Discipline of Forensic Nursing in undergraduate Nursing: Experiences, didactic strategies, and reflections in a city in the interior of São Paulo

Abstract

This chapter presents a detailed analysis of the implementation and outcomes of an elective course in Forensic Nursing within a bachelor's degree program in nursing, located at a higher education institution in the interior of São Paulo. With the overarching goal of reflecting upon and sharing accumulated experiences, the research focuses on the application of innovative teaching strategies such as realistic simulation, dialogic lectures, group discussions, case studies, and simulated laboratory activities to engage students and prepare them for the practical and ethical challenges encountered in Forensic Nursing. The qualitative methodology of experience reports enabled the description and analysis of these pedagogical practices and their effectiveness in contributing to the enhancement of education and professional practice in Forensic Nursing, emphasizing the importance of specific training in preparing professionals for forensic demands.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.006-008