Thank you for your interest in exploring the field of Legal Nurse Consulting with me!
I'm Erin and I created The Legal Nurse Collective. My goal is to provide you with straightforward, realistic, affordable, easy to understand guidance to help you unlock your potential and get started in Legal Nursing. Take a look at my journey, explore the FAQs I’m frequently asked, and see how I can support you on your path to becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant. And of course, feel free to reach out with any questions! I'm here to help.
Hey there!
I'm Erin
I am a Registered Nurse of 21 years with 17 years bedside experience and over 8 years as a Legal Nurse Consultant. My primary background is NICU, PICU, and Pediatric departments (IR, PACU, floor, PICC team, Cardiac Stepdown). I was a travel Nurse for over 8 years as well working at several renowed Children's Hospital across the country. I started looking into Legal Nursing in 2015 after I became engaged and began thinking about my future family. I started my journey after attending a certificate conference for Legal Nursing while 22 weeks pregnant in 2016. After paying $10,000 for a course, I still did not know where to get started. It took me about 3 years of trial and error learning without direction. I want you to know that you do not need the most expensive course to get started a Legal Nurse Consultant. I am here to help you learn how to affordably get started as an LNC because you do not need to pay thousands. I am always open to questions.
I'M HERE TO HELP NURSES TRANSITION INTO LEGAL NURSING
HOW I CAN SUPPORT THE TRANSITION...
General Information
What is Legal Nurse Consulting?
What is a Legal Nurse Consultant?
Registered Nurses with two years clinical experience who use their healthcare knowledge to consult on legal cases involving medical issues. Legal Nurse Consultants, also know as LNC's, can work with Attorneys and law firms, under your own LLC, or subcontract for other Nurses with built businesses. There are three primary cases LNC's work, which include medical malpractice, personal injury, and mass torts. LNC's provide a wealth of knowledge to help guide legal professionals representing health care workers, medical facilities, patients, and families of deceased patients.
What is the role of an LNC?
Legal Nurse Consultants, also know as LNC's, can work with Attorneys and law firms, under your own LLC, or subcontract for other Nurses with built businesses. There are three primary cases LNC's work, which include medical malpractice, personal injury, and mass torts (product liability). LNC's provide a wealth of knowledge to help guide legal professionals representing health care workers, medical facilities, patients, and families of deceased patients. LNC's review and analyze medical records, develop a chronology chart of events, educate Attorneys on specific standards of care, and give professional judgement.
What Education is needed to be a Legal Nurse Consultant?
Legal Nurses share the same training and experience as a bedside nurse; however, their role as an LNC is very different than of an RN in a medical facility. Nursing knowlege is paired with their understanding of health care and nursing laws. A certificate class is strongly recommended but not required. There is only one certification; however, it cannot be obtained until 2000 hours of work. You only need your Registered Nurse active license and not an advanced degree. There are different tiers of classes. All offer different types and levels of education into Legal Nursing. I have several affordable reccomendations in my guide.
The burning question every Nurse wants to know.
What is the salary of an LNC?
The pay of a Legal Nurse Consultant will differ depending on where you work and the Nursing background. Registered Nurses who transition into a Legal Nurse Consultant role typically often see a substantial pay increase. Rates may range from $50-$150 an hour depending on if you are working for a Law firm, subcontracting, or under your own LLC.
WHAT TO EXPECT
When we work together to shift your life.
Jessica
"Erin's report writing class was excellent! She showed us various types of sample reports that we would be providing as an LNC and explained them in great detail. The students in her class now have the opportunity to construct a sample work product that we can have readily to apply for work opportunities that she will review with us in a 1:1 session. When you are ready to engage in report writing training for your LNC business, I would look no further then Erin's Report Writing Class!"
Kristen
"I really wish I would have found you first.
Being already knowledgeable about chronologies + fact summaries,
I now have more clarity on the merit review process and the specific role in attending a DME/ IME!
This report writing class basically outlined when starting to draft a chronology; or any report you’re preparing for that matter your foundation and customization of that report requires a detailed conversation with your attorney client! It’s really what he or she wants and how they want it. Same rule applies if you’re subcontracting!
Establishing how much medical jargon/ abbreviations they already know or may not know. It was also very helpful knowing how to bill for the services."
Hannah
"Erin is a 12/10 mentor! I came away from our 1:1 feeling like I received a warm hug; and armed with the confidence and knowledge to pursue an LNC career no matter what. If you're struggling with any aspect of LNC work, Erin is the person you want to connect with. Her bundles are incredibly affordable and packed to the brim with excellent resources - many of which you couldn't find on your own."