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.

About NVIFN

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

  • Education

  • Exams

  • Forensic Interviews

  • Assessment

  • Advocacy

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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.

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Our Team

  • Norah Lusk

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

    Co-Founder & Executive Director

    SANE Examiner

    Forensic Interviewer Adults & Pediatrics

  • Cyndy Milligan-Lusk

    Co-Founder & Director

    Forensic Interviewer for 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

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