About NVIFN

Our Mission

Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing’s mission is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, competent forensic nursing care to victims of violence, maltreatment, and sexual assault across rural Nevada.

We are dedicated to providing advocacy to all patients without bias or discrimination. Every patient under our care will have continued holistic support as we work together through their journey from victim to survivor.

NV’s First Mobile SANE

As Nevada’s first 100% mobile SANE unit, we have the ability to provide survivors with care in any part of rural Nevada.

We currently have an office in Elko, Nevada where we provide our regular services and follow-up exams for survivors upon request.

We also collaborate with organizations and advocates in our community. NVIFN is curently contracted with NNRH and Great Basin CAC to care for survivors across the life span.

What Makes Us Different

Trauma-Informed Care

We treat survivors from a trauma-informed lens to ensure that they feel supported & cared for during their journey from victim to survivor.

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.

We Come To You

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.

Holistic Integrative Care

Through holistic services, we aim to help survivors heal in empowering and nourishing ways to reconnect with their mind, body, & spirit.

Our Team

  • Norah Lusk

    MSN, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-C

    Co-Founder & Executive Director

    SANE Examiner

    Forensic Interviewer for Adults & Pediatrics

  • Cyndy Milligan-Lusk

    Co-Founder

    Director

    Forensic Interviewer for both Adults & Pediatrics

    Fiscal Agent

  • Christie Youngblood

    Director of Advocacy

    Advocate

    Case Management

  • Jalaine Stanton

    Director of Development & Patient Care

    Case Management

  • Michelle McDonell

    Advocate

    Case Management

  • Briana Woster

    Social Media Specialist

    Fundraiser Chairman

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.

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