A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E.) is a nurse who is trained to do medical-forensic exams for people affected by sexual assault or rape.

These exams should be performed as soon as possible after the assault, to:

• take care of an injury, whether or not it is immediately evident
  
  
• prevent sexually transmitted infections
  
  
• prevent pregnancy
  
  
• collect evidence of the crime.
  
  

If you have been the victim of unwanted, forced or coerced sexual activity, please visit our emergency room immediately and ask for a sexual assault nurse examiner.