Psychiatric LNC future

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Specializes in General Med/Surg.

What's the opinion of legal nurse consultants on the outlook for psychiatric LNC work? Not SANE work but assisting on psych cases. Forensic nursing encompasses varied jobs I realize. But outside of being a correctional nurse or sexual assault nurse what is out there? Has anything changed in the last few years? How can I combine my extensive psych experience and legal work to obtain a paycheck? I have a master's in nursing.

Thanks.

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

Hello,

Yes, there is a demand for psych nurses who are practicing as LNCs. Area dependent of course, but it can be a lucrative practice. Especially in areas where the population has dual issues with drugs. In my area, I utilize psych NP who are also practicing LNCs. I suggest going to the website AALNC, join the site, and research their discussions regarding psych nurses and LNC.

I think you will find your can use your expertise when given a case to review. If you have other questions/concerns, please come back here and we will try and help you as much as possible. Also, remember as an LNC, you are considered a Forensic nurse.

Good luck in your endeavors as a Psych LNC.

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Agree c sirI's recommendations. You might also want to look into life care planning. There's a huge gap there. There are many people who need a life care plan due to TBI or other catastrophic events who have psych needs; a certified nurse life care planner c good psych background could be very much in demand. See AANLCP | American Assocation of Nurse Life Care Planners.

Shoot me a PM and I can send you some more info.

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

Totally agree with GrnTea.

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Specializes in General Med/Surg.

GrnTea and SirI -- Thank you for your thoughts on this. If I could tap into the market I think I'd be happy! I really have such extensive experience and know I would be good at it. I was a member of AALNC a couple of years ago and attended the super good San Antonio conference that year; was FUN and so interesting.

I'm wrapping up my current assignment this week and will be devoting a lot of time to researching this further.

Thank you for your encouragement. I'll PM SirI in the near future.

Have a great day!

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
GrnTea and SirI -- Thank you for your thoughts on this. If I could tap into the market I think I'd be happy! I really have such extensive experience and know I would be good at it. I was a member of AALNC a couple of years ago and attended the super good San Antonio conference that year; was FUN and so interesting.

I'm wrapping up my current assignment this week and will be devoting a lot of time to researching this further.

Thank you for your encouragement. I'll PM SirI in the near future.

Have a great day!

Anytime we can help, please contact GrnTea or me. We will be happy to assist you. Good luck.

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