AALNC Can Help You Get Started
Legal nurse consulting is the analysis and evaluation of facts and testimony and the rendering of informed opinions related to the delivery of nursing and other healthcare services and outcomes, and the nature and cause of injuries. The legal nurse consultant is a licensed registered nurse who performs a critical analysis of clinically related issues in a variety of settings in the legal arena. The nurse expert, with a strong educational and experiential foundation, is qualified to assess adherence to standards and guidelines of practice as applied to nursing practice.
Follow This Pathway to Begin Your Fulfilling Career in Legal Nurse Consulting
Step 1
Jumpstart your LNC career by attending a free AALNC webinar, "So You Want to be an LNC?" This webinar highlights the stories and experiences of current members of the AALNC Board of Directors.
Step 2
Build your skills to build your career with the Legal Nurse Consulting Professional Course Packages. Start with the Legal Nurse Consulting: Principles & Practices 4th Edition textbook and the Legal Fundamentals: Module 2 of the Legal Nurse Consulting Professional Course for introductions to essential legal concepts and doctrines.
Step 3
Explore the Professional Development Center and build a customized learning plan that is tailored to your educational needs and career goals.
Step 4
Unlock your new professional home by joining AALNC! Commit yourself to your professional development and explore the multitude of member benefits that await you.
Step 5
Now that you are a member, invest in yourself by joining one of our Shared Interest Groups (SIGs). These online communities provide a central place for conversation and the sharing of educational tools and resources.