CLRN - Certified Legal RN

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I noticed on another thread discussing various non bedside employment opportunties for RN, something about becoming a certified legal RN and referencing a site - legalnurse.com. Is anyone familiar with this title and the legitimacy of the person providing the training? I reviewed the site and it sure appears to be a great opportunity for both income, flexibility and a change of pace for RN's. Is this too good to be true?:confused:

Any feedback from this 'team' would be greatly appreciated!

DC

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i noticed on another thread discussing various non bedside employment opportunties for rn, something about becoming a certified legal rn and referencing a site - legalnurse.com. is anyone familiar with this title and the legitimacy of the person providing the training? i reviewed the site and it sure appears to be a great opportunity for both income, flexibility and a change of pace for rn's. is this too good to be true?:confused:

any feedback from this 'team' would be greatly appreciated!

dc

hello, yellowlablover,:melody:

you have the creds a little mixed up there.

the site to which you refer is a program to educate the rn looking to be certified as a legal nurse consultant. upon completion of the program and successfully passing the certification exam, the rn would be recognized nationally as a clnc.

the program is created by vickie milazzo, an rn who went on to become an attorney. she developed this program and it certifies rns as clnc. an excellent program with great support upon completion of the course.

there are other programs as well.

no, it is not too good to be true. i incorporated my business early last year. truly a good move for me.

if you have other questions or comments, please post here and/or send me a private message. :melody:

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Siri:

Thanks for the response and sorry for the 'letter mixup'. How is the CLNC different from what you do/are? I believe you are an FNP:confused: and a medical consultant???

DC

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siri:

thanks for the response and sorry for the 'letter mixup'. how is the clnc different from what you do/are? i believe you are an fnp:confused: and a medical consultant???

dc

hello again.

i am certified registered (ob-gyn) nurse practitioner and family practice nurse practitioner. those are totally unrelated to the clnc. i became clnc approx. 4 years ago now.

i am rlnc, too. that should make you even more confused. :clown: rlnc=registered legal nurse consultant.

i, after many years in clinical practice, have gone part time as an np and am dividing my time between clinical practice and my business. i really do the latter full-time, however. just finished a large case yesterday.:)

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Siri:

thanks one more time for your information and clarification. One last question - you had to know it was coming!:specs: What is the difference between 'certified' and 'registered' legal nurse consultant???

thanks again!!!

DC

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
siri:

thanks one more time for your information and clarification. one last question - you had to know it was coming!:specs: what is the difference between 'certified' and 'registered' legal nurse consultant???

thanks again!!!

dc

hello.

no problem, yellowlablover,

the clnc is a certification with the milazzo inst. as i explained. and, a wonderful program with a support system that will last you a lifetime. you receive all the templates you will ever need for your business that helps you in the preparation of an impressive and professional complete report for your client. also, you will be able to have contact with mentors 24/7.

rlnc, is another certification, but, you carry the title registered. it is considered a certification trademark with the evans and associates, ltd. here is their site:

http://www.medicalconsultingnetwork.com/certification.htm#medical-consulting-network-columbus-ohio-based-consulting-legal-nurse-training-continuing-education-for-nurses-legal-nurse-consulting-courses-lnc-consulting-legal-nurse-education-nurse-paralegal-legal-nurse-association-of-legal-nurse-cons

it means you received added certification from that program, located in ohio, but, you have the ability to use the title in all states.

now, there are other ways to become educated as lnc. you need to check out the kaplan course, too. a good program.

http://www.kaplan.edu/hcp/programs/lncmain.aspx?id=school&maintab=program&programid=33100&school=healthcarepathways

also, the american board of nursing specialties has a certification examination. when you obtain certification through them, you will be recognized as lncc (legal nurse consultant certified). you must have at least 5 years experience as rn and practiced as a legal nurse consultant within the past three years (minimum 2000 hours) in order to sit for the exam. they have no formal program to prepare you for the certification, however.

http://www.aalnc.org/images/pdfs/2005examapp.pdf#search='legal%20nurse%20consultant%20certified'

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