[ambitious1]

Hello:

I'm considering a LNC career, and I'm wondering if my nursing background is strong enough to pursue this. I've had 5 years in Med-Surg (got certified), 5 years in home care after that, then 5 years in outpatient ped. ortho. I'm currently in administration/medical informatics. I been away from direct patient care for about 8 years.

I read somewhere that LNC are usually nurses with a ICU/CCU or ER background.

For those nurses working as a LNC, do you feel I will be able to get employment as a LNC after passing the Certification Exam even with my dated background and experience?

Should I brush up on my clinical skills first? Your words of guidance would be appreciated.

[sirI]

Originally Posted by ambitious1

Hello:

I'm considering a LNC career, and I'm wondering if my nursing background is strong enough to pursue this. I've had 5 years in Med-Surg (got certified), 5 years in home care after that, then 5 years in outpatient ped. ortho. I'm currently in administration/medical informatics. I been away from direct patient care for about 8 years.

I read somewhere that LNC are usually nurses with a ICU/CCU or ER background.

For those nurses working as a LNC, do you feel I will be able to get employment as a LNC after passing the Certification Exam even with my dated background and experience?

Should I brush up on my clinical skills first? Your words of guidance would be appreciated.

Hello ambitious1 and to allnurses.com and the Legal Nursing forum

Good to have you join us and good to read of your interest as LNC.

Yes, I think you are more than qualified to seek the career choice. LNCs come from varioius nursing backgrounds, not just ED/ICU.

Your ability to "get a job" rests with you and your marketing skills. Marketing is the key to success; whether you own your business or want to work, "in house".

Good luck with all of your decisions and if you have other specific questions/concerns, please post in this forum.

We hope you enjoy allnurses!!

[KLKRN]

I was delighted and encouraged to read that a nurse who seemed to have even less focused experience than my own was doing well in my area as an LNC.

I'm very encouraged.