SANE-P - Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Pediatric

  • $275-$575
  • Renews every 3 years

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About

The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) offers the Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Pediatric (SANE-P) through the Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification (CFNC). This certification demonstrates professional commitment and a firm desire to provide quality patient care in extremely challenging situations. 

Forensic nurses provide specialized long or short-term care for patients associated with violence or victimization. Becoming a certified SANE-P demonstrates to patients, employers, and the public that you take these challenges seriously and have the refined knowledge and critical thinking skills to provide supportive and effective patient care.

Exam fees depend on when you apply to take the exam and whether you are a member of the IAFN. Tests are offered twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall.

Test Dates

April 1 - April 30 or September 1- September 30 of each calendar year

Test Fees

  • IAFN members: $275, or $455 for late filing

  • Non-members: $425, or $605 for late filing

  • International members: $350, or $530 for late filing

  • International non-members: $475, or $655 for late filing

Re-testing Fees

  • IAFN members: $150, or $330 for late filing

  • Non-members: $250, or $430 for late filing

  • International members: $275, or $455 for late filing

  • International non-members: $375, or $555 for late filing

Course Format

The SANE-P exam consists of 200 questions, with 150 scored and 50 unscored. You have four hours to complete it.

Certification

To be eligible for the SANE-P exam, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Hole an active and unrestricted RN license in the US or an active, unrestricted license as a first-level nurse in the country of practice

  • Have at least 3 years of experience practicing as an RN or a first-level general nurse in the country of practice

  • Complete a pediatric/adolescent sexual assault nurse examiner program with a minimum of 40 hours of continuing nursing education contact hours OR 40 hours of academic course work from an accredited institution OR a combined adult/adolescent/pediatric program with a minimum of 64 hours of continuing education credit or academic coursework

  • Complete a sexual assault nurse examiner preceptorship in clinical practice

  • Have a minimum of 300 hours as a sexual assault examiner within the past 3 years with at least 200 of those hours focused on prepubertal patients

You must submit your application online, and you must pay the fee for your application to be processed. 

After the IAFN reviews your application, you will get an email from its testing partner, about 30 days before your testing window. This email will allow you to give you your username and password to enter the scheduling system online. Scantron offers both on-site and live-remote proctoring.

Renewal

You will need to renew this certification every three years, and it expires on December 31 or the third year. The IAFN sends reminder notices via email, and you must submit all renewal materials by the deadline date.  

You need 45 contact hours to renew, with a minimum of 30 in Category A and at least 12 from an approved or accredited nursing continuing education provided. Category A includes attending peer review meetings, seminars, conventions, conferences, workshops, and webinars. For more information, see the IAFN Renewal Handbook.

Renewal Fees:

Early Renewal

  • Applications received by April 30, 2023

  • $175 for IAFN members and $325 for non-members

Regular

  • Applications received between May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023

  • $275 for IAFN members and $425 for non-members

Late Renewal Fees

  • Applications received between November 2 - November 15, 2023

  • $455 for IAFN members and $605 for non-members

Other Resources

The IAFN has a lot of resources available online, including an exam content outline, a reference list of recommended resources to study, and a certification checklist.

Related Certifications

If you work in forensic nursing and commonly treat both adult and pediatric patients, you might consider the Sexual Assault Examiner - Adult (SANE-A) certification.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I retake the exam if I do not pass?

Yes, but you must pay additional fees. If retesting for the first time within one year, you will pay $250 for early filing or $300 for late filing. If you’re a member of the IAFN, you will pay $150 and $300, respectively. International applicants will pay more.



What is the pass rate for the exam?

In 2020, the overall pass rate for the SANE-A and SANE-P exams was 60%.

What are some certifications I can pursue after obtaining SANE-P certification?

You can pursue Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) among others.

Can I earn a SANE-P online?

Yes you can earn a SANE-P online.

What organization offers the SANE-P?

The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) offers the SANE-P.