
Oakland University is educating the future leaders of the forensic nursing profession. As Michigan’s only forensic nursing program and one of the few nationwide, we prepare you to work with some of the most vulnerable patients, those who have experienced trauma, violence, or maltreatment. Our forensic nursing program stands out for its rigorous curriculum, extensive clinical training and convenient high-tech, high-touch format that integrates online and in-person instruction. You can work full-time while you complete the forensic nursing program, which holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The forensic nursing program was developed in collaboration with forensic nursing’s founder, Virginia Lynch, who calls Oakland University “the forensic nursing pace-setter.” Get ready to take your place at the forefront of this fast-growing nursing specialty.