What Is A Legal Nurse Consultant?

 

Legal Nurse Consultants are people who not only have a R.N., B.S.N., or M.D. credential, but have expanded their knowledge and received specialized training in law-related matters.

A LNC uses their healthcare experience, along with specialized CLNC training, to consult on medical-related lawsuits. They:

• Perform research
• Assist with discovery
• Identify standards of care
• Review medical records
• Prepare reports and summaries
• Locate expert witnesses

Being a legal nurse consultant is an excellent career choice for nurses not interested in working in a hospital. Some LNCs work in:

• Law offices
• Government agencies
• Insurance companies
• Private corporations
• From their home

If this sounds like the career for you, contact The Paralegal Institute at Brighton College for more information. With open enrollment, you can get started on the path to your future career today!