Legal Nurse Consultant Training Program

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Becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) is an exciting opportunity for you to apply your nursing expertise to legal issues. As a Legal Nurse Consultant, you bring specialized health care education and clinical experience to the legal system. Specifically, legal nurse consultants provide medical record reviews and analysis and conduct medical research, identify and apply standards of care and legal requirements, educate attorneys about unique medical issues in the case, and help retain medical experts.

Additionally, many LNCs practice as an independent consultant and expert witnesses. Some are employed by law firms, insurance companies, government, etc.

This course comprehensively covers everything in the Legal Nurse Consulting textbook (by AALNC) and much more! Furthermore, it provides you with step-by-step guidance on how to analyze medical-legal issues in a case and write a strong and thorough report. Most importantly, the course is taught by a practicing Nurse Attorney and an experienced LNC, ensuring you get current, real life information from experts in both fields.

Another key point is affordability. Our course is cost-competitive and prepares you to take the certification exam should you choose to do so.

You already have the medical knowledge you need, let us teach you the legal knowledge you need!

LNC Practice Resource Manual

In addition, enrollment also includes a 300+ page notebook containing all the resources, forms, and tools you will need to begin your own legal nurse consulting business.

You will receive over 35 documents that guide you throughout the process from start to finish.

Including letters of introduction, how to screen cases, screening checklists, sample chronologies, and medical summaries for both medical malpractice and personal injury cases, examples of timelines, various case reports, the medical and legal internet research sites to use, writing tips marketing, and information on running a business.

Click Here to See an Index of the Resource Manual.

Our LNC Course consists of:

Nurses who have taken our LNC course say:

  • "Just 1 day of this course was worth more than the 5 days I spent taking another nurse attorney's LNC program and her program cost 5x more than this course, ... and we weren't even allowed to ask any questions during her course.” RN 2017

 

  • "I've been a LNC and expert on wound care and infection control for over 10 years. During that time I have developed my own formats, timelines, etc. over the years.  I sure wish I'd known about you and this course, … it would have made my life a lot easier! Though I already have a source for case referrals, I wanted to improve my skills with this course, and I did. Thanks!" Mary W. RN

 

  • "I love the videos for this course! ... I'm already working on my first legal case!" Eva R. RN, MSN

 

  • "Laurie is a very good teacher and provided everything needed to start an LNC business. Rita Kae is a wonderful role model and mentor to other nurses. This class was great!" Candy B. RN 2017
  1. 3 Days of Webinars on Demand Training Videos (start anytime)
  2. 300+ page LNC Resource Notebook of templates including expert reports, graphs, summaries, timelines, fee schedules.
  3. Our Course covers the entire LNC textbook (by AALNC) so you will be prepared to take the LNCC certification exam.
  4. Receive 60 CE Credits and Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate!
  5. Live Monthly LNC Workshops with Nurse Attorney Laurie Elston to prepare your LNC documents (see packages)
  6. Live Monthly Q&A / Group Mentoring Sessions with Nurse Attorney Laurie Elston (see packages)

Video Topics:

Day 1:

1. Essentials of Legal Nurse Consulting
2. The Law and Negligence

Day 2: 

a. The Nurse Expert Witness and How to Analyze Nursing Negligence Cases
b. Case Analysis in Select Nursing Practice Areas
c. Case Analysis in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Toxic Torts, ERISA/HMO
d. The Litigation Process: Discovery, Mediation/Arbitration, and Trial

Day 3:

1. Medical Record Organization and Other Legal Nurse Consultant Skills
2. Other Legal Nurse Consultant Practice Areas
3. Report Writing, Business Concepts, and Marketing

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Our Customized LNC Program

You get to choose which LNC Workshops you want as part of your customized LNC Program.  Just click on the title of each Workshop for a detailed list of the topics covered and the extensive documents included.

  1. Write and Polish Your LNC Resume - One of the most important documents you'll write. (Oct. 12, 2024)
  2. How to Write Your Fee Schedule and Retainer Agreement - How to make sure you get paid. (Nov. 9, 2024)
  3. How to Write Your Cover Letter / Email - How to highlight your experience. (Dec. 14, 2024)
  4. Malpractice Case Deep Dives - Improve Your Analysis Skills. (Jan. 11, 2025)
  5. How to Write Your LNC and Expert Witness Reports.- We provide you with over 7 real reports. (Feb. 8, 2025)
  6. How to Create Chronologies, Graphs, and Timelines for Your LNC and Expert Reports. - We teach you how to enhance your reports by making graphs and timelines. (Mar. 8, 2025)
  7. Mastering Current LNC Marketing Strategies – Part 1. - How to market on LinkedIn, create your elevator speech, and blog. (Apr. 12, 2025)
  8. Mastering Current LNC Marketing Strategies – Part 2. - How to exhibit at legal conferences, develop a website, and much more! (May 10, 2025)

You Can Get Started Today!

Personalized Assistance

  • LNC Training Program includes 3-Days of online video training by Nurse Attorney and LNC/Expert Witness
  • LNC Resource Notebook (over 320 pages of forms, sample letters, resumes, timelines, chronologies, nurse reports, business forms, and marketing materials)
  • Read LNC textbook by AALNC and answer quiz questions and you will receive 60 CEUs and LNC Certificate
  • 10% discount on all our other Online Courses
  • 4 Live Advanced LNC Group Class Workshops via Zoom with Attorney Laurie Elston. (Workshops are offered monthly and include extensive written materials and coaching to help you write your LNC documents. See topics under Advanced LNC Workshops.)
  • Live Monthly LNC Group Mentoring Group question and answer sessions with Attorney Laurie Elston for 4 months
  • 2 Nurse Specialty LNC Online Classes from our website
  • 1:1 assistance (2 thirty-minute sessions) with writing your Resume or CV or Letter of Introduction by Attorney Laurie Elston
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Group Mentoring:

  • LNC Training Program includes 3-Days of online video training by Nurse Attorney and LNC/Expert Witness
  • LNC Resource Notebook (over 320 pages of forms, sample letters, resumes, timelines, chronologies, nurse reports, business forms, and marketing materials)
  • Read LNC textbook by AALNC and answer quiz questions and you will receive 60 CEUs and LNC Certificate
  • 10% discount on all our other Online Courses
  • 3 Live Advanced LNC Group Class Workshops via Zoom with Attorney Laurie Elston. (Workshops are offered monthly and include extensive written materials and coaching to help you write your LNC documents. See topics under Advanced LNC Workshops.)
  • Live Monthly LNC Group Mentoring. Group question and answer sessions with Attorney Laurie Elston for 4 months.
See Workshops

Self-Study:

  • LNC Training Program includes 3-Days of online video training by Nurse Attorney and LNC/Expert Witness
  • LNC Resource Notebook (over 320 pages of forms, sample letters, resumes, timelines, chronologies, nurse reports, business forms, and marketing materials)
  • Read LNC textbook by AALNC and answer quiz questions and you will receive 60 CEUs and LNC Certificate
  • 10% discount on all our other Online Courses

Installment payments available through PayPal or call the Law Office to set up (805) 481-1001.

“Very good presentations – not a single boring moment! I highly recommend this class to nurses contemplating a career as a LNC. Update: After taking this LNC course and doing an internship they arranged, I am now practicing full-time with the Mitchell Law Firm in California.” 

Z.C. RN CA

"Amazing speakers with nursing and law experience, and specific case examples that are invaluable for learning. GREAT JOB!"

Christina L. RN 2015

"Very informative course with a wide variety of information. This class kept my attention throughout the 3 full days of teaching! I started excited and finished more excited to be a legal nurse consultant."

Victoria Sewell RN

"Update: After taking this course and going through mentoring with Mitzi Wortman and others, I have a highly successful practice as a nurse expert witness, with all the cases I can handle."

Karen T. RN, MSN, CA

"Is class was wonderful! The structure and flow of the class made it extremely useful to me. The small class size allowed all of us to actively participate and get the information we needed to ensure our continued success. Thank you so much!"

Karen L. RN CA

"Update: .... I am now working with an attorney on an interesting emergency department case and have found the information and resources from your course most beneficial. I thoroughly enjoyed your class and working on the cases you gave us. Thank you for everything!"

Karen L. RN, California 2013

"Good teaching, informative, dynamic, comprehensive. The combination of a Nurse Attorney and a LNC teaching was a real strength. I also liked all the ideas for starting my own business."

Eileen T. RN CA

"This legal nurse consulting course was perfect. I learned so much. You really gave me a picture of what a LNC does, and it makes sense. Mitzi's instructions on what to do and how to do it was so important.... Laurie is amazing and I found myself wonderfully surprised to learn as much as I did....it was a real eye opener. Thank you.

Update: Susie wrote: "While I was on vacation I was reading the LNC notebook from the course and practicing the introduction we learned in the class, when an attorney overheard me and asked me to screen a case he is working on (laser burns from hair removal). Networking works, and sometimes when you least expect it!"

Susie S. RN

"I learned so much from this course.... The topics related to the principles and practice of legal nurse consulting (LNC) were well discussed. Attorney Elston being a nurse attorney was able to integrate nursing concepts and legal concepts...."

Jennifer Ty D. RN, MSN, FNP

"One of the strengths of this course was having both an attorney and a LNC teaching together. We were given several career options for LNCs, which was also very helpful."

Christie D. RN CA

"I've been a nurse consultant and expert on wound care and infection control for over 10 years. During that time I have developed my own formats, timelines, etc. over the years. I sure wish I'd known about you and this course... it would have made my life a lot easier! Though I already have a source for case referrals, I wanted to improve my skills with this course, and I did. Thanks!
Update: 2013 Treasurer of the Bay Area Chapter of AALNC."

Mary W., RN, California

"Laurie is an excellent teacher: knowledgeable, direct, concise, and easy to follow. The small class size made for easy access to instructors during and after the course. It also made for good role playing during the class. I really liked the class interactions, and the combination of lecture, examples, and discussion. I also liked the course split into 3 days of live lecture and then a home study portion, which made this course very flexible."

Stacey R. RN CA

"The varied and numerous course handouts and forms/templates will be invaluable for references in the future. It is very obvious both of you put in many hours of preparation to assist all of us...
Update: Currently working full time as an LNC with a Hospice Attorney."

Maggie E. RN

"I am already involved in legal work and needed a better understanding. I liked the way this course brought all the information together in a clear and concise manner.
Update: 2013 President of Bay Area Chapter of AALNC"

Jill Aggersbury, RN, CCM, CNLCP, MSCC

"It was beneficial to have both view points - from the Nurse Attorney and the practicing LNC. It was a great setting to ask questions in and get to know the legal system by seeing actual pleadings, exhibits, etc. I highly recommend this course!"

Danielle L. RN

"The pragmatic, clean approach to presenting very complicated information and processes made learning about legal nurse consulting accessible and very palatable.
Update: Now practicing full-time with Elder Abuse/Negligence Attorney."

Mary M. RN

"The limited number of participants was very conducive to learning and interacting with other participants and the lecturer, as well as for networking."

Eva M. RN, CA

"Dynamic, articulate, complete... Once again, Laurie, you have provided a great learning experience. Thank you."

Paulette B. RN

"Excellent LNC course - the instructor was very knowledgeable and organized. I loved the small class size which allowed for quality time with the instructor. I also loved the case scenarios and guest speakers."

Christine A. RN

"You are a wonderful public speaker and I like the LNC textbook you use. I would highly recommend this course....!"

Karen D. RN

"Will recommend this class to anyone considering legal nurse consulting, or just wanting to gain more legal knowledge for their career."

RN 2015

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Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Legal Nurse Consulting
  • Educational Requirements
  • LNC Activities & Tasks
  • LNC Skills & Traits
  • Equipment & Materials
  • and more!

Common Questions about Becoming a LNC

  • Can I cross state lines as a LNC?
  • Do I Have to be clinically active to be a LNC?
  • Do I have to be practicing in the state where the case is to be an expert witness?
  • Should I go to law school?
Common Questions Video

Legal Analysis of Cases in Specialty Practice Areas and Common Claims

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LNC Course Reviews

Proven Program Success - Our Legal Nurse Consultant students are working with law firms, as case managers, life care planners and other types of consultants. 

  • "This course was fantastic! The instructors were well informed, experienced, witty and fun. Laurie Elston is a gifted, brilliant, organized and personable attorney; a real joy to learn from. She and LNCC Mitzi were such a dynamic duo. Their presentations were very effective, and the time they took to field questions during the course was really helpful.” Ann Paulson RN, LNC

 

  • "Laurie your course is by far one of the most professionally awesome experiences I have ever had! You are a bright light and ray of hope to me and the future RNs of the world. You were perfect in every aspect of  what you taught and how you taught it. I love, love, LOVE your rich background on both professional areas. Real life examples from the professional viewpoints of a Nurse Attorney and a LNCC was the best of both worlds!"  Kari B. RN, CCM

 

  • "The expertise of the presenter and the quality of the material that was provided in the LNC Manual was outstanding! Laurie made the class interesting and provided excellent materials." RN 2017

“Laurie is an excellent teacher: knowledgeable, direct, concise, and easy to follow. The small class size made for easy access during and after the course. It also made for good role playing during the class. I really liked the class interactions, and the combination of lecture, examples, and discussion. I also liked the course split into 3 days of live lecture and then a home study portion, which made this course very flexible.”

Stacey R. RN CA

"Laurie is a very good teacher and provided everything needed to start an LNC business. Rita Kae is a wonderful role model and mentor to other nurses. This class was great!

Candy B. RN 2017

"At the end of Attorney Elston's course I had a clear picture of the role of an LNC. The course bought clarity to my dream of becoming a LNC. It also gave me the confidence I needed to know that I can do this business and be successful."

Kim Browne RN, BSN

"This 3 day course offered a number of wonderful advantages, including: (1) having a small group so we could ask questions, (2) having an instructor who is both a nurse and an attorney, (3) having a co-instructor who was  a practicing nursing expert witness, and (4) being unbiased regarding other LNC programs. I wanted to learn how to become a better LNC, and after taking this course, I now also want to work as an expert witness."

Denise G. RN, MN, FNP 2017

"5-Stars - This was a very informative course with dynamic instructors. I feel excited and confident to start my new nursing venture as an expert witness!"

Carol Ingall RN, Expert Witness 2019

This was an incredibly helpful course from both speakers. The ability to ask questions in class was invaluable."

Shirley O'Donnell RN 2019

"The varied and numerous course handouts and forms/templates will be invaluable for references in the future. It is very obvious both of you put in many hours of preparation to assist all of us..."

Maggie E. RN, Update:Currently working full time as an LNC with a Hospice Attorney.

"Just 1 day of this course was worth more than the 5 days I spent taking another nurse attorney's LNC program and her program cost 5x more than this course, .... and we weren't even allowed to ask any questions during her course!"

RN 2017

"This class included easy to follow directions and examples of all avenues of legal nurse consulting."

Robert Dryden RN

"Attorney Elston, these last 3 days have been one of the best days in my entire nursing education.  I have learned so much in your live LNC Course!  Both you and Ms. Rita Kae Restrepo did a great job."

Sandra T. RN, BSN

“Very good presentations – not a single boring moment!  I highly recommend this class to nurses contemplating a career as a LNC.”

Z.C. RN CA

"I really enjoyed both speakers, the class was very interesting. The examples provided kept my attention and the information I learned will help me start an exciting new career."

Katherine Lanting RN

"The presenters had a lot of great information. They were both very enthusiastic about all the subjects taught!"

Kristen Abasi RN

 "Laurie and Mitzi make a great team. They answered all my questions and  helped me gain the confidence I need to proceed with my desire to begin  starting my own LNC business. This course was a great value for the price paid."

Pat K. RN

"I am already involved in legal work and needed a better understanding. I liked the way this course brought all the information together in a clear and concise manner."

Jill Aggersbury, RN, CCM, CNLCP, MSCC, Update: 2013 President of Bay Area Chapter of AALNC

"I was very inspired by your Legal Nurse Consulting Course. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insights into this fascinating career opportunity....I have joined several of the organizations you recommended, and am now networking with fellow LNCs as you suggested.  I am optimistic about starting a new career...."

Margaret B. RNC, Labor and Delivery

"I  took another LNC course. While it was useful and some  of the elements of that course were relevant to the material in this  course, the _______________course was dry and did not have the personal  interaction. What made this course invaluable was the ability to ask questions and have them answered by a practicing Attorney and a LNCC!"

Sarah S. RN, CA 2012

"One of the strengths of this course is Laurie's ability to simplify the law down to our level of understanding. Having a live person to ask questions of, who is both knowledgeable and approachable, was invaluable."

Michael Longshore RN, CA 2015

"5 Stars - The speakers in this course were very knowledgeable and dynamic...very skilled in their fields."

Christine Bethell RN 2019

"5 Stars -This course gave me the knowledge to understand this lucrative nursing career. I am excited to utilize and apply all my nursing expertise from 40 years as a nurse."

Linda Robles RN

"Will recommend this class to anyone considering legal nurse consulting, or just wanting to gain more legal knowledge for their career."

RN 2015