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:bugeyes:I have been researching different LNC programs and can't make up my mind. From what I have learned on the various threads is that when comparing content, the VMI and the AALNC programs are both good choices. I am impressed with the tool kit that VMI offers but wonder if any other programs offer a similar product. The cost difference is obvious and a bit of a concern. The money I would save by not having to pay for airfare, hotel and extraneous costs could be used to purchase other educational resources, if in fact they are available. Aso, what about recertification? Am I required to attend annual conferences to be recertified?

I am new to this forum and can't say enough about what a great resource this is.:yeah: (can you tell I love the smileys?) thank you all in advance!

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:bugeyes:i have been researching different lnc programs and can't make up my mind. from what i have learned on the various threads is that when comparing content, the vmi and the aalnc programs are both good choices. i am impressed with the tool kit that vmi offers but wonder if any other programs offer a similar product. the cost difference is obvious and a bit of a concern. the money i would save by not having to pay for airfare, hotel and extraneous costs could be used to purchase other educational resources, if in fact they are available. aso, what about recertification? am i required to attend annual conferences to be recertified?

i am new to this forum and can't say enough about what a great resource this is.:yeah: (can you tell i love the smileys?) thank you all in advance!

hello, bennyrsmom and welcome to allnurses.com and the legal nursing forum

this is what is included in the milazzo toolkit:

advanced clnc® toolkit arrow-pink.gif 71 medical-related case reports

arrow-pink.gif 18 advanced practice-building programs

arrow-pink.gif 3 years of free certification renewal opportunities

http://www.legalnurse.com/products/products_01.html

here is a list of products from the aalnc:

beginner resources

core products

business resources

case studies

value packages

other aalnc categories:

http://www.aalnc.org/edupro/profresources/landing.cfm#business

as for clnc recertification, with the milazzo institute:

following the first, successful completion of the clnc® exam, your certification is valid for two years. you may extend your unexpired certification by any of the 5 methods below:

http://www.legalnurse.com/cer/cer_07.html

with aalnc, requirements for recertification of lncc:

  1. have a current, unrestricted rn license
  2. have evidence of 2000 hours of legal nurse consulting practice within the 5 years prior to renewal, at the time of application
  3. complete one of the following:

    1. a. pass the lncc certification examination
      b. submit 60 contact hours that meet the published criteria

      2. http://www.aalnc.org/lncc/recert/eligibility.cfm

      it is good to read of your interest as lnc and that you are doing some extensive research regarding the different educative entites. if you have other specific questions/concerns, please post here or send me a private message.

      good luck to you with all of your decisions and we hope you enjoy allnurses!!

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Specializes in critical care.

I am so impressed with how quickly you responded. With all of the info that is swirling around in my head your very precise guidance is greatly appreciated. You and this forum is really a blessing:an!:Thanks again!

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

You are welcome, BennyRsMom

Glad to help. That's why I (we) am here.......to assist you along the way. Any other questions, just ask.

Again, good luck!!!

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I too am considering LNC I was wondering do you have to seek certification? I know through the Milazzo education that you do get certified. The AALNC doesn't do that do they? Then I was looking at stat LNC's program and they certify right? I don't know which to choose either but the AALNC is less cost than the other two. It's a hard decision. Another question we have a nurse consultant where I work is this same as an LNC? I really need to know which program woud benefit me more I don't have the money to waste on a program that will not prepare me to do LNC work. My goal is to start off part time and then build my clients and move to full time independent consulting.

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i don't know which to choose either but the aalnc is less cost than the other two. it's a hard decision. i really need to know which program woud benefit me more i don't have the money to waste on a program that will not prepare me to do lnc work. my goal is to start off part time and then build my clients and move to full time independent consulting.

hello, bnrn03

welcome to the legal nursing forum.

it's good to see that you are researching the many different avenues of the lnc education.

i know through the milazzo education that you do get certified. the aalnc doesn't do that do they?

with the aalnc, one can be certified as lncc (legal nurse consultant certified). the requirements for certification are as follows:

to become a legal nurse consultant certified (lncc), the alnccb requires that a candidate meet all eligibility criteria, complete the application form, pay all fees, and achieve a passing score on the certification examination. no individual shall be excluded from the opportunity to participate in alnccb's certification program on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

to be eligible to take the examination, candidates must have the following at the time of application:

  • current licensure as a registered nurse in the united states or its territories, with a full and unrestricted license
  • a minimum of five years of experience practicing as a registered nurse
  • evidence of 2000 hours of legal nurse consulting experience within the past three years.

those who meet the eligibility criteria and successfully complete the examination will earn the legal nurse consultant certified (lncc) credential.

http://www.aalnc.org/lncc/about/eligibility.cfm

but, when you complete the aalnc online lnc program, you must first fulfill the above requirements before you can be certified. completing the online program does not offer you instant certification unless you have fulfilled the requirements for certification.

any rn who is practicing as an lnc and seeking certification with the aalnc can sit for the exam once they fulfill the requirements. currently, one does not have to actually take the aalnc online program in order to sit for the aalnc certification examination.

check out the sticky thread about the milazzo program and the aalnc online program:

aalnc and milazzo legal nurse consulting programs

then i was looking at stat lnc's program and they certify right?

yes, certification is offered after completion of the lnc stat program.

http://www.lncstat.com/certification.htm

i too am considering lnc i was wondering do you have to seek certification?

no, currently, certification is not a requirement to practice as an lnc.

another question we have a nurse consultant where i work is this same as an lnc?

if this individual is practicing as an lnc, then yes, this would be the same thing. but, there are many types of "nurse consultants"......

good luck with all of your decisions to become a legal nurse consultant. if you have other questions/concerns, please post in this forum.

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