Course Curriculum

Price for Each Module: $300.00

Module 1 -  So, You Want To Be A Legal Nurse Consultant?

Dates: April 25, 2008, August 15, 2008, December 12, 2008

Module 1 introduces you to the specialty field of legal nurse consulting. An introduction to the different types of law, legal procedures and legal theory including legal terminology is included in the first session. Additionally you will learn about the history of legal nurse consulting. Join us to find out if legal nurse consulting is the right fit for you.

• LNC Model
• Legal Theory as it relates to Legal Nurse Consulting
• Types of Law
• Procedural Process
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Trial Preparation and Process
• Legal Terminology

Module 2 - Legal Nurse Consulting – Getting started 

Dates: June 20, 2008, October 17, 2008

Module 2 takes you through the various types of cases on which legal nurse consultants provide consultation and reviews how to effectively screen these cases.  Additionally, you may find your own niche as you learn about the various roles in which a legal nurse consultant may function. 

• Evaluation of Medical Malpractice Cases
• Practice Areas for the Legal Nurse Consultant
• Locating and working with Experts – The Basics
• The Legal Nurse Consultant as an Expert Witness        

Module 3 –Legal Nurse Consulting – The Next Step 

Dates: August 15, 2008, December 12, 2008

Module 3 covers the basics of reviewing a case, analyzing the medical records and report writing as a legal nurse consultant. Additionally, as a legal nurse consult it is imperative to have excellent report writing skills, therefore you will learn about legal and report writing. After which, you will have the opportunity to complete a sample medical record analysis of a personal injury case with the creation of your own narrative summary and billing analysis in the computer lab. Gentle feedback will be offered.

• Medical Record Analysis
• Legal Writing
• Report Writing
• Interacting with both Plaintiff and Defense clients
• Sample Case Analysis with feedback

Module 4 – Growing Your Business

Dates: March 14, 2008, October 17, 2008

Module 4 teaches you the principles of starting your legal nurse consulting business including business ethics, marketing strategies and growing your business. You will also learn business principles for the nurse expert witness. You will be guided through medical research on the internet with an interactive session in a computer lab. Finally, LNCI offers another hands on experience. This session includes medical malpractice case analysis drafting a chronology with input and gentle feedback from LNCI staff.

• Business Principles
• Business Principles for the Nurse Expert Witness
• Marketing Your Business
• Medical Research – Interactive session in computer lab
• Sample Case Analysis with feedback

Each attendee is required to purchase Legal Nurse Consulting Principles and Practice Second Edition

Hotel Reservations
For the convenience of our out of town guests, a block of rooms has been reserved at a reduced rate at the Sheraton Park South Hotel, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, Virginia  23235.   Phone:  804.323.1144.   Mention Legal Nurse Consulting Institute to receive your reduced rate.  Please note:  Registrants must reserve their hotel room three weeks in advance in order to receive the discounted rate.  

*This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Virginia Nurses' Association Continuing Education Approval Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.