Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health
Shivaraj Annigeri, Sigamala S.V. Rani, Kirthi Bidikikar, Asha B. | International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research | Vol 12, Issue 01 | pp. 1-5 | ISSN: 2581-6209
Abstract
Forensic science, rooted in the application of scientific principles to legal contexts, has played a critical role in solving crimes and upholding justice throughout history. Forensic nursing, a more recent innovation, merges health care with law enforcement to address issues such as trauma, violence, and death. This review explores the evolution of forensic science and nursing, their scopes and specializations, ethical implications, and the global expansion of forensic practices. With the rise in medico–legal cases and interdisciplinary challenges, the integration of forensic nursing into health systems and educational curricula proves indispensable. It underscores how forensic nurses serve as vital agents in both healing and justice.
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How to cite this article
APA
Annigeri, S., Rani, S. S., Bidikikar, K., & B., A. (2026). Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health. International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research, 12(01), 1-5.
MLA
Annigeri, Shivaraj, et al. “Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health.” International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research, vol. 12, no. 01, 2026, pp. 1-5.
Chicago
Shivaraj Annigeri, Sigamala S.V. Rani, Kirthi Bidikikar, and Asha B.. “Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health.” International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research 12, no. 01 (2026): 1-5.
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Annigeri S, Rani SS, Bidikikar K, B. A. Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health. International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research. 2026;12(01):1-5.
BibTeX
@article{AnnigeriS2026,
author = {Shivaraj Annigeri and Sigamala S.V. Rani and Kirthi Bidikikar and Asha B.},
title = {Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health},
journal = {International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research},
year = {2026},
volume = {12},
number = {01},
pages = {1--5},
issn = {2581-6209},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijnspr/article=27990}
}
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Shivaraj Annigeri, Sigamala S.V. Rani, Kirthi Bidikikar, Asha B. | International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research | Vol 12, Issue 01 | pp. 1-5 | ISSN: 2581-6209
Abstract
Forensic science, rooted in the application of scientific principles to legal contexts, has played a critical role in solving crimes and upholding justice throughout history. Forensic nursing, a more recent innovation, merges health care with law enforcement to address issues such as trauma, violence, and death. This review explores the evolution of forensic science and nursing, their scopes and specializations, ethical implications, and the global expansion of forensic practices. With the rise in medico–legal cases and interdisciplinary challenges, the integration of forensic nursing into health systems and educational curricula proves indispensable. It underscores how forensic nurses serve as vital agents in both healing and justice.
1. Siegel JA. Forensic science. Encyclopaedia Britannica [Internet]. 2025 Jun 15 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://www.britannica.com/science/forensic-science 2. Encyclopedia.com. Criminalistics. Available at: https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/ encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/criminalistics 3. Best Accredited Colleges. Criminology Vs. Criminalistics: What's the Difference? Available at: https://bestaccreditedcolleges.org/articles/criminology-vs-criminalistics-whats-the-difference.html 4. Proaxis Scitech Private Limited. Evolution of Forensics: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Crime Labs. Available at: https://www.proaxissolutions.com/blog/evolution-of-forensics 5. Sankhe AB, Kuchekar BS. A textbook of introduction to forensic nursing and Indian laws. Pune: Nirali Prakashan; 2023. p. 2.1–2.6. 6. WIKIPEDIA. Forensic nursing. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forensic_nursing 7. EBSCO. International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). Available at: https://www.ebsco. com/research-starters/science/international-association-forensic-nurses-iafn 8. Science Direct. Forensic Nurse. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/forensic-nurse 9. IPHH. Best paramedical college in Delhi/NCR [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://www.iphhparamedic.in/pdf/FORENSIC-NURSING 10. IPHH. Forensic nursing [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://www.iphhparamedic.in/pdf/FORENSIC-NURSING 11. Agure S, Miyeso B, Abdullahi L. Interventions to enhance the use of evidence-based decision making for quality care among nurses: A systematic review. East Afr Health Res J. 2024;8(1):148–163. 12. Bjørk IT, Hamilton GA. Clinical decision-making of nurses in hospital settings. Nurs Res Pract. 2011;2011:524918. 13. Abothu P. A textbook of forensic nursing and Indian laws. Punjab: S. Vikas & Co. Medical Publishers; 2023. p. 44–45. 14. Moran M. Forensic nursing program: Navigating ethical dilemmas [Internet]. AIHCP; 2024 Oct 18 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://aihcp.net/2024/10/18/forensic-nursing-program-navigating-ethical-dilemmas/ 15. Bhuvaneshwari ANP, Minz N. Significance of forensic science in nursing curriculum [Internet]. UIJIR; 2023 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://uijir.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/ 10/21.01.-SIGNIFICANCE-OF-FORENSIC-SCIENCE-IN.pdf 16. Lynch VA. Forensic nursing science: Global strategies in health and justice. Egypt J Forensic Sci. 2011;1(2):69–76.
How to cite this article
APA
Annigeri, S., Rani, S. S., Bidikikar, K., & B., A. (2026). Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health. International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research, 12(01), 1-5.
MLA
Annigeri, Shivaraj, et al. “Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health.” International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research, vol. 12, no. 01, 2026, pp. 1-5.
Chicago
Shivaraj Annigeri, Sigamala S.V. Rani, Kirthi Bidikikar, and Asha B.. “Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health.” International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research 12, no. 01 (2026): 1-5.
Vancouver
Annigeri S, Rani SS, Bidikikar K, B. A. Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health. International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research. 2026;12(01):1-5.
BibTeX
@article{AnnigeriS2026,
author = {Shivaraj Annigeri and Sigamala S.V. Rani and Kirthi Bidikikar and Asha B.},
title = {Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health},
journal = {International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research},
year = {2026},
volume = {12},
number = {01},
pages = {1--5},
issn = {2581-6209},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijnspr/article=27990}
}
Shivaraj Annigeri, Sigamala S.V. Rani, Kirthi Bidikikar, Asha B. | International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research | Vol 12, Issue 01 | pp. 1-5 | ISSN: 2581-6209
Abstract
Forensic science, rooted in the application of scientific principles to legal contexts, has played a critical role in solving crimes and upholding justice throughout history. Forensic nursing, a more recent innovation, merges health care with law enforcement to address issues such as trauma, violence, and death. This review explores the evolution of forensic science and nursing, their scopes and specializations, ethical implications, and the global expansion of forensic practices. With the rise in medico–legal cases and interdisciplinary challenges, the integration of forensic nursing into health systems and educational curricula proves indispensable. It underscores how forensic nurses serve as vital agents in both healing and justice.
1. Siegel JA. Forensic science. Encyclopaedia Britannica [Internet]. 2025 Jun 15 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://www.britannica.com/science/forensic-science 2. Encyclopedia.com. Criminalistics. Available at: https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/ encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/criminalistics 3. Best Accredited Colleges. Criminology Vs. Criminalistics: What's the Difference? Available at: https://bestaccreditedcolleges.org/articles/criminology-vs-criminalistics-whats-the-difference.html 4. Proaxis Scitech Private Limited. Evolution of Forensics: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Crime Labs. Available at: https://www.proaxissolutions.com/blog/evolution-of-forensics 5. Sankhe AB, Kuchekar BS. A textbook of introduction to forensic nursing and Indian laws. Pune: Nirali Prakashan; 2023. p. 2.1–2.6. 6. WIKIPEDIA. Forensic nursing. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forensic_nursing 7. EBSCO. International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). Available at: https://www.ebsco. com/research-starters/science/international-association-forensic-nurses-iafn 8. Science Direct. Forensic Nurse. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/forensic-nurse 9. IPHH. Best paramedical college in Delhi/NCR [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://www.iphhparamedic.in/pdf/FORENSIC-NURSING 10. IPHH. Forensic nursing [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://www.iphhparamedic.in/pdf/FORENSIC-NURSING 11. Agure S, Miyeso B, Abdullahi L. Interventions to enhance the use of evidence-based decision making for quality care among nurses: A systematic review. East Afr Health Res J. 2024;8(1):148–163. 12. Bjørk IT, Hamilton GA. Clinical decision-making of nurses in hospital settings. Nurs Res Pract. 2011;2011:524918. 13. Abothu P. A textbook of forensic nursing and Indian laws. Punjab: S. Vikas & Co. Medical Publishers; 2023. p. 44–45. 14. Moran M. Forensic nursing program: Navigating ethical dilemmas [Internet]. AIHCP; 2024 Oct 18 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://aihcp.net/2024/10/18/forensic-nursing-program-navigating-ethical-dilemmas/ 15. Bhuvaneshwari ANP, Minz N. Significance of forensic science in nursing curriculum [Internet]. UIJIR; 2023 [cited 2025 Jul 2]. Available from: https://uijir.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/ 10/21.01.-SIGNIFICANCE-OF-FORENSIC-SCIENCE-IN.pdf 16. Lynch VA. Forensic nursing science: Global strategies in health and justice. Egypt J Forensic Sci. 2011;1(2):69–76.
How to cite this article
APA
Annigeri, S., Rani, S. S., Bidikikar, K., & B., A. (2026). Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health. International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research, 12(01), 1-5.
MLA
Annigeri, Shivaraj, et al. “Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health.” International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research, vol. 12, no. 01, 2026, pp. 1-5.
Chicago
Shivaraj Annigeri, Sigamala S.V. Rani, Kirthi Bidikikar, and Asha B.. “Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health.” International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research 12, no. 01 (2026): 1-5.
Vancouver
Annigeri S, Rani SS, Bidikikar K, B. A. Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health. International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research. 2026;12(01):1-5.
BibTeX
@article{AnnigeriS2026,
author = {Shivaraj Annigeri and Sigamala S.V. Rani and Kirthi Bidikikar and Asha B.},
title = {Forensic Science and Nursing: A Synergistic Approach to Justice and Health},
journal = {International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research},
year = {2026},
volume = {12},
number = {01},
pages = {1--5},
issn = {2581-6209},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijnspr/article=27990}
}
