legal nurse consultant
A
legal nurse consultant
(
LNC
) is a registered nurse who uses expertise as a health care provider and specialized training to consult on medical-related legal cases. LNCs assist attorneys in reading medical records and understanding medical terminology and healthcare issues to achieve the best results for their clients.
A legal nurse consultant bridges gaps in the attorney's knowledge. While the attorney is the expert on legal issues, the LNC is the expert on nursing and the health care system. LNCs screen cases for merit, assist with discovery; conduct the existing literature and medical research; review medical records; identify standards of care; prepare reports and summaries on the extent of injury or illness; create demonstrative evidence;
Jentleman
asked:
"I know of a person who is a great nurse, but who is burned out by the increasing workload that is impacting the quality of care that patients need in a hospital.Is being a legal nurse consultant a good alternative? Is the pay good? Is there a lot of hassle in terms of getting referrals from attorneys? Are there a lot of classes to take to get certified? How does one find out about reputable training programs? Thanks."
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Old Gamer 56
asked:
"I am an RN, and have been interested in the idea of Legal Nurse Consulting. Is there really much of this work available out there, or are these schools and programs just trying to sell me a certification?"
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Terri M replied:
"Absolutely. Medical malpractice attorneys hire RNs as expert witnesses, etc. Experience is important.Also, workers' compensation insurers hire RNs all the time as medical case managers.Obstetric and surgical nurses will get more expert witness work. You can sign on with agencies that provide expert witnesses or you can go it alone and advertise in legal periodicals.I would contact some agencies and ask what they have a need most often for and go from there."
diane R
asked:
"I am an RN, graduating with a BSN this semester. I'm considering a change of career and wondering if this is a viable job at this time..."
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PersyCuter replied:
"Between $100 - $150 an hour.Judging by the ads online, $150 seems to be the high end.I suggest consulting with a professional association about changing your career:"
~ Dreams Come True ~
asked:
"If so, could you provide more details about it such as the certifications/qualifications required to become one, job scope, career path & opportunities, salary etc.Your views & opinions are very much appreciated.Thank you.CheersHi V.T.V.RAM,Maybe you can tell me which institutions in Singapore impart coaching and training for RNs to become a Legal Nurse Consultant? Thanks."
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$$$ replied:
"well, i think you have to check with the clinics or hospitals for such job, or maybe you can try search online on this local sg site 88db to look for the post of Legal Nurse Consultant"
V.T.V.RAM replied:
"Yes. In fact, there are a number of institutions imparting coaching and training for this post !The Legal Nurse Consulting certificate program is designed for experienced registered nurses who are interested in combining their clinical experience with specialized legal knowledge enabling them to serve as liaisons between the legal and health care fields."
Old Gamer 56
asked:
"I have 20 years experience as an ICU/CCU RN, and 5 years experience as a Med/Surg RN. I also have a B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature."
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CkBusiness19 replied:
"Depending upon where you work, major cities can pay $75,000+. A smaller city would probably pay $40,000+."
V.T.V.RAM replied:
"You have not indicated your location !!It ranges from $200 to $400 per hour !!"
Legal Nurse Consultants supply law firms with medical expertise on cases that involve personal injury, job environment negligence, and product liability. Legal Nurse Consultants can be employed as a full time Consultant or could be hired as a Consultant for short, outsource contracts for particular cases.
Designed to meet the needs of both novice and advanced practitioners, the first edition of Legal Nurse Consulting: Principles and Practice established standards and defined the core curriculum of legal nurse consulting. It also guided the development of the certification examination administered by the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification.
Legal Nurse Consultants have the health/medical knowledge to provide valuable insight into medical issues of legal cases; however, most nurses don't have a clue about how to market those services. This book offers answers to their marketing problems. They will learn how to: Target attorneys that need their services; classify prospects and assess.
A Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC®) is a registered nurse who uses existing expertise as a healthcare professional plus specialized training as a CLNC® to consult on medical-related cases at fees of $125-$150/hour. Few attorneys know how to read medical records or understand the terminology and subtleties of healthcare issues.
One specialized area of nursing is legal nurse consulting. A Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) is a registered nurse who uses existing expertise as a healthcare professional plus specialized training to consult on medical-related cases at fees of $125-$150/hour.
