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

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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!

Have Questions?

Contact Cheynna Naito at cheynna@coloradonursingcenter.org or Tiffany Chohfi at tiffany@coloradonursingcenter.org

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.