Nevada’s First Mobile SANE Unit
Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing (NVIFN) provides trauma-informed, evidence-based, competent forensic nursing care to victims of violence, maltreatment, and sexual assault across rural Nevada.
From Victim To Survivor
NVIFN is a 501c3 nonprofit forensic nursing and advocacy organization improving care for victims of violence and maltreatment through integrative holistic healing services. As Nevada’s first mobile SANE unit, we can take our services anywhere in rural Nevada.
Our priority is to meet patients where they’re at to give them quality trauma-informed care and support that they may otherwise not be able to receive.
The Best Care Anywhere in Nevada
Our team is dedicated to advocating for all patients without bias or discrimination. Every patient under our care will receive continued holistic support as we work together through their journey from victim to survivor.
In-office & Mobile Services
We offer services at our office in Elko and anywhere in Nevada through our mobile unit.
Our Services
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Education
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Exams
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Forensic Interviews
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Assessment
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Advocacy
What Makes Us Different
Fully Mobile Exam Unit
As Nevada’s first 100% mobile SANE unit, have the ability to provide survivors with holistic, trauma-informed care in any part of rural Nevada.
Survivor-Led Exams
We empower survivors to reclaim their lives and take a lead on their healing journey. During their exam, survivors have complete autonomy to make decisions about their care.
Bilingual
NVIFN partners with a certified Spanish interpreter allowing us to support even more survivors in our community.
Holistic Integrative Care
Through holistic services, we aim to help survivors heal in empowering and nourishing ways to reconnect with their mind, body, & spirit.
Support Survivors in Nevada
We rely on the help of our generous donors to ensure that we can provide the best care for our patients. If you support our mission to empower survivors, please consider donating to NVIFN.
Our Team
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Norah Lusk
MSN, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-C
Co-Founder & Executive Director
SANE Examiner
Forensic Interviewer Adults & Pediatrics
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Cyndy Milligan-Lusk
Co-Founder & Director
Forensic Interviewer for Adults & Pediatrics
Fiscal Agent
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Christie Youngblood
Director of Advocacy
Advocate
Case Management
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Jalaine Stanton
Director of Development & Patient Care
Case Management
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Michelle McDonell
Advocate
Case Management
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Briana Woster
Social Media Specialist
Fundraiser Chairman
