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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.
The length of time it takes to become a nurse depends on what nursing degree you will study and the course load you want to take. It generally takes 1 to 2 years to become an LPN without an academic degree. An Associateâs Degree in Nursing generally takes 2 to 3 years. A Bachelorâs degree takes between 4 to 5 years. There are RN to BSN Programs and they generally take 2 to 3 years to complete. There are also Fast Track Nursing Programs, which are available for students with a Bachelorâs degree who want to become a nurse, and they take anywhere from 12 to 18 months.