Authors:

• Patricia Constantini, RN, Med, LPC, CRC, CCM, CLCP, LNCC
• Karen J. Huff, BSN, RN, LNCC
• Jane Mihalich, BSN, RN, LNCC
• Karen Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Target Audience: RNs interested in learning more about the essentials of legal nurse consulting

Description/Purpose: Participation in this online learning module will provide the learner with an introduction to the concepts, principles, and practices of legal nurse consulting.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the role of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants in developing, supporting, and promoting the nursing specialty practice of legal nurse consulting
• Define the qualities and traits of successful legal nurse consultants
• Evaluate the concepts related to professionalism for LNCs including the Code of Ethics, the scope & standards of practice and legal liability for practicing LNCs

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

Price:

• Member: $110
• Non-member: $220