a clinical setting.
Students who have allergic reactions, medical waivers, refuse vaccinations or other physiological conditions that preclude them from receiving vaccinations are required to contact the Office of Student Services upon admission to their academic program. Such conditions may prevent students from completing clinical/practical coursework at some partner agencies which may result in a delay of graduation.
Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
Students enrolled in the B.S.N. (Nursing for Registered Nurses major), M.S.N., and D.N.P. degrees or post-master's certificates must have an active, unrestricted RN license in either (1) the state of Ohio for students taking on-campus courses or who will be completing practica in Ohio or (2) the state of residence and practice for applicants residing and completing practicum outside Ohio. They must obtain proof of the appropriate licensure within the first semester of their program or before starting their practicum hours, whichever comes first.
Students in the Ph.D. degree must have an active unrestricted Ohio RN license—or for international students, proof of legal ability to practice as a RN in country of origin. They must show proof of license at the time of admission into the Ph.D. degree.
Time Limit for Graduate Nursing Courses
Certain courses are critical to be completed within a timely manner for patient safety as well as student success in the program. This policy ensures that clinical skills and critical knowledge learned in specific courses taken three or more years ago are refreshed before moving to more advanced levels of practice.
Students who have stopped out of the clinical sequence of courses for a period of time must repeat the following practicum and corequisite lecture courses if they are three of more years old:
- NURS 60110 and NURS 61192
- NURS 60120 and NURS 61292
- NURS 60125 and NURS 61892
- NURS 60126 and NURS 61392
- NURS 60126 and NURS 61892
- NURS 60129 and NURS 61092
- NURS 60151 and NURS 61592
- NURS 60160 and NURS 61692
- NURS 60170 and NURS 61792
- NURS 60210 and NURS 62192
- NURS 60220 and NURS 62292
- NURS 60230 and NURS 62392
- NURS 60251 and NURS 63592
- NURS 60270 and NURS 62792
- NURS 60310 and NURS 63192
- NURS 60320 and NURS 63692
- NURS 60325 and NURS 63292
- NURS 60330 and NURS 63392
- NURS 60353 and NURS 64592
- NURS 60370 and NURS 63792
- NURS 60372 and NURS 63992
- NURS 60470 and NURS 64792
- NURS 62592
- NURS 66100 and NURS 66192
- NURS 66200 and NURS 66292
- NURS 66300 and NURS 66392
- NURS 66400 and NURS 66492
Certifying agencies and state licensing requirements for advanced practice registered nurses have time limits for critical courses. Courses completed outside of this time frame may need to be repeated prior to seeking national certification. Students are advised to check with certifying agencies and state licensing agencies upon admission to determine if the age of their prior courses will meet requirements.
Full Description
The Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner graduate certificate provides registered nurses the specialized training necessary to be certified as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) for adult and adolescent patients. A SANE provides comprehensive care to victims of sexual assault or abuse. In addition, they conduct a forensic examination and may provide expert testimony if a case goes to trial.
Nurses receive their SANE certification through the International Association of Forensic Nurses, Commission on Forensic Nursing Certification. To be certified, nurses with a minimum of two years of full-time experience must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of sexual assault education; worked under the supervision of an expert (e.g., SANE-certified nurse); performed enough sexual assault exams to demonstrate clinical competency; and successfully passed a certification test.
The certificate’s didactic courses will be offered on-ground and online at the Kent Campus, and the practicum experiences will be conducted at the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection and Care Facility of Cleveland Clinic Akron General.