The Bullet-Proof CLNC^® Certification Program Let Me Dare to Dream

Several years ago I began searching for a new opportunity that would challenge me personally and professionally. I began considering legal nurse consulting and read about Vickie Milazzo's CLNC^® Certification Program on the Internet. Because I wanted another opinion, I called a CLNC^® I knew. She assured me Vickie's program was top quality and would prepare me for my new career. With her encouragement, I ordered the CLNC^® Home-Study Certification Program the very next day.

The CLNC^® Home-Study Certification Program gave me everything I needed to get started, answered all my questions and prepared me for every situation I've encountered with attorney-clients. The program definitely delivers more than it costs.

I love Vickie's teaching style – she's a high-energy dynamo. She pulls you right in and keeps you on the edge of your seat. She relates each topic to everyday things you can easily grasp. I kept wanting to listen more and more, and I easily retained the information. I did everything Vickie laid out – all her techniques are bullet-proof. She really wants you to succeed. She stands behind her program 100%, and she's there to mentor her new Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. I still review to her program and pick up new bits of information vital to my practice.

I treasure the years I spent in the ICU, CCU, ER and cardiac cath lab, but I wanted control and flexibility, which I didn't have with 12-hour shifts at a hospital.

A six-month "temporary" job in the utilization review department had turned into a seven-year occupation. I had the opportunity to review charts throughout the hospital, which prepared me to assess medical records quickly and gave me a broad perspective on all kinds of medicine. This position was a natural bridge to becoming a successful legal nurse consultant.

I Exceeded My Nursing Salary Within 6 Months as a CLNC^®

I have enjoyed every experience as an independent business owner. As a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant I have discovered new and exciting friends. This career has allowed me to do many things for myself and my family. What a wonderful feeling. I couldn't be happier.

Working with attorneys is rewarding and a lot of fun – they challenge me in many ways, and they appreciate my guidance and respect my opinion. With Vickie's program I have the blueprint to fulfill their needs. I learned to speak the attorneys' language and quickly made myself a leader in this arena. My CLNC^® services include reviewing cases for merit, preparing timelines, locating expert witnesses and helping with interrogatories, discovery and deposition questions.

Vickie's 3-Foot Rule Worked for Me

The biggest mistake I ever made was with my first attorney interview. I couldn't think of anything to say. I had forgotten how to start the interview and how to sell my service as a CLNC^®. The situation only got worse as the interview continued and I left his office empty-handed. I thought I could waltz into the attorney's office without practicing beforehand, and everything would go smoothly. But that's not the way it works.

Before my next attorney interview I re-listened to that section of the CLNC^® Home-Study Certification Program and practiced interview questions, opening lines and closing comments. When I arrived for that interview, I was very prepared. The attorney-prospect leaned across the conference table, looked me in the eye and said, "Are you any good?" Because I had practiced, my brain went into automatic mode and I started spouting everything I'd learned in Vickie's program. He sat back in his chair, slid a large stack of medical records across the table and said, "You're hired!" I walked out smiling from ear to ear.

At first, I was fearful of cold calling, but it gets easier and easier. The first time I cold-called an attorney, my heart was pounding and I was almost shaking. Now it's an enjoyable experience because I know the service I can provide and the reward I can receive.

I Enjoy All the Rewards of My Hard Work

To those considering this profession, I say don't let barriers stand in your way. Being from a small rural community and not knowing any attorneys could have stopped me from pursuing my dream. But I knew opportunities were out there if I would "dare to dream." I encourage you to get rid of those barriers, dare to dream and rise to the top. Take that first step up the mountain. With every step the view is a little grander.

I thank Vickie and her staff for giving of themselves, which has contributed to my successful CLNC^® business.

Gina I. Rogers, RN, BSN, CLNC is the founder of Medical Review Consulting, LLC. Her company consults with plaintiff and defense attorneys as well as insurance companies. She serves as a CLNC^® Mentor for the Institute.

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