When someone has been sexually assaulted in Missouri, they have the right to go get a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) exam, even if they choose not to report to the police. The exam can feel as traumatic as the assault, so it is important that the SANE nurse is properly trained to handle patients with care and be trauma informed. In this episode, I talk with Dawn Day, RN., the Sexual Assault Program Coordinator at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo about the process and what you can expect. 

In the next episode, Dawn will discuss legislation to watch in Missouri. Here is a link to the bills that are important to SANE nurses in Missouri.

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