FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Education
Q.
I would like to become a legal nurse consultant (LNC).
What course or program should I attend?
A. While formal training in legal nurse consulting is not
required to practice, some nurses benefit from a structured
introduction to the specialty. AALNC believes that the
individual nurse is best able to determine the program that
meets his/her needs and goals.
Q. Where can I find resources for legal nurse
consultants?
A. AALNC offers a variety of educational resources for the
novice and experienced legal nurse consultant such as:
•
Getting Started in Legal Nurse
Consulting (booklet)
• Professional Legal Nurse Consulting Course
(audiotapes and manual)
• Legal Nurse Consulting: Principles and Practice (a
core curriculum)
• Business Principles for Legal Nurse Consultants
(starting your own LNC practice)
• The quarterly Journal of Legal Nurse
Consulting
• Annual educational conferences and
conference session CD-ROMs
• Local chapters (such
as your AALNC-LA chapter)
Q. Can you recommend a legal nurse consulting course
in my area?
A. AALNC does not endorse the products or services of other
organizations. We suggest that you join your local AALNC
chapter and
network with the legal nurse consultants
currently practicing in your area. Their experience of
getting
started in the profession will help you make informed
choices about the options available.
Membership in AALNC and AALNC- LA Chapter
Q.
What's the difference between an active, associate, and
sustaining National AALNC membership?
A.
Active membership is open to any Registered Nurse with an
active license, who is currently working as a legal nurse
consultant. Active members can vote, serve on committees,
or hold office at both the national and chapter levels.
Associate
membership is open to any Registered Nurse with an active
license, who has not yet performed work as a legal nurse
consultant. Associate members are not eligible to vote,
serve on committees, or hold office at the national or the
chapter level.
Sustaining membership is open to all individuals or groups
(such as LPNs, attorneys, law firms, or universities) who
have an interest in supporting the goals and receiving the
services of AALNC. Sustaining members are not eligible to
vote, serve on committees, or hold office at the national
or the chapter level.
All members receive access to the online membership
directory, a listing in the LNC Locator, the
quarterly Journal
of Legal Nurse Consulting,
the NetworkNews
e-newsletter,
and member discounts on products, conferences, and
certification.
To join
AALNC, simply complete the membership
application!
Q. How do I join AALNC-LA Chapter?
A. You must be a member of the national organization to be
eligible for chapter membership. Many chapters ask you to
verify this by including your membership number or a copy
of your membership card with your chapter membership
application.
To join the AALNC- LA Chapter, simply complete the
chapter
membership application!
Q. Once I join AALNC, how long will it take to receive my
national membership card?
A. You should expect to receive confirmation of your
membership via email within one week of joining. Your
member card will arrive in the mail within 2-3 weeks
following confirmation.
Q.
Once I join AALNC-LA Chapter, how long will it take to
receive my password to access the “members only
section” on the AALNC-LA chapter website?
A. You should receive your password to access the
“members only” section of the chapter website
via email once your national membership is confirmed. If
you received your national membership card and did not
receive your password from the AALNC-LA Chapter, simply
contact the AALNC-LA Chapter membership chair.
membershipchair@aalncla.org
Certification
Q. Do I need to be certified to practice as a legal nurse
consultant?
A. No, you do not need to be certified in order to practice
as a legal nurse consultant. Professional certification
represents an individual's experience and demonstrated
knowledge in a profession or specialty.
Q.
Does AALNC offer a certification
program?
A. Yes, the LNCC (Legal Nurse Consultant Certified)
certification is available through the American Legal Nurse
Consultant Certification Board (ALNCCB). Click on
certification
for
additional information and frequently asked questions about
the ALNCCB certification program.
Practicing as a Legal Nurse Consultant
Q. How much do legal nurse consultants get
paid?
A. Legal nurse consultants who work as independent
consultants are typically paid on an hourly basis. LNCs who
work in law firms, insurance companies, and other
institutions are typically paid a salary. Compensation, as
in any profession, varies with scope of responsibility,
level of experience, and geographic area, among other
factors.
