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How Certified Legal Nurse Consultants Become Bulletproof

One of the most important principles I have learned from consulting with attorneys is to anticipate the opposing side’s arguments and positions. I also learned this analysis strategy in law school. On final exams, my grades depended upon my ability to argue both sides of every case even when I didn’t like my own arguments.

Jun 17, 2025 No Comments

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7 CLNC® Pros Divulge Strategies Unique to Analyzing the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Most Certified Legal Nurse Consultants don’t miss handwritten medical records, but that doesn’t mean electronic health records (EHR) are without their challenges.

May 20, 2025 No Comments

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Certified Legal Nurse Consultants, It’s Not the Distance, It’s the Intensity That Counts

My favorite vacations include hiking. The more remote the trail, the more I enjoy the experience. While I don’t mind seeing people, I much prefer to share the trail with wildlife than “wild life.” Being in the woods recalibrates all of my senses and rebalances me.

Sep 19, 2023 No Comments

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What the Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Must Know About the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

If you missed the Video Webinar, “What the Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Must Know About the Electronic Health Record (EHR)” Certified Legal Nurse Consultants can view it now.

Aug 9, 2022 No Comments

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19 Strategic Measures to Take When You Get Your First Case as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant

You’ve successfully completed the CLNC^® Certification Program. You’ve done everything right, such as taking action every day to get your first attorney-client as a new Certified Legal Nurse Consultant. Your efforts have paid off and you’ve got your first case. Now what?

Jun 28, 2022 1 Comment

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The 3-Draft Rule for Legal Nurse Reports

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the social temptations and distractions of life have slowed to a crawl. Theatres and some of my favorite events have not yet reopened. All I can say about this whole experience is that the fun never ends. 😊 LOL.

Jun 9, 2020 No Comments

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5 Performance Strategies for the Medicare Appeals Process

With the Medicare appeals process, things are slightly different than with medical malpractice cases. The attorneys are hired by the hospital corporation. Sometimes they’re well-versed in health conditions and sometimes not. Use these five performance strategies as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant to attorneys perform better. The impact will be a positive one for the hospital client who hires you.

Jul 2, 2019 No Comments

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5 Common Legal Nurse Questions Regarding Medical Records

There are five common questions asked by CLNC® students regarding medical records related to legal nurse consultant jobs. Read on for the questions and the answers.

Nov 27, 2018 No Comments

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Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Laura Tucco Shares Why Her Attorney-Client Chose to Not Pursue a Meritorious Case

I was asked to review a case involving a nurse practitioner (NP). I gladly accepted the case as I am a family nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist. Cases involving advanced practice nurses (APNs) are my specialty as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant.

Jun 5, 2018 No Comments

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