[aspenice]

I would like to pursue Legal nurinsg but don't know how to get started. I have a BS in Human Resources Management and really enjoy law but don't want to be lawyer. I always loved science and the field of nursing always seemed full of opportunties and I love the different areas one can go into. I have been all over as far as what degree and area I should go into.

I go go for the entry level master's program but it is a case management specialty or Family Nurse Practitioner. There is also a ELMSN program with just a MSN. I also heard about an accel. BSN program. I don't know where to start with school. I know this career for me will be a lifetime journey. I just want to get started with school. While in school are there any internships or extra schooling I should take to prepare me for legal nursing?

Thanks,
Jennifer

[sirI]

Originally Posted by aspenice

I would like to pursue Legal nurinsg but don't know how to get started. I have a BS in Human Resources Management and really enjoy law but don't want to be lawyer. I always loved science and the field of nursing always seemed full of opportunties and I love the different areas one can go into. I have been all over as far as what degree and area I should go into.

I go go for the entry level master's program but it is a case management specialty or Family Nurse Practitioner. There is also a ELMSN program with just a MSN. I also heard about an accel. BSN program. I don't know where to start with school. I know this career for me will be a lifetime journey. I just want to get started with school. While in school are there any internships or extra schooling I should take to prepare me for legal nursing?

Thanks,
Jennifer

Hello, Jennifer,

Have you checked out the many threads within this forum regarding the educative process for LNC?

Also, you will need to be RN and have at least 3-5 years experience as an RN in order to take most of the courses required for formal education.

I always suggest the RN have at least 5 years and preferably more.

Here is a list of programs post RN:

Vickie Milazzo CLNC Program

Kaplan

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Online Course


Keiser College LNC program


There are others as well. I was certified through the Vickie Milazzo program.

As for internships, etc. I would think not. To be a successful LNC, one must be experienced in clinicals as RN first.

Good luck.

[aspenice]

Originally Posted by siri

Hello, Jennifer,

Have you checked out the many threads within this forum regarding the educative process for LNC?

Also, you will need to be RN and have at least 3-5 years experience as an RN in order to take most of the courses required for formal education.

I always suggest the RN have at least 5 years and preferably more.

Here is a list of programs post RN:

Vickie Milazzo CLNC Program

Kaplan

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Online Course


Keiser College LNC program


There are others as well. I was certified through the Vickie Milazzo program.

As for internships, etc. I would think not. To be a successful LNC, one must be experienced in clinicals as RN first.

Good luck.

I understnad about the experience part but I am wondering what nursing degree would be good. I already have a BS in HR Management and there are many programs for non-nurses and don't know which one I should go for. It is btw. the accelerated BSN and direct entry master's. When getting clinical experience should I go into the area I would like to be in legal nursing? I want to work with patients/families who have been hurt by drugs.

[sirI]

I see. Well, no to answer your question. Not any "subjects" or classes or clinical areas to take to prepare for this. You gather the experinence to practice as an LNC during your experience as RN. This should define your abilities. And, you can seek higher education or not. Some practice as LNC with formal education, as do I and some do not. I hope this is what you are asking.

As for a degree to practice? It doesn't matter right now. There may be a degree for practice in the future. You need be licensed RN only now.

Now, if you need information on a DE program or bridge program for BSN and/or MSN, you need to post this question on another forum for this is unrelated to legal nursing.

[aspenice]

Originally Posted by siri

I see. Well, no to answer your question. Not any "subjects" or classes or clinical areas to take to prepare for this. You gather the experinence to practice as an LNC during your experience as RN. This should define your abilities. And, you can seek higher education or not. Some practice as LNC with formal education, as do I and some do not. I hope this is what you are asking.

As for a degree to practice? It doesn't matter right now. There may be a degree for practice in the future. You need be licensed RN only now.

Now, if you need information on a DE program or bridge program for BSN and/or MSN, you need to post this question on another forum for this is unrelated to legal nursing.

Okay. So it doesn't matter about the degree just that you are a RN. I think I am going to pursue the MSN degree from here.

[sirI]

Exactly, Jennifer. For now anyway.

Great. I think the MSN is a good choice.

I wish you much luck and if you have other questions regarding the LNC career choice, please do not hesitate to ask.

[aspenice]

Originally Posted by siri

Exactly, Jennifer. For now anyway.

Great. I think the MSN is a good choice.

I wish you much luck and if you have other questions regarding the LNC career choice, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks Siri!