Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate Courses

A Legal Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse that works as a liaison between medicine and the law. Their jobs consist of consulting with attorneys and other players in the legal arena when it comes to issues such as medical malpractice, personal injury, workers compensation, and other healthcare related cases. Legal Nurse consulting gives certified nurses the opportunity to leave the clinical setting and still use their experience and knowledge in a legal environment.

Nearly half of legal nurses work on staff at various law firms, insurance companies, and other legal institutions. Their average salaries in 2004 matched those of nursing administrators and were approximately $80,000 per year. Other legal nurse consultants work independently. They are hired out on a case by case basis and often continue to work in the hospital setting as well. Independent legal nurse consultants typically earn approximately $100 to $150 per hour.

The demand for independent legal nurse consultants is growing and they are frequently sought after for their up to date clinical opinions and experience. The top prerequisite to become a legal nurse consultant is of course clinical experience as a nurse, however many colleges and universities have started offering formal legal nurse consultant courses and programs. Typically, a legal nurse consulting program will take twelve months to complete. Becoming a certified legal nurse consultant will enhance your job opportunities in the future as the field becomes more competitive. Request free information from the accredited legal nurse consulting schools below.

Legal Nurse Consultant Degrees

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Kaplan University: (Online Program) Available in all areas. Request program information today!

Health Care Pathways - Legal Nurse Consulting (Must be a Registered Nurse)

Kaplan University: (Online Program) Available in all areas. Request program information today!

Health Care Pathways - Forensic Nursing (Must be a Registered Nurse)

Northwestern College: This program is only offered on-campus in Bridgeview, IL. Request program information today!

Certificate in Legal Nurse Consultant

Sullivan University: This program is only offered on-campus in Lexington, KY and Louisville, KY. Request information today.

Certificate in Legal Nurse Consultant

Other Advanced Nursing Degree Programs Offered

University of Phoenix Online:University of Phoenix will help prepare you for careers in the field of nursing. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students' success. These programs are all designed for registered nurses, except for the criminal justice programs. Request information today.

RN to BSN
RN to MSN
MSN- Nursing/Health Care Education
MSN- Health Care Administration
MSN- MBA Health Care Management
Health Care Administration
MSN - Nurse Practitioner
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice