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Specializes in Amb. Recovery, Vasc/tele, ICU, med/surg.

I'd almost given up LNC until I came across your website. I took the V.M. VIP course and 2 day apprentice classes Oct. 2007. I wasn't able to start contacting attorneys until March 2008. I live in a small town (one hospital) where everyone knows everybody, and have been contacting attorneys in 2 other counties. I've had 3 attorney interviews. 1 back in June and two in October. So far they have no cases they need me on. I am going to try another larger county starting next week. I have been doing the mail - call method, and since this county is within driving distance I can do some cold calls. Thanks for the other tips I will try.

I am discouraged as I haven't received a case yet and no longer have a support group. I was emailing several other CLNCs from the V.M. class, however all but one has given up on LNC. I was planning to go to the CLNC conference in March to make more contacts, but may not due to the bad economy (trying to save $$).

A concern is how often do you need a subcontractor and how does one easily find one if needed? I do not plan of having a large business. I believe I can go through the CLNC registry list as one option, any other suggestions? One fear I have is that I don't know enough nursing to work on cases (I did OK on the sample cases in the V.M. class). V.M. Institute really stressed having subcontractors. I have 8 years nursing in ICU, vascular/tele, med/surg and now ambulatory recovery.

Also, you mention software for case reports and timelines. Can you tell me more about this and if they are compatible with an Apple computer and where to purchase them?

Thank you for any help and encouragement.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
I'd almost given up LNC until I came across your website. I took the V.M. VIP course and 2 day apprentice classes Oct. 2007. I wasn't able to start contacting attorneys until March 2008. I live in a small town (one hospital) where everyone knows everybody, and have been contacting attorneys in 2 other counties. I've had 3 attorney interviews. 1 back in June and two in October. So far they have no cases they need me on. I am going to try another larger county starting next week. I have been doing the mail - call method, and since this county is within driving distance I can do some cold calls. Thanks for the other tips I will try.

I am discouraged as I haven't received a case yet and no longer have a support group. I was emailing several other CLNCs from the V.M. class, however all but one has given up on LNC. I was planning to go to the CLNC conference in March to make more contacts, but may not due to the bad economy (trying to save $$).

A concern is how often do you need a subcontractor and how does one easily find one if needed? I do not plan of having a large business. I believe I can go through the CLNC registry list as one option, any other suggestions? One fear I have is that I don't know enough nursing to work on cases (I did OK on the sample cases in the V.M. class). V.M. Institute really stressed having subcontractors. I have 8 years nursing in ICU, vascular/tele, med/surg and now ambulatory recovery.

Also, you mention software for case reports and timelines. Can you tell me more about this and if they are compatible with an Apple computer and where to purchase them?

Thank you for any help and encouragement.

Hello, Kats2 and Welcome to allnurses.com and the Legal Nursing forum

Glad you found us and glad you joined.

I sent you a message about the software. And, yes, it is compatible with your computer.

No time like the present to get started marketing. Just follow the tips in this thread to get yourself jump started: Legal Nurse Consulting and Marketing Ideas

You need to look into exhibiting, too. See this thread: Attorney Conference and Exhibiting Idea. A great way to get your name out there and recognized. You can make many contacts this way.

I utilize sub-contractors often. Have a fairly large business. Most LNCs I know do not use sub-contractors; several do.

I suggest joining the AALNC to network regarding sub-contractors. And, you need to check out your state chapter for AALNC. Great way to network.

One fear I have is that I don't know enough nursing to work on cases

With 8 years of RN experience, I think you are more than qualified to apply SOC on the cases.;)

If you have other questions/concerns, please post here. Good luck with your business.

And, we hope you enjoy allnurses.com!!

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Specializes in Amb. Recovery, Vasc/tele, ICU, med/surg.

sirI

Thank you for the much needed encouragement, suggestions and information. I feel much more confident and more positive than I have in awhile.

kats2

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

You are very welcome, Kats. Anytime you have questions/concerns, please post here.

And, you may contact me privately, too. Anytime.

Good luck.

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hey kats- where doyou live? i know what you mean about a small town, i live in one too. i am just about to start my marketing and i think what a great time for a new years resolution for the new business!!

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Specializes in Amb. Recovery, Vasc/tele, ICU, med/surg.

Hi mea26!

I live in a small northern California town, about 3 hours north of San Francisco, and 3 hours south of Eureka. I too am going to step up my marketing for this New Year, and to set attainable goals!

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Specializes in corrections, legal, med/surg, ICU,CCU,.

Don't give up. It can take a couple of years before you get your biz up and running. You have to keep plugging away, and not get discouraged. You are only limited by what your fear tells you is impossible. Join AALNC national, see if your county has a local AALNC chapter. Network with other LNC's. And most of all believe in yourself.

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Specializes in Amb. Recovery, Vasc/tele, ICU, med/surg.

Thank you crystalwomn!

Since finding allnurses.com I feel more excited and motivated in getting my business started than I have in a long while. You are right in saying fear limits what is possible. This past 6-8 months has been a learning experience. I have learned to just go out (or make phone calls) and just "do it" despite feeling fear, and believing in myself.

I did take sirI's advice and joined AALNC national and am joining the Bay area chapter.

Meanwhile, I have intro packets ready, some to mail next week (so I can call attorneys just after the holidays) and a few to hand deliver the first part of January. Also, looking up more attorneys to contact.

Thank you for the confidence builder and Happy Holidays!!

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

You are going to do just fine, Kats.

Good luck and hope your holiday week is perfect.

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