Trying to decide - Is it worth it?

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Is your business still going well? I am trying to decide whether this is something I want to get into or not. Is Vicki's course the only way to go? Are there other way's to become a legal nurse consultant? I am an RN with about 6 years of ER experience. I have a degree in criminal justice as well. I was looking into law school, but saw the ad for Vicki's program and thought that might save A LOT of money and it sounds really exciting. But my husband, although very supportive of any endeavor, says that all the info she sent us is just her trying to sell her company and it seems like a scam. I realize I would have to be the one to market my business, but would attorneys, real attorneys, in my little 100,000 person city pay even $100/hr for this kind of service when they never have had one before? I googled legal nurse consultants in my area, I checked the phone book...I don't see any. Is there a reason why there aren't any? Please help!!!!

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

Is your business still going well? I am trying to decide whether this is something I want to get into or not. Is Vicki's course the only way to go? Are there other way's to become a legal nurse consultant? I am an RN with about 6 years of ER experience. I have a degree in criminal justice as well. I was looking into law school, but saw the ad for Vicki's program and thought that might save A LOT of money and it sounds really exciting. But my husband, although very supportive of any endeavor, says that all the info she sent us is just her trying to sell her company and it seems like a scam. I realize I would have to be the one to market my business, but would attorneys, real attorneys, in my little 100,000 person city pay even $100/hr for this kind of service when they never have had one before? I googled legal nurse consultants in my area, I checked the phone book...I don't see any. Is there a reason why there aren't any? Please help!!!!

Hello and welcome to allnurses.com

I moved your post to the Legal Nursing forum since you have specific questions about LNC.

I'm still in business, yes. Of course, as with anyone, the economy has slowed things somewhat, but definitely not stopped. I do stay busy.

Please review the sticky threads (threads found at the top of this forum) about the LNC career and different educative entities.

The Milazzo program is not a scam. She is a very good instructor and has many who are equally efficient.

Why are there no LNCs in your area? I cannot answer that. And, there could be, but they do not advertise. Most do not. It is expensive to do so.

You do not have to stay just in your area. You can work in any state as an LNC. But, I suggest starting locally, branch out in your state, then into other states.

I wish you well with your plans and hope you find what you need as you research the career path. If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Good luck.

And, hope you enjoy allnurses.com.