Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Fellowship
Become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence is excited to bring 3 years of HRSA funding for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) fellowship for the 2024-2027 years. This creative iniative aims to increase the number of trained sexual assault nurses (SANEs) in 5 states: Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Washington and Wyoming. This program has partnered with several organizations and schools of nursing to provide critical care for communities who have been affected by sexual violence.
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Fellow Qualifications
- Must be a licensed RN with 2 years of direct patient care experience
- Rural candidates preferred
- Must sign a 1-year contract for participation in program
- Need to practice in one of the 5 partner states: Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington
What the Program Offers:
Financial & Technical Support
Assistance with Clinical Placements
IAFN Membership
IAFN Certification (optional)
Cultural Competence and Resilience Training
Didactic and Clinical Skills Placement and Support
Live SANE Case Studies
Job Placement Support
SANE 1:1 Mentorship
Clinical Placement Support
SANE State Specific Resource Guides
Important Information
- This fellowship requires completion of didactic and clinical skills/genital skills training.
- Didactic training must be completed before a fellow can attend the Clinical skills training.
- Applications close on August 31st, 2024
- New SANE fellow Orientation via ZOOM (mandatory): September 9th, 2024.
- All applicants will be interviewed before acceptance into the program. Limited spaces available!
The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides financial support to train and certify SANEs in the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Washington and Wyoming.
This Program is Offered in Partnership with the Following Organizations
Southwest Health System
Utah Navajo Health System
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Health Center
Rise Above Violence
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
College of Idaho
University of New Mexico
Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services
The Phoenix House
Affirming Heart Victem Services
Affirming Heart Victem Services
Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico
Wind River Cares