[Erin RN]

Hi

Are there any certified Life care planners amongst you all? I am about 1/2 way through my training and will be sitting for the certifiction exam hopefully this summer. I was jsut wondering how the test is..the material was boring to begin with but know I am getting into Spinal Injuries, Burns and traumatic birth injuries and it is getting more interesting. Just curious what the exam is like?? Once I am done with that I will tackle the CCM..one thing at a time Erin

[Frances Nichols]

Another Life Care Planner here!! I completed the LCP course at Intelicus in 1998. I also hold RN, BS,CCM,CDMS,and CLNC. I work independependly and found Life CAre Planning wonderful..

[Erin RN]

Frances

What was the certification test like??? There is so much info, what should I focus on as I am going through my studies?? Thanks!! I have to do the CCM next, I have the CLNC.. Erin

[Mazzi]

I'm a CLNC also and do Home Care too. I am thinking about Life Care Planning to expand so as to be able to quit Home Care. What is CCM you are talking about? and what time frame of study are you talking about? Thanks.

[Erin RN]

Mazzi

CCM is Certified Case Manager..I currently do workers compensation case management so that will be the next certification to "tackle". Eventually I am thinking I would like to do independent workers comp cm, Life care planning and legal nursing..they all compliment one another to a certain extent. The LCP class I am going through is through Kaplan. It is self paced but I figure with everything i have going it will take me a year. Erin

[J. B.]

always keeping eye out for them incase I need them for referral services. I have my own business as a LNC
check my profile and if want to provide information and CV will add you to my contact list
JB

[J. B.]

I know of some here in Colorado if interested in reaching them
JB

[Erin RN]

John
I would be interested in talking to one that has done the cert exam to find out what it was like..could you PM me?? Thanks Erin

[Agnus]

Please, what is Life Care Planning

[Erin RN]

Agnus

A life care planners basically write document which projects an individuals future needs..traumatic brain injuries, traumatic birth injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns are examples of types of pts that may need a life care plan. Life care planners are hired by attys or ins companies..The life care planner workes with the pt, family and medical professionals to project what is going to be required for the individual to live their lives..this is not only medical equip, Dr visits, furture surgeries but also things like environmental changes, wheel chairs, private nurses, long term care..Once the life care planner writes the document it is sent to an economist that projects future costs..Life care plans are used in litigation for both defense and plantiff also by ins cos to settle a claim. The life care planner frequently has to be deposed to defend the life care plan. ..I am just learning what a HUGE document this is...I am currently in spinal cord injuries and even things like artificial insemination are taken into account. This is the short version but gives you a general idea.. Erin

Nurses, MDs, rehab professionals can all be LCPs..some practice without the certification but as I am finding there is so much to learn, I am glad I didn't go that route and I will be really glad the first time I am deposed I am sure...