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Forensic Nursing. Forensic nursing as a specialty began in 1992, when the IAFN was founded in Minneapolis. The founders, who worked primarily with victims of sexual assault, recognized a growing need for practicing nurses whose expertise could provide a bridge between medicine and law enforcement.raining. The starting point for a career in forensic nursing is becoming a registered nurse. This requires an associate or bachelor's degree, which takes two to four years, then passing the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs. The next step is formal training in forensics.
Getting a doctorate in forensic or child psychology takes a minimum of eight yearsâfour years of an undergraduate bachelorâs program, and four-to-six years of doctoral study. Many students choose to earn their masterâs before their Ph.D., which can add another two years.achelors in Forensic Psychology. Average timeline to earn a bachelorâs degree in forensic psychology is typically 4 years. Every graduate program has a variety of psychology prerequisites all accepted students must complete prior to enrolling.