legal nurse consultant

Bitten · Nov 2, 2003

I checked some website regarding jobs for legal consultant (nurses). It was always marked Opening 0. That concerned me. Also, am I assured of getting paid? I would like to know if there is a law firm large enough to handle the amenities like insurance for me and my family. The job sounds wonderful. I wish I could find someone really knows the ropes in this field. So far, everything I see is discouraging.

Erin RN · Nov 2, 2003

I do LNCing on the side..My partner and I started our business about 3 yrs ago. I don't want to do it fulltime and even if I did I am not sure I would be able to get enough business to do so. If you go and work in an attys office you are usually hired as a nurse paralegal so you need to have some paralegal courses, the downfall of that is that you make paralegal wages which are usually lower than RN wages by a significant amt. I know there are some out there that are doing it fulltime. I think I would starve to death if I attempted it..I also think I would be bored reviewing medical charts day and day out. Wish I had more encouraging news..it is a good way to go out and make extra $$ but as a sole source of income might be pretty hard....

J. B. · Nov 3, 2003

I have been a CLNC for two years and have tried to make it on my own. Have found the same as above post says, it is dificult to get started solo. Have shifted to doing Med Exams for Insurance Companies and Agents. Building here is coming along. Have also started a second business, also home based, involving a Tri-Digital E-Commerce. I am seeing my greater growth and opportunity here.

If interested in more information call PM me.

You can also contact me through my web site and its links and contact avenues.

zcubed · Nov 4, 2003

To make real $$ in this area, you would probably either have to be a paralegal, in addition to an RN, or go to law school and use that specialty. I went to law school, way back when, with a few nurses... One of my friends kept working one shift a week, a twelve hour shift on Saturday.

You would be quite marketable initially working for a large firm, med mal, if so inclined and then eventually could go off and work for yourself, after gaining the experience.

As a paralegal, perhaps you could gain the experience initially working for someone else, and then set up shop...

J. B. · Nov 4, 2003

I agree with the last poster. It can be done and these are good suggestions for getting started..