Forensic Nurse Examiner-Shawn 

I am so sorry that you went through such a traumatic experience, but I am SO glad that you found the strength to be here with us for another 45 years, and I pray that there are many more ❤ may they be happy, healthy, loving years

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So sorry this happened to u

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So happy you are still here and made it to 70 years old! That’s amazing! Happy belated birthday! 🎉🙏🫶

Look up the case of of baby Brianna. She was born Valentine's Day. She was only 5 months. I'm sure there's worse but that has been the worst case thus far. Short from a satanic ritual. Demons and the evil are real. Why? Because we have an angel like her sitting and telling her story. The one that gave birth to her served just 13 years of the 27. She's out living her life.

Yes, my mouth flew open when I heard that.

Oh you would be shocked at how many babies are raped. It’s filmed and passed around the pedo groups

I hope they were prosecuted

Mouth wide open and gasped!!! So sick.

THANK YOU FOREVER!

I’m so sorry for everything that happened to your daughter! I hope her body and soul are healing. Sending love to your family ❤

Such a beautiful comment. ✨I’m sorry about what happened to your daughter n I’m so happy she’s doing well. 🙏🏽🌎🙏🏽

Sending 💜

Wow...just wow...I knew this was an amazing woman but your comment just proved what everyone is thinking....Shawn is literally an angel and I am so sorry that you had to meet her under those circumstances but thank God you did.

She's amazing. We really need more people like her in this evil world.

me too. But I really doubt it, There aren't many who can give on that level . So the world is stretched thin on servants. God puts them where He needs them. Typically I think they just need normalcy

The way Mark said "that must be hard" and she turns it back around on him "well same as what you do, you hear things all day...". What a humble, compassionate human. Impossible to imagine the stories and awful things some people have to hold regularly. She is a Saint!

The Lord!!!

Amen, she deserves so much! This work is a burden on the soul and I hope hers can be lightened! She deserves peace helping the world of madness.

This woman is EVERYTHING a human being should be! 💜

Thank you for your work. I felt so much like that in my 35 years as Woman Child RN. I started in L&D then Nursery 2 (Drug Baby Nursery) to NICU. I always dedicated my shift to God. I really hoped the parents could feel at least moments of being seen and heard. So many of them I liked, and I lived the babies.

@@peaceout6285 absolutely!

Incredible woman with an incredible story. Thank you for sharing❤️

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All of it is deeply disturbing all of it.

Defense is sooo important. Always carry any weapons to defend.

​@@RU-vidhandle20245how is a baby meant to defend itself?

It’s all horrific but a baby is especially horrific

I'm so sorry you experienced that trauma. ❤

@@carolapostolos8929 thank you! It’s affected me and still does at 47 years old. But I will be eventually getting EMdR therapy for it.

I am so sorry you went through such horrible thing, I hope you got better and got help eventually .. wish you well

I'm so sorry that happened to you. Remember none of it was your fault.

Thank you for your kindness everyone. I had counseling as a child but have yet to do EMDR in the future for it, unfortunately it still affects me to this day. I am 47 now.

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Sending a big hug 🎉

Sending lots of love to you. ❤ It's amazing how sometimes brief contact witha person can affect our life profoundly. I'm so glad you came across that nurse that day, after all you'd been through. Take good care. 💕

It's so sad that the sacredness of sensuality had been sacrificed to evil. Sigh...Thank you Shawn & Mark.

Brave you went in dirección to help others. Proud for you. Yes its not easy to feel vulnerable. Praise and thanksgiving to God for your perseverance. Abrazo

The gamut of humanity is so deep and wide that it kind of makes you question what it means exactly to be a human being.

Sane. Amazing woman

i sympathize with her, and admire her fortitude. usually the very first contact is an EMT/Firefighter. if you don't know what an impact a hurt child has on them, google up the photo of the firefighter carrying the body of the toddler out of the wreckage of the murrow bldg's daycare center in OKC. there was no support network. i hope there is one for folks in her line of work. first responders are in the nationwide top in suicides.

I am crying reading all of these comments. God save the children.

​​@@em1osmurfsadly, a lot of health care workers don't seek out help. Nurse here. Concerned about impact on license which is ridiculous. Covid changed things a bit. More healthcare willing to ask for help/support and not care about possible discrimination from management.

Strong person. You rock Shawn!

Thank you for your service Sir. Greetings from Italy.💕

Blessings to you!

God Bless you❤

Thank you and other LEOs that have to see the worst of the worst. God bless

As a nurse who became a physician, not listening to nurses ….. doesn’t work (the polite version).

I 1000% agree with you!! One of the best interviews. Wow!

I agree and who bought her nightie?

I just really hope that child was not allowed to stay with that "mother" after that 😭

It is not your fault in any way, shape, or form. Parents should protect their children - always.

​@@boochicks2590 guarantee that child stayed with the mother

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Totally agreed. 🌍🌎🌏🙏

What strength ? She's lying. I don't believe her. She's never had a patient that was 35 "days" old. That sounds more like a vindictive woman making up a BS story about a new born in order for (her) obtain full custody of the baby.

I agree

God bless you and her for your hard work! Your strength is amazing I never realized that was a job but with that said you angels for what you do and how you help the victims!❤

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Shes a gun owner. So honestly fuck her for promoting the very violence she claims to be agaisnt

I'm really pleased Shawn is able to tangibly see the respect, honor & love people feel for her as a result of her strength & compassion in performing her duties. The self proclaimed tough nurse is a gentle & empathetic victim advocate. God bless her.

Where does she work? I’m from IN.

Thank you for all of your years of service, they are greatly appreciated and needed.

When the topic came up of fetal demise, my mind went back to the Christmas Day when my baby boy was born still. It was sudden, due to incompetent cervix, and we were absolutely devastated. When I asked the ER nurse if my baby would live, she cringed and said she was "allergic to miscarriages," but the L&D nurses were wonderful. I treasure the photos and foot- and handprints, a quarter century later. They even found a pretty elegant white cardboard box to take him home in. It inspired me to work as an RN in L&D for a time.

​@@bnic9471I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you had others around to comfort you. I believe your baby's spirit remains with you to this day. ❤️

Thank you for asking that you do. It matters. 🦋🌞

speaking of fetal demise when i had my oldest daughter i seen this one nurse in the nursery at Ravenswood hospital when i went to check up on my baby she was in tears and she told me one baby was lost in delivery i still cry thinking about this

Beautiful job on your post! Lord bless and keep you ❤🙏

❤ horrific 😢, much and healing to you ❤

I’m glad you’re here ❤

That was my first thought too. I know ppl who investigate abuse against children. The stories are horrific

@@lisanevins3605I could never, just thinking about anyone hurting kids makes me see red

Thankfully is not a strong enough word, she's awesome

Absolutely

This woman is a God sent and most of all there are no words I can fathom her strength. Your strength I am so thankful.

Amen! Thank you as well for all you do and the way you do it!

Kudos to you too, Ive got a huge appreciation and respect for nurses many of my friends are RNs and after some local tragedies i know theyve been on call for i just cant imagine. I always be sure to thank my nurses any time I'm having a procedure. Er, even reg Dr visit every time they enter and leave the room doing something for me. I had my second son 10 weeks early and was admitted on bedrest in hospital for about 4 weeks before they did the c section and even the days I'd have the not so great nurses I just thought of exactly why she may not be in a great mood what she could've seen or been through that day or prior , maybe someone lost a baby, I didn't know so I wasn't one to start any complaint or whatever like I know some would've. I'd see how hard they'd still be busting their asses to help me and my baby and keep him in there and safe through whatever they were dealing with and made sure to be extra patient and nice to them. I had some super amazing ones who would take me outside and down to the atrium to get some good food and snacks when my fiance and family couldn't visit since he was home with our then 4 yr old and 2 hrs away from the hospital. I'll never forget the one nicu nurse named Mel she was my absolute fav person I met during my total 6weeks and my sons 4 weeks nicu. She was the sweetest most kind patient and helpful nurse I've ever experienced and she was Def in the right place being in the nicu with such fragile babies and scared parents my youngest is 10 now but I must think of Mel a few times a week still! I'm so thankful she was my nurse, I've been wanting to mail a letter down with a picture to the nicu since it's been 10 years but I'm not sure any of the nurses are even still there lol I'm sure some are

@@KT06 you're also to be commended. Thank you 😊

@@KT06 Write the letter. Chances are good that someone will still be there 10 years later. NICUs often have nurses and other staff who stay there until they retire. Even if there isn't any of the same people there, somebody will read it who appreciates it and needs to read something positive.

GOD bless you! you are a hero of heros.. Your work and how you treat those in your care ALWAYS makes a difference

Ty for your time served.... Same here with oncology experience and now hospice...it's a privilege to serve people and to honor their families....

Amen!

Ain't that the truth.

she is one in a million

I agree. I think this is the best one I've seen.

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We're out here. After 25 years of Nursing & abuse & diagnosed with PTSD myself, other people will have to take over. Good luck finding nurses like us ❤ We need YOU to perform in the community, too.

May God bless and comfort you through your journey. May he make you strong. Thank you

Me too

It's the biggest burden but the incredibly meaningful if you can keep your bearings and balance a life outside work. - a retired sexual assault detective

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Good Luck ❤ Nursing isn't what it was...As a Nurse of 30 years, the establishment & each state Nursing Board are changing laws we won't comply with. Society norms are becoming disgusting ill.

Yeah, I agree. It would be good to hear more stories from nurses. I can only imagine the things they have gone through and seen. They are definitely special people. ❤

Awe hugs Def isn't an easy job being a nurse I wish the nurse I had when I had my still born had more compassionate and caring instead of what they did then because I was losing to much blood I got admitted to the labor delivery floor overnight. But hwvw had some pretty amazing nurses since then especially in the nicu after I had my last 2 Littles.

Thank you for your compassion and caring🙏

Hugs.

I’m a fellow RN and couldn’t have said it better myself.

This was a great interview. Shawn is so compassionate and she is definitely in the right profession, however, it seems that she has seen too much and it's weighing very heavily on her. Talk to someone to fix you xo

I'm also an RN and wanted to say that but I didn't have the words to say it better than you did! ❤

Another fellow RN and I could not have said it better ❤

How did you fail out? I’m curious because I’m questioning my career choice

@@michaelax3025 Academically, I was doing an accelerated nursing program in 16 months time. But, as I started the pandemic broke and they allowed us to fail two courses before dismissal. However, right as I was set to enter my last semester, they reversed their “stress leniency policy” and I had just failed my second course. So, I was automatically dismissed for failing more than one course. 😞 no courses transferred to other schools, I would have to start over. Currently paying off $32K and no degree to show. It’s quite the gamble, truly a gamble against the odds of success. There’s a lot of bullying and short tempered professors and if you don’t keep your records up to date on your end they can mess with you. I was called at 5 am and told I cannot come to clinical at 7 am that same morning bc my vaccinations were not up to date.. even when they were. You also have med math, you need to pass with a 98% of better every semester or face dismissal for that as well. It’s just more chances to fail than succeed but obviously not impossible. Just feels like crappy to know the girl who said she wanted to be a nurse to make good money and afford her life graduated and I wanted to make a difference in patients lives and advocate for them and I couldn’t make it out. But hey, maybe I’m too soft. I care way too much about people. There’s a ton of nurses in the world and I commend the good ones for their work. They are all truly a light in this world. Where there is a will there is a way. I just lost my will and way that year, and became too depressed to fight to the end.🚨

God is on the side of the oppressed and abused (Psalm 56). The scriptures clearly express God's desire for a dramatic transformation of society for those who are burdened, marginalised, or unjustly treated (Luke 4:18-21; Proverbs 14:31; Matthew 9:13; Mark 3:4-5).

I’m so sorry you and your siblings experienced that, that should never have happened to you. I hope your sister finds some peace as well- it’s true we never know how the same actions will impact people differently.

😢so sorry the adults you should of been able to trust betrayed you. Hope your able to find healing, 🙏🏻to you.

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OMG I'm so sorry. Your mother is a POS for allowing that to happen

ABSOLUTELY!!

❤healing and serving❤️

Yes they are. It's a shame humanity essentially values entertainers, in other words just another form of pleasure seeking, over the people that matter most. Only celebrity and those that keep them well is met with the most admiration and security in life. Yet the same people will condemn the addicts for comforting themselves in the way they know how. I'm referring to the multi millions of dollars and the countless admiration athletes and other entertainers receive in compensation. This woman takes on countless hours, days, weeks, and years of trauma. Where are her accolades? I'm glad she spoke here. I didn't know of forensic nursing or what it entails either.

She's the rarest gem. Her compassion is overflowing. God bless her

Must be very difficult 🙏

Wow…wishing you well and sending health and love your way❤

God is with you as you are here to tell the tale. 🙏❤ Sadly many women end up disappearing in similar situations 😢

⁠really? Should she be grateful for your God and how he let her down that day? I'll never understand this type of comment. You have no idea what the person you're responding to believes in. Impact, not intent. Seriously.

yup!!

Thank you for continuing to overcome! You are doing really well ❤

I am so proud of you! You are so brave and worthy of love, protection, peace and comfort! I pray for healing for you and the child inside you! God bless! ❤

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I wish I could heart this comment a thousand times❤

Thats a great idea

Awesome sentiment. I agree. However, us nurses never retire. Ha!

Agreed ❤. She deserves a beautiful last portion of her precious life ❤

Please take care of yourself

Your comment made me cry. I remember Mr. Rogers saying that. What a blessing he was. Shawn is def a helper. 💜

same@@juliabphillips

What a beautiful statement ❤

Yeah, seriously how does she hold it together for this? she probably never gets to vent it

​@@dtps_champion6016The eyes speak when the heart is unable to say.

Can you imagine diagnosing a 35 day old for this?

​@@MR-backupI'm stuck on that, too. Poor baby😢

I hope ur doing better considering how hat you’ve experienced 💜 much love to you

Im a nurse too...And sometimes is gard..Takes a lot of me..I give myself to my job...Because is not only a job ...😘❤

God bless you.

Wow! Thanks for those book recommendations!!🎉🎉

Wow what a strong bad ass woman

Amen!

You did your best for as long as you could. Please don't demish all the good you have done.

bless you.

Now is the time to take care of yourself. You gave so much of yourself for years. The selfless work you have done has incredibly powerful positive long-lasting effects on the patients and their families that you will never see.

I was a Community Mental Health/ AOD had the gift of knowing my limits.Prior to Covid worked in Disability Services....transferable skills less horizontal violence and easier life.

You are one of the most amazing member of our society helping people. Serving our community. We salute you!

Thank you for every day of your life. You're never off. ❤

You really should use your talents elsewhere. Your job will taint you after awhile. Policing is inherently morally compromising. You know what I mean. A nurse I know told me today a cop from town who is married wants to visit her for a "quick one". She is insulted and told him and is now frightened by one of trust in blue.

@@harry1babs I don't think that policing is inherently morally compromising. There are plenty of cops who do their job for the right reasons, in the right way, without corruption or a break in morals. There are also plenty who are not good, who do violate their integrity, but that is because of the people that they are, not because of the job itself.

​@@harry1babsthat's so terrible

@@LLmoney23 yes isn't it!

General nursing is tough but this is another level. Thank God she is willing to do the job.

So beautiful.

Same. Raw and honest, pure heart

yes I feel like this profession chose her

An "all powerful" being that just let's this awful stuff happen, even to innocent children & babies. Absolutely vile.

You are an absolute angel too!❤ Thank you for your honesty and openness to say you cry because of the pain of what others go through.

You're a good person. Thank you, too, for your service.💖

I commend you too

CASA is amazing! Much thx to your sister! 💗

@@StephieGsrEvolution thanks, she’s a rockstar

Agree 💯 🩶

@@crystalh2211 So true. I’ve been plagued with it my entire adult life. At my age I’ve decided to only do what makes me reasonably comfortable. And these days that includes not leaving my apartment. I’m trying to figure it out. Fingers crossed I guess. I really don’t miss much anymore that I can’t do at home. I leave when my daughter is with me. Stay safe everyone!

Shawn, I'm amazed at your strength after all you've seen and been through. Thank you for all you do for those that need someone just like you.

Thank you Shawn, for all you do, and every person you help. ❤️

God is so good. You are truly a blessing

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in other parts of the world nurses are called angels especially in Egypt

@@khanbibi A well deserved title and completely undervalued 👍🏻

So awesome to see she is valued. Glad you took the time.

Thank you, Kristy, for all that you do, as well. ☮️

Dear Shawn, The countless lives that you have helped!!! You are making such a differnence in this world. So thoughtful, kind and compasionate... and an immense inspiration❤ Thank you xo And thank you for taking the time to do this interview. 🌼 🌸 🌻 🌹 🏵

​@@fishoftenmy wife is an NP and I know how hard the field of nursing is in general from years of stories. I taught emotionally disturbed children early in my education career. I have seen the damage first hand as well. Just thank you so much for what you do. You're the very best of humanity.

@@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 I have an NP through my job and I can see her on company time which makes things so much easier for me logistically. I'm so grateful for her, so glad that position exists. She can take care of so much so that I don't have to go see my physician and I just adore her so seeing her is like having lunch with a friend. NPs are the best!

Excellent comment 💎

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Darkness is all around, people feed on it, the oppressed suffer the most while others sit there with blood on their hands patting each others backs

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@@hipsonsogbo And that has always been.

Same. I was sexually assaulted 2 years ago, and after I was drugged at a bar. A bar I came to for years..I was strangled, beaten, and covered in bruises. The 2 women that came from our local rape crisis center, and the forensic nurse that helped through the exam gave me so much strength. Without them? I couldn't have done it

I’m so sorry you had to hear those words from your own mother. That makes me sad. Thank God for your kind nurse.

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That was inspiring.

You are not responsible for any of what happened to you. Nothing. You could walk around stark naked and still no one can say, touch, assault or rape you. You are not at fault. I’m sorry this happened to you.

Same ❤❤ Nurse and SA survivor. I honestly don't think I could do what she does. Thank God for people like, Shawn.

Thank you for what you do.

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lmao I read a comment before yours talking about being a SANE nurse... I thought it very strange that they were putting such emphasis on their sanity, let alone that they thought it necessary to clarify at all... Now that I'm seeing it again, I realise it's an acronym.😅😂

If everyone was as amazing as her, her job wouldn't exist ❤❤