



OVERVIEW
Location:
Tucson, Arizona
Conference Venue:
The Eddy Hotel
4626 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
Scroll down for registration information!
General Information:
The Academy of Forensic Nursing's Education Committee invites you to join your AFN colleagues for two days of learning, collaboration, and connection at AFN Regional Conference: Tucson forensic nursing conference, September 22–24, 2026. This event will feature a diverse offering of presentations of relevance to both novice and experienced forensic-nursing professionals and their allies.
General Schedule:
September 22–23, 2026
Conference - Days One & Two
Southwest Forensic Nursing Conference
September 24, 2026
Post-Conference
Non-Fatal Strangulation Clinical Skills and Competency Training
Topics:
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Internet Crimes Against Children
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Structured Clinical Assessments for Forensic Nursing Practice
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Juvenile Court Services: Prevention & Collaboration
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Supporting Survivors with Behavioral Health Needs
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Home Site Safety Visits
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Post-Mortem Exams
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Access to Justice in Rural Alaska
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Untangling the Title IX Conundrum
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Women's Health and Safety
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Outpatient Forensic Nursing
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Pediatric Asphyxiation
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Technology-Facilitated Sexual Assault
Subject to Change
Registration Costs - In Person
In-person registration includes light breakfast, lunch, and snacks/beverages throughout the day, plus a networking event with snacks and drinks (day/time TBA).
Conference
Two Days – In-Person
AFN Member – $350
Non-Member – $425
Post-Conference – In-Person Only
Non-Fatal Strangulation Clinical Skills and Competency Training
Important! This training includes full registration to a mandatory, 4-hour didactic training that must be completed online, on demand, before attending the Post-Conference. This 4-hour didactic training will be posted for viewing on AFN Learn in the 2nd Quarter of 2026.
AFN Member – $350
Non-Member – $425
Bundle & Save! – All Three Days
In-Person Only
AFN Member – $650
Non-Member – $775
Registration Costs - Virtual
Two Days – Virtual
AFN Member – $240
Non-Member – $315
Special AFN Membership Opportunity! Non-members will receive a discount code for $30 off a one-year membership. Good through 11:59 Central Time, September 24, 2026. Valid for the Healthcare Professional level only (regular one-year rate = $130). Code will be emailed separately from your registration confirmation, coming from afn@afnmail.org.
Volume Discount Available for Non-Members: Non-profit organizations purchasing 10 or more tickets at once for non-members are eligible for a volume discount. Contact afn@afnmail.org for details.
AFN Cancellation Policy
IN PERSON - If you need to cancel your in-person registration, please do so before August 22, 2026 to receive a 50% discount. After August 22, 2026, no refunds will be available. You may transfer your registration to another person to attend the same event in your place at any time. Transfers cannot be applied to a future AFN event. For cancelations or transfers, please email: afn@afnmail.org
VIRTUAL - Our virtual events are created for flexible schedules. If you are unable to attend the day(s) of the conference, you will have the ability to watch all of the sessions asynchronously – on your own time and schedule – within three months of the live event. Therefore, we do not allow cancellations or refunds. By continuing to the registration page, you indicate you agree with this policy.

AFN MERCH
Order AFN Merch & Pick Up at the Conference!
Want to show your love for the Academy of Forensic Nursing? You can order AFN merchandise from our online store and pick it up for free at the conference in Tucson!
Instructions: Add merch to your cart. At checkout under "Delivery" options, select the "Pickup" tab, and then specify pickup at the Tucson Conference. Pickup in Tucson is free!
Hurry: Deadline for pre-orders is September 1, 2026!

LODGING INFO
Hotel Options:
The Academy of Forensic Nursing has secured a block of rooms at the conference venue. Please use the group code to secure your special AFN rate!
The Eddy Hotel
4626 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
Direct: 520-297-8624
Toll Free: 844-3-TAPESTRY
Group Code: AFN
Group discount open through August 21, 2026.
Visit the hotel's booking link to learn more & secure your room!
Official AFN Tucson Travel Guide!
Your committee has prepared a great travel guide to the Tucson area, including things to do, local food recommendations, must-see highlights, and breakfast & dinner options near The Eddy Hotel. Download it here!

OTHER INFO
AFN Regional Conference: Tucson Planning Committee
Co-Chair: Deanna Squires BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Co-Chair: Lauren Acosta PhD, RN, SANE-A
Emily Coggon BSN, RN, SANE-A
Sherri Witzel RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Natalie Evenson MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, IVSE-C
Kathy Bell MS, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-C, DF-AFN
Angelia Trujillo DNP, MSN, WHNP-BC, DF-AFN
Continuing Education Disclosure:
This two-day live and virtual continuing education activity is designed for registered nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in forensic nursing practice. Content includes up-to-date information on forensic techniques, patient care strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. A total of 15.0 hours of continuing education is available upon completion.
Criteria for successful completion:
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Live participants must sign in each day
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Virtual attendees will be monitored via Zoom system
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All attendees will attend sessions in full
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All attendees will complete the verification form, and
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All attendees will complete the post-conference evaluation.
Recordings of the live sessions will be made available within two weeks of the live date. If you are unable to complete the two-day event live or virtually via Zoom, you may view the conference presentations asynchronously (on demand).
Asynchronous attendees must utilize the LMS to obtain resource information (if available), view 100% of recordings, complete all modules, and successfully complete the attestation and evaluation. Upon completion, a CE certificate for 15.0 hours of continuing education will be awarded.
All content has been reviewed by the Academy of Forensic Nursing to ensure that it is evidence-based, fair, balanced, and free from commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Academy of Forensic Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
