HABILIDADES E COMPETÊNCIAS DA ESPECIALIZAÇÃO EM ENFERMAGEM FORENSE: UM ESTUDO BIBLIOGRÁFICO

In the face of constant violence in Brazilian society, it is up to nurses to provide support to both victims and perpetrators, combining their knowledge of forensic sciences with their nursing practices. The method uses an integrative literature review, bringing together scientific knowledge already produced on the subject. The search was conducted using the databases LILACS, SciELO, Pubmed, BVS, SOBEF, and Google Scholar, with the following descriptors (DeCS): Forensic sciences; Violence; Forensic nursing. The search strategy was based on English and Portuguese languages. The time frame was from the year 2014 onward. As a result, a collection of 7 documents was obtained, highlighting the importance of forensic nursing in the healthcare field. In conclusion, it is evident that the skills and competencies acquired through forensic nursing enhance care for victims of violence, enriching the nurse’s knowledge of judicial factors and providing qualified support.