Laurie Charles, DNP, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, CHSE, AFN-C, IVSE-C, DF-AFN

Clinical Assistant Professor College of Nursing
Contact
  • 979-436-0155
  • Bryan-College Station
  • 8441 John Sharp Pkwy, Suite 1400
    Bryan, TX 77807
Groups and Affiliations Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • DNP University of St. Thomas - Houston, 2025
  • MSN Western Governors University, 2015
  • BSN Western Governors University, 2014
  • RN Royal Alexandra Hospitals School of Nursing, 1992

Research Interests

  • Child abuse and neglect
  • Sexual assault
  • Human trafficking
  • Interpersonal violence
  • Trauma-informed, person-centered care
  • Evidence collection

Awards & Honors

  • Belle of Steel, 2023
  • DF-AFN - Distinguished Fellow, Academy of Forensic Nursing, 2022
  • The Daisy Award® for Extraordinary Nurses, Nurse educator nominee, 2020
  • #Shedidthat, Western Governors University & Lifetime Network, 2019
  • Community Partner of the Year Award, Brazos Valley Sexual Assault Resource Center (with Texas A&M University School of Nursing Forensic Health Care Program, 2017
  • Scientific Assembly Grant, International Association of Forensic Nurses, 2011
  • Edith Rust Medical Services Award of Excellence, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, 2011

Teaching Interests

  • Child abuse and neglect
  • Sexual assault
  • Interpersonal violence
  • Human trafficking
  • Trauma-informed, person-centered care
  • Evidence collection
  • Resiliency in nursing

Certifications & Training

  • Interpersonal Violence Strangulation Evaluation – Certified (IVSE-C), certified by the Forensic Nursing Certification Board
  • Advanced Forensic Nurse – Certified (AFN-C), certified by the Forensic Nursing Certification Board
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), certified by Society for Simulation in Healthcare
  • Certified Adult and Certified Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) (CA-CPSANE), certified by Texas Attorney General’s Office, January 1999 – January 2024
  • Certified Adolescent/Adult SANE (SANE-A), certified by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
  • Certified Pediatric SANE (SANE-P), certified by the IAFN

Memberships

  • American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Nursing Section
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
  • Forensic Nursing Certification Board (FNCB)
  • American Nurses Association (ANA)
  • Texas Nurses Association (TNA)
  • Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN)
  • National League for Nursing (NLN)
  • International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
  • Sigma Theta Tau, Psi Iota chapter and Phi Iota chapter member

Publications

2022 Human trafficking
Sanchez, R., Charles, L., Silva, K., & Speck, P.M. (2022). Human trafficking. In Faugno, D.K., Mitchell, S.A., Sievers, V., Pederson, S., Volz, J, & Speck, P.M. Introduction to forensic nursing: Principles and practice. STM Learning: St. Louis, MO ISBN-13: 978-953119-07-0
2018 Sexual assault evidence collection techniques
Charles, L. (2018). Sexual assault evidence collection techniques. In Mozayani, A., & Parish-Fisher, C. (Eds.). Forensic evidence management: From the crime scene to the courtroom, 43-54. CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL. ISBN-13: 978-1498777186
2022 Texas evidence collection protocol
Charles, L., Mitchell, S.A., Larsen, T., Dillahunty, A., Casey, B., DeLeon, M., Fears, R., Hughes, N., Parkus, D., Ruda, M., Loewen, N., ... & Ward, K. (2022, December). Texas evidence collection protocol. Texas A&M University Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing & Texas Attorney General: Bryan, TX. https://forensic-nursing.tamu.edu/documents/tecp.pdf
2019 Texas evidence collection protocol
Charles, L., Mitchell, S.A., Amaya, C., Eddleman, S., Larsen, T., Loewen, N., ... & Ward, K. (2019, August). Texas evidence collection protocol. Texas A&M University Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing & Texas Attorney General: Bryan, TX. https://nursing.tamu.edu/documents/txecp-final-08212019.pdf
2024 Forensic nursing domains, core competencies, and content identified using the Delphi method
Speck, P.A., Mitchell, S.A., Patch, M., Head, H.J., Berishaj, K., Charles, L., Doss, J., Burgess Dowdell, E., St. Germain, D., Thimsen, K., Veltman, M. (2024). Forensic nursing domains, core competencies, and content identified using the Delphi method. Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing, 2(2), 4-24. https://doi.org/10.29173/jafn766
2024 Wellbeing and burnout of nurses training as sexual assault nurse examiners before and during the Covid-19 pandemic
Downing, N., Bogue, R., Charles, L., Knutson, C., Hilton, S.G., & Mitchell, S.A. (2024). Wellbeing and burnout of nurses training as sexual assault nurse examiners before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing, 2(2), 25-42. https://doi.org/10.29173/jafn806
2024 Mock testimony simulation: An innovative teaching methodology for forensic nurses and prosecuting attorneys
Charles, L., Escue, J., & Mitchell, S.A. (2024). Mock testimony simulation: An innovative teaching methodology for forensic nurses and prosecuting attorneys. Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing, 2(2), 45-53. https://doi.org/10.29173/jafn713
2023 Incorporating virtual reality simulation to conduct a sexual assault examination
Mitchell, S., Seo, J., Charles, L., & Wells-Beede, E. (2023). Incorporating virtual reality simulation to conduct a sexual assault examination. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 34(3), 443-453. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/222424/
2023 Sexual assault nurse examiner needs in Texas
Gary, J.C., Charles, L., & Mitchell, S.A. (2023, March 30). Sexual assault nurse examiner needs in Texas. Journal of Forensic Nursing. DOI: 10.1097/JFN.0000000000000438
2022 Increasing access to forensic nursing services in rural and underserved areas of Texas
Mitchell, S.A., Charles, L., & Downing, N. (2022, January-March). Increasing access to forensic nursing services in rural and underserved areas of Texas. Journal of Forensic Nursing. doi:10.1097/JFN.0000000000000351
2003 Acute care of the pediatric sexual assault patient
Charles, L. (2003). Acute care of the pediatric sexual assault patient. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 25(3), 229-232. https://journals.lww.com/aenjournal/Fulltext/2003/07000/Acute_Care_of_the_Pediatric_Sexual_Assault_Patient.3.aspx
2022 Forensic Nursing Certification Board (FNCB) certification renewal manual
Berishaj, K., Charles, L., Doss, J., Mitchell, S.A., Hayes, H., Patch, M., Dowdell, E.B., St. Germain, D., Veltman, M., & Speck, P.M. (2022). Forensic Nursing Certification Board (FNCB) certification renewal manual. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b02fc3ef2e6b128dcd27492/t/624cc78918291f1779ab1226/1649198993260/Certification+Renewal+Manual_2022.pdf
2021 Forensic Nursing Certification Board (FNCB) certification examination application manual
Berishaj, K., Charles, L., Doss, J., Mitchell, S.A., Hayes, H., Patch, M., Dowdell, E.B., St. Germain, D., Veltman, M., & Speck, P.M. (2021). Forensic Nursing Certification Board (FNCB) certification examination application manual.
2023 Doctor of Nursing Practice degree will add to respect and credibility of accomplished forensic nurse
Roark, J. (2023, May 9). Doctor of Nursing Practice degree will add to respect and credibility of accomplished forensic nurse. University of St. Thomas - Houston: News and success stories.
2023 Texas A&M, Attorney General publish new evidence collection guidelines
Gerszewski, T. (2023, March 30). Texas A&M, Attorney General publish new evidence collection guidelines: Texas evidence collection protocol is used by responders to sexual assault. Vital Record. 
2021 Prevention Panel: Domestic Violence Prevention & Awareness Month
Crisalfi, D., Medlin, C., Murray, K., Coleman, M.E., Charles, L., Enloe, J., & Jewell, A. (2021, October 4). Prevention Panel: Domestic Violence Prevention & Awareness Month [Facebook Live]. Texas A&M Health Promotions.
2021 (In)visibility of human trafficking
Jones, J., Crisalfi, D., Charles, L., & Spitznagle, L. (2021, January 11). (In)visibility of human trafficking [Facebook Live]. Texas A&M Health Promotions. https://fb.watch/3m_jFWmPK3/
2020 Community conversations; Relationship violence & COVID-19
Jones, J., Crisalfi, D., Charles, L., Brunson, K., Downing, N., & Santerre-Ruble, A. (2020, October 7). Community conversations; Relationship violence & COVID-19 [Facebook Live]. Texas A&M Health Promotions. https://fb.watch/3m_ybF2LUI/
2020 Human trafficking: A WGU graduates' experience with the trafficking of humans
Charles, L. & Low, M. (2020, January 10). Human trafficking: A WGU graduates' experience with the trafficking of humans [Podcast]. https://www.wgu.edu/inspire/laurie-charles.html
2019 Everyone's role in fighting human trafficking
Charles, L. (2019, May 24). Everyone's role in fighting human trafficking. Texas A&M Health Talk [Podcast].
2019 Texas Association of Community Health Centers sexual assault trauma-informed care (TIC) TIC-Talk
Charles, L. Raja., S. & Taylor, R. (2019, December 10). Texas Association of Community Health Centers sexual assault trauma-informed care (TIC) TIC-Talk [Podcast].
2016 Basic evidence collection in the emergency department
Sheridan, D., Downing, N., & Charles, L. (2016, September 13). Basic evidence collection in the emergency department. [Video lecture series]. Bryan, TX.