newbie trying to network

foxyhill21 · Mar 21, 2007

Hello everyone,

I was wondering what exactly is an LNC? Do you work at a hospital or law office? What is the average salary? How much experience is needed?

2boysmama · Mar 21, 2007

An LNC is first and foremost a nurse; we have special training in legal nurse consulting. LNCs work with attorneys and insurance companies on their medical related cases. Some LNCs choose to take positions within a law office, others consult on their own.

To become an LNC, you really need at least 5 years experience. The more experience you have, the more valuable you are to your clients! But you do not have to take case that are only in your specialty- I am an OR nurse but I really enjoy the personal injury cases. I could also take cases in areas I am unfamiliar with and subcontract those out to an LNC with that specialty.

The money you can make is really up to you. Some LNCs do this part time while keeping a job at their hospital. Others work full time, and there are two who have passed the million dollar mark (for a year!) You just need to persevere.

"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did" Newt Gingrich;)

Editorial Team / Admin · Mar 21, 2007

hello, foxyhill21,

2boysmama has given you some good information.

check out this thread about the role of the legal nurse consultant

many of your questions/concerns will be answered.

i gather you are interested in the career? if you have specific questions/concerns, please start another thread and fire away.

foxyhill21 · Mar 22, 2007

Thanks