Vickie Milazzo ads and truth

[lawrn1991]

We have all seen the glossy ads indicating that you can make $150 /hr (altho her site brings it down to $125...I do not know why) and many of us have thought WOW this is it!!!

I am bringing up this topic because I want to know if anyone else have felt she has overstated the earning and lifestyle.

My experience with lawyers is that they are getting laid off, cutting corners, and are not hiring "outside help" when they can google it. And learn enough for a deposition and trial. I have heard things like "...the last thing I need is to have to pay a consultant...I have expert fees from MDs I can't pay..."

And therein lies the rub...I have been down this road and the downside or truth of what it takes $$$ to get to a point where you can count on this for income is disappointing. I have had attorneys not pay bills on many occasions, or delay until they were threatened with collections...

I opened my Nursing Specturm issue and there it was, and I could not let it go again, esp. in this economy... the gloss is just that... the ad makes promises that are way out there and the one testimonial I read on her site is telling of that this is not the road to riches.

Lawyers could care less about the accreditation - at least that is what I am hearing in the midwest - if you want to do this...you have all of the tools already, and can simply send your resume to every lawyer in town...then good luck. If you do get an assignment it is usually limited and trust me, most attorneys are NOT making $150 an hour so it is highly unlikely you will see this type of money. The highest I have seen is $45 for a review and many attorneys will attempt to "cut the bill" stating that the review could not have taken 4 hours. This is the reality that I have seen with this particular company,

The fees for the "products" mount up and sad to say ... but I have to go back to the old adage, if it looks to good to be true... - you know the rest.

[KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN]

she is not really lying - after all, SHE is making that money selling her idea!!!

But her ads seems to be a misrepresentation. The ads make it seem like 'Take my course & you'll be rolling in the dough!' If I were someone interested in this field, I would most definitely look around. I think it was pointed out on this forum that there is a cheaper alternative to the VM course.

[GiGi223]

LindaRN--

I cannot PM you because I don't have enough posts yet.

I am interested in MSA, but don't know where to start looking for legitimate certification. You can post here, or PM me your email address or something. Whatever you are comfortable with (and doesn't violate allnurses.com's rules). I just posted a topic looking for career change advice if you want to look that up. It's got my experience listed, etc.

Thanks!

MG

[lindarn]

Gigi,

I just sent you a PM with my E mail address.

Lindarn

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

MSAs are required for work comp settlements only at this time. There is no requirement to be "certified" in preparing or submitting them, although there are a number of companies who have invented "certifications" and then sell you the courses, the exam prep, the materials, the exam, and the recertification activities.

If you want good nurse-led MSA courses, there are links to two at the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners website-- both of the people that teach life care planning also have courses on MSA. They will prepare you for the various credentials. Disclaimer: while I am an AANLCP member I have no financial interest in either of these courses.

[Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN]

IMHO, Vickie's made a mint due to four things: a great idea, slick marketing, gullible nurses, and a nursing industry that overworks its constituency to the point that drives them to seek out other endeavors.

Many old additional posts on this forum on VM. Read them or proceed at your own peril.

[nurse_angelus]

I feel like a real fool, I fell for it hook line and sinker! Went all the way and chose her most expensive option, over $12000. I have the knowledge and the passion but can a LNC make it today?