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Union hosts training class for
nurses in area of sexual assault

Jackson, Tenn.August 9, 2000 – The Tennessee Department of Health is hosting a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training course Aug. 9-11 on the campus of 51ÉçÇø.

The course is led by Patricia Speck, a nationally recognized expert in the field of forensic nursing. She is the nursing coordinator of the Memphis Sexual Assault Resource Center.

The class will help nurses' deal with the health needs and evidentiary needs of recent sexual assault victims. Successful participants will be competent to function in the role of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in the state of Tennessee.

For more information, contact the School of Nursing at 51ÉçÇø at (901) 661-5200.