Authors:

• Misty Coffman, RN, MSCC, CNLCP
• Karen Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Target Audience: RNs interested in learning more about legal nurse consulting and life care planning

Description/Purpose: Participation in this online module will increase the learner’s knowledge on how a life care plan is utilized and the LNC role in completing life care plans.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate the utilization of a life care plan in assessment of damages in a case
• Understand the history and evolution of life care planning
• Items to consider when choosing a life care planner
• Outline and differentiate the usual elements and/or categories included in a life care plan
• Describe essential steps and considerations necessary for completion of a reliable life care plan
• Identify how to market themselves to attorneys and life care plan experts who assess damages

Continuing Education: The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants is accredited as a provider of continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:2.0

Expiration Date: November 15, 2026

Successful Completion:

• Complete individual module and activities
• Obtain a score of at least 80% on the module post-test
• Complete the online course evaluation and attestation of completion