Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Credential
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program is a statewide commitment to provide compassionate and comprehensive response to individuals 14 years and older who have been the victims of sexual assault. The SANE Program is a collaborative effort among the Board of Nursing and representatives of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Cabinet for Health Services, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, the Kentucky Association on Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Nursing Programs, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Kentucky State Police Forensic Lab. Two registered nurses with forensic experience and two individuals with experience in victim services also assisted in developing this program.
A SANE nurse is a registered nurse trained in the forensic examination of victims of sexual assault and credentialed by KBN. A nurse examiner conducts the examination, collects and preserves evidence, and testifies in legal proceedings. The SANE nurse becomes an integral part of the multidisciplinary team investigating the survivors of sexual assault, and should be knowledgeable in the nursing process, forensic nursing concepts, victim’s issues, and legal responsibilities.
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How Do I Apply for a SANE Credential? |
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To apply for the SANE credential, you must:
- Hold a current, active registered nurse license in Kentucky.
- Have completed a Board approved SANE educational course or a comparable course.
- Complete the Application for SANE Credential [PDF Format - 21k].
- Pay the $120 application fee.
For a current list of KBN fees, refer to Fees for Licensure and Registration Applications and Services [PDF Format - 18k].
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When Do I Renew the SANE Credential? |
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The SANE credential must be renewed concurrently with the registered nurse license. Renewal of the credential requires the completion of 5 contact hours of continuing education related to the role of the SANE nurse. The 5 contact hours may be included in the continuing competency requirement for renewal of the registered nurse license.
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How Can a SANE Course Be Approved as an Offering? |
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Complete the Application for Initial or Continued SANE Course Approval [PDF Format - 14k], and submit it and the required documentation to KBN at least 3 months prior to the anticipated offering date of the course.
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SANE Resources |
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Through administrative regulation KAR 20:411, KBN established criteria governing Kentucky SANE courses and an application process for course approval. A brochure entitled Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program [PDF Format - 31k] contains additional information about the SANE process. You will also find information from the following sources: KRS 314.011(4); KRS 314.142; KRS 216B.400(2),(4) and (6); and 40 KAR 3:020.
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