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Core Curriculum for Legal Nurse Consulting
Core Curriculum for Legal Nurse Consulting Author:Vickie L. Milazzo Book Description — The Core Curriculum for Legal Nurse ConsultingŪ, Twelfth Edition is a comprehensive outline that identifies the body of knowledge specific to legal nurse consulting. It lists the major topics the legal nurse consultant (LNC) must be familiar with to succeed in this field and also serves as an outlin... more »e of topics tested on the CLNCŪ Certification Examination. The Core Curriculum for Legal Nurse ConsultingŪ, Twelfth Edition is written and edited by Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD, with contributions from leading nurse consultants from a variety of practice areas throughout the country. First published by the Institute in 1994, the Core is updated as the legal nurse consulting field evolves and emerges as its own specialty practice of nursing. In just 40 hours Vickie Milazzo delivers her step-by-step blueprint for legal nurse consulting success. The Core Curriculum for Legal Nurse ConsultingŪ textbook also includes 19 educational modules on DVD, and the CLNCŪ Certification Exam. It is your university at home with the pioneer of legal nurse consulting. This activity provides 40 contact hours for the nurse.
Study at your own pace in the comfort of your home or car.
Review the programs as often as you like to master every detail. Experts say repetition is the key to success.
You have 6 months to complete the CLNCŪ Home-Study Certification Program.
Call the Institute with any questions you have about the CLNCŪ Certification Program.
Complete your CLNCŪ Certification by sitting for the CLNCŪ Certification Exam at the Prometric Testing Center (Sylvan Technology Center) near you. One exam fee is included in the cost of the program.
Contents
Introduction
Tips on how to study for the CLNCŪ Certification Exam
The Role of the Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNCŪ)
7 types of legal cases on which you can consult.
Consult behind the scenes and never spend a day in court.
30 specific services you can provide to attorneys.
The Litigation Process
The 10 key stages of litigation and your role in each.
Master over 100 basic legal terms.
Theories of Liability and Defenses
Intentional torts.
Negligence theory.
Strict liability.
Personal Injury, Products Liability, Toxic Tort and Workers' Compensation Cases
Learn how various legal theories affect your role in products liability, toxic torts, work-related injuries and general personal injury cases.
Understand your role as a CLNCŪ in each type of cases.
How to Screen Medical-related Cases Effectively and Efficiently
4 legal elements you must know to analyze a case.
Complete your initial screening opinion within 5 hours with our simple-to-use screening form.
Apply the 11 essentials of effective screening.
Quickly spot more than 50 types of defensible cases.
Recognize more than 30 plaintiff alert situations.
PLUS: Hands-on case evaluation workshop.
Comprehensive Case Evaluation Strategies and Report Writing Techniques
40 report writing strategies for presenting your opinions professionally and with confidence.
70 plaintiff allegations and common defenses.
How to Detect Tampering in a Medical Record
Evaluate 8 legal implications of tampering.
Recognize 15 tampering alert signals.
Apply 5 tampering detection techniques.
How to Research Medical-related Cases
Use your home computer as a powerful research tool.
Select and access the best authoritative information from databases, information brokers and the Internet.
Standards of Care
Research 7 required sources for standards of care.
Use 5 key steps for analyzing policies and procedures.
The CLNCŪ's Role in Managed Care Litigation
Carve a lucrative niche in this exploding litigation field.
Understand the legal theories of liability and defenses in cases involving managed care organizations (MCOs).
Helping Attorneys with Discovery
Assist your attorney-client with 6 methods of discovery.
Implement 11 guidelines for drafting discovery.
Helping Attorneys Develop Demonstrative Evidence
Learn how to work with a graphics consultant on behalf of the attorney.
Assist the attorney with applying 10 types of demonstrative evidence to any type of case.
The Role of the Nurse as a Testifying Expert
Master 100 testifying strategies to assist your attorney-client in prepping expert witnesses.
50 ways to anticipate opposition tactics.
PLUS: Dramatic excerpts from actual video depositions.
Locating and Working with Testifying Experts
9 sources for finding qualified testifying experts.
7 steps for working effectively with experts.
How to Formulate and Negotiate Contracts
30 essential contract clauses with 50 examples.
11 "red flag" terms to avoid.
PLUS: Sample contracts and letters for subcontractors, experts and attorney-clients.
Legal and Ethical Issues
Avoid conflicts of interest.
Understand confidentiality issues affecting the CLNCŪ.
How to Develop an Action-Oriented Marketing Strategy
Develop your ideal promotional package.
12 proven methods for locating attorney-clients.
50 breakthrough marketing strategies.
Create a low budget and profitable marketing plan.
Successful Interview Techniques
20 strategies for creating successful client interviews.
Answer 14 common interview questions with ease.
Learn how to leave every interview with a new case in hand.
Business Development Principles
Negotiate your fee to earn $100-$150/hour.
Set up and manage your business for profitability with the Institute's proven business principles.
Conclusion
Test taking tips for the CLNCŪ Certification Exam.
CLNCŪ recertification guidelines.
The Vickie Milazzo Institute Guarantees the Most Credible Legal Nurse Consulting Education:
Taught by the Pioneer of Legal Nurse Consulting
The Most Credible National Certification
The Proven Expert for 25 Years
FREE CLNCŪ Mentoring
6-Month Risk-Free Guarantee
FREE NACLNCŪ Association Membership
The Most Documented Number of Successful Graduates
The Only National Certification for Beginners
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The Leader in Legal Nurse Consulting Research and Development