California Nursing Law Center
1 (800) 730-7848
Legal Nurse Consulting Course
May 24-26, 2012 Location: Westin Hotel (LAX), Los Angeles
Email us at: Elston@charter.net for a free package of information on the next class.
This course is based on the new 2010 LNC textbook published by the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC). It is the largest non-profit LNC organization in the country, and the only LNC program approved by the American Board of Nursing Specialties. This course prepares you for national certification exam (not required to practice).
Basic LNC Course includes 3 phases:
Part 1: Live 3-Day Course
Part 2: Home Study: read text, answer quizzes, and screen a real case for practice,
at your pace on your schedule
Part 3: Mentorship: personal one-on-one mentoring sessions
Course curriculum covers AALNC textbook, including:
- Introduction to Legal Nurse Consulting
History, The Profession, Certification, Ethics, Independent Practice
- Different Roles of the LNC
- The Legal System
- Liability Theories
Negligence, medical malpractice, personal injury, worker's comp, etc.
- The Laws and Standards of Care
- The Litigation Process:
Discovery
Depositions
Pleadings and Motions
Settlement, Arbitration, Mediation
Pre-Trial and Trial
Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure
- Responsibilities and Tasks of the LNC
Medical Records: collection and analysis
Medical and Nursing Literature Research
Independent Medical Exams
Preparing summaries, timelines, chronologies, and reports
Locating Experts
Preparation of Exhibits
- Case Screenings and Evaluations in Each Practice Area Setting
Class size is limited to 15 students so you get one-on-one personalized training.
Nurse Attorney Laurie Elston is a California BRN approved continuing education provider, and this course qualifies for 40 CE/contact hours. The course is also co-taught by Mitzi Wortman, RNC, LNCC, who teaches at San Francisco State University in the paralegal program and is past President of the Bay Area Chapter of the AALNC.
Course Registration and Payment
Basic LNC Course Tuition - $1,995
Early Bird Tuition - $1,895 (Register by March 31, 2012 and save $100.)
You may pay for the Basic LNC course with a credit card using PayPal (secure site). Just click on the button below. You will immediately be sent a receipt by email.
Advanced One-Day LNC Workshops available include: Case Analysis and Report Writing; Marketing and Interviewing Skills; Deposition and Expert Witness Training; Courthouse Orientation and Attend Hearing/Trial; Starting and Running a Consulting Business. Contact The Nursing Law Center for more information on these workshops.
Refund Policy: Full refund (less $75 processing fee) with written notice of cancellation at least 20 business days before course. If cancellation less then this you will receive a credit towards a future class. No money refunded.
"Excellent LNC course - the instructor was very knowledgeable and organized. I loved the small class size which allowed for quality time with the instructor. I also loved the case scenarios and guest speakers." Christine Anderson, RN, California
"The limited number of participants was very conducive to learning and interacting with other participants and the lecturer, as well as for networking." Eva Manguelod RN, CA
"Laurie your course is by far one of the most professionally awesome experiences I have ever had! you are a bright light and ray of hope to me and the future RNs of the world. You were perfect in every aspect of what you taught and how you taught it. I love, love, LOVE your rich background on both professional areas. Real life examples from the professional viewpoints of a Nurse Attorney and a LNCC was the best of both worlds! Kari B. RN, CCM, California
Dynamic, articulate, complete... Once again, Laurie, you have provided a great learning experience. Thank you." Paulette Bouchard RN, California
"I learned so much from this course.... The topics related to the principles and practice of legal nurse consulting (LNC) were well discussed. Attorney Elston being a nurse attorney was able to integrate nursing concepts and legal concepts...." Jennifer Ty Deguzman, RN, MSN, FNP, California
"The pragmatic, clean approach to presenting very complicated information and processes made learning about legal nurse consulting accessible and very palatable." Mary M. RN California
"It was beneficial to have both view points - from the Nurse Attorney and the practicing LNC. It was a great setting to ask questions in and get to know the legal system by seeing actual pleadings, exhibits, etc. I highly recommend this course!" Danielle L. RN California
"You are a wonderful public speaker and I like the LNC textbook you use. I would highly recommend this class....!" Karen Diaz RN, California