Legal Nurse Consulting
Starting Your LNC Business
Starting your LNC business is exciting! The primary step in getting started is to look at your value as a nurse. Put aside all the thoughts about, “I don’t know the law,” or “I don’t know what the legal terms mean,” and ask yourself these 8 questions: What are your key strengths? What do you…
Read MoreGet More Business as an LNC: The Myths
Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs) are bridging the gap between the medical and legal fields. They provide invaluable expertise that can significantly impact the outcomes of legal cases involving medical issues. However, growing your LNC business comes with its own set of challenges and misconceptions. Let’s debunk three common myths about getting more business as an…
Read MoreFinding Time for Writing
Finding time for writing can seem insurmountable in the busy world of being an LNC. However, writing is crucial to your LNC business growth, whether crafting compelling blog posts, engaging social media content, or composing clear emails. The biggest reason I hear would-be writers give for not writing is “I don’t have time.” The…
Read MoreLNCs Criminal Cases: Homicide or Suicide?
Are you an LNC interested in criminal cases? Not sure if it’s for you? This post will show you what to expect. Let me introduce you to Teresa Devitt-Lynch. Teresa has been a guest on my Podcast. She is also speaking at my upcoming virtual conferences called The Ultimate LNC Conference: Murder Mysteries Unraveled: The…
Read MoreThe Dark Legacy of Charles Cullen – Killer Nurse
When we think of nurses, we often picture compassionate caregivers dedicated to saving lives and providing comfort. However, the story of Charles Cullen, RN, shatters this image, revealing a chilling narrative of betrayal and death within the walls of hospitals. Known as the “Killer Nurse,” Cullen’s actions left an indelible mark on the medical community…
Read MoreLNC Medical Evidence Review
A medical evidence review by an LNC plays a key role in murder cases. If you’re a fan of true-crime programs or novels, you may be familiar with the terms motive, means, and opportunity. They used to establish intent, or are they used to establish something else? What are those three motivations for murder? Introducing…
Read MoreThe LNC Critical Role: Medical Evidence Review
What is the role of the nurse working on a criminal case in helping to examine the evidence, applying our knowledge as healthcare providers in this specialized field where the stakes are incredibly high? Consider this when an attorney contacts you to review a case. What is the evidence? What do you think…
Read MoreHomicide or Suicide: The LNC’s Impact on Legal Battles
Homicide or suicide: the LNC’s impact on legal battles is tremendous. Gunshot Wounds As healthcare providers and LNCs, we consider factors when examining the documentation available. Reports provided by the police, investigators, or medical professionals who examine a body. What are some of those factors that we should consider? Gunshot is one of the more…
Read MoreThe Role of an Expert Witness
The role of being an LNC expert witness can expand your career. And have you ever considered the dynamic and impactful role of an LNC expert witness within the legal realm? Becoming an expert witness is not just about possessing specialized knowledge. It’s about effectively communicating that knowledge to make a substantial difference in legal…
Read MoreThe Top Traits of a Successful Nursing Expert Witness
To be a successful nursing expert, you must have a strong mindset and be a take-action person. There are several common features and traits that successful expert witnesses share. If you don’t have these yet, you can develop them with practice and perseverance. More than likely, you already have some of these traits if you…
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