Forensic Nursing is the application of nursing process to public or legal proceedings in the healthcare with scientifc investigation of trauma or death related to abuse,
violence, criminal activity, liability and accidents. Nurse practices in all areas with specialized roles by taking care of the documentation which plays a major role for clarifcation. Forensic Nursing was recently recognized by American Nurses Association but
it has its origin as early as 12th century from Italy Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910),
Angel of Crimea / Lady With A Lamp provided nursing care to war victims without
any consideration whether of friend or enemy. In 1992 International Association of
Forensic Nurses was found in the USA and other countries where the forensic nursing
took its practice are Canada, South Africa, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sweden,
Switzerland, and the Great Britain. In India, the journey of Forensic Nursing started
in 2002 with the visit of Ms.Virginia A. Lynch to Punjab. In October 2015, Department of Health and family welfare, Government of India and Indian Nursing Council
approved and started a one-year post-Basic diploma in Forensic Nursing at the Institute of Forensic Science, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University with ffeen students.
Forensic nurses contribute to disaster planning and response. Tey are also consulted
on legal cases, assisting attorneys to understand the medical terminology and how care
is provided to the individual