Legal Nurse Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pat Iyer MSN RN LNCC
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Kenny SteinDr. Stein is board-certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Subspecialty-certified in Neurocritical Care. Dr. Stein has been an Expert Witness for 24 years, reviewing over 800 cases for both plaintiff and defense. Dr. Stein has testified over 300 times at depositions and trials.Connect with Kenny Stein by email at kennystein1@gmail.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Barbara LevinBarbara Levin, BSN RN ONC CMSRN LNCC FNAON, is an experienced legal nurse consultant, educator, and nationally recognized speaker. She has helped legal nurse consultants strengthen their businesses through practical strategies, thoughtful coaching, and real-world experience. As a past president of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, Barbara has a gift for helping nurses recognize barriers to success and offering workable solutions they can begin using immediately.Connect with Barbara Levin by email at barbara@barbarajlevin.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Yana FelixYana is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she provides expert clinical care for critically ill newborns. She also serves as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner legal consultant, sharing clinical knowledge for medicolegal review and education. When she is not on this podcast, Yana is enjoying art history, traveling, and exploring the world with her canine companion.Connect with Yana Felix by email at yfelix1@jh.edu
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Nikki ChambersNikki Chambers is a mom, nurse, and straight-shooter. She’s a master’s-prepared RN with 26 years in nursing and nearly 20 years as a legal nurse consultant, helping attorneys make sense of messy medical records through high-impact chronologies and audit trail analysis, while also mentoring legal nurses inside The LNC Circle (because nobody needs to learn this the hard way). When she is not on this podcast, she is chasing four girls and trying to live her wannabe-homesteader life.Connect with Nikki Chambers by email at Nikki@ChambersMLC.com
s degree in speech-language pathology. She has devoted her career to the care of geriatrics in skilled nursing facilities across Florida. Elizabeth has been an expert witness since 2023 and has served on nearly 20 cases nationwide.When she is not on this podcast, she is enjoying the Florida lifestyle with her husband and two kids. She enjoys reading, volunteering, and running in her spare time.Connect with Elizabeth McKinney by email at emckinneyslp@gmail.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Karanvir GuptaPhysician, educator, and medical-legal consultant.Dr. Karanvir Gupta is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who has been in full-time clinical practice since 2017, providing over 20,000 hours of direct patient care and caring for more than 30,000 patients in primary care and urgent care settings.His clinical focus includes diagnostic decision-making, triage and escalation, documentation practices, and systems-based outpatient care areas that frequently intersect with medical-legal review.When he is not on this podcast, he is caring for patients in the clinic, exploring new restaurants with his wife, and spending time with his two little dogs.Connect with Karanvir Gupta by email at veer@doclawconsult.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Mary AnnMary Ann Seibold is a registered nurse with over 12 years of experience in the healthcare field both clinically and administratively. After graduating with a BSN in nursing; she went to work as a medical-surgical and critical care nurse. After a few years MaryAnn went back to earn an MBA in Healthcare Administration; education she took to the insurance side of healthcare to review cases for the Medicare Advantage population. Currently, she owns and operates her own legal nurse consulting business Seibold and Associates Consulting Agency. Here she uses all her various experiences providing focused, insightful reviews for attorney clients.Connect with Mary Ann by email at seiboldandassociatesclnc@gmail.com
s not on this podcast, Paul is caring for patients in pre-op and PACU, traveling whenever he can, and spending time in the kitchen baking for friends, family, and colleagues.Connect with Paul Sayegh by email at paulsayeghrnbsn@gmail.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
s not on this podcast, she is spending time with her family or in the gym working towards her bodybuilding goals and coaching others in their health and wellness journey.Connect with Mikaeyla Sheeks by email at msheeks@empirelnctx.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Tracey KappersIV sedation nurse expert, legal nurse consultant, scuba diver, and travel enthusiast. I began my career in high-acuity trauma ICU, cardiac critical care nursing, and recovery room with experience in GI endoscopy and procedural sedation recovery. I now work with attorneys through TKO Consulting, reviewing medical records and translating complex clinical details into clear timelines and insights that support case strategy. My work focuses on identifying what happened clinically, what should have happened, and where breakdowns occurred in patient care. With a background spanning ICU trauma care, procedural sedation, and outpatient recovery, I bring a practical clinical perspective to legal cases involving medical injury.When she is not on this podcast, she is scuba diving in some of the world’s most memorable waters or spending time with her family and planning her next travel adventure.Connect with Tracey Kappers by email at traceykappers@tkoLNCconsulting.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com ARNOLD MACKLESDr. Mackles practiced hospital-based neonatal medicine in Florida for over twenty-two years aftercompleting a Pediatric Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and a Fellowship inNeonatology at The Cornell University Medical Center. In addition to receiving an MBA from NovaSoutheastern University, Dr. Mackles obtained his license as a Healthcare Risk Manager through studiesat the University of South Florida. Dr. Mackles was elected to the Board of Directors of The FloridaSociety for Healthcare Risk Management and Patient Safety for a two-year term from 2006-2008, andagain for a one-year term from 2014-2015. Dr. Mackles has served as an instructor with the University ofFlorida Distance Education Risk Management and Patient Safety Program, and participated as a facultymember of the University of South Florida Risk Management Licensure Program. In addition, Dr. Mackles is the author of multiple online continuing education courses on patient safety topics for The Sullivan Group. Dr. Mackles now devotes full time to risk management and patient safety issues. Dr. Mackles has active medical licenses in the States of Florida and New York. Dr. Mackles is currently available as a testifying expert for both plaintiff and defense law firms.Connect with ARNOLD MACKLES by email at amackles@comcast.net
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Karen WoodsKaren Woods is a Certified Nurse Midwife, wife, and mother, and the founder of Expert Midwife Consulting, where she provides expert review and consultation in obstetric and perinatal malpractice cases. A first-generation American with Jamaican roots, Karen lives in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. When she’s not on this podcast, she’s carpooling her 9-year-old competitive dancer to the studio or unwinding with a good true-crime documentary.Connect with Karen Woods by email at karen@expertmidwifeconsulting.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Barbara LevinBarbara Levin, BSN, RN, ONC, LNCC, CMSRN, FNAON, is a nationally recognized expert witness and legal nurse consultant with more than two decades of experience. Known for her precision, clarity, and ability to mentor others, Barbara has co-hosted ten LNC Success® Conferences alongside Pat and brings a wealth of practical knowledge to help LNCs thrive.Connect with Barbara Levin by email at Barbara@barbarajlevin.com
s hospital. Having received his medical degree at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, he completed his pediatric residency at Duke University Hospitals. When he is not on this podcast, he is firing up his smoker to cook a delicious meal for his family.Connect with Ed Johnson by email at edjohnson@prospectconsultingservices.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Barbara LevinBarbara Levin, BSN, RN, ONC, LNCC, CMSRN, FNAON, is a nationally recognized expert witness and legal nurse consultant with more than two decades of experience. Known for her precision, clarity, and ability to mentor others, Barbara has co-hosted ten LNC Success® Conferences alongside Pat and brings a wealth of practical knowledge to help LNCs thrive.Connect with Barbara Levin by email at Barbara@barbarajlevin.com
basketball and volleyball, or spending quiet weekends at her family’s cottage in northern Michigan.Connect with Jaclyn Recker by email at claddaghcounsellnc@gmail.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Barbara LevinBarbara Levin, BSN, RN, ONC, LNCC, CMSRN, FNAON, is a nationally recognized expert witness and legal nurse consultant with more than two decades of experience. Known for her precision, clarity, and ability to mentor others, Barbara has co-hosted ten LNC Success® Conferences alongside Pat and brings a wealth of practical knowledge to help LNCs thrive.Connect with Barbara Levin by email at Barbara@barbarajlevin.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Christopher DiBellaFather, Attorney, Hockey NutConnect with Chris DiBella by email at wyoung@dibellalawoffice.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Ernie ToshI am an attorney, data scientist, and elder care advocate. I started my career as a prosecutor and made my way to nursing home cases about 15 years ago. In that time period, I have acquired the largest collection of nursing home data outside the federal government. I use that data to help plaintiffs sue nursing homes, to support academic studies, and to assist elder care advocates in their messaging. When he is not on this podcast, he is probably working in his wood shop or garden.Connect with Ernie Tosh by email at ErnestTosh@ToshLawFirm.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Melissa Pickett Nurse, entrepreneur, and sun chaser — Melissa Pickett, RN, BSW, LNC, is the founder of Peaceful Views, where she helps attorneys gain clarity in complex medical cases. With more than 14 years of nursing experience in oncology, interventional radiology, long-term acute care, and cardiac critical care, she brings deep clinical insight to identifying deviations from standards of care and simplifying medical details for the courtroom. Melissa leads a team of skilled subcontractors whose diverse expertise ensures attorneys have the right nurse for the right case. When she’s not on this podcast, she’s likely paddleboarding at sunrise, exploring new trails, or recharging in nature with her signature “solar-powered” energy.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at melpickett@peacefulviewsconsulting.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Kelley CurseadenNurse, Explorer, Dog-lover. With over 25 years of nursing experience, including critical care, cardiac device management, and procedural sedation, she brings a deep understanding of patient care and system breakdowns to the legal field. Her background in high-acuity settings has sharpened her ability to interpret remote monitoring data, identify risks, and respond quickly to prevent harm. Today, she applies those same skills to help attorneys make sense of complex medical records through clear chronologies, focused merit reviews, and evidence-based insights. When she is not on this podcast, she is exploring the desert, traveling with her husband and dog, Ziggy, and reviewing files for merit review and creating road maps for legal strategy.Connect with Kelley Curseaden by email at kelley@sapphirelegalnurse.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Rachel TolandRachel Toland is a nurse, consultant, and educator. She is the CEO and founder of Moonstruck Legal Nurse Consulting, where she partners with attorneys across the country to bridge the gap between complex medical facts and legal strategy. With two decades of experience in nursing, leadership, and case management, plus multiple board certifications, she brings clarity, strategy, and clinical insight to her consulting work.Connect with Rachel Toland by email at rachel@moonstrucklnc.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Kenny SteinDr Stein has practiced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine for 27 years. He has been a medical expert witness for over 20 years. He has reviewed over 700 cases for plaintiffs and defendants. He has testified 300 times at depositions and trials. Dr Stein clearly explains complex medical issues to patients, juries, and attorneys.Connect with Kenny Stein by email at kennystein1@gmail.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Robert PearlDr. Robert Pearl served as CEO of The Permanente Medical Group and Co-CEO for Kaiser Permanente for 18 years. During his tenure, he led 22,000 physicians and 103,000 staff, overseeing the nationally acclaimed care of more than 10 million Kaiser Permanente members on the east and west coasts. Named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 most influential physician leaders, Pearl is an advocate for the power of integrated, prepaid, technologically advanced and physician-led healthcare delivery. More than 80,000 readers subscribe to his newsletters on healthcare, including his widely read Monthly Musings on American Healthcare.Connect with Robert Pearl by email at DrRobertPearl@gmail.com
s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
t know his best friend is a bunny!)Connect with Allison Muller by email at Allison@AcriMullerConsulting.com
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, hosted by Pat Iyer. Today’s guest, Tory Palivoda, brings a wealth of experience as a legal nurse consultant, business owner, and board member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. In this episode, Tory shares her unique journey from nursing administration in Ohio to finding her passion and success in legal nurse consulting in Florida. She discusses the pivotal moments that sparked her interest in the field and how building connections shaped her career.Throughout the conversation, Pat Iyer and Tory explore the critical role of networking, partnerships, and referrals in growing a sustainable LNC practice. Tory reveals how her first case came via a mentoring subcontractor, and how ongoing networking—whether through professional organizations, LinkedIn, or simple outreach—continues to open doors for her business. They also dive into the realities of maintaining steady work, navigating business lulls, and balancing clinical involvement to stay qualified as an expert witness.Listeners will get practical advice on not just the technical aspects of case review, report writing, and communicating with attorneys, but the importance of business acumen and resilience in building a career as an independent LNC. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to reinvigorate your consulting journey, this episode is packed with firsthand tips and memorable stories that shine a light on what it takes to succeed in legal nurse consulting.What you’ll learn in this episode on Top Strategies for Legal Nurse Consulting Success in Today’s Legal LandscapeHere are five intriguing questions that this podcast answers, based on the transcript:How did Tory Palivoda first discover the field of legal nurse consulting, and what was her journey into the profession?What are the most effective ways for legal nurse consultants to obtain cases and build their client base?How important is networking and referrals in the success of an independent legal nurse consultant?What challenges and transitions can legal nurse consultants expect as they move from clinical work to consulting, and how can they maintain clinical relevance?What key advice does Tory offer to new legal nurse consultants who are starting out in the field today?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.Grow Your LNC Business13th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCEApril 23, 24, and 25, 2026Skills, Strategy, ResultsGain deposition mastery, marketing confidence, and clinical–legal insight from industry leaders you can apply to your next case and client call.Build a Practice Attorneys RememberLearn exactly how to showcase expertise, attract referrals, and turn complex medical records into clear, defensible stories that win trust.Learn From the Best—Then Ask Them AnythingGet step-by-step training, live “hot seat” solutions, and exclusive VIP Q&A time with Pat Iyer to accelerate your LNC growth.Register now- Limited spots availablehttps://youtu.be/ysX8j_-WJxoYour Presenters for Top Strategies for Legal Nurse Consulting Success in Today’s Legal LandscapePat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Tory PalivodaTory is a very experienced legal nurse consultant based in Florida and she is the owner of Palivoda Legal Nurse Consultants. She is also on the board of directors of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants and is, as a board of directors member, heavily involved in assisting people in chapters in various parts of the country. She has also been in a leadership position in the Orlando American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants chapter, which is one of the virtual chapters in our country which invite people in regardless of where they live. They can be a member of the virtual chapter and participate in the virtual education and activities.Connect with Tory by email at tory@palivodalegalnurse.com
On this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast, we break from tradition with a gripping, true story recorded live at the Attorney's Resource Conference. Host Pat Iyer teams up with veteran trial attorney Sam Davis to unravel the devastating events surrounding a catastrophic birth injury case that changed the lives of an entire family. From the first moments in the delivery room to the complexities of litigation, listeners are taken deep inside a world where every second counts and small errors have consequences.Together, Pat Iyer and Sam Davis walk us through the harrowing ordeal faced by Estefania, a young mother left with an anoxic brain injury after what should have been a routine birth. You’ll hear about the frantic timeline—the missed alarms, the misplaced medications, staff unprepared for crisis—and the systemic hospital failures that set the stage for tragedy. But the episode doesn’t stop in the delivery room: it goes on to chart the painstaking legal and medical investigation that followed, revealing how records went missing, staff were reluctant to speak out, and a notorious anesthesiologist’s history of misconduct came to light.This episode is not just the story of a single case—it’s a powerful look at how legal nurse consultants and determined attorneys can expose medical cover-ups, seek justice for vulnerable patients, and work to change broken systems.What you’ll learn in this episode on Unraveling a Catastrophic Birth Injury: Inside a Four-Year Legal and Medical BattleWhat events led to the catastrophic birth injury case involving Estefania, and what went wrong during her emergency C-section?How did expert testimony and forensic analysis help unravel the timeline and causes of Estefania’s cardiac arrest and subsequent brain injury?What roles did hospital personnel—nurses, anesthesiologists, and physicians—play during the code, and how did systemic failures contribute to the tragic outcome?How did missing, altered, and destroyed medical records complicate the legal battle, and what strategies did Sam Davis and Pat Iyer use to expose these discrepancies?What broader issues in hospital management, credentialing, and risk oversight does this case reveal, and what implications does it have for future medical malpractice litigation?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.Grow Your LNC Business13th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCEApril 23, 24, and 25, 2026Skills, Strategy, ResultsGain deposition mastery, marketing confidence, and clinical–legal insight from industry leaders you can apply to your next case and client call.Build a Practice Attorneys RememberLearn exactly how to showcase expertise, attract referrals, and turn complex medical records into clear, defensible stories that win trust.Learn From the Best—Then Ask Them AnythingGet step-by-step training, live “hot seat” solutions, and exclusive VIP Q&A time with Pat Iyer to accelerate your LNC growth.Register now- Limited spots availablehttps://youtu.be/kaesa6ZgVcoYour Presenters for Patient Advocacy Under Pressure: Navigating Bullying, Burnout, and Chain of Command in HospitalsPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Sam DavisAs a boy, Sam Davis attended the Englewood School for Boys, now known as the Dwight Englewood School, and subsequently in 1973 earned his Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University. After graduating from the Rutgers School of Law in 1977 he served as a Judicial Clerkship for Magistrate Peter B. Scuderi and the Honorable David D. Follender, J.S.C. He is admitted to the New Jersey Bar, The District of Columbia Bar, The Federal Bar, and United States Supreme Court Bar. Sam Davis has also been certified by the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney.
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast with your host, Pat Iyer. Today, we’re diving into one of the most critical—and challenging—roles nurses play: patient advocacy. Pat Iyer is joined by Catherine Andrades, a seasoned critical care nurse, rapid response team member, ballet instructor, and self-proclaimed houseplant negotiator. Together, they explore not only the ethical foundations that require nurses to advocate fiercely for their patients, but also the complex realities nurses face when standing up for those in their care.In this episode, Catherine Andrades brings real-world experience from the ICU, sharing hard-hitting stories of rapid response scenarios, the dangers of nurse burnout, and the haunting impact of workplace bullying. She and Pat Iyer unpack the power structures within healthcare, how policies sometimes fail at the bedside, and why patient advocacy is more important than ever—especially when facing intimidating colleagues or unresponsive physicians.Listen in as they discuss practical strategies for navigating the chain of command, uncovering hidden patterns in medical records, and protecting both patients and nurses from catastrophic outcomes. Whether you’re a nurse, an attorney, or a legal nurse consultant, you’ll come away with crucial insights into how advocating for patients isn’t just a professional duty—it’s a matter of life and death.What you’ll learn in this episode on Mastering Money Mindset:Here are five intriguing questions that this podcast answers:Where does the nurse's role as a patient advocate originate, and how is it defined by the American Nurses Association?What are the consequences when nurses fail to act as patient advocates, especially in critical situations?How does bullying or intimidating behavior by physician’s impact patient safety and nursing advocacy?What steps should nurses take when a physician does not respond or refuses to assist with an escalating patient emergency?How can legal nurse consultants identify issues of failed advocacy or chain of command breakdowns when reviewing medical records in malpractice cases?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/IW7Vpo0vCpcGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for Patient Advocacy Under Pressure: Navigating Bullying, Burnout, and Chain of Command in HospitalsPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Catherine AndradesCatherine built her career in the ICU and rapid response, where noticing the smallest detail often meant the difference between chaos and control. Now she brings that same instinct to the legal world, helping attorneys build strategies that fit each case, not just the mold.When she is not on this podcast, she is teaching ballet, chasing her kids, or negotiating with her houseplants like they’re part of the family.Connect with Catherine Andrades by email at catandrades@andradeslnc.org
Welcome to another episode of the Pat Iyer podcast, where Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin dive deep into one of the most critical yet overlooked topics for legal nurse consultants: mastering your money mindset. In this session, Pat and Barbara bring their extensive experience to the table, exploring what it truly means for nurses to transition from traditional roles into entrepreneurial consulting—and how beliefs about money can make or break your business success. From navigating billing and collections to setting and defending your rates, they address the hidden barriers that can block confident financial practices and long-term growth.Throughout the conversation, you'll hear fascinating personal anecdotes and actionable tips aimed at strengthening both your business strategy and self-worth. Pat shares real stories about billing challenges, boundary-setting, and learning to stand firm on payment expectations.Barbara sheds light on how childhood conditioning and internal beliefs shape our financial behavior, illustrating how shifting your mindset is a vital step toward thriving as a consultant. The discussion is relatable, practical, and filled with advice tailored specifically to the legal nurse consulting community.Not only do Pat and Barbara tackle immediate concerns like dealing with payment delays and negotiating fees, but they also preview their upcoming LNC Success Conference, packed with sessions to further your professional growth.What you’ll learn in this episode on Mastering Money Mindset:Here are five questions that this podcast answers:Why is having a strong money mindset crucial for legal nurse consultants as they transition from clinical roles to entrepreneurial work?What are the most common challenges related to billing, fees, and collections that legal nurse consultants face in their businesses?How do childhood beliefs and family conditioning about money affect a nurse’s confidence in setting and enforcing rates as an LNC?What strategies can legal nurse consultants use to confidently communicate and uphold their fees when confronted by attorneys who pressure them to reduce rates?What practical steps can legal nurse consultants take to prevent collection issues and safeguard their financial well-being when working with law firms?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/wGSAhJZLecsGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for Mastering Money MindsetPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients.
In today’s episode, “666 Stand Out with Video,” Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin share a lively, practical guide to using video marketing effectively. Whether you’re nervous about being on camera or curious about AI’s role in content creation, you’ll find realistic tips, honest advice, and inspiration to move your business forward.Pat Iyer shares her personal journey from video novice to experienced creator and explains why video is one of the most effective yet underused tools for legal nurse consultants. You’ll learn how video sets you apart from competitors, builds credibility and rapport with attorneys, and drives faster business growth. From improving email open rates to memorable storytelling, Pat and Barbara discuss why video marketing matters, how to create content attorneys will actually watch and share, and the ethical nuances to keep in mind.You’ll also hear how AI tools like ChatGPT can help you research your ideal client, write stronger scripts, and produce engaging videos with less effort. The hosts offer a preview of their upcoming LNC Success Conference and respond to listener questions about using technology and fine-tuning strategies. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel ready to overcome your hesitations, start developing your video presence, and turn “know, like, trust, remember” from a marketing phrase into your professional advantage.What you’ll learn in this episode on How Legal Nurse Consultants Can Stand Out with Video and AI-Powered Marketing:Here are five questions that this podcast answers:What are the main fears legal nurse consultants face when creating videos, and how can they overcome them?How does adding video to email marketing influence open and click-through rates when targeting attorneys?What is the “know, like, trust, and remember” factor in marketing, and how do videos help legal nurse consultants build these relationships with attorneys?How can legal nurse consultants use AI tools to research and attract their ideal attorney clients for video content?What legal and ethical considerations should legal nurse consultants keep in mind when sharing stories and case details in their videos?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/mDC1PPC6VFcGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for How Legal Nurse Consultants Can Stand Out with Video and AI-Powered MarketingPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience,
Welcome back to the Legal Nurse Podcast! In this episode, host Pat Iyer takes you behind the scenes of one of the most high-impact—and often intimidating—ways to grow your Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC) business: presenting to attorneys. Whether you're gearing up for an intimate lunch-and-learn at a law firm or preparing to speak at a packed state trial lawyers’ conference, Pat shares why your presence in front of attorneys can make or break your credibility and future business opportunities.Pat starts with a revealing story about a colleague’s presentation missteps, driving home the vital importance of speaking attorneys' language. She covers practical strategies for preparing, from crafting a single powerful takeaway to connecting with your audience’s real-world pain points. Pat doesn’t shy away from the nerve-wracking reality of public speaking, either, offering encouragement and actionable tips to conquer self-doubt and build lasting confidence.This episode is packed with real stories, actionable advice, and Pat’s signature warmth and expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned LNC or just starting out, you’ll learn how to turn presentations into powerful marketing tools, connect authentically with attorneys, and manage every aspect of your stage presence with grace. If you’re ready to overcome presentation anxiety and grow your business, you won’t want to miss this one!What you’ll learn in this episode on Improving Patient Care Through Empathy and Addressing Workplace AbuseHere are five questions that this episode of the Podcast answers:Why is presenting to attorneys such an effective strategy for growing a legal nurse consulting (LNC) business?How can LNCs tailor their presentations to truly connect with attorney audiences?What practical steps can you take to build confidence and handle nerves before presenting to attorneys?How can authenticity be more valuable than polish when speaking in professional settings?What are the most important tips for preparing and delivering a memorable, business-building presentation to attorneys?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/Ve5pR6GjyhsGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peerVDfDM4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4IRhuuO6Bohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqv8dbibTLMGain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availablePresentation Strategies Every Legal Nurse Consultant NeedsPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience,
Welcome to another episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast with your host, Pat Iyer. Today, we’re diving into a crucial and all-too-common workplace issue: abusive work environments in healthcare, and the pivotal role empathy, or the lack thereof, plays in patient care and professional interactions. Joining Pat is Nia Renee, a trauma-informed leadership speaker and certified narcissistic abuse recovery coach, who brings both personal and professional expertise to this conversation. Nia’s journey as a six-time brain surgery survivor gives her profound insight into what compassionate care truly means, and just how much it’s often missing, not just in patient-provider relationships, but also among colleagues in the healthcare setting.In this candid discussion, Pat and Nia explore the impacts of workplace incivility, apathy, and bullying, shining a light on the power dynamics between nurses, physicians, and hospital leadership. Nia shares her personal experiences with medical gaslighting and highlights the emotional toll that comes from lacking empathy, whether you’re a patient or a team member. Together, they unpack real-life examples, define terms like medical gaslighting, and discuss the ripple effects of an unsupportive or hostile environment on both staff well-being and patient safety.The episode wraps up with actionable strategies for recognizing and addressing workplace abuse, setting boundaries, documentation, and utilizing support systems. Whether you’re working in clinical practice, consulting with attorneys, or managing teams, this conversation is filled with practical advice and empowering takeaways to help you navigate and improve the culture of your own healthcare workplace. Tune in as Pat and Nia provide the tools and understanding you need to foster empathy, resilience, and professional respect in even the most challenging environments.What you’ll learn in this episode on Improving Patient Care Through Empathy and Addressing Workplace AbuseHere are five questions that this episode of the Podcast answers:What does empathy in the workplace truly mean, and why is it so critical in healthcare environments?How does the lack of empathy from healthcare providers impact patients both emotionally and physically?What are some signs and symptoms of bullying behavior in healthcare settings, and how can you distinguish between bullying and simple apathy?How do power dynamics between physicians and nurses contribute to persistent bullying and communication problems?What actionable strategies can nurses and legal nurse consultants use to handle abusive or hostile work environments and protect themselves?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/OZEzs2p1ZrUGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peerVDfDM4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4IRhuuO6Bohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqv8dbibTLMGain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots available
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast with your host, Pat Iyer! In today's highly requested episode, we're digging into the heart of building visibility, confidence, and meaningful connections as a legal nurse consultant. Pat shares invaluable insights on how to leverage your unique nursing skills, even if you feel you lack legal expertise, and emphasizes the real reasons attorneys rely on LNCs—your attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and capacity to make complex medical issues understandable.Throughout the episode, Pat weaves in motivating stories from successful legal nurse consultants who started with little more than curiosity and determination. From volunteering on high-stakes cases, seizing unexpected opportunities, to building relationships through networking and community, these stories highlight the varied—and often unpredictable—roads that lead to a thriving LNC career. Pat reminds us that success isn't about waiting until you feel fully ready but starting where you are, nurturing your strengths, and saying “yes” when opportunity knocks.Pat delivers practical strategies for marketing yourself, growing your professional network, and conquering self-doubt. You’ll come away inspired to step out of your comfort zone and equipped with the next steps to boost your visibility. Tune in for an honest, encouraging roadmap to launching your LNC career!What you’ll learn in this episode on Turning Networking into Attorney RelationshipsIn this podcast, Pat focuses onStrategies for Legal Nurse Consultants: Building Connections and Standing Out in the Legal FieldOvercoming Doubts and Building Your LNC Career With Real-World ExamplesFrom Uncertainty to Opportunity: How Legal Nurse Consultants Find Their First ClientsThe Essential Guide to Visibility and Networking for Legal Nurse ConsultantsStories of Success: How Legal Nurse Consultants Land Their First Big CaseListen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/m1PKRqpV4-UGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peerVDfDM4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4IRhuuO6Bohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqv8dbibTLMGain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenter for LNC Connections That Count: Turning Networking into Attorney RelationshipsPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.
Welcome to another episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, hosted by Pat Iyer. In today’s episode, Pat brings on Karen Vacca, a highly experienced operating room nurse and perioperative expert witness, to pull back the curtain on what really happens in the OR when it comes to skin integrity and patient safety. From her extensive background assisting in complex surgeries like open-heart and neurosurgery, Karen shares her valuable insights on the critical processes that prevent injury, particularly focusing on pressure injuries, proper patient positioning, and the importance of team collaboration in maintaining skin health during long, intricate procedures.Together, Pat and Karen delve into the legal and clinical challenges surrounding OR skin injuries—exploring scenarios that can lead to litigation, the documentation legal nurse consultants should look for, and real-world protocols put in place to minimize risk. They discuss the essential roles and responsibilities of each surgical team member, highlight the importance of pre- and post-operative skin assessments, and address high-risk patient populations as well as technological advancements in OR surfaces and mattresses.But the conversation doesn’t stop at pressure and positioning injuries—in a riveting segment, Karen and Pat also tackle the sobering risk of operating room fires, investigating the fire triangle, prepping solutions, and how production pressures can sometimes jeopardize patient safety. This episode offers in-depth commentary, expert tips, and a behind-the-scenes look into a world that’s as fascinating as it is essential.What you’ll learn in this episode on Legal Risks and Nurse ResponsibilitiesHere are 5 questions that this podcast answers:What are the key responsibilities of the OR (operating room) team in preventing skin integrity issues such as pressure injuries during surgery?Who is accountable for correct patient positioning and padding in the operating room—and how should this be documented?What risk factors make certain patients more susceptible to skin breakdown and pressure injuries during surgical procedures?How do fires occur in the operating room, and what steps can OR staff take to reduce or prevent these dangerous events?What should legal nurse consultants look for in medical records when investigating cases involving pressure injuries or operating room fires?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/YBfrL2FiYSYGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peerVDfDM4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4IRhuuO6Bohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqv8dbibTLMGain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for Operating Room Skin Integrity: Legal Risks and Nurse ResponsibilitiesPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field.
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, hosted by Pat Iyer. In this power-packed session, Pat and Barbara dive deep into one of the most pivotal moments in a legal nurse consultant's career: mastering that all-important interview with an attorney. Whether you're about to walk into a law firm for the first time or looking to refine your approach for future meetings, this episode is filled with strategies to help you present yourself as a credible, valuable asset to any legal team.Throughout the conversation, you'll discover why in-person attorney interviews aren't just job meetings—they're unique sales opportunities where it's crucial to showcase the specific value of nursing expertise. Pat and Barbara share essential preparation tips, from researching the firm and attorneys to understanding the nuances of different practice areas. They also unpack the unique qualities of senior attorneys, offering advice on how to connect with decision-makers, demonstrate confidence, and establish clear professional boundaries.You’ll hear practical anecdotes and actionable strategies for building rapport, handling red flags, and navigating tricky questions about fees and expertise. Plus, Pat and Barbara discuss tools and upcoming workshops that can help you further hone your skills. If you’re ready to boost your confidence and make a lasting impression during your next attorney interview, grab a pen, take some notes, and get ready to level up your legal nurse consulting game!What you’ll learn in this episode on How to Master an Interview With an AttorneyJoin us to dig into these questions.Why is an in-person interview with an attorney considered a critical moment for a legal nurse consultant?What strategies and preparations should legal nurse consultants undertake before meeting an attorney for an interview?How can a legal nurse consultant build effective rapport and demonstrate their value to attorneys during an interview?What are some red flags and objections from attorneys that legal nurse consultants should be wary of during an interview?What are effective ways for legal nurse consultants to close an interview confidently and follow up for potential work opportunities?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5sQrVDu6_kGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peerVDfDM4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4IRhuuO6Bohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqv8dbibTLMGain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for How to Master an Interview With an AttorneyPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys.
Welcome to another episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast with your host, Pat Iyer .Today, we're diving into the secret sauce that transforms a legal nurse consultant from helpful to truly indispensable. Have you ever wondered how to become the go-to expert attorneys trust, rely on, and wouldn’t think of handling a case without? In this episode, Pat unpacks the mindset, key skills, and daily practices that set exceptional LNCs apart—and shares real-world stories to help those insights stick.From sharpening your critical thinking to mastering organization and tech skills, Pat covers the essentials for delivering consistent value and anticipating your attorney clients' needs before they even ask. She discusses the art of translating medical jargon for those who need it most, the power of honest feedback, and why small gestures can lead to long-term loyalty and referrals. Plus, Pat offers guidance for tackling self-doubt, building lasting relationships with legal teams, and committing to continuous improvement.This episode is packed with practical tips and actionable advice. Get inspired to become not just a good consultant, but the one attorneys can’t do without!What you’ll learn in this episode on How to Become an Irreplaceable Legal Nurse Consultant Attorneys Always TrustHere’s what you’ll get answers to in this podcast.What are the key skills and mindsets required to become an indispensable legal nurse consultant (LNC) to attorneys?How can critical thinking and organizational abilities set an LNC apart in supporting legal cases?Why is it important for LNCs to adapt their teaching style when explaining medical concepts to attorneys with varying levels of experience?In what ways can anticipating an attorney's needs and building strong relationships with legal teams enhance an LNC’s value?How do honesty, continuous improvement, and effective communication contribute to building trust and securing repeat business as an LNC?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/8Ha1eLK3wj8Grow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for How to Become an Irreplaceable Legal Nurse Consultant Attorneys Always TrustPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
Welcome to another episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, where medical expertise meets legal insight. In this episode, hosts Pat Iyer and Mary Beth Kerstein delve into a high-stakes clinical topic: sudden, unexpected cardiac arrest within hospital settings. Drawing from her extensive experience as a legal nurse consultant, Mary Beth shares the complexities of analyzing these critical cases—covering everything from medical record reviews and personal injury investigations to expert witness testimony.Pat and Mary Beth unpack the chain of events leading up to a Code Blue, discussing not only the medical triggers behind cardiac arrest—like heart attacks, respiratory compromise, and electrolyte imbalances—but also the vital roles played by different healthcare professionals during these emergencies.They offer invaluable guidance on how attorneys and legal nurse consultants can evaluate documentation, identify key providers, and spot possible gaps in nursing care, communication, or performance that could impact patient outcomes and litigation.This conversation gives you an in-depth look into the intersection of healthcare crisis management and legal scrutiny. Tune in for expert analysis, practical tips, and real-world stories that shine a light on both the moments of cardiac arrest response and the meticulous investigation that follows.What you’ll learn in this episode on Cardiac Arrest in Hospitals: What Attorneys and Legal Nurses Need to Know Check out this podcast to get these answers:What are the common causes of a sudden, unexpected cardiac arrest in a hospital setting?Who typically responds to a Code Blue event, and what roles do they play during the resuscitation process?What medical record documents and details are crucial for attorneys and legal nurse consultants to review after a cardiac arrest event?What performance and communication issues can arise among healthcare staff, such as between nursing assistants and registered nurses, that might contribute to a patient's deterioration before cardiac arrest?How do hospitals ensure staff are prepared for cardiac arrest situations, and what training or mock code practices are discussed to maintain readiness?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GwvwIgav6A&feature=youtu.beGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for Cardiac Arrest in Hospitals: What Attorneys and Legal Nurses Need to KnowMary Beth KersteinNurse, Wife, and Proud Parent of Two Sons...Mary Beth is clinically active within the hospital setting working nights on a telemetry/medical-surgical unit in addition to providing legal nurse consulting services. She has extensive experience summarizing the medical records of clients injured in traumatic events such as motor vehicle collisions, falls, and work-related incidents.When she is not on this podcast, she is working at the hospital,
Welcome to the Legal Nurse Podcast! In this episode, host Pat Iyer dives deep into the art of standing out as a Legal Nurse Consultant in a crowded field. Pat explores how to identify your unique strengths, communicate your value, and build a brand that attorney clients remember and trust. From leveraging your personal background to mastering the details that set you apart, you’ll discover actionable strategies for becoming the obvious choice in the legal nurse consulting industry.Pat walks listeners through the essential steps of branding, emphasizing that your brand is much more than a logo—it’s the promise you make through every interaction, report, and touch point.She unpacks the importance of consistency, why knowing your competition helps (but imitation hurts), and how to craft specific benefit statements that resonate with attorney clients. Real-life examples and practical tips show you how to turn inspiration into concrete actions, collect social proof, and ultimately believe in your own unique value.Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your professional edge, this episode packs the insights you need to thrive.What you’ll learn in this episode on Crafting a Memorable LNC Brand Attorneys RememberCheck out this podcast to get these answers:How can Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs) identify and communicate their unique value to stand out in a competitive field?What types of work and practice areas are available for LNCs beyond basic medical malpractice case reviews?How does personal background and prior experience help shape an LNC’s unique brand and niche?What are the most effective ways for LNCs to build and maintain a trusted and memorable brand with attorneys?What practical steps can LNCs take to differentiate themselves, prove their worth, and attract repeat business from ideal clients?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqtVpIJUPlE&feature=youtu.beGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for Crafting a Memorable LNC Brand Attorneys RememberPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast! I’m your host, Pat Iyer, and today we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most powerful tools in the legal nurse consultant’s arsenal: the medical record audit trail. With my guest, seasoned nurse practitioner and legal nurse consultant Amy Puls, we’re diving deep into how audit trails unravel key facts hidden beneath the surface of electronic medical records (EMRs). If you’ve ever wondered how attorneys and LNCs can truly dig into the timeline of events in a patient’s medical care, this episode is for you.Throughout our discussion, Amy shares real-world stories where audit trails were game-changers—including multimillion-dollar settlements and cases where critical facts came to light only because an expert knew where to look. We explore why getting an audit trail early in a case can make all the difference, the various types of audit trails, and what to ask for when requesting this vital data. Plus, Amy reveals tips on dealing with common defense pushbacks, the importance of proper formatting (hint: always ask for Excel!), and why audit trail expertise is a growing subspecialty for legal nurse consultants.Tune in as we demystify audit trails, provide actionable strategies for both plaintiff and defense teams, and highlight how trained professionals like Amy can spot the “missing pieces” others might overlook. By the end of this episode, you’ll appreciate the indispensable role audit trails play in medical malpractice litigation and understand the immense value trained LNCs bring to the table.What you’ll learn in this episode on The Hidden Power of Audit Trails in Legal Nurse ConsultingCheck out this podcast to get these answers:What is an audit trail in the context of electronic medical records, and why is it such a powerful tool in legal cases?How can legal nurse consultants and attorneys use audit trails to uncover discrepancies or hidden actions within medical records?What are some examples of real-life cases where information from an audit trail significantly impacted the outcome of litigation?What challenges might attorneys and consultants face when requesting and receiving audit trails from healthcare facilities?Who is best qualified to analyze audit trails, and why is specialized training critical for interpreting these complex datasets?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/Ap6cu0WglgEGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for The Hidden Power of Audit Trails in Legal Nurse ConsultingPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys.
Are you curious if Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC) might be the next exciting chapter in your career? In this episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, host Pat Iyer walks you through the essential qualities, mindsets, and strategies that determine whether LNC is the right fit for you. Drawing on insights from Chapter Two of her must-read resource, “Legal Nurse Consulting Success, Volume One,” Pat shares real stories—including Juan’s journey from bedside burnout to fulfilling consulting work—and unpacks what it truly takes to pivot from bedside nursing to the boardroom.Pat explores how making the shift to legal nurse consulting requires more than just new skills. You’ll hear why confidence in your expertise, strong boundaries, and business acumen are critical for success in this field. Pat covers the top qualities successful LNCs share, the importance of resilient optimism, how to handle negotiations with attorneys, and what it means to move away from overwork toward a balanced, purposeful business. Listeners will find timely advice on establishing your value, building good client relationships, and avoiding the classic pitfalls that can lead to burnout or feeling overwhelmed.Whether you’re a seasoned nurse searching for a fresh way to leverage your clinical skills, or just beginning to explore entrepreneurship, this episode offers actionable steps and empowering encouragement. Pat invites you to assess your unique strengths, challenges you to set healthy boundaries to support your transition. Tune in to discover if legal nurse consulting could be your next professional adventure!What you’ll learn in this episode on Must-Have Traits of a Successful LNCCheck out this podcast to get these answers:How can a nurse determine if Legal Nurse Consulting is the right career path for them?What are the key qualities and mindsets needed to succeed as a Legal Nurse Consultant?How should Legal Nurse Consultants handle fee negotiations and pushback from attorneys?What boundaries are important to set when launching and growing a Legal Nurse Consulting business?How can Legal Nurse Consultants manage overwhelm and avoid slipping into unhealthy working patterns or roles?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/Ap6cu0WglgEGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenter for Must-Have Traits of a Successful LNCPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdle...
Welcome to another episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, hosted by Pat Iyer, where we dive into the fascinating intersection of healthcare, law, and business. In this episode, Pat sits down with Karyn Buxman—registered nurse, neuro humorist, and global speaker—who brings a fresh and uplifting perspective on handling stress, burnout, and conflict through the power of humor. Karyn, known for her infectious enthusiasm and deep expertise, shares insights from her journey through the high-adrenaline landscapes of nursing, academia, and professional speaking.Together, Pat and Karyn explore the critical role humor plays in managing the darker and more challenging aspects of health care and legal nurse consulting. Drawing from her research and years of experience, Karyn explains how laughter and reframing can help us navigate stressful situations, whether it’s dealing with traumatic events in the ER or confronting difficult conversations with clients and attorneys.She introduces concepts such as “neuro humorism” and discusses the brain science behind humor, offering strategies for de-escalating tense interactions and maintaining resilience.This episode isn’t just about laughter—it’s about practical tools for fostering creativity, building trust, and making positive choices in the face of adversity. Karyn and Pat discuss improv principles, effective communication techniques like “Yes, and…,” and the SCARE model for understanding brain threats.Filled with relatable stories, actionable advice, and plenty of laughs, this session of the Legal Nurse Podcast will leave you feeling equipped to bring more humor—and health—into your work and life.What you’ll learn in this episode on Why Humor Is a Critical Tool for Nurses in Challenging Situations You’ll get the answers to these questions:What is a "neuro humorist" and how can understanding the intersection of humor and the brain benefit nurses and legal nurse consultants?How does humor help healthcare professionals—and specifically nurses—cope with stress, burnout, and high-pressure situations?What are the potential risks and benefits of using humor, including sarcasm, in challenging or emotionally charged professional interactions?How can techniques like improv and the SCARF (or SCARE) model be applied to de-escalate tense conversations with clients, particularly attorneys?Why is it more important to notice humor and appreciate funny moments, rather than focusing solely on being funny, in both health care and legal consulting?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/Ap6cu0WglgEGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenter for Why Humor Is a Critical Tool for Nurses in Challenging SituationsKaryn BuxmanKaryn is a Nursepreneur, Neurohumorist, and proud ComicCon fanatic. She’s traveled the globe helping nurses shift from burnt out to fired up. When she’s not on this podcast,
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast with your host, Pat Iyer. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the critical and often litigious world of obstetrical care with special guest Maureen Elia, a master’s-prepared, board-certified obstetrical nurse, and experienced legal nurse consultant. Maureen brings her wealth of hands-on expertise in labor and delivery, her experience as an instructor in fetal monitoring, and her perspective as both a clinician and an expert witness in medical malpractice cases.Together, Pat and Maureen explore the evolution of fetal monitoring technology, from the days of heavy fetoscopes and intermittent checks to today’s sophisticated electronic fetal monitoring systems. They focus on the science of interpreting fetal heart rate strips, explaining the vital role nurses play in categorizing, evaluating, and responding to the changing signs that could mean the difference between a routine delivery and a medical emergency.Maureen provides an insider’s look into the standards, certifications, tools, and common pitfalls in fetal monitoring—highlighting how misinterpretation or delayed intervention can lead to devastating outcomes and open the door to litigation.This episode offers a powerful blend of technical insight and real-world examples about teamwork, communication breakdowns, and the heavy responsibilities involved in labor and delivery care. Tune in to hear stories, best practices, and lessons that underscore the life-altering consequences of errors in the obstetric suite—and discover why ongoing education and vigilance are key to patient safety and risk management.What you’ll learn in this episode on Inside the Labor Room: Electronic Fetal Monitoring & Legal Challenges in Obstetrical Care Listen to get the answers to these questions:What are the three NICHD fetal monitoring strip categories, and why is “Category 2” so challenging to interpret?How can technology help (and fall short) in supporting nurses’ real-time fetal monitoring decisions?What are the most common breakdowns Maureen sees when reviewing OB malpractice cases?Why is continuous learning and recertification vital for labor and delivery nurses?How can good communication—and the courage to escalate concerns—prevent devastating outcomes for mothers and babies?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m53d0AQUcx0Grow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenter for Inside the Labor Room: Electronic Fetal Monitoring & Legal Challenges in Obstetrical Care Pat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys.
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast with your host, Pat Iyer. In today’s episode, Pat shines a spotlight on a crucial—but often underestimated—element of building a successful legal nurse consulting business: your mindset. Whether you’re just stepping into the world of legal nurse consulting or have been at it for a while, you’ll discover why mindset can be the difference between stalling out, staying stuck, or truly gaining traction in your business.Pat dives deep into the internal barriers that many legal nurse consultants face, such as self-doubt, fear of rejection, the pursuit of perfectionism, and the need for external validation. She shares personal stories and real-world examples, showing how these mindset challenges—not lack of education, competition, or experience—often hold consultants back. Along the way, Pat offers practical strategies for identifying these limiting beliefs and shifting towards a mindset rooted in resilience, growth, and decisive action.If you’ve ever questioned your ability to succeed or wondered what's really holding you back, this episode offers the candid advice and encouragement you need to move forward. Discover actionable steps to cultivate a growth-oriented mindset, redefine your idea of risk, and take consistent action towards your goals. Pat wraps up with reflective questions to help you clarify your motivations and offers additional resources if you’re ready to go deeper. Tune in—your path to legal nurse consulting success begins with how you choose to think!What you’ll learn in this episode on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Perfectionism in Legal Nurse Consulting This podcast answers these questions.Why is mindset considered a crucial factor in the success of a legal nurse consulting business?What are some common internal barriers that often hold legal nurse consultants back from achieving their goals?How can perfectionism and self-sabotage negatively impact progress in starting and growing a legal nurse consulting business?In what ways can external influences, like friends and family, affect a legal nurse consultant’s confidence and decision-making?What practical steps can legal nurse consultants take to shift their mindset and foster consistent action toward success?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/mexKQjOiOsoGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenter for Overcoming Self-Doubt and Perfectionism in Legal Nurse ConsultingPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s v...
On this episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, host Pat Iyer delves into the high-stakes world of pediatric emergency care with expert guest Dr. Chelsea Collins, a seasoned emergency department and forensic nurse. Together, they shine a spotlight on the unique vulnerabilities and challenges faced by pediatric patients—and the medical teams who care for them—in the fast-paced ER environment. Dr. Collins draws on her extensive experience to expose the complexities behind assigning responsibility, the differences in assessment techniques between inpatient and emergency settings, and the realities of working in a team under constantly shifting conditions.Listeners will gain critical insight into the most serious emergencies involving children, from respiratory crises to life-threatening fevers, and learn why children are not just "little adults" when it comes to dosages and treatment protocols. Dr. Collins explains essentials like weight-based dosing, the lifesaving role of Broselow tape, and how ER staff navigate situations when time won’t allow for careful measurement—a crucial look into the behind-the-scenes decisions that can mean life or death.The episode also focuses on vital legal considerations such as EMTALA (the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) and the nuances of handling pregnant pediatric patients, revealing just how intricate and specialized pediatric emergency care has become. This episode promises an eye-opening look into cases where every detail—and every second—matters.What you’ll learn in this episode on Pediatric ER NursingWatch this on our LegalNurseBusiness channel on YouTube for the full experience.How does the team dynamic and patient assignment work in a constantly changing emergency department, especially during critical situations with pediatric patients?What types of assessments are performed on pediatric patients in the emergency department, and how do they differ from inpatient head-to-toe assessments?Which pediatric emergencies raise the most concern among emergency department staff, and why are respiratory issues particularly critical in children?How are medication dosages accurately determined for pediatric patients in urgent or high-pressure situations, and what tools are used to support this process?What legal and practical protocols, such as EMTALA, ensure the stabilization and appropriate transfer of patients—particularly vulnerable or uninsured children and pregnant teenagers—in emergency departments?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkkSNou9IzgGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for Pediatric ER NursingDr. Chelsea CollinsNurse. Professor. Policy Wonk.A nurse for over a decade, Dr. Collins started out in the ER as a new graduate with her associates in nursing. She advanced her education later obtaining her BSN and her DNP from Johns Hopkins University as a Clinical Nurse ...
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, where we delve into the world of business building for Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs). In this session, special guest Gina Carr—a Harvard MBA, Georgia Tech engineer, and expert in internet marketing and business coaching—joins us to explore the power of video for LNCs aiming to stand out and grow their practices.This is a session from our LNC Success online conference. I encourage you to watch this on our YouTube channel, Legal Nurse Business.Gina shares her personal journey and practical tips, encouraging legal nurse consultants to use the visual and emotional impact of educational videos to connect with attorney clients and establish vital know-like-trust relationships.Throughout the episode, Gina breaks down the essentials of creating compelling video content, from the types of videos every LNC needs on their website, to leveraging testimonials, FAQs, and timely news stories for greater reach. She offers strategies to overcome nerves and develop on-camera confidence, emphasizing simple tools and effective techniques—like using external microphones and strategic lighting—to dramatically enhance video quality. Gina’s approach is rooted in practical, actionable guidance, making it accessible for beginners and seasoned LNCs alike who want their expertise to shine on screen.Listeners will also hear real-world insights from breakout discussions, including creative tips for recording videos on the go and overcoming common fears about video marketing. If you’ve ever wondered how to differentiate your LNC business, reach more attorneys, or simply feel more comfortable in front of the camera, this episode is packed with guidance and encouragement to help you take the next step. Get ready to change how you present your expertise and accelerate your business growth through the dynamic world of video.What you’ll learn in this episode on Essential Video Techniques and Tools:Join us to discover the answers to these questions:Why is video such a powerful tool for legal nurse consultants to build credibility and connect with attorney clients?What are the most important types of videos that legal nurse consultants should create to enhance their business and marketing efforts?How can you overcome common fears and technical challenges related to starting and creating videos for your business?What basic equipment and setup recommendations—like lighting, microphones, and camera positioning—are needed to create professional and compelling videos?How can legal nurse consultants effectively use video on websites, LinkedIn, email, and other platforms to stand out from competitors and attract attorney clients?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.Grow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for Essential Video Techniques and ToolsGina CarrGina Carr is an Entrepreneur, Speaker and Marketing Consultant who works with C...
Welcome to another insightful episode of Legal Nurse Podcast, hosted by Pat Iyer. In this episode, Pat sits down with Jennifer Wilson, a certified emergency department nurse and certified pediatric emergency nurse, who brings her extensive experience working on mass tort cases to the conversation. Together, they demystify the world of mass torts, highlighting the essential role legal nurse consultants play in assisting attorneys with these complex, large-scale cases.Jennifer breaks down the differences between mass torts and class action lawsuits, providing real-world examples ranging from pharmaceutical litigation and faulty medical devices to environmental toxic exposures like Camp Lejeune. She also discusses the unique responsibilities legal nurse consultants take on, from summarizing medical records and identifying injuries to conducting research for "science days" and supporting life care planning.The ebb and flow of workload in mass tort work, the emotional impact of helping groups of injured people, and the adaptability and attention to detail required of successful legal nurse consultants are all covered in depth.Ready to learn how you can make a difference in mass tort cases and support attorneys as a legal nurse consultant? Tune in as Jennifer shares memorable case stories, expert tips for breaking into this field, and advice for handling the unique challenges—and rewards—of mass tort litigation. This episode offers both practical guidance and inspiration for nurses looking to expand their consulting practice into this significant area of legal support.What you’ll learn in this episode on Mass Tort Cases: The Legal Nurse Consultant’s Crucial Role Explained:Join us to discover the answers to these questions:What is a mass tort case, and how does it differ from a class action lawsuit?What are some examples of cases that are considered mass torts, and what kinds of injuries or exposures do they often involve?How do legal nurse consultants assist attorneys in handling mass tort cases, and what specific roles can they play?What challenges and benefits should legal nurse consultants consider when working on mass tort cases, especially regarding workflow and caseload?What skills and qualities are essential for a legal nurse consultant to be successful in the mass tort field, and how can they best support attorneys and plaintiffs?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/HsRUldPpe5MGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for Mass Tort Cases: The Legal Nurse Consultant’s Crucial Role ExplainedJennifer WilsonI am a wife, mother and nurse. When I am not on this podcast I am at the beach or loving on her cats.Connect with Jennifer Wilson on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-wilson-bs-rn-cpen-cen-a87659223/Pat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guidin...
In this session, we dive into the skills and strategies that set legal nurse consultants apart in the competitive legal arena. In this episode, "The Power of the Pen 2025," hosts Barbara Levin and Pat Iyer bring decades of experience to the table, exploring how strong writing skills can transform your nursing career and dramatically increase your visibility with attorneys. Whether you’re just starting out, expanding your consulting practice, or considering the next phase of your professional journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice on optimizing your reports, building credibility, and leveraging the written word for business growth.Barbara and Pat break down the evolving landscape of legal nurse consulting, revealing the increasing competition from both fellow consultants and emerging AI-based technologies. They outline the essential writing techniques all successful LNCs must master—from clarity and consistency to precision and relevance—and offer practical tips for editing, proofing, and presenting polished, attorney-friendly documents. But it doesn’t stop there: they also discuss how publishing articles, blogs, or book chapters can be your ticket to expert status, public speaking opportunities, and a steady stream of referrals.What you’ll learn in this episode on The Power of the Pen: How Writing Grows Your Legal Nurse Consulting Career:Join us to discover the answers to these questions:How can exceptional writing skills set legal nurse consultants apart from both human and AI competitors?What are the most common writing mistakes that can cost LNCs repeat business—and how can you avoid them?In what ways does publishing your work boost your authority and visibility within the legal community?What strategies can help you produce clear, persuasive, and attorney-friendly reports every time?How can contributing to a published book change your professional trajectory as a legal nurse consultant?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X07Twwve_cw&feature=youtu.beGrow Your LNC Business12th LNC SUCCESS® ONLINE CONFERENCENovember 13, 14 & 15, 2025Gain Specialized Skills That Attorneys ValueLearn advanced techniques in deposition analysis, case screening, and report writing to provide high-impact services that attorneys need and trust.Stay Competitive with Cutting-Edge StrategiesDiscover how AI tools, LinkedIn marketing, and expert insights can help you streamline your workflow, attract more clients, and position yourself as a top-tier LNC.Build Meaningful Connections with Experts & PeersNetwork with experienced LNCs, attorneys, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, referrals, and opportunities to grow your legal nurse consulting business.Register now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for The Power of the Pen: How Writing Grows Your Legal Nurse Consulting CareerPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Barbara LevinBarbara Levin BSN RN CMSRN ONCC LNCC is a medical-surgic...
In Episode 648 of the Legal Nurse Podcast, host Pat Iyer welcomes Larry Boyd, a seasoned certified case manager and registered nurse with over 35 years of experience, to unpack the nuanced roles case managers play in healthcare and legal settings. Larry shares distinctions between legal and medical case managers, explaining how each serves either the attorneys or the injured clients themselves. The conversation touches on the evolution of the case manager's responsibilities, different certifications, and the significance of advocacy—particularly in challenging post-injury scenarios.Larry illustrates how medical case managers are pivotal advocates for clients, ensuring that their recovery needs are met, from discharge planning to ongoing medical care coordination. Pat and Larry review real-world examples that highlight the advocacy work case managers do, preventing unsafe discharges and bridging the gap between clinical needs and legal demands.They highlight that not all case managers have the same level of expertise, distinguishing between "scribes," inexperienced case managers who mainly document and observe, and certified case managers who actively intervene on behalf of clients.The episode wraps with advice for legal nurse consultants on collaborating with case managers to gain meaningful insights missing from medical records, and underscores the vital impact of strong clinical skills, communication, and certification. Larry underscores the profession's essential role in facilitating holistic, safe recoveries for patients navigating the complex intersection of medical and legal systems.What you’ll learn in this episode on Role of the Case Manager: Advocacy, Expertise, and Collaboration:Join us to discover the answers to these questions:What are the key differences between a legal case manager and a medical case manager?How does the background and training of a case manager impact the quality of advocacy and care a client receives?In what ways do legal nurse consultants and case managers collaborate to support injured clients in the litigation process?What challenges arise when a case manager lacks clinical experience or certification, and how does this affect patient outcomes?How do changes in healthcare regulations and billing practices influence the availability and function of case management services?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/E0zgq-At8vI🖋️ Free LNC Masterclass: Unlock the Power of WritingGrow Your Legal Nurse Consulting Business with Words That Win ClientsWhat You’ll Learn:How great writing gets attorneys' attentionThe secrets behind visibility, trust, and faster client decisionsSimple tips to instantly improve reports, posts, and emails📅 Live on Zoom with Pat IyerAuthor of 68 books & LNC Business Coach🎁 Bonus Writing Checklist for live attendeesLive session June 16 at 8 PM ET • June 18 at 12 Noon ETRegister now- Limited spots availableYour Presenters for Role of the Case Manager: Advocacy, Expertise, and CollaborationPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in the...
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, hosted by Pat Iyer. In this episode, Pat sits down with Dr. Charles Grodzin—a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician, seasoned expert witness, and co-editor of an upcoming handbook on pulmonary embolism. Together, they delve into the world of evidence-based practice in medicine, demystifying what the term truly means and how providers can effectively integrate the latest knowledge into patient care.Dr. Grodzin shares his passion for improving the understanding and management of pulmonary embolism, shedding light on why this often-misunderstood condition needs more attention in both clinical settings and the courtroom. The conversation covers the challenges of applying evidence-based standards to rare conditions, the importance of staying up-to-date in the age of rapid information access, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and care.This episode offers valuable perspectives on the intersection of medicine, law, and ethics. You’ll also get an inside look at the role of expert witnesses, the nuances of defining standard of care, and the necessity of objectivity and integrity in legal medical reviews.Pat, Kenna, and Grace also discuss potential nursing liability, particularly around failure to speak up or document concerns during procedures, calculation errors with weight-based medications, and issues with informed consent—especially if a surgeon adds a procedure without patient agreement.Additional topics include the complexities of healing (such as keloid scarring), how patient expectations sometimes don’t align with outcomes, and the unique risks of pediatric plastic surgery. They also touch on rare but devastating occurrences like operating room fires, sharing a poignant case involving a young child to underscore the importance of safety protocols and clear communication.The episode wraps up with practical advice for legal professionals interested in consulting on plastic surgery cases, along with contact information for Kenna and Grace’s consulting business.What you’ll learn in this episode on How Evidence-Based Practice Impacts Patient Care and Malpractice Cases :There’s plenty to learn in this honest, practical discussion about the current and future state of evidence-based medicine.What is evidence-based practice in medicine, and how do healthcare providers incorporate it into their daily work?How does evidence-based practice apply to rare medical conditions that a provider may have never encountered before?What are the challenges and considerations when comparing standards of care between large tertiary hospitals and smaller community hospitals?How are artificial intelligence (AI) tools being used in the diagnosis and management of conditions like pulmonary embolism, and what is required for their adoption in clinical practice?How should expert witnesses remain objective when reviewing cases for attorneys, and what is their role in providing medical expertise during litigation?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/lP-MkK0XUy4🖋️ Free LNC Masterclass: Unlock the Power of WritingGrow Your Legal Nurse Consulting Business with Words That Win ClientsWhat You’ll Learn:How great writing gets attorneys' attentionThe secrets behind visibility, trust, and faster client decisionsSimple tips to instantly improve reports, posts, and emails📅 Live on Zoom with Pat IyerAuthor of 68 books & LNC Business Coach🎁 Bonus Writing Checklist for live attendeesLive session June 16 at 8 PM ET • June 18 at 12 Noon ET
Host Pat Iyer welcomes guests Kenna Morgan and Grace Flack, both experienced legal nurse consultants with over 25 years’ combined experience in plastic surgery and postoperative care. The episode dives into the world of plastic and reconstructive surgery, focusing on the expectations, risks, and realities faced by patients and medical staff.The discussion begins by outlining some of the most common, expected complications after plastic surgery—such as swelling, bruising, pain, and numbness—emphasizing the importance of proper patient education and expectation management. Kenna and Grace point out that while these complications are typically normal parts of recovery, it’s crucial for both patients and healthcare providers to recognize abnormal signs—like persistent fevers or mental changes—which could signal infections or more serious issues.The conversation then shifts to the legal aspects, highlighting how legal nurse consultants review cases for deviation from the standard of care, especially when unexpected complications arise. Grace shares a real-life example of a client who developed sepsis after her concerns were initially dismissed post-procedure, illustrating how the management—or mismanagement—of symptoms can have serious legal implications.Pat, Kenna, and Grace also discuss potential nursing liability, particularly around failure to speak up or document concerns during procedures, calculation errors with weight-based medications, and issues with informed consent—especially if a surgeon adds a procedure without patient agreement.Additional topics include the complexities of healing (such as keloid scarring), how patient expectations sometimes don’t align with outcomes, and the unique risks of pediatric plastic surgery. They also touch on rare but devastating occurrences like operating room fires, sharing a poignant case involving a young child to underscore the importance of safety protocols and clear communication.The episode wraps up with practical advice for legal professionals interested in consulting on plastic surgery cases, along with contact information for Kenna and Grace’s consulting business.What you’ll learn in this episode on Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong: Real Cases and Risks :Get answers to these questions:What are some common expected complications after plastic surgery?Which complications after plastic surgery might indicate medical negligence or malpractice?How can nurses become legally liable during the plastic surgery process, even if they aren’t the surgeon?Why is proper consent so crucial in plastic surgery procedures, and what are the legal implications of unauthorized add-on procedures?How do medication calculations carry liability risks for nurses in the operating room, especially with local anesthetics?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhuHPcA0ZjsIs this you? "I get confused about the difference between screening cases and writing expert reports."You're not alone!Step into the role of a legal nurse consultant and experience the process of analyzing a nursing malpractice case.This interactive workshop is designed for LNCs who want practical experience in case evaluation, medical record analysis, and identifying deviations from the standard of care. You'll work through a real case, receive targeted instructions, and engage in small group activities to sharpen your clinical and legal skills.Live session June 5, 2025 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM EasternLearn more about our limited time Early Bird Discount!Your Presenters for Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong: Real Cases and RisksPat Iyer
Welcome to another episode of the Pat Iyer podcast! In today’s episode, “LNC Report Writing,” Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin dive deep into the art and science of writing impactful legal nurse consultant reports. Whether you’re a seasoned LNC or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical insights on how your reports can become an essential bridge between complex medical records and the legal world—helping attorneys understand critical medical issues, building case strategy, and ultimately turning prospects into loyal clients.Pat and Barbara explore the different types of reports—from behind-the-scenes analysis to formal expert witness reports—clarifying what makes each one effective and how to navigate important considerations like bias, confidentiality, and clarity. They also share real-world stories where a well-crafted LNC report made all the difference, and provide tips for structuring your findings.Stay tuned for hands-on advice, anecdotes from the front lines, and information about an upcoming workshop designed to sharpen your report writing and case analysis skills. If you’re ready to write reports that truly make an impact, this episode is for you!What you’ll learn in this episode on The Role of the LNC In Report Writing :Listen to find out the answers to these questionsWhy are LNC reports such a vital part of a legal case, and how do they contribute to an attorney's strategy?What’s the difference between a behind-the-scenes (non-discoverable) report and an expert witness report written by legal nurse consultants?What are the key characteristics that make an LNC report effective, and how can you avoid bias in your analysis?How should LNCs structure reports for case screening to ensure attorneys can easily understand their findings and conclusions?What should legal nurse consultants keep in mind to maintain objectivity and professionalism when writing reports, especially when dealing with emotionally charged or egregious cases?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/0ipHE7TNymUIs this you? "I get confused about the difference between screening cases and writing expert reports."You're not alone!Step into the role of a legal nurse consultant and experience the process of analyzing a nursing malpractice case.This interactive workshop is designed for LNCs who want practical experience in case evaluation, medical record analysis, and identifying deviations from the standard of care. You'll work through a real case, receive targeted instructions, and engage in small group activities to sharpen your clinical and legal skills.Live session June 5, 2025 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM EasternLearn more about our limited time Early Bird Discount!Your Presenter for The Role of the LNC In Report WritingPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Barbara LevinBarbara Levin BSN RN CMSRN ONCC LNCC is a medical-surgical and orthopedic expert who has written LNC reports for more than 20 years. Her clients praise her thoroughness,
Welcome to the Legal Nurse Podcast! In this episode, Pat Iyer sits down with Ashley Jefferson, a highly experienced legal nurse consultant specializing in labor and delivery, high-risk obstetrics, and forensic nursing. Ashley brings her unique perspective from working both at the bedside and as a charge nurse in a busy labor and delivery unit, as well as her role as a forensic nurse examiner in an emergency department.Together, Pat and Ashley dive deep into the complexities of using Pitocin—a common but potentially risky medication used to induce and augment labor. Ashley explains not only the benefits of Pitocin but also the very real dangers it poses if not managed properly, including the risk of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and lifelong consequences for infants. She also discusses the importance of fetal monitoring, the standardized guidelines that drive safe practice, and the critical need for OB expertise when evaluating cases that involve catastrophic outcomes.This episode is packed with important insights about labor management, medical standards, and the crucial role of expert review in cases involving birth injuries. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation with Ashley Jefferson—and remember, having the right expert on your team can make all the difference when lives and futures hang in the balance.What you’ll learn in this episode on Pitocin, Fetal Monitoring, and Legal Cases :Listen to find out the answers to these questionsWhat is Pitocin, and how is it used in the labor and delivery process today?What are the risks associated with Pitocin, and how can its improper use contribute to birth injuries?What is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and what are its potential consequences for newborns?How do medical professionals use fetal monitoring to assess the well-being of a baby during labor, and what are the standards for interpreting these tracings?What records and documentation should legal nurse consultants focus on when reviewing potential birth injury cases involving Pitocin?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.Is this you? "I get confused about the difference between screening cases and writing expert reports."You're not alone!Step into the role of a legal nurse consultant and experience the process of analyzing a nursing malpractice case.This interactive workshop is designed for LNCs who want practical experience in case evaluation, medical record analysis, and identifying deviations from the standard of care. You'll work through a real case, receive targeted instructions, and engage in small group activities to sharpen your clinical and legal skills.Live session June 5, 2025 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM EasternLearn more about our limited time Early Bird Discount!Your Presenter for Pitocin, Fetal Monitoring, and Legal CasesPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
Welcome to another insightful episode of Legal Nurse Podcast, where today’s focus is “Uncovering Deviations.” Hosted by seasoned legal nurse consultants Barbara Levin and Pat Iyer, this episode dives deep into the complex world of medical liability, exploring what it means to uncover deviations from the standard of care and how these findings play a crucial role in legal cases.Barbara and Pat guide listeners through the fundamentals of the standard of care in medical-legal contexts, the nuances of analyzing medical records, and the red flags that often signal a deviation. Through real-life case examples, they share the pivotal impact that thorough record reviews and critical thinking can have on patient outcomes and legal verdicts.You’ll find invaluable insights and practical advice for identifying, handling, and documenting deviations from the standard of care. Stay tuned as they also preview their upcoming hands-on workshop, designed to sharpen your case analysis skills and enhance your expertise in this vital area.What you’ll learn in this episode on Uncovering Deviations :Grab your notepad, settle in, and get ready for an educational hour packed with expert tips, lively discussion, and plenty of actionable takeaways!What does the "standard of care" mean in a medical legal context, and who determines what it is?How do legal nurse consultants evaluate whether the standard of care was met when reviewing medical records?What are common types of deviations from the standard of care that can be found in medical records?What red flags should legal nurses be aware of when looking for potential deviations in the standard of care?How do deviations from the standard of care impact the legal outcomes in medical malpractice cases for both plaintiffs and defendants?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSOC_P7sB9oGet the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.Is this you? "I get confused about the difference between screening cases and writing expert reports."You're not alone!Step into the role of a legal nurse consultant and experience the process of analyzing a nursing malpractice case.This interactive workshop is designed for LNCs who want practical experience in case evaluation, medical record analysis, and identifying deviations from the standard of care. You'll work through a real case, receive targeted instructions, and engage in small group activities to sharpen your clinical and legal skills.Live session June 5, 2025 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM EasternLearn more about our limited time Early Bird Discount!Your Presenter for Uncovering Deviations: How Legal Nurses Identify Liability in Medical Malpractice CasesPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
In today’s episode, we dive into a topic every business owner dreads: embezzlement by a trusted employee. While it’s easy to think it could never happen to you, embezzlement is more common than most realize—and it doesn’t always end in legal action or prosecution. Pat breaks down what embezzlement really means, shares real-life examples (including stories from attorneys and even a Girl Scout troop leader), and highlights subtle warning signs that something may be wrong within your own business. She offers practical, proactive steps to prevent fraud, from unannounced audits to dividing financial responsibilities, and guides you on what to do if you suspect someone is stealing from your company. Tune in for key strategies to protect your LNC business—because staying alert and empowered is your best defense.What you’ll learn in this episode on Protecting Your LNC Business from Embezzlement :How embezzlement typically starts small—and what changes to look out for before it snowballsCommon schemes: falsified overtime, cash skimming, and even professionals misusing trust fundsKey red flags you might be missing, like missing paperwork, unexplained lifestyle upgrades, or employees resistant to taking vacationsDetailed prevention tips: from routine surprise audits to dividing up job duties and securing financial accessThe critical first steps if you do suspect embezzlement, including why your initial moves need to be discreet and guided by an expert attorneyHow does medical illustration assist attorneys and juries in understanding complex medical cases?What unique approach does Annie Gough use in creating her medical illustrations for legal cases?How are sensitive topics and anatomy addressed through medical illustration in litigation?What example does Annie Gough give to show how medical illustrations can simplify and visually enhance the storytelling of a medical case in court?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.Is this you? "I get confused about the difference between screening cases and writing expert reports."You're not alone!Step into the role of a legal nurse consultant and experience the process of analyzing a nursing malpractice case.This interactive workshop is designed for LNCs who want practical experience in case evaluation, medical record analysis, and identifying deviations from the standard of care. You'll work through a real case, receive targeted instructions, and engage in small group activities to sharpen your clinical and legal skills.Live session June 5, 2025 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM EasternLearn more about our limited time Early Bird Discount!Your Presenter for EmbezzlementPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
Welcome back to another intriguing episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast. In today's episode, we dive into the captivating world of medical illustration with Annie Gough, a certified medical illustrator with a Master of Science degree. Annie shares her unique journey that led her from being a pre-med student to a highly sought-after freelance illustrator for legal cases. She offers her insights on how medical illustrations can transform complex cases into easily understandable stories for attorneys and juries.Throughout this episode, Annie demonstrates the profound value of visual aids in litigation and how she creates custom illustrations tailored to each unique case, using tools like Photoshop and her trusty drawing tablet.Listeners will learn about the intricate process Annie employs, starting from voluminous medical records to detailed, engaging illustrations. Whether it's simplifying a complex chronology of injuries or illustrating intricate medical conditions, Annie's expertise brings clarity and engagement to the courtroom.Join us as we explore the art and science behind medical illustration and discover how these visual stories can change the way legal professionals approach their cases. Don't miss Annie's fascinating anecdotes and her innovative approach to transforming medical cases into visual narratives in this episode. In The Art of Medical Illustration Annie explores the answers to questions like these:What is the educational background required for becoming a medical illustrator as described in the podcast?How does medical illustration assist attorneys and juries in understanding complex medical cases?What unique approach does Annie Gough use in creating her medical illustrations for legal cases?How are sensitive topics and anatomy addressed through medical illustration in litigation?What example does Annie Gough give to show how medical illustrations can simplify and visually enhance the storytelling of a medical case in court?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm4EOcA5aXEIs this you? "I get confused about the difference between screening cases and writing expert reports."You're not alone!Step into the role of a legal nurse consultant and experience the process of analyzing a nursing malpractice case.This interactive workshop is designed for LNCs who want practical experience in case evaluation, medical record analysis, and identifying deviations from the standard of care. You'll work through a real case, receive targeted instructions, and engage in small group activities to sharpen your clinical and legal skills.Live session June 5, 2025 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM EasternLearn more about our limited time Early Bird Discount!Your Presenter for The Art of Medical Illustration Annie GoughCertified Medical Illustrator specializing in medical-legal illustration, catastrophic injury litigation, visual storytelling, and jury education. Author of Injury Illustrated: How Medical Images Win Legal Cases, published by CRC Press, Routledge textbooks.Connect with Annie Gough on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-gough-ms-cmi-fami-1ba2567Pat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential client...
In today's episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, we delve into the life-saving world of cardiac stents with expert cardiologist Joshua Willis. Discover the evolution of stents, from their inception to their transformative role in treating heart disease. Joshua shares insights into the critical procedures that follow stent insertion and navigates the complexities of balancing patient care with available resources.You’ll discover how these medical advancements have changed lives and the collaborative decision-making involved in this vital field. Tune in and explore the fascinating journey of cardiac care!Heart Procedures: Cardiac Stents and Beyond Addresses these Questions:Join us for this episode, during which we discuss these questions.How did the concept of cardiac stents develop, and who was a key figure in their development?What are the differences between bare metal stents and drug-eluting stents, and how do they function in preventing coronary artery blockages?What are the typical medications used post-stent insertion to prevent clot formation, and why are they crucial?How does the radial approach differ from the femoral approach in cardiac procedures, and why has it become more favored?What role does shared governance play in deciding between stent insertion and coronary artery bypass surgery for a patient?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.Are you finding it tough to Grow Your LNC Business? You are not alone!Join us for the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!Your Presenter for Heart Procedures: Cardiac Stents and BeyondJoshua M Willis, MDDr. Willis completed a cardiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2007-2010) and an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at the University of Florida (2010-2011). In 2011, he took a private cardiology practice job in Chattanooga, Tennessee, splitting his time between hospital-based procedures (cardiac catheterizations, percutaneous coronary interventions, Swan Ganz catheterization for invasive hemodynamic measurements, Impella device placement etc.) and clinic duties, and seeing approximately 24-26 patients per full clinic day.His job responsibilities at Wellstar include three days in the hospital, providing Interventional and General Cardiology coverage and 1.5 days in clinic seeing outpatients, total of 35-40 outpatient visits per week.Connect with Joshua M Willis, MD by email at cardioexpertwitness@gmail.com,
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast with your host, Pat Iyer. Today, we're tackling a crucial topic for new legal nurse consultants: "Why Attorneys are Not Hiring You And What to do About it."If you find yourself struggling to secure clients or even gain responses from attorneys, this episode is packed with valuable guidance to help you navigate these challenges.Pat Iyer, a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach, shares her expertise on the common mistakes many LNCs make and offers actionable strategies tocommunicate your value effectively,specialize in specific case types, andunderstand the vital distinction between running a business and being an employee.Whether you're new to the field or looking to refine your approach, this episode serves as a comprehensive guide to positioning yourself for success and recognition in the legal industry. Tune in and discover the practical steps you need to take to thrive in your legal nurse consulting journey.Why Attorneys Aren’t Hiring You and What To Do About It Addresses these Questions:In this episode, you’ll discover the answer to these questions:What are some misconceptions attorneys might have about the role of a legal nurse consultant that can hinder hiring?How can legal nurse consultants more effectively communicate their value to attorneys?Why might focusing too much on nursing credentials be counterproductive when marketing to attorneys?What are some effective alternatives to using a traditional resume for attracting the attention of attorneys?Why is it important for a legal nurse consultant to specialize in certain types of cases rather than being a generalist?How might a legal nurse consultant personalize themselves to stand out from others in the field?What are some pitfalls of relying solely on cold calling as a marketing strategy, and what alternatives might be more successful?Why is follow-up important after initial contact with attorneys, and what strategies can you use to stay on their radar?How can legal nurse consultants identify and target their networking efforts to connect with the right attorneys?What mindset shift is necessary for legal nurse consultants when transitioning from a nursing role to a consultancy business owner, and why is this important for success?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.Are you finding it tough to Grow Your LNC Business? You are not alone!Join us for the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!
Today, we delve into the complex world of legal nurse consulting with Pat Iyer, who joins hosts Jen and Tim Kane to unravel the biggest mistakes new LNCs make when starting their journeys.This episode promises to be a goldmine of insights and practical advice for those looking to navigate the intricate landscape of legal nurse consulting. Pat, a seasoned LNC and business coach, sheds light on common pitfalls and offers strategies to help LNCs avoid them. Whether it's understanding your niche, pricing your services effectively, or building valuable connections, this episode covers it all. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your LNC business to new heights. Tune in now for an enlightening discussion full of wisdom, tips, and unforgettable stories.How to Avoid Common LNC Mistakes Podcast Addresses these Questions:What are the common mistakes that new LNCs make and how can they avoid them?Why is it essential for LNCs to define their target audience and the specific services they offer?How can LNCs effectively set and communicate their rates to attorneys?What strategies can LNCs use to follow up with attorneys and build successful relationships?Why is investing in business and marketing skills crucial for the success of a Legal Nurse Consulting business?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z04mRlqqapwAre you finding it tough to Grow Your LNC Business? You are not alone!Join us for the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!Your Presenters for How to Avoid Common LNC MistakesTim KaneI am an RN of 20 years. I have been observing DMEs since 2012. I recently passed gone over 1000 DMEs since I started. My Alma Mater in 2015 gave me the Distinguished Alumni Award for developing a nursing business. I entered the nursing world after working as a Police Officer in a small town outside Buffalo NY. My law enforcement job had me in the local ER and that made my decision to enter the field of nursing.Connect with Tim Kane by email at timlnc55@gmail.comPat IyerPat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach with a rich tapestry of experience spanning over 30 years. Renowned for her keen skills in financial strategy and collection, Pat successfully ran a legal nurse consulting firm that achieved annual sales exceeding $1 million for the last five years of its operation.Despite declaring that "numbers are not my friends,
Welcome to another insightful episode of Legal Nurse Podcast.Today, we dive deep into the complexities of setting fees as a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC). Join us as host Pat Iyer, a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach, and Barbara Levin, an experienced LNC and expert witness, unpack the hard truths about LNC fees.Whether you're just starting and unsure how to set your rates or you're a seasoned consultant feeling like you're not charging enough, this conversation is filled with valuable advice for you.Pat shares her personal experiences, including the challenges of working with attorneys, the pitfalls of setting your fees too low, and the importance of having a clear fee agreement. We also explore different billing strategies—be they hourly rates, flat fees, or retainers—and discuss how crucial it is to handle attorney inquiries effectively.This episode is a treasure trove of strategies to ensure you're getting paid what you're worth and that you're running your business with financial clarity. So, gear up for a session that's both educational and empowering.The Overcoming Fee Challenges Podcast Addresses these Questions:What are some of the challenges new Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs) face when setting their fees, and how can they overcome these hurdles?Why is it problematic for LNCs to charge lower fees initially, and what impact does this have on their business and client relationships?In what ways can LNCs ensure they receive payment on time from attorneys?How can LNCs confidently set their rates, and what role does confidence play in fee negotiations with attorneys?Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using hourly rates versus flat fees for LNC services.What are replenishing retainers, and why are they important for LNCs in managing their cash flow?How does having a detailed fee agreement benefit an LNC, and what essential elements should be included in such agreements?Why is it critical for LNCs to refund unused retainer funds, and what could be the legal and ethical implications of keeping them?Explore the misconception among some LNCs that charging lower fees will result in more business. How can this mindset be detrimental?How can LNCs use retainer refunds and honest billing practices as a tool for building strong relationships with their attorney clients?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA4g2LH1K2oAre you finding it tough to Grow Your LNC Business? You are not alone!Join us for the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consult...
Abby Rogers, who first investigated legal nursing as a career three years ago has made a commitment with impressive results. She began as a subcontractor, which she feels gave her the grounding to reach out for an independent career. Her first independent client didn’t know what he wanted, which gave her a unique opportunity to guide him.Abby currently divides her work life between bedside nursing and LNC work. A special aspect of her promotional efforts involves LinkedIn, which she has studied in detail. While she feels that individuals find their own “sweet spots” in terms of types and amounts of posts, she shares what has worked and what has not worked for her.Currently, she posts about three times a week. She also makes a point of responding to others’ posts. She analyzes her successes and failures in terms of responses and considers LinkedIn to be a major marketing tool for her.She says that a lot of her best post ideas come when she’s walking her dog or doing other non-writing-related tasks. She urges those who want to post regularly to make a record of their ideas. Some may not be immediately relevant, but they can be used later.When questioned about whether she uses artificial intelligence, she says only as a last step, for polishing language. She finds that if she makes it more part of the formative stage of writing, it ends up not sounding like her.Abby is an enterprising and talented LNC businesswoman. You can learn a lot from this interview.What you'll get from Mastering LinkedIn for LNCsHow can subcontracting help a nurse gain experience?How does taking an open-minded approach to what you can do for a client help your business?How frequently should you post on LinkedIn?Why is it important to respond to others’ posts?What role can artificial intelligence play in writing posts?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R25t0LyeXmgGrow Your LNC BusinessAre you finding it tough to Grow Your LNC Business? You are not alone!Join us for the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!Your Presenters for Mastering LinkedIn for LNCsAbby RogersWith years of experience as a dedicated NICU nurse, Abby Rogers founded Birth Injury Nurses to bridge the gap between medical expertise and legal insights. Combining meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of neonatal care, she assists attorneys with comprehensive case evaluations and medical record organization,
Crime fiction is one of the most popular genres, with medical crime fiction occupying significant space on the bookshelves of devoted readers. True crime stories are also popular; but while we may enjoy reading them, we may not think of what it’s like to be at the heart of an investigation.Here to open that door is Jenelle Lea, a highly experienced forensic nurse who is deeply committed to help justice prevail. She and our host Pat Iyer will share some fascinating stories about crime as it interfaces with investigative nursing.It’s important to be aware that there are many variants in the medical-criminal world. When we think of crime, we may most often think of spousal or child abuse. It’s important, especially if you have elder parents, to know that senior abuse is a serious issue also.Jenelle explains how important it is not to be swayed by the obvious. Does the woman who has what appear to be cigarette burns on her arms suffer spousal abuse, or has something else caused these wounds?She also emphasizes that it’s all too easy to focus on the most obvious clue. Keeping your mind open to all possibilities is crucial for a forensic nurse.If you feel inspired to explore the aera further, this is a good opening point. And if you are simply interested in some fascinating forensic tales, you’ve come to the right place.What you'll get from Forensic Nursing Insights and Real CasesWhat is forensic nursing?What qualifications are required for this kind of work?What special skills are needed to deal with victims of sexual assault and/or interpersonal violence?How can a sexual violence scenario endanger others at the scene?Why do some cases present a false impression?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odJPhWdL1RoGrow Your LNC BusinessAre you finding it tough to Grow Your LNC Business? You are not alone!Join us for the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!Your Presenters for Forensic Nursing Insights and Real CasesJenelle LeaJenelle is nurse, entrepreneur and avid traveler. She has over 30 years of nursing experience within ER, ICU, Critical Care Transport and Forensics. She enjoys collaborating with attorneys on interesting medico-legal cases. When she is not working, she is generally planning her next trip!Connect with Jenelle by email at jenelle@sealconsulting.com or LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jenelle-leaPat Iyer
One of the biggest challenges when we live in a world dominated by processed food is to eat in a healthy manner. Because of stresses in our lives, we are conditioned to handle them by eating sugary or fat-laden food. When we’re tired and don’t feel like cooking, we reach for a frozen dinner.Kris Mew, a legal nurse consultant, shares today her own journey to a healthy pattern of food consumption. As a nurse, she was aware of the connection between disease and diet. She began by investigating the ingredients in what she ate in terms of healthy eating and realized that she needed to change her habits.She details the role of sugar in weight gain and points out that many people aren’t aware of the hidden sources of sugar, such as sugar in their coffee creamers. This is only one area where sugar hides and causes damage.To discover how food affects them, many people now wear glucose monitors, even when they aren’t diabetics. The monitor readings teach them how much sugar is in what they’ve just eaten.She also emphasizes that we need to find healthy alternatives to burying emotions with food. Taking a walk, talking with a friend, or addressing what we’re feeling go far to solve the problem.Kris emphasizes that it’s important to be patient with yourself. Lifetime habits don’t disappear in a day, but you will come to feel the benefits of improved eating with increased energy and calm.What you'll get from Discovering Healthy EatingWhat is healthy eating?How did we slide into eating highly processed and unhealthy food?How can you overcome the conditioned reflex to bury emotions in eating?Why are non-diabetics now wearing glucose monitors?How does exercise help?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjObZoLrP2Q&feature=youtu.beStrategies to Attract Attorney Clients & Grow Your LNC BusinessAre you finding it tough to attract more attorney clients? You are not alone!Join us for the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-Day Online Conference on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!Your Presenters for Discovering Healthy Eating: Strategies and BenefitsKris MewKris has over 24 years of experience as an RN in multiple specialties. She currently works on-call as a plastic surgery nurse. With experience working for both defense attorneys on med-mal, personal injury and product liability cases, she has recently helped plaintiff attorneys as an expert fact witness and personal injury cases.Connect with Kris Mew by email at mew.
Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen and broaden your legal nursing skills? What if you had the chance to learn from two of the most experienced LNCs in the business the art of mastering effective attorney presentations?Pat Iyer, a legal nurse consultant since 1987, owner of a multibillion-dollar business, which she has since sold, and Barbara Levin, equally respected in the LNC field, have teamed together to present their 11th LNC conference.Because they know your time and money are important, they are taking this opportunity to give you a detailed preview of the material they will present. This teaching is for LNCS who are just beginning and equally for highly experienced practitioners.And just by reading this preview, you will learn to absorb professional concepts you may have never considered.How do you reach prospective clients?How do you convey complex concepts in a digestible manner?What is the best way to prepare a presentation for attorneys?Pat and Barbara cover these and other relevant topics, and at the conference they will cover so much more.What to Expect in Mastering Effective Attorney Presentations & More in the 11th ConferenceThey love to share their knowledge as professionals and look forward to meeting you and answering your questions.What is the most effective way to meet an attorney?How do you find your clientele?What is the worst thing you can say in a presentation?In describing a case, what is your core message?Why must you research your potential clients’ specific interests?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKgwWuCIwtoStrategies to Attract Attorney Clients & Grow Your LNC BusinessAre you finding it tough to attract more attorney clients? You are not alone!Join us for the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-Day Online Conference on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!Your Presenters for Mastering Effective Attorney Presentations: Tips for LNCsBarbara LevinBarbara is an experienced legal nurse consultant. She is a past president of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, and she served the state of Massachusetts for eight years on the board of Nursing, including three years as chairperson of the board. She has extensive experience as an orthopedic and a medical surgical expert witness and also works behind the scenes.Connect with Barbara Levin by email at barbara@barbarajlevin.comPat IyerPat Iyer MSN RN LNCC established a highly successful ...
Your résumé and curriculum vitae (CV) are your calling cards into a new job or career. (To simplify matters, I am calling them your documents.) As such, they need to be honest, accurate, and impressive. Learn how to polish your résumé with Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin.In terms of honesty, it’s important to remember that your personal data is available through a few keystrokes. Honesty is no longer the best policy; it’s the only policy.Accuracy is also important. The attorney who may be considering hiring you want to know that you are meticulous in terms of fact-checking and research. Millions of dollars and a family’s future financial welfare may depend on your ability to seek out the most important information. Be meticulous about billing. Don’t allow a client to accrue a big bill and be as honest as you can in terms of estimating expenses.A further element of accuracy involves those all-too-often ignored aspects of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. An attorney reading your CV will notice typos and other errors, He or she may pick up factual inaccuracies or discrepancies in the dates of your work history. You can’t afford errors here.Polishing Your Résumé - Here's what you'll get out of this session:What is the difference between a résumé and a CV?Why is it essential to regularly review each for accuracy?What styles of type give your documents the best appearance?How much experience do you need to be a well-qualified LNC?Will artificial intelligence affect the employee selection process?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEKEa5O2oVYStrategies to Attract Attorney Clients & Grow Your LNC BusinessAre you finding it tough to attract more attorney clients? You are not alone!Join us for the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-Day Online Conference on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!Your Presenters for Polishing Your Résumé: Put Your Best Foot Forward and Start 2025 With a New PageBarbara LevinBarbara is an experienced legal nurse consultant. She is a past president of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, and she served the state of Massachusetts for eight years on the board of Nursing, including three years as chairperson of the board. She has extensive experience as an orthopedic and a medical surgical expert witness and also works behind the scenes.Connect with Barbara Levin by email at barbara@barbarajlevin.comPat IyerPat Iyer MSN RN LNCC established a highly successful independent LNC ...
Being an expert witness encompasses a wide range of responsibilities and perspectives. Here to discuss some key issues are LNC Pat Iyer, host of this show, and physician and expert Amy Fogelman.We stressed the importance of efficiency in a number of areas. A primary one is the it’s essential for an expert to take responsibility for keeping track of cases. The case that it’s at the top of your mind may not even be hovering in a lawyer’s awareness. Their paralegals are doing their best to keep things organized. It’s up to you to save yourself from surprises like, “Remember that case? It’s going to court next week.”This kind of efficiency extends to your communications with clients and potential clients. Always reach out to a prospect as quickly as you can and set up systems to assure a smooth flow of discussion and understanding of your policies.Also, be very clear on what kind of work you do. Staying in your lane is essential for an expert. If you take on something out of your area of expertise, it will reflect negatively on your record.Be meticulous about billing. Don’t allow a client to accrue a big bill and be as honest as you can in terms of estimating expenses.Overall, Pat and Amy clearly expressed their shared principles of integrity in the performance of their work. When integrity guides you, your chances of success are much higher than those of less dedicated practitioners.Top Mistakes Expert Witnesses Make and How to Avoid ThemWhy should you never count on an attorney to remember case scheduling? What is the importance of knowing the chain of command in a legal officer?Why do you need an efficient system in place to assure your ability to get back to potential clients as soon as soon as possible?Why is it important not to stray out of your area of expertise?What are some big mistakes you can make in the bill collections department?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-QN3gCWDdQStrategies to Attract Attorney Clients & Grow Your LNC BusinessAre you finding it tough to attract more attorney clients? You are not alone!Join us for the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-Day Online Conference on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!Your Presenters for Top Mistakes Expert Witnesses Make and How to Avoid ThemAmy FogelmanAmy G. Fogelman, MD, is a Board-Certified Internist with 20 years of clinical experi...
In January 2025, we are running the best of our podcasts from the previous year. We pick the shows based on which ones had the most downloads. Enjoy this revisit to our best shows of 2024.Mary Jorgensen, a board-certified legal nurse consultant, has worked in jobs with nursing expertise as varied as being a union representative and an LNC specializing in nursing home cases.Her story will especially inspire you if you are struggling to balance work with parental responsibility. Mary has made career changes several times to accommodate the demands of a growing family. As you will see these changes enriched her professional life and enhanced her marketability.She has spent much of her career working for law firms. She has gained a solid understanding of the roles personality and office politics play in her work and learned how to handle them.A highlight of her career came when she read a notice asking for a nurse with nursing home experience. Though she hadn’t worked directly in a nursing home, she had extensive experience in related legal cases. She decided that her experience was enough to get the job, and she was right. Her message is: Don’t underestimate your knowledge and abilities. You will learn and gain inspiration from this podcast.Expanding Nursing Expertise to Legal Nurse Consulting - Mary JorgensenWhat are the pros and also cons of working for a law firm?What are the particular challenges of working for a law firm? How does nursing home litigation differ from other forms? Why is it important to not underestimate your suitability for a job? What are the advantages of subcontracting?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQjGfM-ZKUY&feature=youtu.beStrategies to Attract Attorney Clients & Grow Your LNC BusinessAre you finding it tough to attract more attorney clients? You are not alone!Join us for the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025!It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-Day Online Conference on February 27-28 and March 1, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!Your Presenter of Expanding nursing expertise to Legal Nurse Consulting - Mary Jorgensen Mary has over 29 years of nursing expertise experience in various settings including critical care, hospice, home care, long-term care, critical care transport, EMS, labor relations, and also quality improvement. She was board-certified as a critical care nurse during her bedside career and is now a board-certified Legal Nurse Consultant. Mary worked as a Nurse Paralegal for DLA Piper in New York City for the defense team of ...
Today’s podcast, The Role of Legal Nurses in Placenta Accreta Cases, discusses a serious condition called placenta accreta. When this occurs, the placenta attaches to the uterus, causing major difficulties in the delivery of the infant. Nurse specialist Katie Roberts goes into depth about this medical condition.While the condition is rare, it’s on the rise. Katie explains that cesarian sections and placenta previa are some of the risks for placenta accreta. Another risk factor is a pregnancy in which there have been no ultrasounds and sometimes no medical supervision at all. This prevents the obstetrician from preparing safely for the delivery.A carefully planned delivery, often by cesarian section, involves a complete team of medical practitioners. A primary goal is to prevent excessive blood loss, and when deemed appropriate, to schedule the delivery in advance of the anticipated due date.An LNC experienced in obstetrics can make a major contribution to the evaluation of a case involving placenta accreta. He or she can assess the medical personnel’s consideration of the risk factors and preparedness to prevent crises, as well as determining whether the optimal procedures were used.Katie points out that, due in part to women becoming pregnant at increasingly older ages, the risk of placenta accreta correspondingly increases. That alone makes this a valuable podcast for you.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: The Role of Legal Nurses in Placenta Accreta Cases - Katie Roberts What are the risk factors for a placenta accreta?Why are cesarean sections currently so common?How and when can a placenta accreta be detected?What medical personnel is needed to handle a placenta accreta?How can an LNC assist in interpreting the record for a placenta accreta case?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCBa4AZaXewBoost Your Business as a Legal Nurse Consultant!Are you finding it tough to attract more attorney clients? You are not alone!Join us for the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE on February 27, 28, & March 1, 2025! It’s a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business.What to ExpectExpert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals.Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills.Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients.Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development.Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business.Register TodaySecure your spot at the 11th LNC SUCCESS® 3-Day Virtual Conference on February 27, 28, and March 1, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant!We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025!
In this podcast episode, we explore Unveiling Child Abuse Signals. We discuss one of the most disturbing and problematic areas of health care and forensic medicine: child abuse, which may be physical, sexual, emotional, or due to neglect.Katie Holmes, a pediatric nurse practitioner with over 17 years of experience, assists attorneys with child abuse and other child-related cases. She’s here to share her wealth of information in this critical area.She emphasizes the importance of teaching children about inappropriate touching and their right to say “no.” This should be part of a child’s early education.Evaluation of physical injuries has to be done carefully, and the kind of injury must be correlated to the age of a child. An eight-month-old baby may roll out of a bed, but it is highly unlikely that a three-week-old baby will.It’s also essential to have a pediatric ophthalmologist examine for retinal damage. The kinds of skull injuries sustained are also significant.While it’s always wise to be alert for abuse, Katie points out that some injuries are caused by genetic conditions. Some children may sustain fractures from a blood pressure test. Others have bruised-looking skin from hereditary conditions.This is a highly sensitive area for all health practitioners, and LNCs share the responsibility to thoroughly investigate. This podcast will give you a great start.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Unveiling Child Abuse Signals - Katie HolmesWhat are the different kinds of child abuse?What’s the profile of a child abuser?How can you warn children about potential sexual abusers in a matter-of-fact way?How does age affect evaluation of injuries?What sort of skull and other injuries should you look for in physical abuse?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ1t8c9qtosJoin us at our September 26-27 online LNC Success ® ConferenceAre you ready to advance your legal nurse consulting business? The LNC Success® Conference is a live two-day online event specifically designed for legal nurse consultant like you. Imagine transforming your practice with cutting-edge strategies and insights from industry leaders.Explore how to:Stand out in a competitive marketAttract ideal clients effectivelyCreate a compelling digital presenceThis conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded legal nurse consultants and gain the tools you need to thrive. From interactive workshops to expert-led sessions, you will learn actionable strategies to enhance your business.In addition to these valuable insights, you'll also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities that will help you apply what you've learned immediately. Whether you evaluate a nursing malpractice case or practice answering difficult questions, you'll leave with practical skills that can make a real difference in your practice.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your business and achieve your professional goals. Register now and secure your spot at the LNC Success® Conference taking place on September 26 and 27.Your Presenters of Unveiling Child Abuse Signals - Katie HolmesWith over 17 years of nursing experience, Katie Holmes has specialized in pediatric trauma since 20...
In this podcast episode, we explore Crafting Effective Chronologies for Legal Nurses. Creating chronologies that have multi-purpose functions in a range of cases is one of the services attorneys are most likely to request. Today we have an expert in this area, Mary Beth Kerstein, who will share with you what she’s learned about this important service. Attorneys lack both the time and medical expertise to prepare a chronology, and it’s not a job that can be handed off to a paralegal. This is where LNCs can prove their value.Mary Beth addresses a number of practical issues. Since all records don’t arrive at the same time, you need to find a way to indicate new information for the attorney’s benefit. She details how to do this.The biggest issue is deciding what information is pertinent for a chronology. As this will also determine the length and number of billing hours required, she recommends that you ask the attorney what he or she wants. You can also provide samples of chronologies you’ve done.She emphasizes that the chronology should be opinion-free. Expert witnesses, opposing attorneys, and other parties may see this. If the attorney wants it, you can provide your opinion about the case in a separate email.You can also offer to provide additional services, like a list of providers or a medical glossary.You will find the content of this podcast to be an invaluable resource to help you excel in this highly requested service.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Crafting Effective Chronologies for Legal Nurses - Mary Beth KersteinHow does an attorney benefit from having an LNC prepare a chronology?How do you organize a chronology where multiple providers are involved?How do you discern what’s important to put into a chronology?Should chronologies be opinion-free?What are invisible injuries?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wImGcUzVVNcJoin us at our September 26-27 online LNC Success ® ConferenceAre you ready to advance your legal nurse consulting business? The LNC Success® Conference is a live two-day online event specifically designed for legal nurse consultant like you. Imagine transforming your practice with cutting-edge strategies and insights from industry leaders.Explore how to:Stand out in a competitive marketAttract ideal clients effectivelyCreate a compelling digital presenceThis conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded legal nurse consultants and gain the tools you need to thrive. From interactive workshops to expert-led sessions, you will learn actionable strategies to enhance your business.In addition to these valuable insights, you'll also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities that will help you apply what you've learned immediately. Whether you evaluate a nursing malpractice case or practice answering difficult questions, you'll leave with practical skills that can make a real difference in your practice.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your business and achieve your professional goals. Register now and secure your spot at the LNC Success® Conference taking place on September 26 and 27.Your Presenters of Crafting Effective Chronologies for Legal Nurses - Mary Beth Kerstein
As a legal nurse consultant, you will be evaluating both the physicians who may be defendants in lawsuits and in the selection of physician expert witnesses. What standards are most effective in making those choices? Discover the answers in our podcast episode: Expert Witness Essentials: Evaluating Physician Credentials.Here to help us in making those decisions is Dr. Kayur Patel, who has spent much of his professional life looking at quality of care issues from various perspectives. He breaks down the stages of the very long path of a would-be doctor’s journey.One issue he demystifies is whether going to a non-U.S. medical school is a handicap in terms of professional reputation. As long as a student passes the USMLE (U.S. Medical Licensing Examination), they are qualified.He also explains about board certification in a specialty. Roughly 60% of doctors are not board-certified. Board certification gives an extra layer of credibility. Dr. Patel says that board-certified doctors are less likely to be involved in malpractice suits. They are seen as having greater credentials than doctors without that extra credential.Given the challenge of selecting expert witnesses, this distinction will help LNCs make the choice that can often influence juries. This podcast will help LNCs and also lawyers to understand the detailed and prolonged training doctors go through.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Expert Witness Essentials: Evaluating Physician CredentialsWhat is involved in becoming a doctor?What impact does schooling history have on a doctor’s competency to be an expert witness?What distinctions are involved in further professional specializations?What is the significance of the board examinations in terms of selecting an expert witness?What continuing medical education requirements exist?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQgNLJEh3GoJoin us at our September 26-27 online LNC Success ® ConferenceAre you ready to advance your legal nurse consulting business? The LNC Success® Conference is a live two-day online event specifically designed for legal nurse consultant like you. Imagine transforming your practice with cutting-edge strategies and insights from industry leaders.Explore how to:Stand out in a competitive marketAttract ideal clients effectivelyCreate a compelling digital presenceThis conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded legal nurse consultants and gain the tools you need to thrive. From interactive workshops to expert-led sessions, you will learn actionable strategies to enhance your business.In addition to these valuable insights, you'll also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities that will help you apply what you've learned immediately. Whether you evaluate a nursing malpractice case or practice answering difficult questions, you'll leave with practical skills that can make a real difference in your practice.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your business and achieve your professional goals. Register now and secure your spot at the LNC Success® Conference taking place on September 26 and 27.Your Presenters of Expert Witness Essentials: Evaluating Physician CredentialsDr. Kayur Patel
In this podcast, How to Boost Your Online Visibility:Essential Marketing Strategies for LNCs, you’ll get to learn from two LNC experts. Pat Iyer, host of the podcast, has worked as an LNC since 1987 and ran a very successful business. She continues her private practice, mentors LNC students, and hosts popular online conferences.Barbara Levin is an LNC, certified orthopedic nurse, and nurse scholar at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is a former chair of the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.They discuss a range of practical issues related to marketing. You’ll learn critical aspects of protecting your website security, making sure you always have access to it, and how to use keywords to draw the attorneys with whom you want to work.Pat provides an overview of the role AI can play in your marketing efforts. She emphasizes how consulting an AI program can increase your success on the search engines.They also discuss the re-emergence of live networking. Attorneys like to meet the LNCS with whom they may be working. Live conferences provide an ideal opportunity for those meetings to occur.However, for the purposes of sharpening your skills and being able to interact with LNCS from around the country, online events are still the most effective venue, and they invite you to their upcoming conference on September 26-27.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: How to Boost Your Online Visibility: Essential Marketing Strategies for LNCsWhy do you need a website?What’s the value of keywords?How can you focus your content to pull the interest of the kinds of attorneys you want to reach?How can you best utilize your landing page?What’s the best way to deal with plagiarism/copyright violation?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2YUbFu3sP0Join us at our September 26-27 online LNC Success ® ConferenceAre you ready to advance your legal nurse consulting business? The LNC Success® Conference is a live two-day online event specifically designed for legal nurse consultant like you. Imagine transforming your practice with cutting-edge strategies and insights from industry leaders.Explore how to:Stand out in a competitive marketAttract ideal clients effectivelyCreate a compelling digital presenceThis conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded legal nurse consultants and gain the tools you need to thrive. From interactive workshops to expert-led sessions, you will learn actionable strategies to enhance your business.In addition to these valuable insights, you'll also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities that will help you apply what you've learned immediately. Whether you evaluate a nursing malpractice case or practice answering difficult questions, you'll leave with practical skills that can make a real difference in your practice.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your business and achieve your professional goals. Register now and secure your spot at the LNC Success® Conference taking place on September 26 and 27.Your Presenters of How to Boost Your Online Visibility: Essential Marketing Strategies for LNCsPat IyerPat is an experienced legal nurse consultant and past president of the American Association of Legal ...
Hospital-acquired infections can be significant malpractice issues. Gwen Rogers, a nursing expert in epidemiology, shares her knowledge on this subject. She explains how such infections are acquired and emphasizes that handwashing is still the best line of defense. Check out this podcast episode on Preventing Hospital Infections: Key Techniques and Liability Issues.She provides a long and invaluable list of questions that an LNC should ask about such infections, including several related to IV placement and maintenance and how not following the protocol can cause infections.Gwen goes into detail about the requirements for a medical center to act as Medicare and Medicaid providers. Such institutions are required to provide data for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Attorneys have access to this information, which includes infection rates.She further goes into the complexities involved in these calculations and notes that different states have their own standards.Hospital-acquired infections can be serious, have long-term effects, and sometimes be fatal. Every LNC should be familiar with the nuances of this condition in its various forms.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Preventing Hospital Infections: Key Techniques and Liability IssuesWhat is healthcare-acquired infection, and how do people get it?What questions should an LNC ask about hospital-acquired infections?How can you find out about the hospital’s record regarding acquired infections?What are the "mandatories"?How can infections be prevented or alleviated?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vaj_F68R1-sJoin us at our September 26-27 online LNC Success ® ConferenceAre you ready to advance your legal nurse consulting business? The LNC Success® Conference is a live two-day online event specifically designed for legal nurse consultant like you. Imagine transforming your practice with cutting-edge strategies and insights from industry leaders.Explore how to:Stand out in a competitive marketAttract ideal clients effectivelyCreate a compelling digital presenceThis conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded legal nurse consultants and gain the tools you need to thrive. From interactive workshops to expert-led sessions, you will learn actionable strategies to enhance your business.In addition to these valuable insights, you'll also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities that will help you apply what you've learned immediately. Whether you evaluate a nursing malpractice case or practice answering difficult questions, you'll leave with practical skills that can make a real difference in your practice.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your business and achieve your professional goals. Register now and secure your spot at the LNC Success® Conference taking place on September 26 and 27.Your Presenter of Preventing Hospital Infections: Key Techniques and Liability Issues - Gwen RogersGwen Rogers is a certified infection preventionist and a Fellow in the Association for Infection Prevention and Epidemiology. She has over 30 years of nursing varied nursing experience most recently as the Director of a epidemiology department in a large ...
One of the greatest difficulties for novice entrepreneurs is dealing with difficult clients. This can be especially difficult for a nurse. In a clinical setting you get a regular paycheck. Usually, expectations of what you will do are clear. Pat Iyer and Barbara Leven share tips on how to handle difficult attorney clients.In communications, though, with attorneys, until you get to know them, that kind of clarity doesn’t always manifest. Some attorneys don’t make their needs clear; others may not want to discuss issues they have with your work.Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin, experienced LNCs share their expertise in these areas. They emphasize that you will often need to take the lead in discerning issues. Ask questions. Persist in making contact. Listen carefully.In practical terms, have a contractual agreement signed before you work. If a termination of the relationship occurs, return unused portions of the retainer.Richard emphasizes that malpractice suits may often contain elements of fraud. This provides as huge opportunity for LNCs. They can catch the discrepancies in billing that may point to fraud. They can detect diagnosis discrepancies. In countless ways, they can provide the attorney with information that can greatly strengthen a case.In cases where a potential client says he can’t afford your fees, consider each case on its own merits. This may be a negotiating ploy. You may have to resist your nurse-ingrained impulse to help you. Remember, you have bills to pay.The same determination applies when your client refuses to pay your invoices. Find out if there were work-related issues. Do your best to get paid without resorting to a collection agency but go that route if you must.We know you will benefit from this information-filled podcast.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: How to Handle Difficult Attorney ClientsHow can you most effectively prevent and/or resolve communication difficulties with a client?How can you contractually protect yourself if a client ghosts you or if other difficulties arise?What do you say when a potential client says he or she can’t afford your rates?What can you do when your client refuses to pay your invoices?What are some of the issues around invoice collection?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k727PG_8Re8Join us at our September 26-27 online LNC Success ® Conference .Are you ready to advance your legal nurse consulting business? The LNC Success® Conference is a live two-day online event specifically designed for legal nurse consultant like you. Imagine transforming your practice with cutting-edge strategies and insights from industry leaders.Explore how to:Stand out in a competitive marketAttract ideal clients effectivelyCreate a compelling digital presenceThis conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded legal nurse consultants and gain the tools you need to thrive. From interactive workshops to expert-led sessions, you will learn actionable strategies to enhance your business.In addition to these valuable insights, you'll also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities that will help you apply what you've learned immediately. Whether you evaluate a nursing malpractice case or practice answering difficul...
This podcast interview, Fraud Tips and Tricks and the LNC, goes into depth on a subject that deserves much more attention than it gets: medical fraud. This kind of fraud may cost the U.S. government as much as $300 billion per year, income that could help to keep Medicare/Medicare and a financially tottering medical system afloat. Richard Bays, as an LNC and lawyer, is uniquely positioned to discuss this issue. He describes medical as double billing, billing for non-services, overbilling, and billing for a more complicated procedure than the patient received. Many subcategories exist within the fraudulent billing process, including forged prescriptions.Forty percent of medical fraud is committed by licensed health professional. Some is also committed by those with forged licenses. You’ll hear about many variants in the fraud scheme.You will be fascinated by Richard’s description of how fraud becomes rationalized and how it multiplies exponentially the more people are involved. He provides a detailed analysis of the way criminal minds think.Richard emphasizes that malpractice suits may often contain elements of fraud. This provides as huge opportunity for LNCs. They can catch the discrepancies in billing that may point to fraud. They can detect diagnosis discrepancies. In countless ways, they can provide the attorney with information that can greatly strengthen a case.This means providing an invaluable service not only for attorneys and their clients but as a way to interrupt the cycle of fraud.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Fraud Tips and Tricks and the LNCWhat does billing fraud mean within the healthcare system?What are four major areas of medical billing fraud?How much medical fraud is generated by licensed medical professionals?How does whistleblowing work as a means of reporting medical fraud?How can LNCs assist attorneys in detecting fraud?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI2emPcXJX0Join us at our September 26-27 online LNC Success ® Conference .Are you ready to advance your legal nurse consulting business? The LNC Success® Conference is a live two-day online event specifically designed for legal nurse consultant like you. Imagine transforming your practice with cutting-edge strategies and insights from industry leaders.Explore how to:Stand out in a competitive marketAttract ideal clients effectivelyCreate a compelling digital presenceThis conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded legal nurse consultants and gain the tools you need to thrive. From interactive workshops to expert-led sessions, you will learn actionable strategies to enhance your business.In addition to these valuable insights, you'll also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities that will help you apply what you've learned immediately. Whether you evaluate a nursing malpractice case or practice answering difficult questions, you'll leave with practical skills that can make a real difference in your practice.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your business and achieve your professional goals. Register now and secure your spot at the LNC Success® Conference taking place on September 26 and 27.
In this podcast, Writing LNC Articles for Publication, Pat Iyer, multi-published author and LNC, gives you a step-by-step guide to writing, submitting, and revising articles for publication.First, you need to know who your target audience is. You may want to write for fellow LNCs. This is an excellent way to make contacts and connections. If you choose to write for attorneys (and you can do both), you want to subtly impress them with your expertise. After they read your article on new developments in sepsis, for example, you want them to think of you first when they have a sepsis case.Your headline is all important. Pat recommends using artificial intelligence programs to generate both headlines and subtitles, and she shows you how.She describes various ways to structure an article, including outlining and mind mapping. Depending on how you organize your thoughts, one of these is likely to work well for you.The format of an article is essential. Structural elements like subheads, bulleted and numbered lists, and other design elements help guide the reader through the article.You want to be able to include autobiographical and contact information. Just don’t make it a “Hire Me!” plea.The editor of the journal may ask others for peer reviews. You can help yourself by getting your own selected peers to read it. This will reduce revision needs. Consider revision suggestions carefully and objectively. Often, they genuinely improve the article. Only question them if you feel they are completely wrong. Editors will remember difficult authors.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Writing LNC Articles for PublicationWhy does article writing help your LNC career?Who are you writing for?How do you write for an attorney audience?What are the components of an article?What is the best way to handle your Call to Action (CTA)?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-6ANiRY9C4Join us at our September 26-27 online LNC Success ® Conference .Are you ready to advance your legal nurse consulting business? The LNC Success® Conference is a live two-day online event specifically designed for legal nurse consultant like you. Imagine transforming your practice with cutting-edge strategies and insights from industry leaders.Explore how to:Stand out in a competitive marketAttract ideal clients effectivelyCreate a compelling digital presenceThis conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded legal nurse consultants and gain the tools you need to thrive. From interactive workshops to expert-led sessions, you will learn actionable strategies to enhance your business.In addition to these valuable insights, you'll also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities that will help you apply what you've learned immediately. Whether you evaluate a nursing malpractice case or practice answering difficult questions, you'll leave with practical skills that can make a real difference in your practice.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your business and achieve your professional goals. Register now and secure your spot at the LNC Success® Conference taking place on September 26 and 27.Your Presenter of Writing LNC Articles for Publication - Pat Iyer...
The speed with which a medical team responds to an emergency situation can make the difference between life and death, as well as impact the odds of liability. Listen to this episode titled Rapid Response Team Strategies for Better Patient Care and Reduced Liability. Here to discuss the crucial role of a rapid response team is Yulianna Fedorchak, a highly experienced nurse and Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) who helped to initiate the rapid response team at New York's Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.Yulianna describes the composition of a rapid response team and the circumstances in which it’s appropriate to call on them. She points out that the culture of blame in some hospitals makes nurses afraid to make this call. Much of her work involves encouraging nurses and other medical personnel to do so.She has noticed that in hospitals in well-to-do communities, patients’ families tend to call for minor issues; whereas those in less affluent areas are reluctant. Overall, she says that the ability to call for a rapid response team is not abused.Hesitance to write will also hamper their efforts to communicate on social media. It may limit their ability to creatively network.Yulianna also emphasizes the importance of preventive actions, i.e., addressing and solving an issue before the rapid response team is needed.Finally, she describes what LNCs can look for in reading medical information and how accurate and meticulous charting can prevent errors and liability.This podcast provides essential information for anyone involved, either as a consultant or a clinician, related to hospital issues.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Rapid Response Team Strategies for Better Patient Care and Reduced LiabilityWho makes up a rapid response team?When is it essential to call this team?How can you take preventative action so that you don’t need to call the rapid response team?What are some specific benefits when a rapid response team functions well within a hospital?What issues should an LNC look for in terms of failure to respond and related concerns?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/4EWaVXJqHzsJoin us for Medical Records Analysis Volume 3Each chapter in the book will be written by a different LNC. When you write your chapter for this book, you’ll gainVisibility so that attorneys can find you and offer you workAuthority and credibility – you’ll be a recognized expertEncouragement and support from Pat Iyer and your fellow authorsYour investment includes:A self-paced course to teach you how to structure and write your 1500-to-2000-word chapter – so there is no guesswork. You’ll get a system you can use to be successful.A meeting with me, Pat Iyer to discuss the focus of your chapter so you know how to get started. Complete publishing package that includes editing, formatting, cover design and placing the book on Amazon.A virtual book launch event where you can invite guests to learn about your book.A collaborative relationship with your coauthors - when they market the book, you can visibility to their audienceAn Amazon bestseller campaign - we've gotten prior volumes to #1 Amazon bestseller status within a dayA complimentary copy of the book and the opportunity to purchase them at a 50% ...
In this podcast titled How to Boost Your Legal Nurse Consultant Career by Overcoming Writing Challenges, Pat Iyer covers five major issues that prevent would-be writers from realizing their talents. LNCs who doubt their writing abilities may procrastinate and/or get bogged down in perfectionism, both of which will negatively impact their businesses.Pat Iyer considers herself fortunate to have received encouragement both from a home environment that valued reading and writing and from teachers who recognized her abilities. Knowing that others have not had these advantages, she devotes much of her work to mentoring and, in other ways, assisting those who would like to overcome writing barriers.This work is crucial because legal nurse consultants need to write at a minimum with competence. They must also be able to meet deadlines.Hesitance to write will also hamper their efforts to communicate on social media. It may limit their ability to creatively network.This podcast doesn’t focus on the negative. Pat includes several stories about people who have learned to work with time restrictions and showcases the financial rewards obtained by an LNC who worked directly with her in the creation of a book.You, too, can do this. Do whatever it takes to believe in yourself. It’s your life; use your writing to express the unique gift you bring to this world.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: How to Boost Your Legal Nurse Consultant Career by Overcoming Writing Challenges Do you fret about not having enough time to write?Do you doubt your writing abilities?Do you have writing barriers?Does perfectionism stop you?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/4EWaVXJqHzsJoin us for Medical Records Analysis Volume 3Each chapter in the book will be written by a different LNC. When you write your chapter for this book, you’ll gainVisibility so that attorneys can find you and offer you workAuthority and credibility – you’ll be a recognized expertEncouragement and support from Pat Iyer and your fellow authorsYour investment includes:A self-paced course to teach you how to structure and write your 1500-to-2000-word chapter – so there is no guesswork. You’ll get a system you can use to be successful.A meeting with me, Pat Iyer to discuss the focus of your chapter so you know how to get started. Complete publishing package that includes editing, formatting, cover design and placing the book on Amazon.A virtual book launch event where you can invite guests to learn about your book.A collaborative relationship with your coauthors - when they market the book, you can visibility to their audienceAn Amazon bestseller campaign - we've gotten prior volumes to #1 Amazon bestseller status within a dayA complimentary copy of the book and the opportunity to purchase them at a 50% discount over retail price (in multiples of 10 copies)Payment is due now to reserve your spot. We have a maximum of 15 spots and they will go quickly.Enrollment Period: June - July 2024Self-paced course on how to write your chapter: Available immediately upon enrollmentAuthor chapters due: September 30, 2024Editing, Formatting, Printing: October - November 2024Books Available for Sale: December 1, 2024
In this podcast titled Understanding Hospice: Expert Advice for LNCs, Yvonne Hanson, who is an expert on hospice care and a passionate advocate for the necessity of excellent care in this area, shares her expertise.This care can take place in a specific hospice facility, in a skilled nursing facility, or at home–or wherever the patient is. Specific criteria supplied by Medicare apply regarding the eligibility of an individual, even if a private supplier is providing services.The most important question is whether the person wants hospice and where. Once that and the other criteria are met, the patient is assigned a team of professionals to meet his or her needs.Unfortunately, hospice care, like all areas of health care in the U.S. is suffering from staff shortages, income problems, and other issues. This can lead to inadequate care, which is where the LNC may enter the picture. Yvonne urges anyone with a hospice case to consult with an expert in the field because of its differences from other medical practices.Although Yvonne addresses in detail the problems in the hospice structure, she also emphasizes that sometimes, with devoted care, patients get better and leave the hospice setting. She adds that, however her work ends, she greatly values her relationship with the patients entrusted to her care.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Understanding Hospice: Expert Advice for LNCsWhat is hospice care?What are the criteria for hospice care?Who provides services in a hospice situation?What are the liability risks in a hospice setting?Why should an LNC with a hospice case always consult with an expert in that field?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jeoN6q6i2cJoin us for Medical Records Analysis Volume 3Each chapter in the book will be written by a different LNC. When you write your chapter for this book, you’ll gainVisibility so that attorneys can find you and offer you workAuthority and credibility – you’ll be a recognized expertEncouragement and support from Pat Iyer and your fellow authorsYour investment includes:A self-paced course to teach you how to structure and write your 1500-to-2000-word chapter – so there is no guesswork. You’ll get a system you can use to be successful.A meeting with me, Pat Iyer to discuss the focus of your chapter so you know how to get started. Complete publishing package that includes editing, formatting, cover design and placing the book on Amazon.A virtual book launch event where you can invite guests to learn about your book.A collaborative relationship with your coauthors - when they market the book, you can visibility to their audienceAn Amazon bestseller campaign - we've gotten prior volumes to #1 Amazon bestseller status within a dayA complimentary copy of the book and the opportunity to purchase them at a 50% discount over retail price (in multiples of 10 copies)Payment is due now to reserve your spot. We have a maximum of 15 spots and they will go quickly.Enrollment Period: June - July 2024Self-paced course on how to write your chapter: Available immediately upon enrollmentAuthor chapters due: September 30, 2024Editing, Formatting, Printing: October - November 2024
In this podcast episode, Pat shares how to build your LNC writing skills and succeed. She is a proficient and prolific writer, having written 68 books, with several more on the way. Although she always paid close attention to her own writing skills, it took an angry phone call from a client about an expert witness report by one of her subcontractors to make her realize that accuracy was key to her success.And it’s key to your own success. Whether you write a report, a blog post, newsletter, or promotional letter, your writing skills need to be the best they can be. They say who you are. They speak to your expertise on all levels. They establish you as a professional.Pat has noticed as a writing coach to LNCs that a big issue that stops them is lack of self-confidence. One way to overcome this is to realize that it isn’t difficult to learn certain basic principles of writing: simplicity, brevity, and accuracy. These qualities alone will raise your writing to a higher-than-average level, and that will give you greater self-confidence.This episode will provide a valuable outline to help you develop your writing skills. You’ll want to save it for regular review.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Build Your LNC Writing Skills: How to SucceedHow important are writing skills to an LNC?How can correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling affect an attorney’s opinion of your skills?What are some of the promotional writing methods an LNC uses?Why is improving your self-confidence as a writer so important?What does Warren Buffett say about writing skills?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cbiWMzQo7MJoin us for Medical Records Analysis Volume 3Each chapter in the book will be written by a different LNC. When you write your chapter for this book, you’ll gainVisibility so that attorneys can find you and offer you workAuthority and credibility – you’ll be a recognized expertEncouragement and support from Pat Iyer and your fellow authorsYour investment includes:A self-paced course to teach you how to structure and write your 1500-to-2000-word chapter – so there is no guesswork. You’ll get a system you can use to be successful.A meeting with me, Pat Iyer to discuss the focus of your chapter so you know how to get started. Complete publishing package that includes editing, formatting, cover design and placing the book on Amazon.A virtual book launch event where you can invite guests to learn about your book.A collaborative relationship with your coauthors - when they market the book, you can visibility to their audienceAn Amazon bestseller campaign - we've gotten prior volumes to #1 Amazon bestseller status within a dayA complimentary copy of the book and the opportunity to purchase them at a 50% discount over retail price (in multiples of 10 copies)Payment is due now to reserve your spot. We have a maximum of 15 spots and they will go quickly.Enrollment Period: June - July 2024Self-paced course on how to write your chapter: Available immediately upon enrollmentAuthor chapters due: September 30, 2024Editing, Formatting, Printing: October - November 2024Books Available for Sale: December 1, 2024 Register here.
In this podcast episode, Adriana shares how the LNC can contribute to the Social Security Disability application process. One of the most confusing subjects in the U.S. government is Social Security. It’s a maze-like institution, and it can be very difficult to navigate. For this reason, many people hire lawyers to help them navigate the system. Because lawyers and patients may have their own difficulties navigating the world of medical terminology, this is an opportunity for legal nurse consultants to get involved.Most legal cases concern Social Supplement Income (SSI), which may apply to those not yet old enough for Social Security. Those in government are wrong who claim that huge fraud rates occur in SSI applications. Adriana de la Torre is an attorney who works in the area of Social Security claims. She cites the percentage of fraudulent claims as about 1%.Adriana goes into a detailed description of the various stages of a claim, which anyone who has to go through the process for themselves or someone else will find helpful. She also explains that attorneys take such cases on contingency. Arrangements are made for them to be paid from back payments due.When certain requirements are met, a non-attorney can represent clients. This is an opening for an LNC to operate independently in this system. She explains how this can be done.This podcast is dedicated to showcasing the many opportunities for LNCs. We hope you find this one useful.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: How the LNC Can Contribute to the Social Security Disability Application ProcessWhat is Social Security?Why can it be so difficult to get disability benefits?How can fraud be identified?How does an attorney get paid for services in a Social Security case?What role can an LNC play in such cases?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnocoDDYr8IJoin us for Medical Records Analysis Volume 3Each chapter in the book will be written by a different LNC. When you write your chapter for this book, you’ll gainVisibility so that attorneys can find you and offer you workAuthority and credibility – you’ll be a recognized expertEncouragement and support from Pat Iyer and your fellow authorsYour investment includes:A self-paced course to teach you how to structure and write your 1500-to-2000-word chapter – so there is no guesswork. You’ll get a system you can use to be successful.A meeting with me, Pat Iyer to discuss the focus of your chapter so you know how to get started. Complete publishing package that includes editing, formatting, cover design and placing the book on Amazon.A virtual book launch event where you can invite guests to learn about your book.A collaborative relationship with your coauthors - when they market the book, you can visibility to their audienceAn Amazon bestseller campaign - we've gotten prior volumes to #1 Amazon bestseller status within a dayA complimentary copy of the book and the opportunity to purchase them at a 50% discount over retail price (in multiples of 10 copies)Payment is due now to reserve your spot. We have a maximum of 15 spots and they will go quickly.Enrollment Period: June - July 2024Self-paced course on how to write your chapter: Available immediately upon...
In this podcast, Pat Iyer joins Jim Masters, host of Close Up Radio Live on the Empowered Women show. Pat shares her experience with decades of working as a legal nurse consultant, a business owner, writer of nursing-related books, coach, and teacher.When she was considering a career, few options were open to women. Because she wanted to help people, she chose nursing. She had another dream, though, nurtured by a high school English teacher, who encouraged her to write. In 1985, she co-wrote a book about nursing with colleagues, and the publication of that book in 1986 enabled her to approach attorneys as an expert witness with solid evidence of her expertise.She quickly gravitated to having her own business because she loves the independence and the ability to make change without having to go through committees. She warns people, though, that it’s essential to get some training in entrepreneurial skills, something no one teaches in nursing school.When Summer worked as an emergency department nurse, she found that she always wondered what happened to the patients when they were no longer in her care. She feels that one of the principal satisfactions of working as an LNC is getting to play a role in what happens.She explains that one of the primary attributes needed by an LNC is the ability to always be learning, growing and networking.Pat says that while the freedom of having her own career and business is very appealing, she is also drawn to the satisfaction of having gotten involved in cases whose outcomes changed how nurses do their jobs. An example is a man who complained of leg pain. The nurse dismissed him and the resident charged him without seeing him. The patient went home, where he died of a blood clot six hours later. As a result, discharge procedures were changed.Pat is active as a multi-published author, trusted coach, and successful teacher. If you are interested in developing an LNC career, she would love to hear from you.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Behind the Scenes and On the Stand: LNCs - Pat IyerWhat does a legal nurse consultant do?How do they get training?What special qualities do they need to succeed in this field?Why should they consider having their own businesses?How can they learn appropriate business skills?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GGUnxNzVq4Join us for Medical Records Analysis Volume 3Each chapter in the book will be written by a different LNC. When you write your chapter for this book, you’ll gainVisibility so that attorneys can find you and offer you workAuthority and credibility – you’ll be a recognized expertEncouragement and support from Pat Iyer and your fellow authorsYour investment includes:A self-paced course to teach you how to structure and write your 1500-to-2000-word chapter – so there is no guesswork. You’ll get a system you can use to be successful.A meeting with me, Pat Iyer to discuss the focus of your chapter so you know how to get started. Complete publishing package that includes editing, formatting, cover design and placing the book on Amazon.A virtual book launch event where you can invite guests to learn about your book.A collaborative relationship with your coauthors - when they market the book...
In this podcast, How I Got Started as an LNC: Tips and Tricks, Summer Redding, a legal nurse consultant, shares her learning path towards her first case and beyond.She prepared by taking a community college course. What makes her journey unique is that she also carefully studied YouTube videos of mock trials and depositions. She paused the video when something happened that she didn’t understand and took copious notes.Summer is a passionate advocate for networking. She took the time to get to know local attorneys, building an atmosphere of trust. Often, she had to educate the attorneys about what LNCs did, and her patience was rewarded when an attorney realized she could help him and called on her. That first case became the springboard for following ones.When Summer worked as an emergency department nurse, she found that she always wondered what happened to the patients when they were no longer in her care. She feels that one of the principal satisfactions of working as an LNC is getting to play a role in what happens.She explains that one of the primary attributes needed by an LNC is the ability to always be learning, growing and networking.You will enjoy this podcast about an LNC who projects great enthusiasm for her work. Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: How I Got Started as an LNC: Tips and Tricks - Summer ReddingHow does working as an ED nurse prepare you for becoming an LNC?Why is it so important to abandon nursing shorthand and special vocabulary in writing a report?What can you learn about trials and depositions from YouTube?Why is it important to show your willingness to give?What is one of the most rewarding aspects of LNC work?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/qhdrnffOxd8Join us for Medical Records Analysis Volume 3Each chapter in the book will be written by a different LNC. When you write your chapter for this book, you’ll gainVisibility so that attorneys can find you and offer you workAuthority and credibility – you’ll be a recognized expertEncouragement and support from Pat Iyer and your fellow authorsYour investment includes:A self-paced course to teach you how to structure and write your 1500-to-2000-word chapter – so there is no guesswork. You’ll get a system you can use to be successful.A meeting with me, Pat Iyer to discuss the focus of your chapter so you know how to get started. Complete publishing package that includes editing, formatting, cover design and placing the book on Amazon.A virtual book launch event where you can invite guests to learn about your book.A collaborative relationship with your coauthors - when they market the book, you can visibility to their audienceAn Amazon bestseller campaign - we've gotten prior volumes to #1 Amazon bestseller status within a dayA complimentary copy of the book and the opportunity to purchase them at a 50% discount over retail price (in multiples of 10 copies)Payment is due now to reserve your spot. We have a maximum of 15 spots and they will go quickly.Enrollment Period: June - July 2024Self-paced course on how to write your chapter: Available immediately upon enrollmentAuthor chapters due: September 30, 2024Editing, Formatting, Printing: October - November 2024
Do you use LinkedIn as a social media resource? Would you use it—or use it more regularly—if you understood how to do so? Pat Iyer, the host of Legal Nurse Podcast, is a LinkedIn veteran, and she wants you to become one, too. In this podcast, she shares how you can write posts that get you business.As you post, think of your target audience, which in this case is primarily attorneys. What do they want to know? What are their pain points? How can you position yourself as an LNC expert without shouting, “Hire me!”? How can you balance your posts and articles between entertainment, useful information, and subtle self-promotion?Pat breaks all of this down, explaining general principles and going into the practical business of formatting your posts to attract the most attention. In addition, she addresses the critical point of how to effectively interact with others on the LinkedIn platform. This is how you build connections, and mastery is essential.You’ll learn all of this and more. As you practice these principles, you’ll find that LinkedIn can become your most valuable social media resource.If the idea of being a travel nurse appeals to you, be sure to check out this information-filled podcast.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: The Power of LinkedIn Posts for LNCs - Pat IyerWhat is an advantage of writing and posting LinkedIn posts?Who should you be writing posts for?How can you get post material from news articles?What do you want to achieve with your post?What are some strategies for arousing interest?How can you effectively format your post or article?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaVmzmAdio4Join us for Medical Records Analysis Volume 3Each chapter in the book will be written by a different LNC. When you write your chapter for this book, you’ll gainVisibility so that attorneys can find you and offer you workAuthority and credibility – you’ll be a recognized expertEncouragement and support from Pat Iyer and your fellow authorsYour investment includes:A self-paced course to teach you how to structure and write your 1500-to-2000-word chapter – so there is no guesswork. You’ll get a system you can use to be successful.A meeting with me, Pat Iyer to discuss the focus of your chapter so you know how to get started. Complete publishing package that includes editing, formatting, cover design and placing the book on Amazon.A virtual book launch event where you can invite guests to learn about your book.A collaborative relationship with your coauthors - when they market the book, you can visibility to their audienceAn Amazon bestseller campaign - we've gotten prior volumes to #1 Amazon bestseller status within a dayA complimentary copy of the book and the opportunity to purchase them at a 50% discount over retail price (in multiples of 10 copies)Payment is due now to reserve your spot. We have a maximum of 15 spots and they will go quickly.Enrollment Period: June - July 2024Self-paced course on how to write your chapter: Available immediately upon enrollmentAuthor chapters due: September 30, 2024Editing, Formatting, Printing: October - November 2024Books Available for Sale: December 1, 2024 Register here.
Travel nursing is a unique career which involves on average a 13-week assignment. Cameron Totman, a veteran in this field, shares his experiences in this show.Although a nurse generally completes an assignment and moves on, sometimes they like either the hospital or the geographical environment and wants to stay there. This can provide new opportunities for employment and growth.Because travel nurses must have at least two years’ experience in nursing, they receive brief training at the particular hospital. Cameron emphasizes that this can be very challenging. You can be floated from floor to floor and have to learn the unique conditions of each. You also must get up to speed quickly about the particular needs of individual patients. In addition, you may be overworked. This rapid need to transition can, unfortunately, provide the potential for medical errors.Cameron provides a fascinating overview of how travel nursing has changed from the pre-Covid and Covid environments to conditions during the post-Covid world.If the idea of being a travel nurse appeals to you, be sure to check out this information-filled podcast.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: The Trials and Tribulations of a Travel Nurse - Cameron TotmanWhat is a travel nurse?What are the advantages to a hospital of hiring a travel nurse?How do travel nurses get paid?What have been the differences in the pre-Covid, Covid, and post-Covid eras for travel nurses?What particular challenges for a travel nurse could lead to medical errors?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlLO1yLv4PUJoin us for Medical Records Analysis Volume 3Each chapter in the book will be written by a different LNC. When you write your chapter for this book, you’ll gainVisibility so that attorneys can find you and offer you workAuthority and credibility – you’ll be a recognized expertEncouragement and support from Pat Iyer and your fellow authorsYour investment includes:A self-paced course to teach you how to structure and write your 1500-to-2000-word chapter – so there is no guesswork. You’ll get a system you can use to be successful.A meeting with me, Pat Iyer to discuss the focus of your chapter so you know how to get started. Complete publishing package that includes editing, formatting, cover design and placing the book on Amazon.A virtual book launch event where you can invite guests to learn about your book.A collaborative relationship with your coauthors - when they market the book, you can visibility to their audienceAn Amazon bestseller campaign - we've gotten prior volumes to #1 Amazon bestseller status within a dayA complimentary copy of the book and the opportunity to purchase them at a 50% discount over retail price (in multiples of 10 copies)Payment is due now to reserve your spot. We have a maximum of 15 spots and they will go quickly.Enrollment Period: June - July 2024Self-paced course on how to write your chapter: Available immediately upon enrollmentAuthor chapters due: September 30, 2024Editing, Formatting, Printing: October - November 2024Books Available for Sale: December 1, 2024 Register here.Your Presenter of The Trials and Tribulations of a Travel Nurse - Cameron Totman...
Nurse Charles Cullen killed hundreds of patients over a 16-year period in hospitals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania until he was apprehended in 2003. In this show, I share with you how he was able to escape detection, move from hospital to hospital, and continue to kill unimpeded for 16 years.This is a personal story for me. I was involved as a legal nurse consultant helping one of the prosecutors. I looked at the time sheets and medical records that contained Charles' name, and I read the reports created by the people who became suspicious of Charles.Also, Charles practiced in my state, in my county, and I could have ended up with a family member in one of the ICUs in which he worked.If you are curious about how this healthcare serial killer was able to get away with murder, you'll want to watch this podcast. At the end of the show, you'll also meet two other healthcare killers who practiced their skills in more recent timesIt is ideal if you first listen to Dr. Pamela Tabor's podcast, 593, to understand the killer's profile, and then listen to or watch this podcast to determine how Charles fits the profile.This is both an audio program and a video program. The video is found on our YouTube channel, which Is Legal Nurse Business.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Charles Cullen's Murderous Career - Pat IyerIn-depth look at how to help prosecutors in identifying victims.Challenges faced during the investigation process.Factors behind Charles Cullen's actions.Discover two other healthcare killers who operated in more recent times.Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT74dEQcrcoJoin us for the live 3-day online conference on How to Become a Successful Legal Nurse Consultant for Homicide Cases, on May 30, 31, and June 1, 2024The How to Become a Successful Legal Nurse Consultant for Homicide Cases conference guides legal nurse consultants expand their skills and knowledge in forensic cases. You will learn from experts in forensic nursing, criminal law, DNA analysis, and crime scene investigation. You will also network with other legal nurse consultants and professionals in the legal and healthcare field.By attending the conference, you will:Gain insights and skills to decipher murder case details and analyze medical and police records.Discover new DNA technologies and crime-solving techniques to solve cold cases and identify dangerous killers.Learn about the legal differences and challenges between various degrees of murder and manslaughter, and how the prosecution and the defense use medical evidence to build their case.Understand the importance and the protocols of preserving forensic evidence in healthcare settings and criminal investigations.Gain confidence and competence in consulting on cases involving allegations of strangulation, asphyxia, or infant deaths.Join a community of like-minded legal nurse consultants who share your passion for solving murder mysteries and helping justice prevail.Mark your calendars for May 30, 31, and June 1, 2024. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and grow your legal nurse consulting business at the conference. Register here.Your Presenter of Charles Cullen's Murderous Career
In this podcast episode, The Crucial Role of Medical Evidence In Forensic Cases, Teresa Devitt-Lynch, a forensic nurse and sexual assault nurse examiner, take you into the intricacies of murder and assault cases.She begins by explaining some of the phrases we typically hear about such cases. Intent, recklessness, and negligence characterize different levels of seriousness in a crime, and all have sublevels of severity.Teresa elaborates on why circumstantial evidence can be enough for a conviction. If it’s strong and there’s enough of it, it can lead the jury to convict. Medical evidence can play a role in this kind of conviction.She also deconstructs the phrases familiar to many murder-mystery readers: motive, means, and opportunity. See if you can guess the primary motives for murder. The answer is in the podcast.She emphasizes that while a nurse expert can’t prove who perpetrated a crime, they can determine who could not have done so. Teresa illustrates this with several examples. She adds that a nurse expert can also contribute information through the analysis of forensic evidence.You will enjoy this in-depth description of how murder and assault cases are analyzed and what critical factors lead to conviction or acquittal.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: The Crucial Role of Medical Evidence In Forensic Cases with Teresa Devitt LynchWhat are the three basic elements a prosecutor has to prove for a conviction?How does a prosecutor establish intent?What is the value of circumstantial evidence?What are the primary motives for murder?What role can a medical expert play in analyzing evidence?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEYKt-56c3kJoin us for the live 3-day online conference, How to Become a Successful Legal Nurse Consultant for Homicide Cases, on May 30, 31, and June 1, 2024The How to Become a Successful Legal Nurse Consultant for Homicide Cases conference guides legal nurse consultants expand their skills and knowledge in forensic cases. You will learn from experts in forensic nursing, criminal law, DNA analysis, and crime scene investigation. You will also network with other legal nurse consultants and professionals in the legal and healthcare field.By attending the conference, you will:Gain insights and skills to decipher murder case details and analyze medical and police records.Discover new DNA technologies and crime-solving techniques to solve cold cases and identify dangerous killers.Learn about the legal differences and challenges between various degrees of murder and manslaughter, and how the prosecution and the defense use medical evidence to build their case.Understand the importance and the protocols of preserving forensic evidence in healthcare settings and criminal investigations.Gain confidence and competence in consulting on cases involving allegations of strangulation, asphyxia, or infant deaths.Join a community of like-minded legal nurse consultants who share your passion for solving murder mysteries and helping justice prevail.Mark your calendars for May 30, 31, and June 1, 2024. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and grow your legal nurse consulting business at the conference. Register here.
Murder mystery fans, take note. Pamela Tabor, a nursing Ph.D. who specializes in forensics, will take us deep into the world of healthcare serial killers: the chilling world of their psychopathology.You’ve heard about them, the serial killers who operate in a world they know well. They have a wide range of tools at their disposal, and some of their methods are truly ingenious. Their reasons for killing are equally wide-ranging. Some want to dispose of patients who take up too much time, including those with dementia. Others literally view themselves as angels of death.They are generally sociopaths, meaning they have no remorse. They can come up with any number of justifications for what they don’t consider crimes. And they can be highly intelligent, with a gift for concealing their murders.Pamela offers a number of situations that might make a clinical nurse suspicious of a co-worker. These alone make this podcast worth saving.She also goes into the possibilities for an LNC to get into this forensic field of investigation. She believes that a legal nurse consultant’s ability to sift finely through hospital records makes them particularly suited for this kind of work, especially when they work with a multidisciplinary team.You may have discovered a new career. At the very least, you will find yourself fascinated by the twisting thought patterns of the sociopathic mind.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Healthcare Serial Killers: The Chilling World of Their PsychopathologyWhat is a healthcare serial killer?How do healthcare serial killers rate in order of frequency of killing?What are some of the killing methods?How might you become suspicious about a co-worker?How can a legal nurse consultant assist in a healthcare serial killer case?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KWkaPhEufsJoin us for the live 3-day online conference, How to Become a Successful Legal Nurse Consultant for Homicide Cases, on May 30, 31, and June 1, 2024The Murder Mysteries Unraveled Conference guides legal nurse consultants expand their skills and knowledge in forensic cases. You will learn from experts in forensic nursing, criminal law, DNA analysis, and crime scene investigation. You will also network with other legal nurse consultants and professionals in the legal and healthcare field.By attending the conference, you will:Gain insights and skills to decipher murder case details and analyze medical and police records.Discover new DNA technologies and crime-solving techniques to solve cold cases and identify dangerous killers.Learn about the legal differences and challenges between various degrees of murder and manslaughter, and how the prosecution and the defense use medical evidence to build their case.Understand the importance and the protocols of preserving forensic evidence in healthcare settings and criminal investigations.Gain confidence and competence in consulting on cases involving allegations of strangulation, asphyxia, or infant deaths.Join a community of like-minded legal nurse consultants who share your passion for solving murder mysteries and helping justice prevail.Mark your calendars for May 30, 31, and June 1, 2024. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and grow ...
Murder mystery fans, this podcast is for you. If you thought that only a forensic pathologist could determine whether a death was suicide or homicide, you’ll now hear from Teresa Devitt-Lynch, a board-certified advanced forensic nurse.She begins by emphasizing the fact that all physical evidence must be carefully analyzed. In addition, it’s important to evaluate the victim’s state of mind. Were previous suicide attempts made? Did the person suffer from chronic depression? These factors help to make a determination.Other specialists may be called in, such as mechanical engineers who determine logistics in a death caused by a fall. Logistics also play a key role in gunshot and stabbing incidents.Drowning incidents present a particular challenge since they may be accidental, suicide, or homicide. When cars are involved, an additional mechanical determination may be needed.Finally, an expert needs to determine whether an individual hung himself or herself or if the incident was carefully staged.If you find yourself fascinated by the material in this podcast, you may want to consider investigating a career path you may not have previously known existed. At the very least, you’ll find that your murder mystery reading will be enhanced by this intriguing information.Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Was It Murder or Suicide? with Teresa Devitt LynchWhat forms of physical evidence can help determine whether the death was suicide or homicide?What psychological factors in the victim’s history can contribute to a determination?How can gunshot wounds be analyzed?How can you determine whether knife wounds are self-inflicted or caused by another person?What distinguishes suicide from homicide or accidental death in a drowning incident?How can you determine whether a person hung himself or was the victim of a staged hanging?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl4izsPdY_4Join us for the live 3-day online conference, Murder Mysteries Unraveled Conference, on May 30, 31, and June 1, 2024The Murder Mysteries Unraveled Conference guides legal nurse consultants expand their skills and knowledge in forensic cases. You will learn from experts in forensic nursing, criminal law, DNA analysis, and crime scene investigation. You will also network with other legal nurse consultants and professionals in the legal and healthcare field.By attending the conference, you will:Gain insights and skills to decipher murder case details and analyze medical and police records.Discover new DNA technologies and crime-solving techniques to solve cold cases and identify dangerous killers.Learn about the legal differences and challenges between various degrees of murder and manslaughter, and how the prosecution and the defense use medical evidence to build their case.Understand the importance and the protocols of preserving forensic evidence in healthcare settings and criminal investigations.Gain confidence and competence in consulting on cases involving allegations of strangulation, asphyxia, or infant deaths.Join a community of like-minded legal nurse consultants who share your passion for solving murder mysteries and helping justice prevail.Mark your calendars for May 30, 31, and June 1, 2024.
In this podcast, Expert Witness Challenges in Healthcare Cases, Arlene Klepatsky, a legal nurse consultant and nurse attorney, who teaches legal nurse consultation, answers some of the most critical ethical and practical questions for LNCs.She goes into depth about Rule 26 disclosure, a federal rule that states may also have. It means you’ll be disclosed as an expert and will have to provide certain documentation. To fulfill the requirements, you must submit a list of cases, whether depositions or trials, in which you have participated in the last 48 months. Both Pat and Arlene emphasize the importance of an updated list.Many LNCs worry about needing to withdraw from cases. Arlene details the circumstances under which you can legitimately draw. One of these is a conflict of interest. Sometimes, the conflict doesn’t emerge until you’re already officially a witness, as in the merging of a hospital where you work with one named in the case.Withdrawing from a case creates a costly and time-sensitive situation for the attorney, and it’s best to discuss the situation with him. You must also anticipate that he or she will expect reimbursement for payment given to you. This may depend on the circumstances.Be sure to review and save this information-packed podcast on Expert Witness Challenges in Healthcare Cases by the highly experienced LNC, Arlene Klepatsky.Why is it so important to ask the attorney for whom you’re working any questions you have?What’s the value of keeping an ongoing, updated list of cases in which you’ve testified at an exposition or trial?How does it take a case so long to move through the judicial system?Under what circumstances can you withdraw from a case?How can you best handle conflicts of interest?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/omibSFa6D-4Join us for the live course taking place at 8 PM Eastern | 7 PM Central | 6 PM Mountain | 5 PM Pacific on May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024.The Expert Witness Mastery for Nurses Course, led by Nurse Attorney Arlene and seasoned Expert Witness Pat Iyer, is tailored specifically for nurses who aspire to become expert witnesses in legal cases. The course spans four insightful live sessions, each delving into the critical aspects of serving as a nursing expert witness.This course is ideal for nurses who are interested in expanding their professional practice to include expert witness work. Both new and experienced nurses in the field will find valuable insights and practical guidance to enhance their expertise and marketability in this unique and demanding role.The course will be conducted in an interactive format, encouraging participation, case studies, and Q&A sessions to enrich the learning experience. Participants will also have access to a range of resources and materials to support their journey as nursing expert witnesses.Your Presenter of Expert Witness Challenges in Healthcare Cases - Arlene Klepatsky Arlene Klepatsky MSN RN Esq is an attorney at law in California and is experienced in working with expert witnesses. She co-developed an ABA-approved, university-based LNC program and taught in it for nearly 10 years. She contributed 2 chapters to Legal Nurse Consulting, Principles and Practices, Second Edition, edited by Pat Iyer.
Pat Iyer, veteran LNC and former owner of a multimillion-dollar business, shares her expertise on the all-important subject of getting your LNC invoices paid.Collections issues can present difficulties for the beginning LNC entrepreneur. When you’re accustomed to getting a regular paycheck, the idea of asking for money and sending out invoices can feel intimidating. You can overcome this issue by establishing a systematic approach to billing. By doing this, you establish a consistent set of procedures that the client can understand and follow.Pat advises that you always get a retainer prior to actually doing any work. This gives you more freedom in asking for subsequent payments. Establishing a system of replenishing payments is the most efficient way to do this.Pat also recommends raising your rates regularly, based on cost-of-living adjustments and other factors. Give your clients advance notification.Finally, know your limitations. If a proposed job doesn’t fall into your realm of expertise, consider outsourcing it. This can create the basis for your becoming a supplier of experts, a strategy that was a key aspect of Pat’s business success.Follow this advice, and watch your business grow: Get Your LNC Invoices Paid.Why do you need a replenishing retainer?When do you invoice?When should you raise your rates?Why does it help to have a network of LNCs with a range of specialties?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/BK13XOsqqKsJoin us for the live course taking place at 8 PM Eastern | 7 PM Central | 6 PM Mountain | 5 PM Pacific on May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024.The Expert Witness Mastery for Nurses Course, led by Nurse Attorney Arlene and seasoned Expert Witness Pat Iyer, is tailored specifically for nurses who aspire to become expert witnesses in legal cases. The course spans four insightful live sessions, each delving into the critical aspects of serving as a nursing expert witness.This course is ideal for nurses who are interested in expanding their professional practice to include expert witness work. Both new and experienced nurses in the field will find valuable insights and practical guidance to enhance their expertise and marketability in this unique and demanding role.The course will be conducted in an interactive format, encouraging participation, case studies, and Q&A sessions to enrich the learning experience. Participants will also have access to a range of resources and materials to support their journey as nursing expert witnesses.Your Presenter of Get Your LNC Invoices Paid - Pat IyerPat Iyer MSN RN LNCC established a highly successful independent LNC business in 1989. She grew Med League to become a multimillion-dollar business which provided expert witnesses and did behind the scenes consulting. She trained hundreds of expert witnesses and supervised a staff of employees and subcontractors. After selling Med League in 2015, she returned to legal nurse consulting after a 6-year hiatus and currently serves a small group of attorneys.Connect with Pat Iyer by email patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
As an LNC, you will probably work with cases where the credentials and granting of privileges for doctors are in question. To be able to assess this, you need to understand the complex processes involved. Dr. Vipul Kella, an emergency medicine and highly experienced physician in a number of areas, unravels this complicated web.During the late twentieth century, doctors whose reputations were tainted by malpractice suits and other violations could move from state to state and set up practices and get credentialed and receive medical and surgical privileges. Now a National Practitioner Data Bank exists to flag wayward practitioners, making it more difficult for them to elude detection.Like all systems, it has flaws. Because practitioners may be credentialed in multiple facilities, those who give credentials have much more data to handle. The weight of data involved can penalize blameless practitioners in terms of the time involved to receive credentialing and medical and surgical privileges. Privileges are particularly sensitive. It makes a difference what kind of medicine or surgery is being practiced. Privileges are less likely to be granted for new or experimental surgery, for example.On the other hand, a variant of the “old boy” network may activate. Credentialers will face the challenges of being objective when a colleague, a good friend, wants to be re-credentialed and yet has a series of problems or poor outcomes. There may be a lot of pressure on the hospital to keep them on staff.Dr. Kella’s detailed explanation clarifies many of the issues you may need to untangle in a case involving credentials and privileges in both a hospital and an outpatient setting. What You'll Find in Credentialing and Privileging with Dr. Vipul Kella PodcastWhat is the purpose of credentialing?How can medical practitioners with questionable histories be identified?What’s the difference between credentialing and privileging?What does remediation involve?Do hospitals share liability with independent medical contractors?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/bozrH1au9KA?si=0Ek4gH-G4Z7lGyBXJoin us for the live course taking place at 8 PM Eastern | 7 PM Central | 6 PM Mountain | 5 PM Pacific on May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024.The Expert Witness Mastery for Nurses Course, led by Nurse Attorney Arlene and seasoned Expert Witness Pat Iyer, is tailored specifically for nurses who aspire to become expert witnesses in legal cases. The course spans four insightful live sessions, each delving into the critical aspects of serving as a nursing expert witness.This course is ideal for nurses who are interested in expanding their professional practice to include expert witness work. Both new and experienced nurses in the field will find valuable insights and practical guidance to enhance their expertise and marketability in this unique and demanding role.The course will be conducted in an interactive format, encouraging participation, case studies, and Q&A sessions to enrich the learning experience. Participants will also have access to a range of resources and materials to support their journey as nursing expert witnesses.Your Presenter of Navigating the Complexity of Healthcare Credentialing and Privileging - Dr. Vipul KellaDr.
A new LNC’s greatest need is to build a client base, and this is a challenge that never goes away. Both behind the scenes, LNCs and expert witnesses don’t know where to begin, and they can feel intimidated by the process of self-promotion. In essence, the challenge is how to say “Hire me; I can help you” without being blatant about it.In this podcast, Pat Iyer shares nine tips for reaching out to potential clients, for experts and non-experts. She has gleaned them from decades of success both as the owner of an LNC business and as a coach to other legal nurse consultants.She explains why it’s crucial to become known, both in the physical and virtual worlds. In terms of your online presence, it isn’t enough to have a website; you need to make it a source of information to which visitors will return for more.Offer your visitors something valuable in exchange for their email addresses. Make sure you deliver excellent work so that you have the confidence to ask for referrals, both from your attorney clients and colleagues. Your self-confidence will improve when you can ask for evaluation of your work and hear criticism without getting defensive. Consider it an opportunity to learn.How to Get More Clients: Step by step, this podcast will guide you to increasing your outreach and your profit line.How can you make yourself better known to the public?Why do you need a website?What methods help you build your attorney email list?Who can you ask for referrals?How can you benefit from criticism?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast. https://youtu.be/aMyhXQEaSWsJoin us for the live course taking place at 8 PM Eastern | 7 PM Central | 6 PM Mountain | 5 PM Pacific on May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024.The Expert Witness Mastery for Nurses Course, led by Nurse Attorney Arlene and seasoned Expert Witness Pat Iyer, is tailored specifically for nurses who aspire to become expert witnesses in legal cases. The course spans four insightful live sessions, each delving into the critical aspects of serving as a nursing expert witness.This course is ideal for nurses who are interested in expanding their professional practice to include expert witness work. Both new and experienced nurses in the field will find valuable insights and practical guidance to enhance their expertise and marketability in this unique and demanding role.The course will be conducted in an interactive format, encouraging participation, case studies, and Q&A sessions to enrich the learning experience. Participants will also have access to a range of resources and materials to support their journey as nursing expert witnesses.Your Presenter of How to Get More Clients - Pat IyerPat Iyer MSN RN LNCC applied what she learned in internet marketing and being a member of the National Speakers Association to developing and running a highly successful LNC business. Her use of various methods of marketing resulted in building a multimillion-dollar independent LNC business, and creating a successful coaching business to help LNCs grow their businesses.Connect with Pat Iyer by email patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
Pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period can be full of serious health issues for the mother. For many women, the time of pregnancy and beyond marks their first major interaction with the medical world, and unsuspected problems can emerge. The process of birth can reveal other physical vulnerabilities. This means that OB/GYN nurses need to be highly aware of obstetrical bleeding.Courtney Moorhouse and Sasha Benner are highly experienced OB/GYN nurses, expert witnesses, and LNCs who share with us what to look for during this time.All bleeding during pregnancy should be checked out medically, as we cannot judge whether it’s harmless or not. The most dangerous period is post-partum. Bleeding at any stage of the post-partum period can indicate the retention of accreta, often placental tissue. If this issue isn’t addressed, infection and uterine scarring can result. This condition requires very close attention.Courtney and Sasha provide a detailed guide on symptoms to look for and treatment to address for the range of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-partum phases of motherhood. In addition, they describe what makes a pregnancy low-, medium-, or high-risk.This essential podcast is invaluable to anyone who will have a childbirth-related case.Learn More About Critical Obstetrical Bleeding - Cortney Moorhouse and Sasha BennerWhen can bleeding occur in pregnancy? When does it cause the most trouble? When does a postpartum hemorrhage usually occur? What does the nurse need to ask the postpartum patient who’s bleeding? What are some other postpartum bleeding issues?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/SJ47oci9MUU Join us for a 1-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success®Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 10th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Critical Obstetrical Bleeding - Cortney Moorhouse and Sasha BennerCourtney and Sasha have over 18+ years in women’s health, namely labor and delivery and have a passion for ensuring women and there families are provided the highest level of safe and evidenced based case at such a vulnerable time.Connect with Courtney or Sasha by email Cmoorhouse@nightingaleconsult.com, Abenner@nightingaleconsult.com
Legal Nurse Consultants looking for new avenues of work will have the opportunity in this podcast to learn about an in-demand area of work: observing defense medical exams. Silvia Aninye, a veteran of 14-plus years in this field, who has an extensive stable of subcontractors, takes up the issue of bias and an unethical DME among defense examination doctorsShe emphasizes that these constitute a minority of doctors. However, they can be disruptive to the patient's mental and physical well-being, and, if not prevented, they will introduce their biases into the DME report.Sylvia has noticed that many of these doctors earn their primary income from such exams and that insurance companies tend to hire the same doctors repeatedly. This is a foundational basis for bias.They may also adopt a hostile attitude towards both the LNC and the patient. This can be expressed through repeating a manipulation that’s physically painful to the patient. They may also badger the patient with questions that the patient can't answer because of time passing, traumatic injury, or other causes. It is here that the LNC becomes an invaluable advocate for the patient, intervening when legally possible, to deflect the doctor from harassment.In choosing a fee structure, she suggests doing research by using a survey to learn about DME rates in your area. It’s also crucial to make it clear exactly what the attorney will get for their money. Offering a little more than your competition can make the sale.Be sure to explore Silvia’s interview. She may be describing the LNC service that’s ideal for you.Learn More About Unethical DME Physicians: An LNC Challenge - Silvia AninyeWhat factors introduce the possibility of an examining doctor’s bias? What’s the first indication of this bias? How can you identify an unethical doctor? When the examining doctor looks at the patient’s medical records, how can this indicate bias? How do barrages of intimidating questions indicate bias?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/FEwFV-wchHQ Join us for a 1-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success®Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 10th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Unethical DME Physicians: An LNC Challenge - Silvia AninyeSilvia has 14 years of experience as an LNC, with a specialty of DMEs. She established herself as providing the go-to expert nurses attending defense medical examinations. She has educated both attorneys and nurses on the rules about defense medical examinations. With a background in medical surgical nursing, workers compensation, she worked at Los Angeles County LAC USC Medical Center and numerous insurance companies in policy making,
For an LNC, working as an observer at a defense medical exam (DME) can provide a lucrative income. It particularly offers the chance to hire other LNCs and run a large-scale business.Silvia Aninye, who has been doing DME work for 4 years, has a large number of subcontractors and a case load in the realm of 100 cases and sometimes more per month. She has become proficient in her acquisition of clients and in this podcast, shares what she’s learned.She advises that you be wary of the big firm that offers 50-100 cases per month. The danger is that you will relax your marketing efforts. You need to know that big firms are always trying to cut costs, and you could find yourself replaced by an in-house LNC.She strongly advises against cold calls and generic email blasts. Instead, she recommends attending events for lawyers and doing enough research on firms or individuals to design a personalized email message.In choosing a fee structure, she suggests doing research by using a survey to learn about DME rates in your area. It’s also crucial to make it clear exactly what the attorney will get for their money. Offering a little more than your competition can make the sale.While many of these principles echo good marketing practice, Silvia’s tailoring of them into a format for the DME nurse makes this a unique and valuable podcast.Learn More About Tips for LNCs for a DME Observation Practice - Silvia AninyeWhat do you need to know about the attorney who hires you for a DME? Why should you be wary of the firm that offers you 50-100 cases a month? How can an LNC seeking more clients get them? How do you decide on your fees? How can you find out what others charge for this service?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/oHByk8W74Ys Join us for a 1-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success®Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 10th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Tips for LNCs for a DME Observation Practice - Silvia AninyeSilvia has 14 years of experience as an LNC, with a specialty of DMEs. She established herself as providing the go-to expert nurses attending defense medical examinations. She has educated both attorneys and nurses on the rules about defense medical examinations. With a background in medical surgical nursing, workers compensation, she worked at Los Angeles County LAC USC Medical Center and numerous insurance companies in policy making, workers compensation and as an adjuster in the areas of subrogation and case management. In addition, Silvia is an arbitrator for FIRNA and a Mediator in the State of CA. Silvia is the author of a forthcoming book for LNCs on DMEs.
Sometimes, when you’re running a business, it feels like juggling plates. Karen Powell, business and financial advisor, breaks down how you can identify your LNC business strengths and weaknesses to build a sound financial future.She recommends doing quarterly reviews if you are a solopreneur and meetings if you have a staff. This helps to maximize the areas of strength and boost the areas of weakness. It’s also an opportunity to see what functions can be automated. What you don’t do can be as important as what you do.For a business that relies on clients, not customers, repeat business is essential. Karen describes a number of methods to nurture relationships with repeat customers and turn first-time customers into more. A VIP package of useful gifts, especially one with items that will sit on a client’s desk works well to keep you in his or her mind.Karen highly recommends sending clients a satisfaction survey—a short one of no more than three questions—and details what should go in it. She also emphasizes the importance of responding to this survey, whether the input is positive or negative, and outlines some ways to respond. This podcast can serve you well as a guide for building your business. Please listen or read and learn.Learn More About Ramping up your LNC Business with Client Insights Karen PowellWhat’s the first step to take in improving your business? How can you focus on profitable activities to improve their profitability? How can you make a long-term plan? What are some effective ways to nurture repeat business? What are useful ways of understanding customer dissatisfaction?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/3C9rhu-s7Y4 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Ramping up your LNC Business with Client Insights Karen PowellAs a Profit Acceleration specialist and business advisor, Karen Powell serves the business owner to achieve their goals & their vision. She is also a C.F.P. and experienced consultant with background in Europe and the US.Connect with Karen at https://www.growprofitnow.comor on social media athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karenpowellatlanta/https://www.instagram.com/growprofitnow/
With in-person legal conferences returning, legal nurse consultants again have access to a valuable resource for connecting with potential attorney clients via an exhibit. Pat Iyer, a veteran conference vendor, shares what she’s learned during her decades of exhibiting at such events.A conference that will have fewer than 100 attendees is usually not worth your while. You also have to determine if the attendees will represent your target audience. In addition, you want to know what kind of material support you will get from the organizers. Good organizers recognize that vendors’ fees help to make a conference possible.Pat goes into detail about what makes an attractive giveaway. Ideally, it’s something an attorney will use and keep on their desk. You need to consider cost, ease of transport, and other factors in choosing this item. She has found that a one-day event is much easier to organize, more affordable, and has a more focused impact than a multi-day event. It also helps your bottom line if the event is within driving distance.Pat also goes into security considerations for protecting your merchandise for an event longer than a day. She emphasizes the need to secure business cards you collect and discusses other practical considerations.Pat will be giving a workshop on the subject of exhibiting at an upcoming virtual conference in March. You can find registration information towards the end of this podcast.Be sure to study this podcast and gain knowledge about this essential marketing toolLearn More About Planning an Exhibit - Tips for LNCs Pat Iyer and Jennifer DizonWhat is the minimum number of attendees that make a conference worthwhile? Why is it important to learn how the organizers of the conference support and help vendors? What are some attractive giveaways? How do you plan differently for a one-day versus a multi-day event? Why is it valuable to network with other exhibitors?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/Btor0_oJIs0 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Planning an Exhibit - Tips for LNCs Pat Iyer and Jennifer DizonPat Iyer founded, grew and sold a successful legal nurse consulting business that had annual sales in the 7 figures. She is a well-known, respected expert in the field of legal nurse consulting. She has written, edited, or coauthored over 800 chapters, books, case studies, online courses or articles about the topic of legal nurse consulting.Pat served on the board of directors of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants for 5 years including a year as President of the ...
Whether you are an expert witness or you supply expert witness's for legal cases, you want to know how attorneys and LNCs vet potential witnesses. In this podcast, Arlene Klepatsky provides detailed information on this important subjectThe first thing a researcher investigates is legal issues. Has a practitioner been sued or also brought up on legal charges? Whether or not the issue relates to the expert’s testimony in a case, a jury can be swayed by evidence of wrongdoing.An investigator will also research a witness’s writings. If they publish an article or also a blog in which they express an opinion contrary to what they expressed in a current case, this can be brought up in cross-examination to the detriment of their testimony.Other issues are important. A researcher may discover that the expert witness is difficult to work with or unreliable. This can be grounds for disqualification.Arlene cites several resources available online where you can find valuable information. Some are not accessible to LNCs, but they can inform the attorney in charge of a case of their existence so that the information can be extracted.Your best protection if you’re an expert witness is to make sure that you do your own vetting of what you write or say publicly. Too much time and money are involved in a legal case for either side to overlook any opportunity to have an advantage. Study this podcast and be forewarned and forearmed.Learn More About Flaws in an Expert Witness's Background - Arlene KlepatskyWhat value does an expert witness contribute to a legal case? Why is meticulous vetting of experts on both sides so important? What resources do you consult in vetting experts? What do you look for in addition to legal issues? What is the quality and inclusiveness of a cv so important to an expert witness?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/DIrPizZs4Cs Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Flaws in an Expert Witness's Background - Arlene KlepatskyArlene Klepatsky MSN RN Esq, is an attorney at law in California and is also experienced in vetting expert witnesses. She co-developed an ABA-approved, university-based LNC program and taught in it for nearly 10 years. She contributed 2 chapters to Legal Nurse Consulting, Principles and Practices, Second Edition, edited by Pat Iyer. Arlene also wrote multiple journal articles.Connect with Arlene at rnjdadk@hotmail.com
What is AI all about? Is it ethical to use? Can it be helpful to LNCs? In this podcast, Pat Iyer, founder and moderator of Legal Nurse Podcast, plays a different role as an interviewee. She takes this opportunity to describe her opinions of AI and how she has learned to use it as a tool. She also makes recommendations to LNCs for using it.AI is undeniably having a serious effect on many areas of employment, and many questions are being raised about its ethicality and in some cases legality. Bestselling authors Stephen King, J. K. Rowling, and others have had their work fed into AI machines which have made derivative versions. Lawsuits are ongoing.In addition to these considerations, Pat questions the use of “avatars,” computerized replicas of an individual’s appearance and speech. Pat feels this isn’t real human contact and argues against its use.However, she says AI is helpful for research and some aspects of writing. She cautions, though, that it’s necessary to delete AI language and to make the writing your own.Pat will be speaking at the LNC Success Conference, March 14, 15,16, 2024, on AI and other subjects. She invites you to this information-filled event.Learn More About AI for legal nurse consultants Pat Iyer and Kris MewHow is AI affecting the work world? What are some illegal and unethical uses of AI? How can you tell that text is AI-generated? Is using avatars a good idea? How can you constructively and ethically use AI?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/MfZaX5xku8M Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of AI for legal nurse consultants Pat Iyer and Kris MewPat Iyer MSN RN LNCC began using AI tools in her LNC business in 2023 and will share what she’s learned from this process. She is a prolific author and educator.Kris has over 24 years of experience as an RN in multiple specialties. She currently works on-call as a plastic surgery nurse. With experience working for both defense attorneys on med-mal, personal injury and product liability cases, she has recently helped plaintiff attorneys as an expert fact witness and personal injury cases.Kris is a member of LNC Elite, Pat Iyer’s coaching program.Connect with Pat at patiyer@legalnursebusiness.comConnect with Kris at mew.kristina@gmail.com
Have you ever had medical records thrown at you? Silvia Aninye has. She is a California-based LNC with a specialty in observing defense medical examinations, and she shares some of the unique challenges involved in this field.Though technically this is an observer role, in practical terms, the LNC acts as the plaintiff’s advocate. This is often needed in situations where physicians hired by the defense attorney or insurance company come in with an intention to dispute or diminish the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries.In some states, the LNC must also prevent the doctor from asking questions outside the range of examination, such as personal history, employment details, and other excluded area. In addition, she must also defend her right to be present.The conscientious LNC preps the plaintiff prior to the exam, explaining what will happen and describing the personality of the doctor. Silvia shares some fascinating characterizations of the passive-aggressive and the actively aggressive doctor. Included among them is the story of the hurled medical records. This alone is worth your undivided attention. If you’re interested in pursuing this field, you’ll benefit greatly from the podcast.Learn More About Defense Medical Examinations - Silvia AninyeWhat is the purpose of a defense medical examination (DME)? What is the role of an LNC at this examination? How does prepping the client lower their anxiety? Why must LNCs observing DMEs be on high alert throughout the exam? How does an LNC deal with passive aggressive and actively aggressive doctors?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.We want to hear from you! Click the red send voicemail button on the far right.(function(d){var app = d.createElement('script'); app.type = 'text/javascript'; app.async = true;app.src = 'https://www.speakpipe.com/loader/laulw5fck6uczyhl834u7d3jfzpe7xy5.js';var s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(app, s);})(document);Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/LVxrgnSibeI Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Defense Medical Examinations - Silvia AninyeSilvia Aninye RN, FCM, AS, CLNC has served the State of California in the area of legal nurse consulting for the past 14 year with a strong emphasis on defense medical examinations. In the area of defense medical examinations Silvia has established herself as the go to expert nurses attending defense medical examinations. A great number of attorneys have sought the advice of Silvia Aninye regarding defense medical examinations. Silvia Aninye has educated both attorneys and nurses on the rules about defense medical examinations. Silvia Aninye’s background in nursing is in Med Surgical and Workers Compensation and med malpractice review. She has worked in these areas for the number one trauma center in Los Angeles County LAC USC medical center and numerous insurance companies such as Crawford and Company, Boardspire Inc and Windsor Insurance in the areas of...
Mary Jorgensen, a board-certified legal nurse consultant, has worked in jobs with nursing expertise as varied as being a union representative and an LNC specializing in nursing home cases.Her story will especially inspire you if you are struggling to balance work with parental responsibility. Mary has made career changes several times to accommodate the demands of a growing family. As you will see these changes enriched her professional life and enhanced her marketability.She has spent much of her career working for law firms. She has gained a solid understanding of the roles personality and office politics play in her work and learned how to handle them.A highlight of her career came when she read a notice asking for a nurse with nursing home experience. Though she hadn’t worked directly in a nursing home, she had extensive experience in related legal cases. She decided that her experience was enough to get the job, and she was right. Her message is: Don’t underestimate your knowledge and abilities. You will learn and gain inspiration from this podcast.Expanding nursing expertise to Legal Nurse Consulting - Mary JorgensenWhat are the pros and also cons of working for a law firm? What are the particular challenges of working for a law firm? How does nursing home litigation differ from other forms? Why is it important to not underestimate your suitability for a job? What are the advantages of subcontracting?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/9VxQAGRFjHY Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Expanding nursing expertise to Legal Nurse Consulting - Mary JorgensenMary has over 29 years of nursing expertise experience in various settings including critical care, hospice, home care, long-term care, critical care transport, EMS, labor relations, and also quality improvement. She was board-certified as a critical care nurse during her bedside career and is now a board-certified Legal Nurse Consultant. Mary worked as a Nurse Paralegal for DLA Piper in New York City for the defense team of a major pharmaceutical company in class action diet drug litigations. She worked for Deacon Moulds & Stofer, PA in St. Petersburg Florida as a Nurse Paralegal in defense of medical malpractice claims and allegations of long-term care negligence. She has now joined Rimkus to provide the expertise and work products her clients need to efficiently defend or prosecute medical-related legal cases.Connect with Mary at https://rimkus.com/practice-areas/legal-nurse-consulting/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-jorgensen-rn-lncc-60495b7a/
One of the most important issues for an LNC entrepreneur is finding the most effective way to increase clientele. Tiffanie Kellog, an expert networker and author of several books, explains why powerful referrals generate the best returns and describes how to get them without being pushy.Referral clients will stay with you four times as long as other clients and are much more likely to recommend you to other potential clients. Sometimes your high-quality performance is enough to attract clients; sometimes you must solicit them. You always want to be subtle, though. If someone asks you what’s new with you, be prepared. You can share your excitement about a new case (staying within guidelines of confidentiality), an article you had published in a prestigious journal, or a book you had published.Always establish a relationship before asking for referrals. This is the essence of relationship marketing. Tiffanie also emphasizes that people are more interested in hearing about your passion for your work than the details of what you do. Share your enthusiasm, and people will be intrigued and eager to share you as a resource.This podcast will be of particular value to those who have a reluctance to market. The essence of relationship marketing is to honestly express who you are. Tiffanie demonstrates how to do this in a natural way. Don’t miss this powerful podcast.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Getting Powerful Referrals to your LNC Business - Tiffanie KellogWhat are four ways in which you can increase your business? Why are referrals the most effective way to build a business? How can you subtly promote yourself? How can you use social media for self-promotion? How do you find the best referral sources?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/gdbSARBnQkoJoin us for our 9th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Getting Powerful Referrals to your LNC Business - Tiffanie KellogTiffanie Kellog entered the entrepreneurial world in 2003 and since then has enjoyed being able to help her clients MAKE MONEY, SAVE TIME, and have FUN! Since then, Tiffanie has spent her time traveling across the globe helping thousands of entrepreneurs create amazing businesses and have spectacular lives – through keynote presentations, workshops, online programs, and more! Whether sharing her expertise (with her southern accent) on referral marketing, networking or maximizing your time.She will knock the socks off the audience with her fun and entertaining presentations while leaving them with eTiffanies (epiphanies from Tiffanie) to help create RESULTS in their world!!! Tiffanie shares, “My goal is to help people achieve their dreams by giving them the tools needed to make more money in less time so they can have more fun!” Tiffanie is the author of 4 ½ Networking Mistakes: Maximize Your Networking Efforts by Avoid Common Mistakes, Knock the Socks off Your Audience: Delivering Presen...
One of the murkiest and also often most tragic areas of medical care is the authorization of payment for health care. The U.S. has a complex and too often confusing system, which, combined with very expensive medical and surgical care, can leave families financially devastated.Here to explain the details is Wendy Rice, a legal nurse consultant, and case manager. She specializes in appeals and has a deep understanding about how the payment process works—and often fails to work.Because payments are often based on a certain number of days in the hospital, this is an incentive for prompt and sometimes too-early discharge. This can lead to readmission within 30 days, which creates new financial issues.While it may not be fair to say that fraud abounds, it is also far from absent in the U.S. medical system. Patients may be given diagnoses that pay at a higher rate. Even more distressing, they may be told that their care, be it medical or surgical, will be covered, only to discover that this is not the case.This informative podcast provides an inside and also detailed description of key points you should look for when you analyze a cardiac-related case. Be sure to add it to your collection of resources. Watch this podcast on Legal Nurse Business’ YouTube channel to learn the answers to these points:When you listen to or read Wendy’s podcast, you will have a heightened sense of the serious problems with the U.S. medical system. This information will benefit you as an LNC. It can also help you or a friend or family member because you will see the importance of scrutinizing and verifying a medical opinion of your condition and the price tag.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn Who Pays or Denies Payment for Health Care? Wendy RiceHow do insurance and also Medicare standards for payment affect hospital discharge rates? How do these standards affect Medicare and also other hospital forms of fraud? Who determines whether a claim is denied? What are the financial implications for the patient and also family if payment for care is denied? How does the appeals process work?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/86EcJCixeUwJoin us for our 9th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Who Pays or Denies Payment for Health Care? Wendy RiceWendy is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in medical/surgical care, cardiac care, outpatient care, and school nursing. She is also a Certified Case Manager for over 20 years and currently craft denied payment appeal arguments for inpatient and outpatient care. Wendy has been the owner of Adroit Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC since 2019 and provide medical legal services to plaintiff and defense firms that fight medical malpractice, personal injury, etc. to assist in bringing justice to medical legal issues.Connect with Wendy at https://www.adroitlnc.com/Or Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.
As a legal nurse consultant, you are sure to come across cardiac medical malpractice suits involving heart disease. This podcast features Erin Getz, a nurse practitioner and also an expert on this subject. She unravels some of the complex issues involved in various heart conditions.Of primary concern is management of medications. This can be very challenging to older patients, many of whom may already be juggling a number of medications. Thorough education is needed to help the individual and also re-test and also follow-up. If the kind of education and also follow-up care isn’t documented, this can be an area of legal dispute.People can be discharged too soon from the hospital or other facility. When this happens and they are re-admitted, Medicare may get involved. Misdiagnosis is also another source of legal dispute. Particularly with younger people, presenting symptoms may be treated as panic attacks, asthma, and other non-cardiac conditions.Erin emphasizes that misdiagnoses particularly occur in the case of women, who don’t always exhibit the standard symptoms of, for example, a heart attack.This informative podcast provides an inside and also a detailed description of key points you should look for when you analyze a cardiac-related case. Be sure to add it to your collection of resources. Watch this podcast on Legal Nurse Business YouTube channel to learn the answers to these points:Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Cardiac Medical Malpractice Issues - Erin GetzWhat are some of the issues involved with heart failure? Why is education so important for heart failure patients? What are some of the liabilities connected to heart conditions? How does the lack of critical thinking create liability? What are helpful defenses against malpractice?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/6-e3FTa_17QJoin us for our 9th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Cardiac Medical Malpractice Issues - Erin GetzErin Getz is a cardiac care nurse practitioner. She is also in addition, a legal nurse consultant who provides support to people who are investigating a variety of cases, and her specialty is working with patients with cardiomyopathy, and also with arrhythmias in her day-to-day job. She is managing these patients in the clinic.Connect with Erin by email, eringetz@ymail.com
The ability to deliver an informative and easy-to-follow medical chronology can boost your LNC business. Emily Flynn, an experienced emergency department nurse, has been a legal nurse consultant since 2006. She brings her expertise to the complex subject of preparing chronologies that meets her clients’ needs.Though this is her basic approach, she always determines the attorney’s preferred format for a chronology and also how much content the client wants. Emily finds it crucial to have a system for organizing the files and discovering when critical files are missing from the records.Handling discrepancies is a vital part of writing chronologies. It may be necessary to delineate the variance of opinions among eyewitnesses, for example. Sometimes different doctors have varying opinions of a patient’s condition. Emily emphasizes that pointing out discrepancies is not expressing an opinion. Opinions aren’t part of an LNC’s work.You’re sure to find valuable recommendations to use in your chronology work. Learn from Emily now.Join me in this episode of Powerful Legal Nurse Consulting Chronologies - Emily FlynnHow can you use basic software for medical chronologies?What questions should you ask an attorney who requests a chronology? How can you best outline discrepancies? How do you reduce thousands of pages into a chronology? How do you check to determine if records are missing?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/4PSxKWmIuIUJoin us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Powerful Legal Nurse Consulting Chronologies - Emily Flynn Legal nurse consultant since 2006. Reviewed cases for both plaintiff and defense with rendering of my professional opinion in the specialty field of emergency nursing. Experience with writing concise, detailed medical summaries/chronologies with abbreviations, medical terms & drug definitions. Screening for discrepancies and missing records. Worked in the past with mass tort litigation.Connect with Emily on LinkedIn
Learn more about serial healthcare killers. Medically-assisted opioid-related overdoses have become major news items. Erin Laferriere got involved in such a case, the Mount Carmen/Dr. Husel litigation in 2020. Dr. Husel was charged with 14 counts of murder. The nurses involved were charged civilly with negligence and were reported to their respective nursing boards. Erin was involved with the civil cases.In the course of her investigation, she also learned about much more than the process of medically assisted death. What astonished her was the degree to which the nurses involved went along with the doctor. Some of that may have been due to the deference nurses often show physicians, but also a deeper issue was identified.Erin says: “Nurses are not going to report medical errors if they're going to be punished for it, whether it's their mistake or also somebody else's mistake. That fear of losing your license, your livelihood, your passion, your profession is a very real fear, and it's becoming more common in the post-pandemic era.”Pat supported this, that when she was in a clinical position, her director of nursing said that if a nurse reported three medication errors, she would lose her job.This podcast will not only give you useful information should you ever come across such a case, but it will make you think. When a hospital punishes nurses for doing the right thing, how can they expect an environment in which a patient’s pharmaceutical needs are correctly administered?Join me in this episode of Serial Healthcare Killers - Erin LaferriereWhat are the correct protocols for a “Do not resuscitate” case? When should a nurse question a medication order? Why did these nurses not question the medication orders of Dr. Husel? What role did the punitive atmosphere in the hospital play in this tragedy? How did the pharmacists become involved in this?Listen to our podcasts or also watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/qdOGodIfwcUJoin us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Serial Healthcare Killers - Erin LaferriereErin is a registered nurse and critical care expert witness with more than thirteen years of critical care experience. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salem State College in 2009 and a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on leadership and management from Walden University in 2015. She is clinically active in the adult intensive care setting and also a board certified in critical care nursing by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Erin has spent her profession as a charge nurse, preceptor, educator, and legal nurse consultant.Connect with Erin ELNurseConsulting.com
Every LNC, whether they’ve just entered the field or have been practicing for many years needs The New LNC's Playbook and can learn from their colleagues’ experiences. Donisha Thurman, a legal nurse consultant based in Las Vegas, has extensive experience in various areas of nursing, including telemetry, post-anesthesia care, and ICU. She shares her professional journey, lessons learned, and tips on how to succeed in this domain. She'll walk us through her first steps in securing clients, which involves a lot of patience and consistent follow-ups. Networking and exhibiting at conferences are pivotal, and Donisha will help us understand the power of a targeted approach and research geographical proximity.Donisha describes her experiences involving med surg, skilled nursing, and her current role as a travel nurse. She also touches upon her values of advocacy for patients and families while navigating complex healthcare systems, the importance of personal mental well-being, and maintaining a work-life balance when managing business and clinical roles.Don't miss this dose of inspiration and practical advice from the perspective of a legal nurse consultant.Learn more about The New LNC's Playbook- Donisha ThurmanHow did Donisha Thurman land her first clients as a legal nurse consultant and what was the process like? From her experiences, what strategies and methods does Donisha Thurman suggest to legal nurse consultants for landing clients? What does Donisha Thurman love about her career as a legal nurse consultant and how does it differ from her work as a travel nurse? How has Donisha Thurman's extensive nursing and EPIC trainer experience influenced her role and effectiveness as a legal nurse consultant? What are the challenges that legal nurse consultants can face when starting and how does Donisha Thurman suggest overcoming them?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/ul_EfGwC8H8 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 9th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of The New LNC's Playbook- Donisha ThurmanI am a Master prepared registered nurse and certified legal nurse consultant with ten years of healthcare-related experience throughout med-Surg, Telemetry, skilled nursing, Intensive care, and Post Anesthesia care. Additionally, my experience as an Epic medical records trainer and my experience with multiple EHR systems are beneficial for navigating, analyzing, and translating medical records and organizing them. My professional knowledge and skillset allow me to efficiently recognize patient trends and inconsistencies in care or safety.Connect with Donisha at thurmannurseconsulting.comor connect on social mediawww.linkedin.com/in/donisha-thurmanhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084388382071
One of the most urgent issues in medicine is the impact of the nursing shortage on medical care. Henry June, a medical, surgical, and trauma nurse, as well as an expert witness, shares his insights on the current state of the nursing shortage in the United States, highlighting the projected shortfall of nurses and the challenges faced by new and experienced nurses alike. He outlines the effects of the pandemic on nurse retention and describes the increased patient load that nurses are facing in the midst of the shortage.Henry also explores potential solutions, such as remote monitoring units and incentivizing nurses to become educators. As an LNC, he explains that in the search to determine liability, one must also consider whether understaffing contributed to nursing errors and lists pertinent questions to determine this factor.If you're interested in understanding the implications of the nursing shortage on patient safety and the legal nurse consulting profession, be sure to listen to or read this episode.Learn more about Nursing Shortage Impact on Patient Safety - Henry JuneHow does the nursing shortage impact patient safety? What are some factors that make it difficult for new nurses to stay in the profession? Why did the pandemic cause an outflow of nurses from the profession? How did the necessity to avoid contamination affect nurses’ ability to handle patients’ needs in a timely way? What are some creative solutions that healthcare organizations can use to address the nursing shortage?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/doxkdmzoCM0Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 9 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Nursing Shortage Impact on Patient Safety - Henry JuneWith a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University and also a diverse clinical background, I am a Registered Nurse specializing in the Medical/Surgical setting. My experience includes roles as a Staff Nurse in Tele Med-Surg and Step-down units at prestigious institutions such as Ascension St. Vincent Riverside Hospital, Advent Health Westley Chapel, and also Camden Clark Medical Center. I have also excelled in leadership positions, serving as a Charge Nurse in Trauma Med-Surg at Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville. In addition to my strong clinical foundation, I hold essential certifications, including Legal Nurse Consulting from Florida Atlantic University and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC). As an active Legal Nurse Consultant I strive to make a difference in my Jacksonville, FL community and further enhance my ability to provide valuable healthcare-related support and insights to attorneys.Connect with Henry on LinkedIn https://www.jlng.info/
Thureiyya Rodriguez, who has her doctorate in healthcare administration, is also a certified ostomy and continence nurse. In addition, as a legal nurse consultant, she is well-versed in liability issues in the area of wound care.Although unhealed wounds leading to osteomyelitis occur frequently in those who are confined to beds and/or wheelchairs, this development can occur to anyone. Because of that, any LNC can benefit from the information in this podcast.It’s essential to know how long a wound has existed and also important to know if you’re dealing with a wound that healed and then reopened. Thureiyya provides descriptions of how to identify this kind of wound.She also outlines in detail the guidelines for a treatment plan. Thureiyya emphasizes that a wound nurse is a consultant, not a lay worker. She or he is not responsible for the daily wound care; however, she is required to carefully document the treatment plan. If a surgeon takes over the care, she is also obligated to document this.It’s important for both a wound care nurse and an LNC analyzing a case to be aware of the various treatment medications available and how they interact. Thureiyya strongly urges both parties to do their research, go to the manufacturer’s website, and read the enclosed documentation. If they have doubts, they should always speak up. We are sure that you will find this podcast an invaluable source of information.Wound Care Management tips - Thureiyya RodriquezWhat causes osteomyelitis? Why is the history of the wound so important to know? How does one prioritize treatment in wound cases? How does the question of liability enter into wound treatment? Why does a legal nurse consultant need to know the indications and contraindications for leading wound care products?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/1GZ8e6wK8E8Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 9 March 14, 15, 16, 2024 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Wound Care Management tips - Thureiyya RodriquezThureiyya Rodriguez DHA, MSN, COCN, WCN is the owner and founder of Agni NY and Thureiyya Rodriguez Consulting Services located in New York City. Dr. Rodriguez has 20 years of nursing experience with a specialty in wound/ostomy/continence care. She provides consulting services in areas related to nursing practice, direct patient education, quality improvement, and documentation review. Her expertise in wound, ostomy, and continence ranges from inpatient and outpatient care.Connect with Thureiyya on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thureiyya-rodriguez-dha-msn-rn-woc-nurse-225b83101
Psychiatric and also mentally disabled people used to be dumped into an institutional setting where their needs and rights were virtually ignored. Today, group homes funded by Medicaid and Medicare, with government oversight, respect residents’ rights and take on the often-challenging work of keeping everyone safe in a group home.Laurie Morgan, the CEO of Law Nursing Consulting, has extensive experience working with these care facilities. She shares insights about common liability issues faced, including residents leaving the group home unattended, and also the creative ways in which these issues are addressed. Plus, we’ll touch on the roles of the diverse nursing responsibilities in coordinating care, implementing individual behavioral health plans, and making critical decisions regarding levels of care.Conflict, often physical, does develop, as do issues where malpractice may be present. Laurie describes the resources available to the LNC involved in a group home case.If you've wondered how the journey from psychiatric facilities of the past to today's group homes has progressed, this episode is a must-listen. Stay tuned as we unravel these topics and much more on the Legal Nurse Podcast.Learn more about Group Home Liability Risks - Laurie MorganWhat is life in a group home like? What kinds of patients live in group homes, and also what are their diverse needs? How are the staff at group homes trained to manage various situations, including daily care and also emergencies? What are the common liability issues in group homes and also how are they addressed? What progress has been made in caring for vulnerable individuals since the 1960s, and what more needs to be done?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/SJlf9oDIV2EAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 9 March 14, 15, 16, 2024 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Group Home Liability Risks - Laurie MorganLaurie Morgan is the CEO of LAW Nurse Consulting. She has over 30 years of nursing experience, in a variety of clinical settings. Laurie has clinical proficiency in medical and surgical units, home health care, labor and delivery, developmental disabilities, education, and behavioral mental health to assist you in a variety of medical-legal matters.Having worked with nursing students in a variety of settings, Laurie has the ability to simplify complex acute and chronic medical diagnoses.She is excited to work behind the scenes to help you prevail in all your medical–legal cases.Currently she is clinically active working with clients with intellectual disabilities in the group home setting. If you have questions about the standards of care in this setting, Laurie is available to assist you.Connect with Laurie https://www.lawlegalnurseconsulting.com
Legal Nurse Consultants often have to deal with the question of whether a wound was preventable. Here to help us answer this question is Lydia Meyers Corum, an expert in wound care.Two primary factors can lead to pressure wounds. Poor nutrition, which may have preceded the patient's admission to a medical facility, is one. The other, which is an endemic condition in nursing homes, is immobility for 12 hours or more at a time, often in an unclean diaper. Only conscientious care can prevent pressure sores.Lydia emphasizes the importance of keeping a wound moist. The wet-to-dry method, particularly if gauze is employed, has an unwanted debriding effect on the wound.Lydia advises LNCS working on a wound case that they read between the lines of documentation. She also recommends that when patients refuse care, the nurse or other attendant needs to document the conversation. The failure to do so can have legal ramifications.Enrich your knowledge of a common but serious medical condition. Lydia Meyers Corum’s informal and informative approach will provide an entertaining form of education.Learn more about Wound Care Liability Issues - Lydia Meyers CorumWhat risk factors can result in skin breakdown? What should a nurse do when a patient refuses treatment? Where in the chart should an LNC look in order to understand the case? Why does the LNC need to know if medical staff have meetings about wound patients? What kinds of treatments are wound care specialists currently recommending?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/9Q-9y85T8akAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 9 March 14, 15, 16, 2024 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Wound Care Liability Issues - Lydia Meyers CorumAfter graduating college, I have spent my time looking for my passion. Once I started working in home healthcare, I found the wonderful world of wound care and how I could help people by creating healing. Seeing someone go back to work or walk when told they would have their leg amputated was beautiful. After home healthcare, I entered a wound clinic to learn about hyperbaric oxygen therapy and how wounds were created. My journey continued. I worked at a skilled nursing home; I finally moved to California to work at several acute care hospitals.Connect with Lydia https://lmeyerslnc.com/Or connect on social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090542423332https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiameyers/
With the increasing number of nurse practitioners, we find a comparable increase in malpractice suits in which they’re involved. Rebecca Paschall, who is both a nurse practitioner and a legal nurse consultant, shares crucial information for LNCs evaluating the work of nurse practitioner charting and liability.While her comments focus mainly on office settings, Rebecca describes how often valuable information may come from those who observed medical errors being played out in hospital settings. A statement by a spouse, roommate, or also a staff member may provide essential documentation in a case.In evaluating an NP's documentation for office visits, it's essential to read the notes thoroughly. Using the example of severe heartburn, Rebecca describes the optimal steps to take to exclude other possible diagnoses. What kinds of tests are done? Is the patient advised to go to the ER under certain conditions? Also is a follow up visit scheduled?The LNC also wants to see whether the NP is relying solely on standard templates. How much detail does the practitioner put into the notes? Do various elements of the notes agree with each other?This podcast is filled with critical information not only about what an LNC needs to look for in medical documentation but also how careful, thorough, and accurate charting can protect an NP from legal action.Learn more about Nurse Practitioner Charting and Liability Analysis - Rebecca PaschallHow can an LNC best handle omissions and also conflicting reports? Why is it so important to read all of the documentation about a case? What is a SOAP note? What are some common areas for litigation in the case of a nurse practitioner? Why should nurse practitioners be cautious in the use of templates?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/TX1sL_eOdRAAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 9 March 14, 15, 16, 2024 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and also networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and also an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Nurse Practitioner Charting and Liability Analysis - Rebecca PaschallRebecca Paschall, is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has been in clinical practice in Primary Care, Urgent Care and Community Health for the past 23 years. She is also a former Peace Corps volunteer who served in Cameroon, West Africa in Maternal Child Health. Rebecca graduated from the University of Florida with BA in English and Internal Studies and completed her BSN and Master's Degrees in Nursing at Johns Hopkins University, as a Peace Corps Fellow and National Health Service Corps Scholar. She has been working independently as a Legal Nurse Consultant since 2013. Rebecca is dedicated to evidence based practice and delivering compassionate health care.Connect with Rebecca www.paschallmedicallegal.com
Incorrect wound care and management can lead to pain, sepsis, and even death. Here to discuss the details of wound nursing is Thureiyya Rodriguez, legal nurse consultant and Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse.If you, as an LNC, need to find an expert witness in this area of wound care, it’s important for you to know the certifications offered by a number of wound-related organizations, as the qualifications vary considerably. You must also determine that the expert witness you select has qualifications equal to that of the opposing attorney’s expert.The LNC also needs to identify the chain of command and responsibility. Thureiyya explains that distinctions regarding responsibility can get blurred. The wound care specialist is a consultant, one who prepares a treatment plan for the bedside nurse. Sometimes the attending physician overrules their recommendations. When things go wrong, the LNC needs to know who is ultimately responsible.Thureiyya also explains debridement and who is qualified to perform sharp debridement. There are many aspects to this treatment, and here again, for the LNC, this is an issue of who’s responsible if things go wrong. She also describes chemical debridement, a painless and slower way to treat wound tissue.This podcast reveals the complexities involved in wound treatment. You will want to absorb its information and keep it for future reference.Learn more about Wound Care Management Issues - Thureiyya RodriquezWhat criteria does a wound nurse need to meet to be certified? What questions should you ask potential expert witnesses about the specifics of their certification? How can misunderstandings about the role of a wound care specialist lead to litigation against the wrong person? When is sharp debridement appropriate? What is chemical debridement?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/xeYpfHmeG8QAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 9 March 14, 15, 16, 2024 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Wound Care Management Issues - Thureiyya RodriquezThureiyya Rodriguez DHA, MSN, COCN, WCN is the owner and founder of Agni NY and Thureiyya Rodriguez Consulting Services located in New York City. Dr. Rodriguez has 20 years of nursing experience with a specialty in wound/ostomy/continence care. She provides consulting services in areas related to nursing practice, direct patient education, quality improvement, and documentation review. Her expertise in wound care, ostomy, and continence ranges from inpatient and outpatient care.Connect with Thureiyya https://www.linkedin.com/in/thureiyya-rodriguez-dha-msn-rn-woc-nurse-225b83101
Welcome to the world of the EMT, a world that in its own way reproduces the complex conditions of an ER—but without the safety net of a large institution. Valerie Creel, a registered nurse and LNC, who also worked for several years as an EMT, shares with you what goes on in an ambulance, both from the perspective of a team member and also the possible malpractice errors that can occur with ambulance transport risks.Although EMTs receive extensive training, Valerie says that only field experience can teach a person what needs to be done. One potential liability incident occurs when someone, having called 911, refuses to get into the ambulance. He may later change his mind and try to sue.Ambulances may get into collisions with other vehicles, another fraught situation. In addition, if all pieces of equipment aren’t well secured, other risks occur.LNCs need to be aware that their attorney clients may not provide EMT or ambulance records or that sometimes more than one ambulance becomes involved. Whether the patient is delivered to a hospital that can meet his or her needs may be a liability issue.You will probably get involved in an ambulance-related lawsuit at some point in your LNC career. Valerie’s detailed description of what goes on in the world of the EMT provides invaluable information.Learn more about Ambulance Transport Risks - Valerie CreelWhat kind of training does an EMT get? What levels of service are provided in different ambulances? What kind of hazards are involved in an ambulance ride? What medical liability situations do EMTs face? How do EMTs decide where to take a patient?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/QXEiezhQHikAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 9 March 14, 15, 16, 2024 Join us for a 3-day virtual event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you LNC Success™Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. The LNC Success Conference implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Ambulance Transport Risks - Valerie CreelValerie Creel is the owner of Bridge Point Legal Nurse Consulting. She has been an RN since 2013 and has extensive experience with Critical Care. She has been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for the entirety of her nursing career. Valerie has worked with Trauma, Neuro, and Medical ICU patients including providing care through the Covid-19 pandemic. As an ICU nurse, she trained new RNs into the specialty and also worked as a Rapid Response nurse to respond to emergencies and serve as a resource to nurses throughout the hospital.In addition to her nursing experience, she worked as an EMT providing prehospital care in the 911 system of San Mateo County from 2007-2016. She had the opportunity to work with complex trauma and multi-casualty incidents including the Asiana Airline Crash at SFO in 2013. Valerie holds her board certification in Critical Care and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Grand Canyon University with honors. Valerie has been working in the legal nursing field since 2021 and has completed her coursework to specialize in strangulation, gunshot wound evaluation, and more.
Nurse practitioners (NP) are assuming an ever-increasing percentage of medical treatment in hospitals, private practices, and also other venues. Here to share her insights into this field is Dr. Arlene Wright, whose doctorate is in nursing practice. She understands nurse practitioner malpractice liabilityOriginally conceived by Dr. Loretta Ford as a means to help close the gap in pediatric care in rural areas, the role of nurse practitioner has widely expanded—and not always without resistance from MDs, particularly in the area of writing prescriptions. A possibly deeper area of resentment comes from the fact that many people prefer the care, attention, and also detailed explanations they receive from NPs.NPs are also trained to work collaboratively, a form of care that invariably benefits both practitioners and patients.The process of credentialing has become increasingly rigorous over the decades, leading to higher standards of practice. Arlene emphasizes that this is a career that involves lifelong learning.Arlene also touches on what to look for in both electronic and handwritten charts and urges practitioners to make sure their work follows a logical sequence. She emphasizes that you should know whether, as an LNC evaluating a case, if the physician has insurance, and also cites institutions that aren’t required to have it. DNPs should not, she says, be over-insured; that makes them a target for litigationIf you are evaluating a case involving an NP, you will appreciate the rigorous training they receive. The information in this podcast will help you to analyze malpractice suits in which an NP may be involved.Learn more about Nurse Practitioner Malpractice Liability - Arlene WrightWhy are there conflicts between nurse practitioners (NPs) and also MDs? What are the four roles of NPs? What is “full practice authority”? When people prefer treatment by an NP to that of an MD, why is this so? What is the certification process for an NP?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Get the free transcripts and learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast.https://youtu.be/lyX-b5ZTPtUAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 9 March 14, 15, 16, 2024LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. LNC Success Conference implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Nurse Practitioner Malpractice Liability - Arlene WrightDr. Arlene Wright is an FNP practicing in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Wright received her MSN/FNP from the University of Tampa and also her DNP from Florida Atlantic University. She has held numerous leadership roles at both the local, state, and national levels. She is the co-founder and executive Vice President for the NPs of Lee County and has also held various positions within the state organization (FNPN) for which she served as president from 2017-2021 and is the current region 5 director. Dr. Arlene Wright was re-elected as the Florida south state liaison for AANP in 2022 and also serves as clinical faculty for several universities and is adjunct faculty for Florida Gulf Coast University DNP program with a position on the DNP advisory board.
Getting enough of the right kind of sleep challenges many people, especially nurses who work at night and those who get moved to different shifts. Jennifer Patenaude, a health coach, describes the healing function of sleep, what disrupts it, and how to come back into balance when you are sleep deprived.She emphasizes that sleep recharges all of our bodily systems. Lack of sleep can impair weight loss attempts, affect cognition, inhibit the ability to release toxins, and have other negative effects on our bodies and minds.Factors that can inhibit sleep include caffeine after a certain time (which varies among individuals), evening consumption of alcohol, and not shutting off electronic devices at least half an hour before going to bed. The last is especially important because the blue light generated by these devices creates cortisol, which is our wakeup hormone.Jennifer recommends melatonin, which is the go-to-sleep hormone, over OTC and prescription medications, which can be addictive and which have negative effects on the body. She also finds breathing exercises helpful, in part because they usually involve counting the breaths, which distracts the mind from worries that may be keeping someone awake.Finally, she recommends getting adequate sunlight, especially after dawn, when the sun’s rays are most beneficial.If sleep is an issue, be sure to check out this podcast, but don’t do it late at night.Learn more about Are you sleep deprived? Jennifer PatenaudeHow does lack of sleep affect us? How does sleep restore us? What causes sleep issues? When should you stop looking at electronic devices? How can natural sleeping aids and breathing exercises help in sleep?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/t2sPfoEGMyAAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 9 March 14, 15, 16, 2024LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Are you sleep deprived? Jennifer PatenaudeThis health journey stuff sure takes time and effort but, man, is it worth it!Suffering with scalp psoriasis since childhood and Sjogren's Syndrome since 2006, I managed and tolerated my autoimmune symptoms for years until I finally decided to take a different path. In 2020, I completely changed my diet – no more gluten, dairy or sugar. Sounds worse than getting a stick in the eye, right?? Trust me, it’s 100x better than staying on the unhealthy path. I feel great.And one of the magical side effects to living a healthier lifestyle – SLEEP! But I know not everyone wants to cut out all the joy from their meals (JK! I actually love the way I eat), so I started learning about other ways to improve sleep quality. And trust me, there are plenty.Graduated from IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) in 2021 and am an AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) Certified Coach. I am currently pursuing a certificate from Precision Nutrition in Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coaching.I live in Acton, MA with my husband, 19 and 17 year old kids, 4 and 3 year old black labs, and Norman the female turtle who will outlive us all.Connect with Jennifer www.jenniferevewellness.com or on social media.https://www.linkedin.
Today, Angela Barker, a former pediatric ICU nurse working in the area of pediatric private duty home care for pediatric and adult patients, describes the unique complexities of home care nursing for children. As an LNC, she also takes up the liability risks and the documentation to look for.This care may be short- or long-term. It may cover People who have seizures or who need to be on ventilators. Generally, people with different levels of skill and accreditation work in these settings.This care may be short- or long-term. It may cover People who have seizures or who need to be on ventilators. Generally, people with different levels of skill and accreditation work in these settings.Angela covers in detail the kinds of training those working within the auspices of a home nursing agency receive. Every effort is made to make sure they demonstrate competence and know what to do in emergencies. Such agencies also provide support and visit the practitioner to check on their skills and preparedness. In addition, they will provide a replacement should the usual practitioner be unable to come to the house.She emphasizes that his is a specialized area of nursing and a complex area in terms of liability. Be sure to watch Angela’s show to get a sense of some of the risks and responsibilities of a nurse or an aide, or an LVN taking care of a patient in-homeLearn more about Inside Home Care Nursing: Navigating Challenges & Liability-Angela BarkerWhat are some of the short- and long-term conditions in children that require private duty home care?What levels of nursing care are needed for different situations?What kind of training do home health aides receive?Why is it so important for a home health worker of whatever level of training to come from an agency?What are some of the liability issues in home care?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Inside Home Care Nursing: Navigating Challenges & Liability-Angela BarkerAngela Barker is a Registered Nurse of 18 years. She began her career in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Then she moved to San Antonio to work for Maxim Healthcare Services, a national company that specializes in providing Private Duty Nursing for pediatric and adult patients where she served as the Administrator. She decided to transition to Legal Nurse Consulting. As a Legal Nurse Consultant and the Owner of Covenant Legal Nurse Consulting, she helps attorneys Nationwide make sense of medical records, identify and locate expert witnesses.Connect with Angela www.CovenantLNC.com
Unfortunately, due to the medical errors epidemic in health care, prior to the Covid epidemic, medical errors constituted the third greatest cause of death. Dr. Kayur Patel describes what’s wrong and how it can be changed. He is Chief Medical Officer of Proactive MD, a healthcare model that serves many U.S. healthcare institutions,He acknowledges that existing statistics represent an underreporting of medical errors. Pat commented for example, for a long time, nurses who reported a certain number of medication errors were fired. This dramatic example of why they wouldn’t report these errors underscores a culture of denial common to most healthcare settings.The solution, Dr. Patel feels, is, first, to recognize that systemic errors, those that result from a flawed system rather than individual human errors. The second step is to create an ecosystem that from the top down generates safety within that system. The third is to develop a simplified systemic approach that identifies the causes of medical errors that’s based on eight major categories. This approach makes it easier to identify causation.Adopting this method of investigation also helps an expert witness to identify sources of errors more easily. As both a clinician and an LNC, you will appreciate learning about what the medical system is doing to restructure its culture. Be sure to check out this invaluable podcast.Learn more about Unmasking the Silent Epidemic of Medical Errors - Dr. Kayur PatelHow significant are deaths from medical errors? What underlies the reluctance of the medical profession to report errors? What or also who has primary responsibility for these errors? How can a systematic specification of kinds of errors help attorneys and also LNCs? How can nursing employees new to the job get supported?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/Tm8g1dY9rPIAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, also attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Unmasking the Silent Epidemic of Medical Errors - Dr. Kayur PatelDr. Patel is currently the Chief Medical Officer of Proactive MD; a unique healthcare model with Health Centers across the country. In his role, Dr. Patel is laser focused on improving methodology to better engage clinicians and patients into a culture of zero tolerance for gaps in healthcare by extending care beyond the walls to allow a global improvement of health.Dr. Patel also serves as consultant to KEPRO, the Quality Improvement Organization for over 30 states, wherein he reviews for gaps in standard of care delivered to patients.Connect with Connie https://kayurvpatel.md/ or on social media.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayur-v-patel-md-facp-facpe-fache-facep-38110b3a/
On a worldwide basis, sepsis causes 20% of all deaths. Connie Schaefer, an LNC, registered nurse. She is also an infection preventionist, describes this huge problem and what’s being done to prevent infections in healthcare.Speed of diagnosis and also treatment are essential in order to control and cure a septic condition. This is the primary area that makes a difference in handling this condition. Many obstacles can prevent this. Not noticing sepsis is the first problem, but when samples are taken, the skin must be correctly cleaned in order to prevent contamination. Another issue is poor communication between hospital departments.Connie describes the many variables in diagnosis and treatment of sepsis. In big hospitals, serious conditions are automatically flagged, which enables the providers to respond more quickly.She also describes what are commonly known as superbugs, those which are resistant to most or also all antibiotics. Treating them is challenging, but the greater challenge is to make sure that they don’t get out into the larger world.Sepsis is often an issue for medical malpractice, and Connie recommends going through the records very thoroughly, with special emphasis on lab records. This issue is sure to come into your professional life, and the podcast will give you a deeper understanding of the issues involved.Learn more about Liability for Infections in Healthcare Facilities - Connie SchaeferWhat is the sepsis bundle? What percentage of global deaths does sepsis cause? What role does fast and also accurate communication among departments play in diagnosis and treatment of sepsis? What medical records assume priority for an LNC working on a sepsis case?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/oWb04XTmBrEAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Liability for Infections in Healthcare Facilities - Connie SchaeferConnie has been a Registered Nurse for more than 40 years, in a variety of nursing settings (ICU, ER, Procedural Labs, Hospice, and Home Health Care), most recently in Infection Prevention and Long Term Care.Connie became a Legal Nurse in March 2021. She became certified in May 2021 and began to grow her business one case at a time. After attending two Attorney Conferences as a vendor, Connie began to gain new attorney clients, working in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Missouri.With nearly 20 years of working as an Infection Preventionist, Connie worked to manage and mitigate infections in both Hospital and Long Term Care Settings. She was also certified in Infection Prevention first obtaining her CIC in 2012.Connie has presented at several Infection Prevention Conferences, Quality Conferences and did a poster presentation at SHEA (Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America). Connie enjoys providing motivational talks to healthcare workers to "Remember Your Why" we chose healthcare, to begin with, and how important our role of HCW are to the patients we care for.Connect with Connie www.legalnursesolution.com or on social media.https://www.linkedin.
Cheryl Gatti, who has been an experienced LNC for over 30 years, compares the early days of LNC work with the current environment and has valuable recommendations for any LNC to improve their business.She considers the AALNC a useful resource and encourages chapter membership. She recommends a self-assessment for areas that need improvement and education in those areas. Of particular importance is expertise in writing and speaking with clarity.While nurses get no formal training in the basics of running a business, they do learn critical thinking and analysis, as well as how to break down complex medical issues so that laypeople can understand them. This helps them hugely in the expert witness world.Cheryl highly recommends that LNCS try to get their work published in journals and/or books. Not only does this give your name and brand exposure, but you will also have editors who go over your work and, through their suggestions, can help you become a better writer.LNCs may get opportunities for high-volume volume work like mass torts. Cheryl advises that you consider whether you and/or your firm can handle it but not let fear stop you.Learn more about Sage Advice from an Experienced LNC- Cheryl GattiHow was building a business different in the early LNC days? What attitude and skills help nurses in their LNC businesses? What skills are most important to develop? How does getting published help your career? When a new opportunity comes, should you always say yes?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/8asMUCmuD1MAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Sage Advice from an Experienced LNC- Cheryl GattiCheryl has been an LNC for 30 years in independent practice. Her clinical experience includes medical surgical and critical care nursing. Cheryl and her partner founded Lark and Gatti Medical Legal Consultants in 1993. She did expert review work for many years and expanded the practice into expert witness location, personal injury and mass tort litigation. Cheryl is active at the national level of AALNC and is a founding member of the New Jersey Chapter. Currently, Cheryl is retiring but plans to stay active learning and mentoring other LNCs.Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn
You're going to have an opportunity to hear from Dr. Brenda Tousley, who is a neurology clinical nurse specialist, has her Doctorate in Nursing, and serves attorneys as an expert witness helping them as well behind the scenes with stroke care malpractice.Brenda and I have been speaking about the types of strokes, the catastrophic damage that can occur if a stroke is not diagnosed and treated in time, if indeed it's even possible to treat it to try to halt or reverse some of the damage that may occur. Brenda, tell our viewer what were some of the key topics that we talked about in your podcast.We talked a lot about who needs to recognize that somebody might be having stroke symptoms, and then what do they do, and what those symptoms are. And then we talked a little bit about what some of those legal ramifications can be within the care of somebody who presents with stroke symptoms.Watch this podcast to find out what is the best possible scenario that a patient could undergo who’s having a stroke, in terms of where they are when it happens and the type of stroke, and what you can do as a legal nurse consultant to help an attorney who is questioning, could there have been a different outcome if people had acted differently? That's our key strength as legal nurse consultants.Contributing issues to the severity of a fall may be a LPN’s unfamiliarity with the potential consequences of medications. Blood thinners are a prime example. Anyone administering medication to a resident needs to understand its properties.Brenda also shares some resources that are available to measure the quality of care against to determine if the protocols were appropriately followed. This podcast serves as a valuable resource for both the individual who may be involved in a situation with someone who has had a stroke and the practitioner who must determine whether the standard of care was followed.Learn more about Stroke Care Malpractice - Brenda TousleyWhat are the two major types of strokes? How can you recognize that someone may be having a stroke? What is the NIH Stroke Scale? Why is it so important to recognize when a person last acted normally? What considerations are important in terms of malpractice issues?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/j9-Xy77giDsAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Stroke Care Malpractice - Brenda TousleyDr. Brenda Tousley began her nursing career 37 years ago in the Army Nurse Corps. She knew from the beginning that she wanted to be a critical care nurse. To that end, she attended the Army’s critical care course. Upon leaving the Army, Brenda returned home to Colorado. She has worked for the same healthcare system for the past 31 years fulfilling such roles as bedside critical care nurse, leader, educator, case manager and most recently the program manager for a primary stroke center. Brenda completed her Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in 2014 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2018. In 2018, she was also nominated and awarded a Nightingale Luminary Award for her work in sepsis.
Nursing home falls make up a substantial portion of malpractice suits. Here to help you understand the dynamics of the circumstances surrounding falls is Tina Baxter. She is a legal nurse consultant, nurse practitioner, and certified gerontological nurse.
She first addresses the issue of hydraulic lifts, which can be the cause of many falls. Sometimes the age and quality of the lift plays a role. Sometimes one person isn’t enough to manage it. Tina recommends that the LNC reviewing a case always look to see if a hydraulic lift was involved.
Misdiagnosis can sometimes be over whether the individual has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Since different treatments are required for the two major forms of diabetes, misdiagnosis can be a major problem. When the possible presence of diabetes is not tested for in emergency situations, life-threatening crises may develop.
Tina states that often CNAs are afraid to report a fall. She emphasizes that to not do so involves severe legal consequences. Any fall must be reported immediately, and she describes the usual procedure for reporting a fall through the chain of command..
Contributing issues to the severity of a fall may be a LPN’s unfamiliarity with the potential consequences of medications. Blood thinners are a prime example. Anyone administering medication to a resident needs to understand its properties.
Finally, she describes situations in which the nursing home personnel is not legally responsible for a fall. Patients who shouldn’t try to get out of bed and into a wheelchair. They may experience sudden drops in blood pressure and fall. This is why the LNC needs to closely investigate any fall situation.
This podcast is full of case histories about falls. It will give you a thorough background for analyzing the situations in which falls occur.
Learn more about Liability for Nursing Home Falls - Tina Baxter
What is one of the most common types of falls in nursing homes?
How has technology advanced in the design of hydraulic lifts?
What kinds of accidents can occur when using hydraulic lifts?
What are the consequences of not reporting a fall?
What is the usual procedure for reporting a fall?
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Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Liability for Nursing Home Falls - Tina Baxter
Tina M. Baxter is an advanced practice registered nurse and a board certified gerontological nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), who resides in Anderson, Indiana. Mrs. Baxter has been a registered nurse for over twenty years and a nurse practitioner for 16 years. She is the owner of Baxter Professional Services, LLC, a consulting firm which provides legal nurse consulting services for attorneys and insurance professionals; wellness and chronic disease management coaching; and customized educational and operational resources to healthcare organizations. . She is the founder of The Nurse Shark Academy where she coaches nurses to launch and scale their businesses. She is the host of The Nurse Shark Academy show which interviews and spo...
To help you learn more about this field, Dana Bissontz, who has more than 25 years of nursing experience and 15 years in the medical-legal arena, shares her experiences in the area of life care planning.Life care planning involves the life expectancy of a plaintiff and calculating the cost to provide him or her with the ability to meet anticipated needs. These are often greater than a layperson would realize. Equipment, such as wheelchairs, need to be serviced, altered, and replaced.Misdiagnosis can sometimes be over whether the individual has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Since different treatments are required for the two major forms of diabetes, misdiagnosis can be a major problem. When the possible presence of diabetes is not tested for in emergency situations, life-threatening crises may develop.A legal nurse consultant working in this field needs to bring the same degree of precision and detail orientation to examining the medical records as does an expert witness. The LNC considering this specialty may find this an attraction. Dana emphasizes that the expert witness, trained to look for causation, needs to focus, instead, on results.From her experience, she advises that if you get involved in this kind of work, you must know the expected side effects of a drug. Basically, know everything that drug is expected to do, understand its interactions with other drugs, and meticulously determine whether there could be other causes for a condition.She emphasizes that the field isn’t limited to LNCs. Doctors, physical and occupational therapists, and other professionals may work in it, either in primary roles or as consultants. Dana, however, that LNCs can bring the greatest expertise to this field.She advises that if it interests you, to immerse yourself in the subject. You can learn by studying the work of a number of professional organizations devoted to this field and question practitioners. For her, this work fulfills her desire to help others in a very practical way. The same may be true for you.Learn more about The Critical Need for Life Care Planning - Dana BissontzWhat is a life care plan? What injuries or illnesses are usually the costliest? Does it matter whether the plaintiff or the defense attorney contacts a life planner? Does it disadvantage a planner working for the defense to not be able to see the patient? What skills are needed for this area of work?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/FxCvIZwthisAnnouncing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of The Critical Need for Life Care Planning - Dana BissontzMs. Bissontz has greater than 25 years of nursing experience with almost 15 of those years in the medical legal consulting industry, including legal nurse consulting and life care planning. She has worked in the fields of emergency nursing, operating room nursing and workers' compensation case mangement to name a few. She has experience testifying in deposition or trial for both the plaintiff and defense interests.Connect with Dana here www.camdanconsulting.net or on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.
Currently in the U.S. diabetics make up 11% of the population. That statistic alone makes it an important illness for legal nurse consultants to understand. In addition, diabetes care and treatment typically involves a triple threat: misdiagnosis, incorrect medication doses and drugs, and mismanagement.
Jenelle Lea, a nurse with over 30 years of clinical experience, and a legal nurse consultant, describes the issues that complicate diabetic treatment and can lead to medical malpractice.
Misdiagnosis can sometimes be over whether the individual has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Since different treatments are required for the two major forms of diabetes, misdiagnosis can be a major problem. When the possible presence of diabetes is not tested for in emergency situations, life-threatening crises may develop.
Mistreatment can result from misdiagnosis. This is particularly dangerous in a hospital setting, where Type 1 diabetics are, through ignorance, kept at a consistently high level of blood sugar. This can lead to the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other life-threatening conditions.
From her experience, she advises that if you get involved in this kind of work, you must know the expected side effects of a drug. Basically, know everything that drug is expected to do, understand its interactions with other drugs, and meticulously determine whether there could be other causes for a condition.
This mismedication is part of overall mismanagement. Clinicians may attribute symptoms such as extreme irritability and states associated with mental illness. A person suffering from unmonitored high blood sugar may end up in a psych ward.
Jenelle illustrates her commentary with several stories that demonstrate the importance of high levels of medical alertness in the area of diabetes care and management. You will want to study this podcast closely.
Learn more about Diabetes Care - Misdiagnosis, Mismedication, Mismanagement Jenelle Lea
What are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
How has technological monitoring of insulin levels evolved?
How are diabetics misdiagnosed?
What role does mismedication play in patients’ well-being?
What should LNCs know about the mismanagement of a diabetic condition?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/vReIz-IuVSs
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Diabetes Care - Misdiagnosis, Mismedication, Mismanagement Jenelle Lea
Jenelle has 30 years of clinical nursing experience within the ER and ICU settings, in addition to EMS experience, critical care transport, helping manage an ambulance company, and legal nurse consulting. She hails from Tennessee with an active multi-state license and a California license. Jenelle advocates strongly for her type I diabetes patients as her daughter is also a type I diabetic. In her spare time she enjoys family, friends, gardening, traveling, kayaking, hiking and the great outdoors. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to her.
On television and in Internet commercials, we frequently see images of cheerful, dancing pills and happy humans with the voiceover, “Do you have XXX? Ask your doctor about YYY.” This is often followed by a horrifying list of possible side effects.
As you will learn from Amanda Parrott, who has worked extensively with attorneys on class action and other suits against pharmaceutical companies, long as these lists are, they are often not all-inclusive.
This podcast will introduce you to the several stages through which a drug is tested. You will also learn the various conditions for a manufacturer’s liability. Negligence, fraud, and misrepresentation are reasons for liability. Another category is misuse, i.e., using a drug for a purpose for which it hasn’t been approved.
Amanda got involved in pharmaceutical liability cases on a very personal level when she noticed that certain patients appeared to be having side effects from a particular drug. She did research, attended related conferences, and got in contact with attorneys involved in a suit against the manufacturers. The attorneys recognized her passion on this subject and hired her on a contract basis.
From her experience, she advises that if you get involved in this kind of work, you must know the expected side effects of a drug. Basically, know everything that drug is expected to do, understand its interactions with other drugs, and meticulously determine whether there could be other causes for a condition.
As we’ve seen, cases against pharmaceutical companies are on the rise. If this field interests you, there’s never been a better time to learn more.
Learn more about Pharmaceutical Development and Liability - Amanda Hutton Parrott
What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)?
Why is it important to make a fine distinction between NEC and illnesses with similar symptoms that premature babies get?
What diagnostic tests would an LNC expect to see in such a case?
Why is intuition so vital in diagnosis?
What is the treatment for NEC?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/EYq5Fx3yBII
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Pharmaceutical Development and Liability - Amanda Hutton Parrott
Amanda Hutton Parrott, is a doctoral trained Nurse Practitioner (NP), researcher in San Francisco, CA, who brings a wealth of training and experience to her profession. After completing her doctorate in Physical Therapy at New York University, she volunteered at Grote Schuur Hospital and the surrounding townships in South Africa. Her interest in infectious diseases and global health was sparked. Amanda deepened her knowledge in the medical field by completing her Master of Science and Nurse Practitioner degree at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). After graduating with honors, Amanda continued to work internationally and took her first position at UCSF in the infectious disease department as a clinician and researcher. Her passion for the art and science of medicine grew during her nine years at UCSF, where she treated hundreds of patients living with HIV and other infectious diseases.
While any illness in a premature baby must be taken very seriously, Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) demands special and rapid attention. Crystal Crawford, a highly experienced nurse, LNC, and expert witness, shares her experience in neonatal intensive care, particularly her deep knowledge of care for premature babies.
NEC, a gastrointestinal disorder often associated with blood transfusions and donor milk, has symptoms that can be confused with other illnesses that premature babies acquire. For this reason, any sign of distress must be monitored closely.
Crystal emphasizes that the nurse and doctor don’t have days and days to observe the symptoms, which rapidly intensify.
For the same reason, she strongly advocates persistence in getting help for an infant in distress. Neonate nurses face the same challenges of all nurses in getting doctors to listen to them. She urges that a nurse go up the chain of command until a positive response is achieved.
Crystal provides valuable and detailed information to indicate what an LNC should look for in medical history: testing, speed of response, and other vital factors. You will find this podcast to be an essential addition to your collection.
Learn more about Necrotizing Enterocolitis Risks Crystal Crawford
What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)?
Why is it important to make a fine distinction between NEC and illnesses with similar symptoms that premature babies get?
What diagnostic tests would an LNC expect to see in such a case?
Why is intuition so vital in diagnosis?
What is the treatment for NEC?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/WeCyXX9mhkk
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Necrotizing Enterocolitis Risks Crystal Crawford
Crystal is a dedicated Registered Nurses with over 20 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, High-Risk Antepartum and the NICU as well as a nurse expert and legal nurse consultant. She holds certifications in electronic fetal monitoring and Low Risk neonatal nursing and is an instructor for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Crystal holds a BSN from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She is currently still active at the bedside.
Connect with Crystal www.crawfordlegalnurseconsulting.com
Nurse practitioners (NPs) play an essential role in primary care and other medical settings. Increasingly, they are being named as defendants in malpractice suits. Rebecca Paschall, who both works as an NP and a legal nurse consultant, shares her experience in these areas of expertise. She learned that her LNC work deepens her diagnostic and analytical abilities in her clinical work.
Rebecca also finds many opportunities to instruct other clinicians on her job about best medical practices.
She finds that the most common medical areas in primary care involve failure and delay in diagnosis and misdiagnosis. Within that umbrella, cancer, diabetes, sepsis, and cardiac issues assume primary importance. Rebecca believes that a problematic case requires discussion with other clinicians and often consultation with the supervising physician.
Also, Rebecca emphasizes that it can be essential to get the physicians to state circumstances in which they want to be consulted or to see diagnostic test results and other critical data. This for her is part of an overall emphasis on good communication among all employees in a primary care setting.
Nurse practitioners who want to pursue LNC work will find many opportunities in this field. I know you will learn much from this glimpse into this world.
Nurse Practitioner Liability Hot Spots - Rebecca Paschall
Why is a website essential for an LNC?
How can practicing as an LNC improve the quality of work in one’s chosen clinical field?
In a medical family practice office, at what point does a nurse practitioner consult with a doctor?
What areas of medical malpractice most frequently affect nurse practitioners?
Why is strong communication among all participants so crucial in a medical office?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/6DhxNNlSrBY
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Nurse Practitioner Liability Hot Spots - Rebecca Paschall
Rebecca Paschall, is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has been in clinical practice in Primary Care, Urgent Care and Community Health for the past 23 years. She is a former Peace Corps volunteer who served in Cameroon, West Africa in Maternal Child Health. She graduated from the University of Florida with BA in English and Internal Studies and completed her BSN and Master's Degrees in Nursing at Johns Hopkins University, as a Peace Corps Fellow and National Health Service Corps Scholar. Rebecca has been working independently as a Legal Nurse Consultant since 2013. She is dedicated to evidence based practice and delivering compassionate health care.
Connect with Rebecca www.paschallmedicallegal.com
Does any area of an LNC’s work present greater challenges than marketing your business? How great a difference would it make to your well-being and confidence if you could learn how successful LNCs do it?
Jacquelyn Maki, a Wisconsin resident, who worked her way from being a CNA to getting a master’s degree in health care administration, knows the value of persistence, are her marketing practices reflect this value.
At the beginning of her LNC career, she targeted prospect not only on the basis of logical preferences but on a kind of intuition that told her she and a particular attorney would make a good match. In researching local lawyers, she sometimes went to court and analyzed their performances and the approached them for a conversation. She reports this as highly successful technique.
As she expanded her efforts, she initiated the goal of having lawyers in every state in the U.S. She pursues this goal today; as she says, you never stop marketing. She advocates the importance of trial lawyers’ conferences as a great way to meet attorneys.
Many LNCs hesitate about how frequently to approach an attorney. Jacque shares with you her step-by-step approach which she has designed by knowing what she doesn’t like when people are marketing to her.
Get the Case into the Door - Jacque Maki
How can you find your niche as a legal nurse consultant?
How can watching an attorney working in court help to get them as a client?
Why is it so valuable to exhibit at a trial lawyers’ conference?
How can you do effective follow-up with potential clients?
How persistent should one be in marketing to an attorney?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/1SMo3_RqBfs
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Get the Case into the Door - Jacque Maki
Jacquelyn Maki has been in healthcare for over 30 years. She started her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and after becoming a nurse she went back for her masters in healthcare administration. She started her legal nurse consulting company in 2017 and in June 2019 left hospital administration to run her company full time.
Connect with Jacque https://centerpointconsultingllc.com
Ostomy surgery is one of the most delicate and difficult of procedures—not only in the surgery portion but during the recovery, which can be psychologically traumatic and physically challenging
Wound, ostomy, and continence nurse Emily Dean shares her expertise in this complex area of medicine. Throughout this interview, she accompanies her explanations and descriptions with guidance for the legal nurse consultant who has to evaluate the standard of patient care from preop to postoperative care..
She begins by describing the different kinds of ostomies and what factors make them temporary or permanent. Emily touches on the area of patient consent. The patient needs to understand, as well as possible, what will occur.
Although each specific procedure is individual, she emphasizes that surgeons should always aim for the least invasive method and a placement that assures the patient can care for the ostomy.
Post-surgical care is critical. The nurse or caretaker must tailor the care to the special needs of the patient. Those with visual difficulties or arthritic hands may need special assistance. It’s also essential to address the patient’s emotional needs.
This podcast is packed with essential information for the LNC. You will want to save and review it.
Join me in this episode of Wound Ostomy Continence Challenges & the LNC - Emily Dean
What are the different kinds of ostomies?
What determines whether an ostomy is temporary or permanent?
How should a legal nurse consultant review an ostomy case?
Why must an LNC be fully aware of the emotional and physical consequences of postoperative recovery—and where a caretaker can make errors?
Do ostomy patients have a bill of rights??
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/8VgRFY0llpI
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Wound Ostomy Continence Challenges & the LNC - Emily Dean
RN since 2014, started in pediatric pulmonology then transitioned over 5 years ago to adults/geriatrics to do wound and ostomy care. Certified wound ostomy nurse (CWON)training completed at Emory University and acted as sole CWON at >200 bed hospital that is part of a large local system-performing direct patient care-(hands on wound care, making recommendations, establishing treatment plans, etc), educating patients and staff, writing and updating policies and procedures for system, sitting on many multidisciplinary teams promoting prevention and acting as expert in field. Currently, I am pursuing LNC full time, subcontracting as an expert witness in the field of wound and ostomy litigation.
Connect with Emily https://bio.site/emilydeanPLNC
Or connect on LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/emily-dean-377408171
Even if nurses are familiar with the term, Board of Nursing, they don’t always realize the potential impact it could have on their careers. Anyone can complain about their professional performance, and that complaint may lead them into being investigated.
Maggie Ortiz, who worked for the Board of Nursing in Texas, became disturbed by the practices she witnessed. Sometimes she was assigned to cases she wasn’t qualified to investigate. Often the charges were vague and misleading. She also witnessed bias in handling of cases.
Ultimately, she left her job and formed an organization, Advocates for Nurses, which helps nurses navigate the difficult journey through this legal system.
Her first point is that nurses should never ignore communication from the Board of Nurses. That’s one of the biggest ways to get punitive action against yourself. She also wants to emphasize that nurses need their own insurance policies and that a nurse should never consider taking charge of her own defense. They need their own lawyer.
Maggie details the various levels of punishment available to the Board of Nurses. It is not common for licenses to be revoked, but intermediate stages can also have an effect on your career.
Do study this information carefully. Hopefully, you’ll never need it, but if you do, you’ll be glad you tuned into this podcast.
Join me in this episode of Insights of an Board of Nursing Nurse - Your Nursing Profession - Maggie Ortiz
What does a nurse investigator do?
Why does a nurse whom the Board of Nursing is investigating need a lawyer?
Why do nurses need their own insurance policies?
How does bias enter into the procedures of Boards of Nursing?
How often are nursing licenses revoked and for what reasons?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/cUXeMOcClZY
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Insights of an Board of Nursing Nurse - Your Nursing Profession - Maggie Ortiz
Maggie Ortiz has been a Critical Care Registered Nurse for 23 years working primarily in the hospital setting. Maggie holds a Master's Degree in Nursing Leadership. Maggie has worked in rural small hospitals to large Level I hospitals in the US. Her experience includes ER, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab (Interventional Cardiology) taking heart attack calls, Interventional Radiology with Neuro and Trauma Interventions, and Surgical area pre and post, sedation nurse in various departments. Maggie has worked as a local temporary agency help nurse as well as taken travel contracts in these areas.
Maggie spent a short time at a Board of Nursing as an Investigator and after hearing and seeing the lack of due process that was extended to nurses left and became an activist and advocate for nurses. There are 400,000 nurses in Texas and 5 million in the United States so she saw a need and is the CEO of ADVOCATES FOR NURSES PLLC which helps advocate for nurses. Assisting nurses in various capacities working alongside them and their lawyers.
Maggie's extensive experience with sedation and a lack of screening criteria for appropriate anesthesia,
Legal Nurse Podcast, although based in the U.S., has an international audience, A highly experienced nurse, Joan Davis has worked in both Canada and the U.S. In this podcast she describes how malpractice suits work in Canada.
To put the Canadian legal environment in perspective, we need to realize that, although it’s a large country, the total population is only around 40 million.
In addition, it has national health insurance, which covers many, although far from all, medical expenses. The Canadian legal system sets limits on how many experts on a side can be involved in a case. A financial cap of $400,000 (Canadian dollars) exists for most settled cases.
The financial cap acts as a strong deterrent to attorneys taking on case. They are also far more reluctant than U.S. attorneys to take cases on a contingency basis. This is turn deters potential plaintiffs from engaging an attorney.
Despite these factors, Joan says Canadian LNCs can make opportunities for themselves. As is true in the U.S., they need to educate attorneys about the many services they can provide, for example doing chronologies, which in Canada are often the responsibility of paralegal.
Overall, the principle of upselling applies equally well north as south of the border.
While this podcast will be of particular value to you if you live in Canada, all LNCs can benefit from understanding how their profession operates in different countries. Be sure to listen to, watch, or read
Join me in this episode of The Canadian View of Legal Nurse Consulting - Joan Davis
Why are there far fewer medical malpractice suits in Canada?
How does national health insurance work in Canada?
What financial arrangements apply between the plaintiff and the representing attorney?
How does the Canadian financial awards system deter attorneys from taking malpractice cases?
What opportunities exist for Canadian LNCs to demonstrate how they can be of greater assistance to attorneys?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/ES1Q1PmA41A
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of The Canadian View of Legal Nurse Consulting - Joan Davis
Lakeisha N. Falwell, is an accomplished and successful board-certified Nurse Practitioner, who currently works full time providing excellent care to Oncology patients in San Diego, CA. Lakeisha proudly holds several certifications, including AOCNP (Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner), recognizing her as a trusted expert in her field. Lakeisha is a passionate leader in healthcare and has a true commitment to excellence. Her medical expertise, critical thinking skills and professionalism help her to provide quality care to a medically complex patient population. Lakeisha owns her own legal nurse consulting business, Next Level Nurse Consulting, LLC, where she provides critical insight on medical-related cases to attorneys nationwide.
Connect with Joan www.linkedin.com/in/legal-nurse-consultant-joan-davis
Probably nothing frightens someone more than having a diagnosis of cancer. What’s worse is having a misdiagnosis or a delayed diagnosis. Another primary concern is the loss of quality of life. Lakeisha Falwell, legal consultant, and a highly experienced nurse practitioner with a focus on oncology and cancer care malpractice, shares her expertise and her passion for helping cancer patients.
Lakeisha begins with an analysis of how cancer can be missed by a practitioner. They may focus on less threatening diagnoses, or they may, as Lakeisha puts it, fall in love with their first diagnosis and ignore other implications. Tragically, they may assume a person is too young to have cancer.
A practitioner may also fail to truly listen to what the patient is telling them. For Lakeisha, nothing is more important to her work than listening, whether the person is describing symptoms or explaining what is important to them in terms of quality of life.
Our guest also emphasizes that many serious conditions got overlooked in the Covid medical environment, which may present complex issues in terms of malpractice.
On a brighter note, Lakeisha states that for several kinds of cancer, early diagnosis prospects have greatly improved.
This podcast will not only help you understand the current state of oncology care but will give you an in-depth picture of what pain and suffering mean for an oncology patient. Be sure to listen to, watch or read this invaluable podcast.
Join me in this episode of Cancer Care Malpractice - Lakeisha Falwell
What factors can delay a cancer diagnosis?
How does a patient’s age play into a misdiagnosis?
How have Covid and post-Covid conditions impacted follow-up care?
In a post-Covid environment, what will be the legal status of delayed or misdiagnosed conditions?
How has quality of life become a dominant value in cancer care?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/9ETjQZyZNDQ
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Cancer Care Malpractice - Lakeisha Falwell
Lakeisha N. Falwell, is an accomplished and successful board-certified Nurse Practitioner, who currently works full time providing excellent care to Oncology patients in San Diego, CA. Lakeisha proudly holds several certifications, including AOCNP (Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner), recognizing her as a trusted expert in her field. Lakeisha is a passionate leader in healthcare and has a true commitment to excellence. Her medical expertise, critical thinking skills and professionalism help her to provide quality care to a medically complex patient population. Lakeisha owns her own legal nurse consulting business, Next Level Nurse Consulting, LLC, where she provides critical insight on medical-related cases to attorneys nationwide.
Connect with Lakeisha www.nextlevelnurseconsulting.com
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Hospital readmissions due to inadequate or incorrect treatment cost healthcare and the U.S. government billions of dollars. This is particularly notable in cardiac care. By continually reviewing and revising standards of care, professional medical organizations seek to ensure that the standard of care reflects the latest proven findings regarding treatment and care.
Ruth Pierce, a nurse with 37 years of experience, who is also a legal nurse consultant, currently works as a field reviewer for a national accreditation company. She is a charter member of Pat Iyer's LNC Elite coaching program.
She shares her wealth of knowledge about how standards are developed, how long it takes for them to be generally adopted, and why knowing the timeline in a legal case is crucial to applying the time-appropriate standard of care principles.
She also explains the difference between accreditation, a baseline level of approval, and certification, which characterizes a hospital that goes beyond the basics.
The information in this podcast will give you a big-picture view of how standards are developed, changed, and filter down to the clinical level. It will provide you with an essential background for understanding how deviations in standards of care occur.
Join me in this episode of Unveiling Standards of Care and Cardiac Care Guidelines - Ruth Pierce
What’s a leading cause of hospital readmission?
How is the medical community addressing this issue?
Why are national standards of care essential?
Why must an LNC be acutely aware of timelines when evaluating patient care?
How did the current guidelines for cardiac care get developed?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/eV37wUJq4Os
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Unveiling Standards of Care and Cardiac Care Guidelines - Ruth Pierce
Ruth Pierce, MBA, MHA, RN, CCRN-K, CPHQ has been a nurse for over 37 years. Her experience includes Emergency Department, Flight Team, Paramedic, CCU, CVICU and Mechanical Circulatory Support Device/Solid Organ Transplants. Currently, she works as a cardiac/VAD field reviewer for a national accreditation company. Visiting and certifying hospitals across the country gives her a unique ability to understand the current cardiac standards and trends in patient care. Ruth is also the past president of her local American Association of Critical Care Nurses chapter and NC Association for Healthcare Quality.
Connect with Ruth https://windwardcoveconsulting.com
Some of the biggest damages in medical malpractice cases result from malpractice in the area of obstetrics. Savannah June, a legal nurse consultant with a strong background in the area of maternal-fetal medicine, describes how practitioners in this field try to ensure protection for at-risk mothers and babies and where malpractice may occur.
Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) is a specialty of obstetrics that requires advanced training. Savannah points out that high-quality MFM care is not as widely available in the U.S. as it should be, especially in comparison to another economically advanced country.
Testing within the field of MFM is comprehensive and complex. It’s crucial to identify pre-existing conditions such as diabetes to evaluate previous problematic pregnancies, and growth abnormalities of the fetus, to name only a few of the conditions that must be identified and, when possible, treated to ensure a safe pregnancy and successful delivery.
Educating the pregnant mother is equally important. Savannah asserts that, when there are problems with the pregnancy or anticipated difficulties with the delivery, the physician is responsible for the initial explanation.
However, she also reminds us that the nurse involved is responsible for explaining what role the mother needs to play in the treatment plan and to answer any questions the mother may have. She emphasizes the special difficulties caused when the mother suffers from mental illness. Too often, these are the women who don’t come for treatment because they feel stigmatized.
This podcast will help to educate you on the importance of this field. Top-quality maternal-fetal medicine practices can mean the difference between life and death.
Join me in this episode of Navigating Maternal Fetal Medicine - Savannah June
What is maternal-fetal medicine?
What underlying conditions can cause the need for maternal-fetal care?
How do mental health issues impact gestational care?
What kind of testing is done in maternal-fetal medicine clinics?
How are warning signs detected?
What are some of the legal issues involved in maternal-fetal medicine?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/XX3WZnaF-3E
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Navigating Maternal Fetal Medicine - Savannah June
Savannah June has been a nurse in high risk OB for 14 years. She has expertise in Maternal Fetal Medicine, labor and delivery, high risk antepartum care and fetal monitoring. She is still clinically active in an MFM clinic and does legal nurse consulting for birth injury cases.
Connect with Savannah on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/legal-nurse-savannah-june/
What’s the best way to create a work product when you’re working on a personal injury case? Laura Keegan, an LNC who brings to her work 28 years of widely varied nursing experience, gives you the answers you need.
Her most important piece of advice is: Always ask the attorneys what they want. You’ll get a range of responses.
Second: You may have your own ideas of how a chronology or summary should be organized, but don’t assume you’re right. Give the attorneys what they want in terms of organization, detail, and types of comments. Follow these rules, and you will have long and happy relationships with your attorney clients.
Laura extensively comments on different types of personal injuries. In addition to vehicular accidents, personal injury may include toxic torts, equipment failures, slips and falls, and other kinds of injuries. She also emphasizes the value of deep investigation of providers named in the report and the importance of reviewing bills.
She also emphasizes that, while when you find something injurious to your client’s case, you need to present the bad news with tact and care.
This is a podcast you don’t want to miss. The advice in it will ease any uncertainties about how to give the attorneys what they want. Following these guidelines will help you increase your income.
Join me in this episode of Powerful LNC Chronologies - Laura Keegan
How do attorneys differ in what they want from chronologies?
How do you do a depo summary?
Why is an LNC a better choice for a summary or chronology than a paralegal?
What shouldn’t you put in a chronology or report?
How can you interest the client in additional services?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/BaF59DMIULg
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Powerful LNC Chronologies - Laura Keegan
Laura is a certified Legal Nurse Consultant for the past 7 years and Registered Nurse with 27 years of experience. She holds a BSN from University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida State University. Her clinical experience includes ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Adolescent, and Home Health. Laura provides services to both Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys including several high-profile clients across the US. Her experience includes Personal Injury, Med Mal, Toxic Tort, and Product Liability cases. She is a mentor to LNCs that are interested in learning how to provide personal injury case reviews and reports.
Connect with Laura https://www.luxlegalnurse.com/
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In a personal injury or medical malpractice case, the cost of future care plays a key role. Debbie Wuerl, a legal nurse consultant with a range of experience in nursing areas, specializes in personal injury cases and working with medical malpractice attorneys. She has particular expertise in working on cost projections
This is not the same as but is part of a life care plan. Debbie focuses on future costs that derive from the injury or other conditions: medications, future surgeries, in-patient and outpatient therapies, and other expenses associated with the condition.
While this involves carefully studying medical records, it can also entail personal investigation. She may visit patients in the hospital or in their homes. Particularly through home visits, she can gain a more in-depth perspective on the patient’s needs.
Some may have no one to drive them to medical or therapy appointments. She may learn that others don’t understand what the doctors or other practitioners are saying and may go to the practitioners and recommend that they “humanize” their communications with the client.
She summarizes her findings in an easy-to-read table format that begins her report. The accessibility of this information has, she says, helped to get many cases settled in mediation without trial.
If you are looking for another way to employ your LNC skills, consider Exploring cost projections. This podcast will give you a good start.
Join me in this episode of Calculating Cost Projections - The LNC Role - Debbie Wuerl
What does “cost projection” mean?
How does this differ from “life care planning” projections?
What qualifications are required to do cost projections?
What issues does a cost projection need to include?
How can it be problematic to get the necessary documentation for a cost projection?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/aBWnx8AW_fI
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Calculating Cost Projections - The LNC Role - Debbie Wuerl
Debbie worked primarily in Geriatrics since graduating from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1983. Before earning her BSN completion from Cardinal Stritch University in 2001, she worked in Long Term Care, Inpatient and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation, home care, and in hospice care. Since earning her BSN completion, she was a Certified Case Manager in both the public and private sector insurance industry, before being a Clinical Liaison Officer to the LTC facilities in SE WI and returning to Long Term Care. She started Wuerl Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC in 2005, working with Personal Injury and Med Mal attorneys in Wisconsin and in other states.
Connect with Debbie on LinkedIn or at Debbie@wuerllegalnurse.com
RN Call Back is a model for an innovative LNC service that can give you a steady income. Gyalia Rutledge, a highly experienced clinical nurse and legal nurse consultant, got the idea for it when in response to an attorney’s calling her about the viability of a case, asked him questions he couldn’t answer. She asked if she could speak directly to the potential client, and he agreed..
RN Call Back was born. Gyalia currently handles 30 to 60 call backs a month from one firm with several attorneys. For those she finds viable, the attorney usually gives her the case for further work.
By speaking directly with the potential client and asking pertinent questions about their general health, what happened in the medical setting, and other questions, Gyalia can make a preliminary determination about the case. This screening saves attorneys time and money and greatly reduces the cost of ordering medical records.
Those people whose cases aren’t found appropriate are often able to gain a sense of closure that their loved ones’ death wasn’t caused by medical error.
Gyalia recommends that only LNCs with some experience explore this form of work. They should have a good grounding in legal malpractice principles as well as being thoroughly grounded in nursing practice.
If you’re looking for a way to steadily maintain and increase your LNC income, be sure to listen to or read this podcast. It may open a new and lucrative door for you.
Join me in this episode of How to Increase your LNC Income with RN Call Backs - Gyalia Rutledge
How did RN Call Back begin?
How do you investigate patients’ claims that their medical records were falsified?
How does RN Call Back save attorneys money and time?
In what other ways does the RN Callback benefit the attorneys involved?
Who is the ideal LNC to launch and operate this kind of service?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/VaAWMKuF0Zg
Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference #8! October 26,27 & 28, 2023.
LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of How to Increase your LNC Income with RN Call Backs - Gyalia Rutledge
Gyalia has been a nurse since 1988 and her clinical nursing experience has been in the Neonatal ICU, PICU, Pediatric ER, and Adult ER. In 2003, Gyalia started working as the Emergency Department Performance Improvement clincial and new employee trainer where she taught ACLS, Triage certification, and PALS. In 2004 Gyalia received her CLCN from the Vickie Millazo Institute and started working as an LNC in the state of SC while continuing her clinical practice. In 2006, she left clinical practice and went to work as a Risk Manager for a large malpractice company that covered SC and Western NC. Eventually, she stepped away from Risk Management and started full-time in GR Consulting. Currently, she is in-house at a law firm as well as functions independently for attorneys across the country. Over the years she has worked on a variety of legal cases including medical malpractice to include birthing injury cases, personal injury, workman's comp, and criminal cases.
Connect with Gyalia on LinkedIn
This podcast follows up on Jean Cooper’s dramatic account of a young African American mother accused of and imprisoned for the death of her 10-month-old baby.Jean Cooper, an LNC, has a passion for working on criminal defense cases. She became involved in the young woman’s post-conviction relief case. This involved, in summary, going through all the records and seeing what facts had not been included in the original trial.Jean characterizes the medical role in the initial treatment and investigation as a classic illustration of how biases can affect one’s interpretation of the evidence. The medical personnel in this case assumed that the young mother had beaten her child in a way that led to her death. By clinging to that assumption, they ignored any evidence that pointed to different conclusions.Jean pored through all the information pertinent to the case. She also interfaced between multiple medical experts and the involved attorneys. In addition she informally assisted the attorneys in jury selection. Her efforts helped to secure the freedom of the young woman, who had been incarcerated for 14 years. They have continued a relationship.Jean urges any of you who feel drawn to work on criminal cases to explore this area, which she finds the most rewarding of her lifeJoin me in this episode of Justice and the LNC Role - Jean CooperWhat biases affect investigations of potential child abuse cases? How did the category “child abuse pediatrician” develop? How do race and class reinforce biases of guilt? How can the presumption of guilt lead to ignoring potentially fatal health issues? What role does an LNC play in the communication between medical experts and attorneys? See Jean’s first podcast on this topic here: https://youtu.be/7GmyGDuBwqAListen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/nx--ezGAZS8Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference #8! October 26,27 & 28, 2023.LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Justice and the LNC Role - Jean CooperI have been a registered nurse for more than 40 years and I reviewed my first case as an LNC about 30 years ago. I have earned bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing and have been an LNCC for 13 years. My independent LNC business name is Benchmark Legal Nurse Consulting, which is a LLC.I am passionate about using my nursing skills to assist attorneys in case development, whether it is medical malpractice or criminal defense.Connect with Jean on LinkedIn
As a legal nurse consultant, when you go through medical records, you may see indications that an ethics consult was called or that ethical issues were considered. You may also find yourself struggling with aspects of the decisions made regarding the patient and feel the need of advice from an expert in medical ethics.Camille Renella opens the door to this little-understood aspect of medicine. She begins by pointing out that ethics has lower regard than the law in terms of application simply because legal violations generate so many more repercussions. At an earlier time, doctors and administrative personnel didn’t even want to deal with issues like setting up ethics committees in their institutions. Today no formal qualifications exist for sitting on such a committee.In contrast, medical ethicists receive formal, usually post-doctoral, education in their field. They look at those who are working around the patient and consider the standard of care and code of ethics of each group of practitioners and how their application of these values can benefit the patient.The need for a clinical medical ethicist particularly arises in continuation of life issues. This can involve conflicts between family members and clinical staff, issues around advanced directives, and other considerations.Camille raises important ethical and practical issues in this informative podcast. It will broaden your perspective about what is involved in medical decisions.Join me in this episode of Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare: Insights from a Medical Ethicist with Camille RenellaWhat does a medical ethicist do? What are the requirements for sitting on an ethics committee? How do issues of life support get involved with ethics? How do hospital and medical costs impact ethics decisions? How important is the role of intuition in medical ethics?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/rNC2EcuylTIYou can still order the recordings for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare: Insights from a Medical Ethicist with Camille RenellaCamille M. Renella is a veteran clinician and former Associate Faculty Member of The MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago. Camille completed the Post Doctorate Fellowship in Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and served as Chief Ethicist in Patient Services at The University of Chicago Hospitals and The University of Chicago Children’s Hospital for ten years. Camille has an extensive clinical background in adult, child and home health nursing, as well as Nursing Administration and Multidisciplinary staff education. Camille continues to integrate her background in medicine, law and clinical medical ethics as President of her National Consulting Firm, C.M. RENELLA & ASSOCIATES and now President of Healthcare Competency Program Specialists, LLC. Throughout her career Camille participated in Clinical Outreach Programs in San Juan, Puerto Rico and in Capitol Hill, Washington DC nation-wide initiative. Camille provided presentations at local,
Pat Hirsch, a nurse who has a depth of experience in critical care and PACU units, describes some of the common types of liability in this setting and how PACU personnel handle them.The possibility of falling always looms large in a PACU. Patients may be disoriented, have pre-existing cognitive issues, visual disturbances, language barriers, and other issues. Where Pat works, low-, medium-, and high-risk patients are pre-identified. High-risk patients are given yellow socks and wrist bands, and other precautions are set into place.Breathing issues may be common for those with COPD, lung restrictive conditions, and sleep apnea. CO2 levels must be monitored. Many simple physical techniques, like having a conscious patient cough, can resolve the issues, but sometimes more complex maneuvers are required. Being sure that pulse ox monitors are working correctly is an important part of the equation.PACU personnel need to be particularly aware of the possibility of internal bleeding by recognizing its signs. This serious condition may sometimes require a return to surgery.Be sure to listen to or read this valuable and instructive podcast. Not only will it help you in analyzing PACU cases, but the life you save may be your own.Join me in this episode of Liability and Safety in PACU: Insights from an LNC with Pat HirschWhat classifies a post-anesthesia patient as a fall risk? What measures can prevent falls in the postoperative care unit (PACU)? How do PACU personnel handle breathing issues? What particular guidelines apply for the pulse ox readings? How do PACU personnel recognize and deal with internal bleeding?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/z6a4pqNcJMYYou can still order the recordings for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Liability and Safety in PACU: Insights from an LNC with Pat HirschMy name is Patricia Hirsch and I'm from Cincinnati, OH. I've been an active bedside nurse for almost 39 years. My nursing experience includes Med-Surg, Telemetry, CCU, ICU, MICU, SICU, ED, Pre op and PACU. I've been working in a PACU for the past 16 years, along with pre op in the past 10 years. My clinical experience in Critical Care and PeriOp nursing has fostered my knowledge of the nursing process and standards of care in nursing.I also worked in many different hospital settings and worked for a nursing agency for 10 years. This broadened my knowledge in how different healthcare systems operate.I am also proficient in EPIC, and know how to navigate the EMR. This comes in handy when teaching clients how to understand the EMR!Connect with Pat https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-hirsch-67712153
Today you’ll have an opportunity to learn from a cardiologist, pharmacologist, and author, who has brought his expertise into the world of expert witnesses. Dr. Michael Zema shares what he has learned to sharpen his expert witness abilities.Dr. Zema has a routine of breaking up case analysis with research, which not only relieves the tedium of endless pages of documentation but gives him new insights into the case.He describes some of the pitfalls in electronic medical records with a warning that the copy-and-paste function can propagate a medical error for years. As an example, he describes meeting a patient whose chart incorrectly stated that he’d recently had bypass surgery. When Dr. Zema discovered this error, he found that the man’s medical records had perpetuated it for two years.Because of the frequency of pharmaceutical errors, Dr. Zema urges expert witnesses to familiarize themselves as much as possible with pharmacology. He describes a case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in which an incorrectly prescribed drug played a big role.Of special value to expert witnesses and attorneys is his approach to cross-examination. He always tries to think like the opposing attorney, an approach he also uses in analyzing the medical information. Be prepared for some top-level information and guidance in this podcast.Join me in this episode of Decoding Medical Records - Tips and Techniques for Expert Witnesses - Dr. Michael ZemaWhat’s a good way to effectively navigate through volumes of electronic records? Why can copying and pasting electronic records create problems? How does the copy-and-paste repetition of an error in diagnosis inhibit correct perpetuate continued misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment? How does a strong knowledge of pharmacology assist an expert witness? Why is it essential to refer to the standard of care and other documentation extant at the time of an alleged malpractice incident? How can you, under cross-examination, anticipate and derail an attorney’s line of questioning?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/jFTS9USMMI4You can still order the recordings for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Decoding Medical Records - Tips and Techniques for Expert Witnesses - Dr. Michael ZemaDr. Zema received his Medical Degree from Cornell University Medical College. He completed his post-graduate Internal Medicine training at the North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Long Island, with subsequent Fellowships in Cardiology there and at the New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center. He is a distinguished Fellow in the American College of Physicians, American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians and the American College of Clinical Pharmacology among others. Dr. Zema is a Certified Physician Executive of the American Association of Physician Leadership and a Six Sigma Green Belt in Healthcare. Dr. Zema has penned numerous publications in professional medical journals and most recently has authored the book "Modern Healthcare Delivery, Deliverance or Debacle - A Glimpse From the Inside Out."Connect with Micheal http://www.
This podcast is different from others we’ve done. Jean Cooper documents her role and that of a multitude of experts in the case of a 19-year-old African American single mother, Susan, in Arizona who was convicted of murdering her 10-month-old daughter, Lily.The mother had a healthy, active older daughter, but her younger girl had failed to thrive. Although she took the little girl for well-baby visits, this was not noted. In addition, when the child was 10 months old, the mother took her to the ER for an upper respiratory condition.The doctor failed to document the large amount of ketones in released urine that day; nor did he mention that she was underweight. She weighed 11 pounds, and the normal weight for a 10-month baby is 16 pounds. It seems likely that early diagnosis and treatment could have averted tragedy. Instead, Lily developed another respiratory condition that resulted in her death.The team of experts and lawyers involved sought to reverse the conviction based on new evidence and reinterpretation of hospital records. Jean documents the many ways in which virtually every practitioner involved arrived at conclusions that put the blame on Susan for Lily’s death. The team with whom she worked concluded instead that congenital conditions had led to the death.Listen to or read this podcast to learn how this case was resolved.Join me in this episode of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Exonerating an Imprisoned Mother - Jean CooperWhat is a post-conviction relief case? How do assumptions color diagnoses? What challenges are involved in trying to reverse a conviction? How does prejudice influence interpretations of medical data? Why is it crucial to assess data on its own merits and dig deeper when they are ambiguous?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/RyFoFulaK14You can still order the recordings for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Exonerating an Imprisoned Mother - Jean Cooper After earning an Associate's Degree in Nursing, I started my career in a Surgical ICU and was hooked on critical care nursing . While working in several different critical care settings I earned a BSN, and MSN. I also discovered nursing within the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (VA). After about 20 years at the beside in critical care, I switched gears and became a Women Veterans Healthcare Program Manager and worked to improve equal access to quality healthcare for women veterans in the VA. I transitioned away from the VA and began working as a legal nurse consultant for a medical malpractice defense law firm. When I had studied and accumulated enough hours of experience, I became a legal nurse consultant - certified (LNCC). Currently, I am an independent LNCC working with attorneys in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury and criminal defense.I have been a registered nurse for more than 40 years and I reviewed my first case as an LNC about 30 years ago. I have earned bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing and have been an LNCC for 13 years. My independent LNC business name is Benchmark Legal Nurse Consulting,
No one looks forward to going under anesthesia—for good reasons. Under the best of circumstances, there may be unanticipated risks. Kristen Hull, an experienced nurse anesthetist, shares with us how anesthesia mishaps can occur and what best practices can prevent them. Because an LNC is likely to get involved in a malpractice suit involving anesthesia, this podcast has particular value to you.Kristen emphasizes the importance of speaking to the patient prior to anesthesia and of checking possible difficulties with the procedure. This process also helps her know what particular forms of equipment will be needed.It is vital, she says, to determine whether the patient has recently eaten. Unfortunately, people don’t always tell the truth, and some of them aspirate what they ate and may die. Kristen always explains the consequences of lying, and she has probably saved lives by doing so.Kristen candidly states that inattention during the operation can cause problems. It’s important to stay alert during all phases of the surgery and afterwards.Kristen acknowledges that greater opportunities for error exist when an anesthesiologist isn’t directly available, as can be the case in PACUs. That requires a greater degree of attention from the anesthetist.This podcast will benefit you on a personal level if anesthesia is in your future or that of a loved one. You will know what kinds of questions to ask. Asking those questions when you have an anesthesia case will sharpen your ability to evaluate the standard of care.Join me in this episode of Perils of Anesthesia with Kristen HullWhy is staffing currently such a big problem in hospitals? What challenges are involved in hiring new nursing graduates? What is a high-risk, low-frequency situation? How do issues of liability play into the necessity for thorough training of new nurses? How can a nurse effectively challenge a doctor’s order that sounds wrong?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu. https://youtu.be/ZSzUP-OnYz0You can still order the recordings for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Perils of Anesthesia with Kristen Hull Kristen has been a nurse for 15 years, starting her career in the Cardiothoracic ICU caring for sick patients with heart disease, heart and lung transplant patients, and anyone undergoing CT surgery. She then got accepted into a top nurse anesthesia program and has worked at nationally ranked teaching institutions across the country. Her personal experiences during pregnancy and childbirth led her into the role of a legal nurse consultant where she then started her own LNC business, Themis Nurse Consulting. Her passion remains anesthesia, safe patient care, and providing a voice for people who need help advocating for themselves.Connect with Kristen www.themisnurseconsulting.com and on Social MediaLinked Inwww.linkedin.com/in/kristentnc
We have increasing awareness of the multiple deficiencies in the U.S. medical system, particularly in hospitals. Here with an inside look at efforts to solve this, is Dianna Goodwin, a registered nurse with 28 years of varied experience. Speaking as a manager, she shares her experience in providing the best possible support for nurses in terms of training on all levels.Dianna emphasizes the importance of having a mix of new and experienced nurses. New nurses need mentoring, and too many in need of this assistance place a burden on available resources.Nurses especially need training in high-risk, low-frequency procedures, which can occur in any area of the hospital. Dianne explains that any nurse who hasn’t done such procedures in a long time may need supervision.Dianne pays particular attention to the need for nurses to understand the chain of command and how to work within it when they feel a doctor has given them an inappropriate instruction. She illustrates this principle with a detailed and fascinating story about an incident where she had to intervene to support a nurse who needed to challenge a doctor’s instruction.LNCs and clinical nurses alike will appreciate this opportunity from the point of both professional conduct and the liability issues that arise with incorrect instructions.Join me in this episode of Nursing administration risks Dianna GoodwinWhy is staffing currently such a big problem in hospitals? What challenges are involved in hiring new nursing graduates? What is a high-risk, low-frequency situation? How do issues of liability play into the necessity for thorough training of new nurses? How can a nurse effectively challenge a doctor’s order that sounds wrong?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/oWPy8xWAPnMYou can still order the recordings for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Nursing administration risks Dianna Goodwin Dianna Goodwin has been a registered nurse for 28 years. Her focus for the last 14 years has been leading teams in Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Critical Care, and Nursing Support specialties. Ms. Goodwin is passionate about nursing leadership, working to promote excellent patient care and outcomes, while promoting healthy work environments. Ms. Goodwin received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Waynesburg University and a Master of Nursing Education from the University of Phoenix. She is a certified Pain management Resource Nurse and is pursuing a certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting and the Fellowship of American College of Healthcare Executives.Connect with Dianna on Social MediaLinked Inhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianna-goodwin-msn-rn-bc-249a4547?Face Bookhttps://www.facebook.com/DLbrownGoodwinInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/diannabrowngoodwin/
The ability to deliver an informative and easy-to-follow medical chronology can boost your LNC business. Emily Flynn, an experienced emergency department nurse, has been a legal nurse consultant since 2006. She brings her expertise to the complex subject of preparing a chronology that meets her clients’ needs.Though this is her basic approach, she always determines the attorney’s preferred format for a chronology and also how much content the client wants. Emily finds it crucial to have a system for organizing the files and discovering when critical files are missing from the records.Handling discrepancies is a vital part of writing a chronology. It may be necessary to delineate the variance of opinions among eyewitnesses, for example. Sometimes different doctors have varying opinions of a patient’s condition. Emily emphasizes that pointing out discrepancies is not expressing an opinion. Opinions aren’t part of an LNC’s work.You’re sure to find valuable recommendations to use in your chronology work. Learn from Emily now.Join me in this episode of Powerful Legal Nurse Consulting Chronologies - Emily FlynnHow can you use basic software for medical chronologies?What questions should you ask an attorney who requests a chronology? How can you best outline discrepancies? How do you reduce thousands of pages into a chronology? How do you check to determine if records are missing?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/4PSxKWmIuIUYou can still order the recordings for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Powerful Legal Nurse Consulting Chronologies - Emily Flynn Legal nurse consultant since 2006. Reviewed cases for both plaintiff and defense with rendering of my professional opinion in the specialty field of emergency nursing. Experience with writing concise, detailed medical summaries/chronologies with abbreviations, medical terms & drug definitions. Screening for discrepancies and missing records. Worked in the past with mass tort litigation.Connect with Emily on LinkedIn
Medically-assisted opioid-related overdoses have become major news items. Erin Laferriere got involved in such a case, the Mount Carmen/Dr. Husel litigation in 2020. Dr. Husel was charged with 14 counts of murder. The nurses involved were charged civilly with negligence and were reported to their respective nursing boards. Erin was involved with the civil cases.In the course of her investigation, she learned about much more than the process of medically assisted death. What astonished her was the degree to which the nurses involved went along with the doctor. Some of that may have been due to the deference nurses often show physicians, but a deeper issue was identified.Erin says: “Nurses are not going to report medical errors if they're going to be punished for it, whether it's their mistake or somebody else's mistake. That fear of losing your license, your livelihood, your passion, your profession is a very real fear, and it's becoming more common in the post-pandemic era.”Pat supported this, that when she was in a clinical position, her director of nursing said that if a nurse reported three medication errors, she would lose her job.This podcast will not only give you useful information should you ever come across such a case, but it will make you think. When a hospital punishes nurses for doing the right thing, how can they expect an environment in which a patient’s pharmaceutical needs are correctly administered?Join me in this episode of Serial Healthcare Killers - Erin LaferriereWhat are the correct protocols for a “Do not resuscitate” case? When should a nurse question a medication order? Why did these nurses not question the medication orders of Dr. Husel? What role did the punitive atmosphere in the hospital play in this tragedy? How did the pharmacists become involved in this?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/qdOGodIfwcUYou can still order the recordings for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Serial Healthcare Killers - Erin LaferriereI am a registered nurse and critical care expert witness with more than thirteen years of critical care experience. I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salem State College in 2009 and a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on leadership and management from Walden University in 2015. I am clinically active in the adult intensive care setting and board certified in critical care nursing by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. I have spent my profession as a charge nurse, preceptor, educator, and legal nurse consultant.Connect with Erin ELNurseConsulting.com
Do you feel that you have the ability to help resolve conflicts between people? Are you able to listen impartially to both sides of a dispute? If so, you may have a future as a mediator. And if you don’t, you can learn a lot from this podcast about how understanding the mediation process can allow you to help your client, the attorney.An LNC, mediator, and mediator trainer, Jaime Gerrie, shares what she’s learned in her career as a mediator. She emphasizes that as nurses, we’ve been trained to act as mediators. We may mediate between physicians and patients, fellow nurses, and other members of the medical community.As LNCs, we have familiarity with a wide range of medical-legal issues. This makes mediation a natural role for us to consider. It's important to understand that neutrality is a principal aspect of mediation. The mediator’s job is to listen to both sides, as well as study body language and other subtle indications about how well the mediation is going.The non-mediating LNCs may often find themselves in a mediation setting. While they may advocate for their clients, they can play valuable roles as observers and take their clients aside and recommend paths toward reconciliation of an issue.There has never been a better time to consider this career. With the mounting backup of court cases and the high cost of conducting a trial, wise attorneys will consider engaging in the mediation process. Listening to or reading this podcast may open you up to a new, rewarding career.Join me in this episode of; Is the Nurse Mediator Role Right for You? Jaimee GerrieWhat is mediation? What role does an LNC play in mediation? What useful information can a non-mediating LNC bring to the discussion? How can the non-mediating LNC guide her attorney client? Is legal advice part of a mediator’s role? What qualities does a person need to become a successful mediator?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/BJKLDG5K-zoJoin us for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Is the Nurse Mediator Role Right for You? Jaimee GerrieJaimee Gerrie has been a registered nurse for greater than 28 years and a legal nurse consultant since 2017. She is the principal of UPvision Consulting, LLC. She is a standard of care expert for cases involving nursing education, adult acute care, long term care, home health care and general nursing practice standards. She is a mediator and has been mediating regularly since 2019. Jaimee is highly skilled in virtual mediation processes. She is certified as a mediator trainer and can teach both the 16 hour and 40 hour certification courses. Jaimee earned national mediation certification through the National Association of Certified Mediators in 2021Karen can be contacted at karenharmonmedlegal@yahoo.comConnect with Jaimee https://www.upvisionconsulting.com/ or on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/upvisionllcLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimee-gerrie-msn-bsn-rn-lnc-cpps-ncpmt-9836a383/
One of the most critical areas of nursing care is labor and delivery, an area where timely decisions and action can mean the difference between life and death. Karen Harmon, a labor and delivery expert, shares her experience both as an obstetric nurse and an LNC who reviews labor and delivery cases.Karen explains, as someone who has worked in hospitals with different qualities of obstetrical care, that a rural hospital setting may not provide as speedy a mobilization as a large urban one. However, the guidelines are the same for all obstetrical units. The failure to observe them has caused many medical malpractice suits, which, when successfully pursued, yield large payouts.Some hospitals allow nurses greater initiative to make emergency decisions to order a C section. This flexibility has saved many maternal and infant lives.A key practice to prevent infant and maternal mortality is fetal monitoring, a procedure that has evolved greatly over the years. Several lawsuits are based on the failure to correctly follow this procedure and to recognize when trouble looms.Karen provides the LNC reviewing a case several important questions to ask about the case. These alone make the podcast worth a listen or a read. You will want this podcast in your toolboxJoin me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about an Emergency Cesarean Section - Done Quickly Enough? Karen HarmonWhat causes delayed deliveries? What is the 30-minute rule? What do different levels assigned to hospitals mean? What does “hospital culture” mean for obstetrical nurses? How does improper fetal monitoring affect delivery?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/mYsc2oyZwY8Join us for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Emergency Cesarean Section - Done Quickly Enough? Karen HarmonKaren Harmon is an LNC with 28 years of experience in labor and delivery.Karen can be contacted at karenharmonmedlegal@yahoo.com
Even the experienced LNC may wonder how to best inform an attorney that his or her case lacks merit, especially when it’s clear that this attorney has become invested in the case. Pam Di Gennaro, a highly experienced LNC, provides a practical guide on how to let attorneys down easily by speaking to them in the language of tort law.Another issue arising from a case without merit may be an unwelcome call from the plaintiff. She explains the ethical and compassionate response.Pam is not only skilled at LNC etiquette; she has had the unique experience of being an Army wife who had to reestablish her practice every time her family had to move. Her techniques and positive approach can benefit any LNC.She also gives a detailed summary of the positive and negative aspects of getting involved in mass tort litigation. Pam recommends it for a new LNC because it provides a steady paycheck and extensive experience. She views it, however, as a training period only, advising the LNC to take the experience, put it on your résumé, and move on to better-paying work. This podcast is both practical and inspirational. You’ll want to listen to it more than once.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Tips from an Experienced LNC: Pam DiGennaroHow do you tell an attorney a case lacks merit? What must you do before you analyze a case? What wording must be in your fee agreement? How can you establish a business in your city? How do you handle a call from a plaintiff? • What are the pluses and minuses of multi-district litigation?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/ok11CZ5iIKwJoin us for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Tips from an Experienced LNC: Pam DiGennaroScience and Law have always interested me. After a stint as a medic in the US Army, I finished college (West Chester, PA) with a Political Science BA and minors in Physics and Journalism. Beginning my paralegal career with a defense firm in Paoli, I obtained my paralegal certification from Villanova. Immersed in healthcare review, I reawakened my desire to be a nurse at the ripe age of 33. I gravitated to Med-Surg and then to nursing homes as these venues allow me to more intimately interact with patients and their families. Frequently I found myself advising others on care and charting pitfalls, based on my paralegal past. A chance introduction with an early pioneer in Legal Nurse Consulting in 1995 changed my career focus joining both Law and Nursing. I went all-in obtaining my LNC certification (AALNC) and my Master of Juris-Health Law from Loyola. I’ve worked in-house both plaintiff and defense, with independent LNC firms, and freelance. And I still pull PRN shifts at a local nursing home because I enjoy it!Pamela can be contacted at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladigennarolncc/
One of the most important issues for an LNC entrepreneur is finding the most effective way to increase clientele. Tiffanie Kellog, an expert networker and author of several books, explains why referrals generate the best returns and describes how to get them without being pushy.Referral clients will stay with you four times as long as other clients and are much more likely to recommend you to other potential clients. Sometimes your high-quality performance is enough to attract clients; sometimes you must solicit them. You always want to be subtle, though. If someone asks you what’s new with you, be prepared. You can share your excitement about a new case (staying within guidelines of confidentiality), an article you had published in a prestigious journal, or a book you had published.Always establish a relationship before asking for referrals. This is the essence of relationship marketing. Tiffanie also emphasizes that people are more interested in hearing about your passion for your work than the details of what you do. Share your enthusiasm, and people will be intrigued and eager to share you as a resource.This podcast will be of particular value to those who have a reluctance to market. The essence of relationship marketing is to honestly express who you are. Tiffanie demonstrates how to do this in a natural way. Don’t miss this powerful podcast.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Getting Powerful Referrals to your LNC Business - Tiffanie KellogWhat are four ways in which you can increase your business? Why are referrals the most effective way to build a business? How can you subtly promote yourself? How can you use social media for self-promotion? How do you find the best referral sources?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/gdbSARBnQkoJoin us for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Getting Powerful Referrals to your LNC Business - Tiffanie KellogTiffanie Kellog entered the entrepreneurial world in 2003 and since then has enjoyed being able to help her clients MAKE MONEY, SAVE TIME, and have FUN! Since then, Tiffanie has spent her time traveling across the globe helping thousands of entrepreneurs create amazing businesses and have spectacular lives – through keynote presentations, workshops, online programs, and more! Whether sharing her expertise (with her southern accent) on referral marketing, networking or maximizing your time, Tiffanie will knock the socks off the audience with her fun and entertaining presentations while leaving them with eTiffanies (epiphanies from Tiffanie) to help create RESULTS in their world!!! Tiffanie shares, “My goal is to help people achieve their dreams by giving them the tools needed to make more money in less time so they can have more fun!” Tiffanie is the author of 4 ½ Networking Mistakes: Maximize Your Networking Efforts by Avoid Common Mistakes, Knock the Socks off Your Audience: Delivering Presentations with Power and Passion to Audiences Large and Small. and Socks to Success: Be memorable! Branding to Generate More Referrals.Tiffanie can be contacted at www.TiffanieKellog.com
As an LNC, you may find yourself called to observe an independent medical examination. This may be ordered by either the plaintiff or the defense. Stormy Green, an LNC, describes her experiences as an observer and provides some essential recommendations for anyone who has assumed or would like to assume that role.The observer needs much preparation for her work. She may have to look up various medical conditions for which the physician will be testing. Stormy recommends consulting the internet and watching YouTube videos of procedures. This helps to determine whether the doctor has used them correctly.The observer will ideally meet the plaintiff prior to the exam. This way she can get a feel for what the person’s like and establish rapport. It’s important to tell the plaintiff to speak if he or she experiences pain. The observer also needs to note facial or other physical expressions of pain.Stormy emphasizes the importance of recording times, such as when the various parties involved in the examination enter the room. It’s vital to include the names and roles of all involved, including instances where an interpreter is used.Be sure to study this podcast. It’s full of valuable information about this important LNC pathway.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about the LNC Role at Defense Medical Exam - Stormy GreenWhat’s the difference between an IME and a DME? What is the average length of an examination? Can you trust an examiner hired by the defense to be objective? What is an LNC’s role in attending the examination? What is one of the most important parts of an LNC’s report?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/J0wlyHGzNMEJoin us for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of LNC Role at Defense Medical Exam - Stormy GreenPatricia Ann “Stormy” Green Wan BSHS, RN has over 40 years of experience in perioperative services as a scrub nurse, circulator, educator, manager, director, and RN First Assistant. As an LNC since 2013, Stormy has attended hundreds of medical exams. She built a nationwide team of nurses that she and her team leader personally train to observe and report on DMEs as an essential part of her legal nurse business, Green Legal Nurse Consultants. Stormy can be contacted at Stormy@GreenLNC.com.Stormy can be contacted at Stormy@GreenLNC.com.Or Connect with Stormy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormy-green-wan-rn-bshs-rnfa-lnc-3958884b/
After a long, pandemic-induced lull, attorney conferences have made a comeback. These events provide LNCs with a unique opportunity to meet prospective clients face to face. Angel Hickerson and your host, Pat Iyer, share advice on how to get the most out of these exhibiting conferences.Perhaps the most important recommendation is to be professional in every way. Dress appropriately, stay off your cell phone, don’t deluge your prospect with too much information about your practice, and make sure the appearance of your booth reflects your business colors.Don’t leave your booth unattended; have a companion who can answer questions when you take a needed break.Be patient. If you are at a three-day conference, recognize that the attorneys have a lot to accomplish. If they get to you before you leave, you’ve succeeded.That same level of patience plus persistence is necessary in the follow-up process. Angel never gives up, and often, three or six months later, the attorney remembers her and gives her a call.This conversation between two veteran conference attendees will give you the information you need to return to one of the most fruitful areas for LNCs looking for new clients.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn How to Shine when Exhibiting - Angel HickersonHow can you get through the fear of exhibiting? How does introversion/extroversion affect the ability to successfully engage with attorneys? Why is it important to have someone at the booth with you? How should you dress? How do you answer when an attorney asks what you do?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/7rsftK7tzR8Join us for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of How to Shine when Exhibiting - Angel HickersonAngel is the owner and certified legal nurse consultant of Guardian Angel Consulting, LLC, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned her Masters in Nursing in Clinical Trials Research from Drexel University. Her thirteen years of nursing experience have included postpartum OB, high-risk pregnancy, pediatric intensive care, case management, and utilization review. She is also the founder and president of the New Mexico Nurses Honor Guard, a volunteer group that pays tributes to fallen nurses.Connect with Angel at http://www.guardianangel-consulting.comOr Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn and social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075994418109 Instagram: instagram.com/guardianangelconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-hickerson-rn-msn-clnc-3847a1224
One of the murkiest and often most tragic areas of medical care is the authorization of payment. The U.S. has a complex and too often confusing system, which, combined with very expensive medical and surgical care, can leave families financially devastated.Here to explain the details is Wendy Rice, a legal nurse consultant, and case manager. She specializes in appeals and has a deep understanding about how the payment process works—and often fails to work.Because payments are often based on a certain number of days in the hospital, this is an incentive for prompt and sometimes too-early discharge. This can lead to readmission within 30 days, which creates new financial issues.While it may not be fair to say that fraud abounds, it is far from absent in the U.S. medical system. Patients may be given diagnoses that pay at a higher rate. Even more distressing, they may be told that their care, be it medical or surgical, will be covered, only to discover that this is not the case.This informative podcast provides an inside and detailed description of key points you should look for when you analyze a cardiac-related case. Be sure to add it to your collection of resources. Watch this podcast on Legal Nurse Business’ YouTube channel to learn the answers to these points:When you listen to or read Wendy’s podcast, you will have a heightened sense of the serious problems with the U.S. medical system. This information will benefit you as an LNC. It can also help you or a friend or family member because you will see the importance of scrutinizing and verifying a medical opinion of your condition and the price tag.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn How do insurance and Medicare standards for payment affect hospital discharge rates? How do these standards affect Medicare and other hospital forms of fraud? Who determines whether a claim is denied? What are the financial implications for the patient and family if payment for care is denied? How does the appeals process work?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/86EcJCixeUwJoin us for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Who Pays or Denies Payment for Health Care? Wendy RiceI am a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in medical/surgical care, cardiac care, outpatient care, and school nursing. I have been a Certified Case Manager for over 20 years and currently craft denied payment appeal arguments for inpatient and outpatient care. I have been the owner of Adroit Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC since 2019 and provide medical legal services to plaintiff and defense firms that fight medical malpractice, personal injury, etc. to assist in bringing justice to medical legal issues.Connect with Wendy at https://www.adroitlnc.com/Or Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-j-rice-rn-bsn-ccm-lnc-179492238/
As a legal nurse consultant, you are sure to come across malpractice suits involving heart disease. This podcast features Erin Getz, a nurse practitioner, an expert on this subject. She unravels some of the complex issues involved in various heart conditions.Of primary concern is management of medications. This can be very challenging to older patients, many of whom may already be juggling a number of medications. Thorough education is needed to help the individual and re-test and follow-up. If the kind of education and follow-up care isn’t documented, this can be an area of legal dispute.People can be discharged too soon from the hospital or other facility. When this happens and they are re-admitted, Medicare may get involved. Misdiagnosis is another source of legal dispute. Particularly with younger people, presenting symptoms may be treated as panic attacks, asthma, and other non-cardiac conditions.Erin emphasizes that misdiagnoses particularly occur in the case of women, who don’t always exhibit the standard symptoms of, for example, a heart attack.This informative podcast provides an inside and detailed description of key points you should look for when you analyze a cardiac-related case. Be sure to add it to your collection of resources. Watch this podcast on Legal Nurse Business’ YouTube channel to learn the answers to these points:Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Cardiac Medical Malpractice Issues - Erin GetzWhat are some of the issues involved with heart failure? Why is education so important for heart failure patients? What are some of the liabilities connected to heart conditions? How does the lack of critical thinking create liability? What are helpful defenses against malpractice?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/6-e3FTa_17QJoin us for our 7th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Cardiac Medical Malpractice Issues - Erin GetzErin Getz is a cardiac care nurse practitioner. She is, in addition, a legal nurse consultant who provides support to people who are investigating a variety of cases, and her specialty is working with patients with cardiomyopathy, with arrhythmias in her day-to-day job. She is managing these patients in the clinic.Connect with Erin by email, eringetz@ymail.com
In 2019, thirty percent of the money spent on healthcare in the U.S. was wasted through inappropriate care levels, unnecessary procedures, abuse, fraud, and other deviations from established standards of care. Mary Ann Seibold, who worked four years reviewing care given to Medicare Advantage patients explains how she went from Medicare watchdog to LNC and also the vital watchdog nature that utilization management plays in attempting to keep down the cost of wasteful medical activity.
e got an unexpected phone call asking her to review a case, she recognized the opportunity and has never regretted taking it.
As a professional, you want to constantly evaluate new developments in your field. One thing LNCs may overlook is that this field can expand and shift during extraordinary times, such as the current pandemic.Molly McGrath, who helps attorneys with their staffing issues, pays great attention to these shifts. She suggests that estate planning and elder are two rapidly growing areas where LNCs, both because of their training in compassion and attention to detail, can find lucrative employment.Some of these openings have occurred because the pandemic has made people aware that they need to plan for the future and for their heirs. Molly, however, points out that as early as 2008, many paralegals, seeing how much demand existed for their services, decided to exercise their power and work as independent contractors. Their scarcity also led to more openings for LNCs to work with lawyersShe also states that the traditional role of the paralegal as gatekeeper has virtually disappeared. Both paralegals and lawyers are swamped with work. They want to hear from LNCs.Molly also provides a detailed template for getting attorneys’ attention through LinkedIn.If you are looking for a way to increase or to change the focus of your LNC practice, you will find a treasure trove of advice and information in this podcast.What role can a staffing specialist play in an attorney’s office?Why is legal estate planning an ideal field for LNCs?Why is it a good time for LNCs to consider this area of law?How, in a legal environment where paralegals less frequently serve as gatekeepers for attorneys, can LNCs connect with prospective clients?Why does saying, “I’m not trying to sell you anything” have a boomerang effect?https://youtu.be/qjcfbow0aAELNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 2-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 7th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your PresenterMolly has coached, consulted over 4,000 Law Firms over the past 27 years in; Executive-Level Leadership, Continuous Improvement and Team Empowerment Initiatives to infiltrate new markets, leverage partner ecosystems and produce profitability.National Podcaster, Nationally recognized blogger since 2008, #1 Amazon Best Seller Author; “Speaking Your Truth: Courageous Stories from Inspiring Women”, “Intrapreneurs in an Entrepreneur’s World – How to Empower Your Employees to Step Up and Lead”, “Don’t Be a Yes Chick: How to Stop Babysitting Your Boss, Transform Your Job and Work with a Dream Team Without Losing Your Sanity or Spirit in the Process” and “Speaking your Truth: Courageous Stories from Inspiring Women.Connect with Molly at www.hiringandempowering.comConnect on Social Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-hallmcgrath/https://www.facebook.com/molly.m.hall.10
Whether you’re an experienced LNC, a new practitioner, or someone who’s considering this field, Joe Flores will give you invaluable advice about working as an expert witness. An attorney and nurse practitioner, he has a unique perspective on working with expert witnesses.
Medical errors during labor and delivery are a leading cause of litigation. Within this area, shoulder dystocia cases are prominent. If you don’t have extensive experience as a labor and delivery nurse, you may not be familiar with the details of shoulder dystocia? Here to explain the complexities that can result in this condition is Karen Harmon, an LNC with 28 years of experience in labor and delivery.She describes some of the health conditions that can lead to this, including diabetes, morbid obesity, shoulder dystocia in a previous delivery. She also notes warning signs that may show up during the course of prenatal care.Karen also recommends that the LNC carefully evaluate the quality of nursing care during the labor and delivery. Were danger signs recognized? Was intervention swift and competent? If the nurse needed help, did she request it?When a lengthy labor takes place, what is the quality of communication between nurses on different shifts? Documentation is also essential. She emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between suprapubic and fundal pressure, with fundal pressure during labor and delivery, especially since fundal pressure is indefensible.Karen provides a virtual textbook on shoulder dystocia. This is a podcast you will want to review and save.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Labor and Delivery Crises - Karen HarmonWhat should an LNC look for in a case of shoulder dystocia? What are the nurse’s specific responsibilities in a case of shoulder dystocia? When do shoulder dystocia injuries become the subject of malpractice? Why is documentation so important in these cases? What’s the difference between suprapubic and fundal pressure?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/Z129JcgUS1AHow to Heat a Fiery Brand for Your LNC Business: Tips to Be NoticeableAs a legal nurse consultant, you face a lot of competition. How can you convince an attorney to choose you over the many other LNCs seeking clients?The answer is branding: giving people a reason to choose you because they feel you offer something they can’t get anywhere else.In How to Heat a Fiery Brand for Your LNC Business: Tips to Be Noticeable, by Pat Iyer, you’ll discover how to define and express your unique identity, the special gift you offer your client that no other LNC can.It may be● exceptional customer care,● attention to detail, or● going above and beyond what the client requests.Learn what your gift is and use it to position yourself in the LNC world. Then you will attract attorneys for whom price is not an issue because your branding makes it clear that hiring your services will yield rewards beyond price.That’s what branding is: giving people a reason to choose you because they feel you offer something they can’t get anywhere else.You can Still get the Recordings for our 6th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Labor and Delivery Crises - Karen HarmonKaren Harmon is an LNC with 28 years of experience in labor and delivery.Connect with Karen by email, karenharmonmedlegal@yahoo.com
This may be one of the most important podcasts you’ll ever listen to or read. Operating room errors have significance not only for you as a legal nurse consultant but in your life and that of your family and friends.Samantha Patten, an experienced OR nurse, is here to advise you on how to ensure you get the right surgery on the right body part, and that you are the patient who is supposed to be receiving that surgery.You may think that adequate safeguards are in place to prevent surgical errors, but that’s a dangerous assumption. You must be alert from the time of operation prep. Advise your family member or friend to ensure their names, birth dates, and type of surgery are correct.Also make sure that the body part to be operated on is correctly indicated, or if internal surgery is required, carry a piece of paper listing the name of the organ.A big problem is that many surgeons only meet their patients in the OR. They are operating on a body, not on an individual they know. They may also be in a hurry and rushing never improved surgery.From a LNC point of view, knowing where errors are most likely to occur helps the investigative process. Because the patient will have both a medical and a surgical history, it’s critical to make sure that they match. You may save a life by studying this invaluable podcast.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Wrong Site Wrong Surgery Wrong Patient Surgery - Samantha PattenWhat are the most significant operating room errors? How do operating room errors occur? Why is it important to question the patient to determine if they understand a forthcoming surgical procedure? How does surgery occur on the wrong body part? What is the significance of the timeout before surgery?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/nLgBEMAOGXQHow to Heat a Fiery Brand for Your LNC Business: Tips to Be NoticeableAs a legal nurse consultant, you face a lot of competition. How can you convince an attorney to choose you over the many other LNCs seeking clients?The answer is branding: giving people a reason to choose you because they feel you offer something they can’t get anywhere else.In How to Heat a Fiery Brand for Your LNC Business: Tips to Be Noticeable, by Pat Iyer, you’ll discover how to define and express your unique identity, the special gift you offer your client that no other LNC can.It may be● exceptional customer care,● attention to detail, or● going above and beyond what the client requests.Learn what your gift is and use it to position yourself in the LNC world. Then you will attract attorneys for whom price is not an issue because your branding makes it clear that hiring your services will yield rewards beyond price.That’s what branding is: giving people a reason to choose you because they feel you offer something they can’t get anywhere else.You can Still get the Recordings for our 6th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Wrong Site Wrong Surgery Wrong Patient Surgery - Samantha PattenI am the owner and lead legal nurse consultant at Sharp Precision Consultin...
Nurses find their way into the legal nurse consultant profession in a variety of ways. Learning about these different journeys can greatly benefit those wondering how to find an entrance into LNC work.Beckah Swan shares the story of her transition from clinical work to working in an LNC business. Her journey began when she had a nursing school professor who was also a lawyer. This woman mentored her in terms of a pathway to becoming an LNC.When Beckah applied for a job in an LNC company, she felt inadequate in terms of non-nursing skills, for example, writing a report, but she was fortunate in receiving further mentoring and guidance in transitioning from personal injury cases to medical malpractice suits. She got thorough critiques of her reports and was gratified as her skills improved.Among the aspects of working in an LNC firm that she most appreciated was being able to draw on the specialized knowledge of other nurses. She knows that this advanced her learning.Overall, the experience has prepared Beckah for opening her own LNC business. She has currently returned to bedside nursing while working as an LNC part-time. Her ultimate plan is to have yet another transition to full-time LNC work.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Starting as an LNC - Beckah SwanWhat experience do you need before becoming a legal nurse consultant? What is the most important knowledge you can bring to an LNC job? Are personal injury cases easier to investigate than medical malpractice cases? Why must new LNCs be prepared for a steep learning curve? What are the advantages of working in an LNC firm?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/qspf4s8WFDwHow to Heat a Fiery Brand for Your LNC Business: Tips to Be NoticeableAs a legal nurse consultant, you face a lot of competition. How can you convince an attorney to choose you over the many other LNCs seeking clients?The answer is branding: giving people a reason to choose you because they feel you offer something they can’t get anywhere else.In How to Heat a Fiery Brand for Your LNC Business: Tips to Be Noticeable, by Pat Iyer, you’ll discover how to define and express your unique identity, the special gift you offer your client that no other LNC can.It may be● exceptional customer care,● attention to detail, or● going above and beyond what the client requests.Learn what your gift is and use it to position yourself in the LNC world. Then you will attract attorneys for whom price is not an issue because your branding makes it clear that hiring your services will yield rewards beyond price.That’s what branding is: giving people a reason to choose you because they feel you offer something they can’t get anywhere else.You can Still get the Recordings for our 6th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Starting as an LNC - Beckah Swan and Pat IyerResults driven leader with extensive background in sales, merchandising and marketing in the retail food industry. Proven track record of leading people, change and process implementation to deliver results.
You may remember “ER,” the long-running medical soap opera. That show owed much of its popularity to the many dramatic scenes that showed emergency room staff swiftly and heroically trying to save lives.You can get a taste of that excitement in this podcast. Nancy Stuck, legal nurse consultant, former “helicopter nurse” who rode with injured people, and is now a busy emergency department nurse.She vividly describes the countless things that can go wrong at an accident scene, including the onlookers who can create even more accidents. From there, she takes us to the ER, where medical personnel do their best to save the lives of multiple accident victims. Here, errors often occur.Nancy breaks down the many possible errors. Speed of treatment, the correct code designation, correct documentation and that most important function, correct treatment, can lead to deviations from the standard of care.Her ability to portray the hectic nature of the ER environment provides a background in which you can visualize how errors can happen. You will not soon forget her dramatic account.Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Emergency Department Liability - Nancy StuckHow do onlookers create further accidents at an accident scene? For an LNC reading an accident report, what do the codes mean? Why are the arrival times of different medical responders important to note? Why can’t you base a conclusion on one vital sign? What should you look for in the records for severe trauma treatment in the ER?Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.https://youtu.be/ATN-LXbHKI4You can Still get the Recordings for our 6th Virtual Conference!LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.Your Presenter of Emergency Department Liability - Nancy StuckI have been a nurse for over 34 years. I have worked in telemetry, adult ICU, neonatal ICU, and as a flight nurse. I have worked the past 22 years in a level 1 trauma/burn ER. I also work prn as a rapid response nurse. I have a MSN in nursing education and have been an educator for the trauma/burn ER. I have been a CLNC since 2014. I have worked with personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense attorneys.Connect with Nancy by email at Nlstuck3@gmail.com
Beckah Swan’s first-hand account of working as a critical care Covid ICU nurse during the height of the COVID crisis will give you a stark and dramatic portrait of the challenges and dangers nurses faced during this time. You will also get some invaluable information about causes of the medical errors that occurred.
After working in an LNC firm and gaining valuable training in that role, Beckah returned to the critical care environment in Nov 2020 and worked as a critical nurse until April 2022. She vividly describes the experience of wearing heavy and restrictive protective gear, a condition that made it difficult to achieve patient-nurse rapport.
As a traveling nurse, Beckah worked in many hospitals, all of them plagued by the lack of sufficiently trained critical-care nurses. For example, she describes situations where she had as many as four critically ill patients who should have benefited from a one-to-one treatment relationship. Neonatal and other nurses trained in specialties other than critical care were assigned to assist her, but they couldn’t perform many necessary medical functions.
The shortages of both personnel and equipment led to many situations where medical errors occurred. On an even more sobering note, Beckah adds that many nurses who worked under those conditions may be filing their own suits against the hospitals that failed to support and protect them in these dangerous conditions.
Don’t miss this compelling podcast.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Covid ICU and the LNC - Beckah Swan
How did COVID impact the ICU environment?
What is it like to practice nursing in constant crisis mode?
How does the perpetual crisis mode impact patient safety?
What are some specific medical errors that could occur in this environment?
Why will some cases be difficult to prosecute?
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How to Heat a Fiery Brand for Your LNC Business: Tips to Be Noticeable
As a legal nurse consultant, you face a lot of competition. How can you convince an attorney to choose you over the many other LNCs seeking clients?
The answer is branding: giving people a reason to choose you because they feel you offer something they can’t get anywhere else.
In How to Heat a Fiery Brand for Your LNC Business: Tips to Be Noticeable, by Pat Iyer, you’ll discover how to define and express your unique identity, the special gift you offer your client that no other LNC can.
It may be
● exceptional customer care,
● attention to detail, or
● going above and beyond what the client requests.
Learn what your gift is and use it to position yourself in the LNC world. Then you will attract attorneys for whom price is not an issue because your branding makes it clear that hiring your services will yield rewards beyond price.
That’s what branding is: giving people a reason to choose you because they feel you offer something they can’t get anywhere else.
You can Still get the Recordings for our 6th Virtual Conference!
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Covid ICU and the LNC - Beckah Swan
While sleep problems can be particularly severe when a woman is going through menopause, sleep issues affect up to 70% of the world's population. That’s why the perspectives provided by Jane Butler, a registered nurse and now a health coach, can be so useful to those of us who struggle with these issues.
She describes the various kinds of sleep issues in detail, noting that some have combinations of these issues. Jane strongly emphasizes that solutions like sleeping pills and melatonin offer at best temporary solutions and recommends eating and lifestyle changes.
Diet, she states, is a good place to begin in identifying sleep problems. Many foods are loaded with chemicals and antibiotics. Dairy is a prime offender in this regard. The individual who thinks a drink of hot chocolate at night will help is flooding their system with caffeine. Highly processed food can often have a negative effect.
Jane emphasizes that many of the symptoms of menopause, as with many other physical symptoms, are trying to tell you that you need to make changes in your life. She recommends working with your physician and a health coach specializing in sleep issues.
You don’t have to be a woman going through menopause to benefit from this informative podcast. If you are one of those who never suffers sleep problems, share it with a friend or family member who does. They will thank you.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Sleep Disorders and Their Cures - Jane Butler
What is the relationship between sleep issues and menopause?What are the different kinds of sleep difficulties?Why aren’t sleeping pills an ideal long-term solution?Why is diet important in promoting restful sleep?How can lifestyle changes improve sleep?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/vKnBa2dK6ZQ
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference You can Still get the Recordings!
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Sleep Disorders and Their Cures - Jane Butler
Jane is a retired UK Registered Nurse with over 40 years of experience in the NHS, and an Integrative Health and Wellness Coach who helps women during their menopausal years to find their best life – have more energy, confidence and clarity.
After decades of seeing what did and did not work in conventional medicine, she knows that the holistic approach has a far more positive impact on health, than conventional medical interventions alone.
Using holistic skills and knowledge she gained from being both a nurse and a health coach she empowers her clients to make nutritional and lifestyle choices that produce real and lasting results.
Jane believes in miracles: having gone through her own menopause and moving half way around the world at the same time, giving up her nursing career, leaving family and friends behind she is not afraid to admit went a little meno-crazy herself!!! she's pleased to say she survived and now thrives in menopause as a firm believer in staying curious, creative and up for trying new things.
Sleep is one of her passions – “getting good quality sleep is essential in creating optimal health” and “the quality of y...
Joe Flores’ podcasts are among the most popular on this show. He brings to the conversation his experiences as a nurse, nurse practitioner, legal nurse consultant, and attorney. Through this multi-faceted lens, he makes connections that others can’t.
Joe provides some very specific guidance to nurse practitioners, recommending that they carry occurrence-based insurance. He also recommends that having an understanding of why NPs get sued can help them to avoid this happening.
As both an LNC and an attorney, Joe knows how lawyers think. LNCs should emphasize both that they can greatly facilitate an attorney’s ability to bring justice for his or her client, and that utilizing an LNC’s services can save both time and money. LNCs, because of their training in detailed analysis, can also uncover aspects of a case that an attorney won’t see.
He also shared his thoughts about the current state of nursing, pointing out that many people, especially people of color, who would like to enter the field of nursing, are unable to work their way through nursing school. Joe describes a nursing school in Texas which is addressing this issue by providing salaries for nursing students’ clinical work.
The final issue in the podcast addressed the great need for nursing instructors and educators. If you are an over-50 nurse, he hopes you will consider entering this field. You are greatly needed. Nurses, nurse practitioners, and LNCs know that the field of nursing is in crisis. We need to pay attention to visionaries like Joe Flores. You’ll want to listen to or read this podcast more than once.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about how to get inside the mind of a nurse attorney - Joe Flores
What important mistake do LNCs make in marketing? What is true value in terms of marketing? How can you show your potential clients that your value outweighs your price? What is a market-dominating position? LNCs may deliver the same services, but how do they deliver them?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/nzrzf6zTJ-A
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference You can Still get the Recordings!
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Get inside the mind of a nurse attorney - Joe Flores
Joe Flores is both a practicing trial lawyer and FNP. Joe’s passion is to help educate nurses on any areas where where the law and medicine overlap.
Connect with Joe at Www.floreslawfirm.com
Probably the biggest challenge an LNC faces is marketing. They didn’t learn it in nursing school or in clinical practice. Too often, they decide to copy the marketing used by other LNCs, which leads to countless LNC websites that look and sound the same. They list their services and do nothing to differentiate themselves.
Because they are given no other options for making choices, attorneys will focus on price differences. This, says Chris Mahan, marketing expert, is how LNCs lose money and jeopardize their businesses. Instead, they need to address the pain points, needs, and fears that attorneys have and demonstrate how they can relieve those issues.
When reports provide the information that attorneys need, are delivered on time, and are well-written and thoroughly proofread, the LNC in charge has a much better chance of both repeat customers, testimonials, and referrals. The LNC who is sympathetic and easy to work with gets appreciation and prompt payment of bills.
This podcast will play an essential role in teaching you how to write website and other promotional material that conveys your understanding of attorneys’ problems and your empathy, and your eagerness to provide solutions. It will help you to rise both to the top of your game and your industry.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Hot Marketing Tips - Chris Mahan
What important mistake do LNCs make in marketing? What is true value in terms of marketing? How can you show your potential clients that your value outweighs your price? What is a market-dominating position? LNCs may deliver the same services, but how do they deliver them?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/yoF3liY1tm4
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference You can Still get the Recordings!
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Hot Marketing Tips - Chris Mahan
I have been a nurse for over 34 years. I have worked in telemetry, adult ICU, neonatal ICU, and as a flight nurse. I have worked the past 22 years in a level 1 trauma/burn ER. I also work prn as a rapid response nurse. I have a MSN in nursing education and have been an educator for the trauma/burn ER. I have been a CLNC since 2014. I have worked with personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense attorneys.
Connect with Chris by email at chris@chris-mahan.com
We’ve all seen ambulances racing down the road with sirens screaming and lights flashing. Some of us have been emergency patients inside them. Most of us, though, don’t know what goes on inside these vehicles. For the LNC working on an EMS-related case, this knowledge is a necessity.
Here to give us a detailed look inside the world of emergency medical services is Nancy Stuck, an emergency department nurse, and expert fact witness. Nancy has worked both in ambulance and rescue helicopter settings.
Multiple decisions are made about how to respond to an emergency: method of transport, level of support, and many other options. An LNC needs to evaluate the treatment decisions that begin with the 911 call. Unfortunately, accidents can also occur within the ambulance or helicopter, sometimes to the emergency personnel themselves. LNCs can find themselves evaluating these situations as well.
In that context, it’s also important to understand the high level of stress under which emergency personnel operate. When they are called to situations of domestic violence, they may witness killings. They can experience remorse, guilt, and grief when one of their patients dies despite their best efforts.
The world of emergency medical services is both dramatic and traumatic. Don’t miss this insider’s look.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about the Hidden Dangers of the EMS System - Nancy Stuck
In an EMS situation, why is it important to ensure the recording of the 911 call is preserved? Who comes to the scene for an EMS incident? What can make the ambulance ride itself dangerous and a source for lawsuits? What’s the difference between basic and advanced life support? How should an LNC evaluate helicopter rescue records?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/LQLjE08k4LY
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Hidden Dangers of the EMS System - Nancy Stuck
I have been a nurse for over 34 years. I have worked in telemetry, adult ICU, neonatal ICU, and as a flight nurse. I have worked the past 22 years in a level 1 trauma/burn ER. I also work prn as a rapid response nurse. I have a MSN in nursing education and have been an educator for the trauma/burn ER. I have been a CLNC since 2014. I have worked with personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense attorneys.
Connect with Nancy by email at Nlstuck3@gmail.com
Many people prefer LinkedIn to other social media platforms. Lisa Wade, a legal nurse consultant, has found a unique way to make LinkedIn work for her. When the pandemic dried up her LNC business, she got active in relevant groups on LinkedIn and enjoyed her involvement but found it not conducive to developing relationships.
Switching gears, she formed her own group, the Attorney Medical Record Resource Group. Beginning by answering medical questions, she moved on to programming, interviewing members of the group on a weekly basis.
Lisa provides a detailed outline of how all this developed and specific details of how she interviews, records, and continues to search for new attorneys to join the group. After missing out on two opportunities to refer expert witnesses, she formed Expert Witness Entrepreneurs. Here, among other activities, expert witnesses provide referrals for each other and network.
Lisa varies the format for both groups because it adds interest and sometimes technical crises cause her to find a creative way to overcome them. If you are already using LinkedIn, you’ll be fascinated by Lisa’s approach. If you don’t yet participate, you’ll be inspired to do so.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn How to Rebuild Your LNC Business - Lisa Wade
How can you be proactive on LinkedIn? What are the benefits of starting your own group on LinkedIn? How can you design an entertaining podcast series for LinkedIn? What are the advantages of Streamyard over Zoom? Why are adaptability and flexibility crucial in live programming?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/ogJWmHt-zaE
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of How to Rebuild Your LNC Business - Lisa Wade
Lisa Wade is the owner of Wade Nurse Consultants where she reviews medical records for Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorneys to locate hidden facts that help them win cases.
Lisa attended Villanova University and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Lisa has over 30 years of experience in nursing.
Lisa’s career has included direct patient care and administrative experience in varied healthcare settings such as Physical Rehabilitation, Med-Surg and Oncology with a concentration in Home Health, Case Management, Geriatric and Long-Term Care.
During the pandemic shutdown, Lisa has created 2 Private LinkedIn groups: the ‘Expert Witness Entrepreneurs’ consisting of more than 170 members and the ‘Attorney Medical Record Resource Group’ which have grown to over 400 members.
Lisa also hosts a podcast called ‘Should you take that case?’ where she interviews an attorney from her private attorneys’ group each week.
Connect with Lisa https://www.wadenurseconsultants.com/
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawadelnc/Attorney Medical Record Resource Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12400262/Expert Witness Entrepreneurs https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14096249/Wade Nurse Consultants FB Business Page https://www.facebook.com/wadenurseconsultantsYou Tube Channel lisawadelnc https://www.youtube.
Cardiovascular events make up some of the most dangerous and time-sensitive conditions that get treated in the emergency room and hospital at large. For this reason, they make up a significant proportion of malpractice suits concerning cardiac care
An LNC needs to be deeply familiar with all aspects of cardiovascular and treatment. She or he must know what results are unavoidable and which are preventable. Here to explain some of the most critical elements of cardiovascular care is Lailen Baua, an LNC with broad experience in many aspects of clinical care.
Time is a critical factor. In some cases, delays are beyond a hospital team’s control, such as those caused by distance from a well-equipped hospital or traffic delays. Lailan says that ideally it should be no more than two hours before a cardiovascular patient is receiving appropriate treatment, such as a balloon angioplasty. Errors in the administration of these procedures can also be potential sources for malpractice.
Misdiagnosis is also a factor in disability and death from a cardiac event. Too many people are diagnosed with a digestive issue and sent home, where they have heart attacks.
Lailen’s explanations and descriptions will help to guide you in analyzing a cardiovascular case. Be sure to take the opportunity to review this valuable podcast.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Cardiac care - when seconds count - Lailen Baua
What are cardiovascular quality measures? What is “pay for performance”? How can cardiovascular treatment become the basis for a malpractice suit? Why are cardiac procedures such as stents often dangerous and occasions for malpractice suits? Why is speed so important in cardiovascular cases?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/p6B3QURiMhA
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Cardiac care - when seconds count - Lailen Baua
I am the owner and lead LNC of L. Baua & Associates, Legal Nurse Consultants, LLC. I obtained my BSN degree in 1995. My extensive nursing experience includes roles such as Company Nurse, Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse in the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and USA in various areas of specialty – Medical Surgical, Ortho, Emergency Room, OB Gyn, Pediatrics, Eye, Dental, Outpatient Procedures, Cardiac Care and ICU. I also had the privilege of participating in Nursing Research Internship while working in a Cardiac Care unit. For almost 10 years now, I've served in various roles in Clinical Quality arena, reviewing medical records and analyzing the quality of patient care and outcomes on cases involving Defibrillator Implantation, Chest Pain, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Catheterization and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions. I've led Process Improvement projects and served in an educator role for improving documentation to meet guidelines and standards of care in cardiovascular patients.
Connect with Lailen https://lbaualegalnurse.com/#
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lbaualegalnurse/
https://www.facebook.com/LBauaLegalNurseConsultant
No one wants to go to the emergency room, and ER nurses must rapidly diagnose and treat patients whose condition may quickly deteriorate in high-pressure circumstances. The practice called “throughpush” creates an additional pressure to get patients out of the ER.
Add to this shortage of personnel and patients languishing in hallways for days, and you have an environment that creates infinite opportunities for misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis. Allison Dickson, a highly experienced ER nurse and LNC, breaks down the details of how LNCs can discover deviations from the standard of care.
Allison says, “Everybody knows in the emergency room, you're not sick until you're sick, and then you're really sick.” She emphasizes that triage skills are much more important than trauma skills in the ER.
Some of the typical errors she describes include failing to account for patient’s weight in calculating medicine dosages, checking blood sugar levels for diabetics, and failing to do tests for patients whose medical history requires them.
For those LNCs without ER backgrounds, she recommends reaching out to other LNCs for advice and adds that, while the pressure of ER nursing is high, it’s still nursing, and a good nurse can be guided by the sense that something is wrong
You won’t be in a rush to go to the ER after hearing or reading this podcast, but you will have a good sense of how to search for medical errors.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about The Risky Emergency Department - Allison Dickson
Why is an emergency room background helpful for a legal nurse consultant? How does the speed of patient processing in the ER contribute to malpractice? Who monitors hospital performance in the U.S.? Why is triage expertise more important than trauma expertise in the ER? How can LNCs lacking an ER background successfully interpret ER records?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/3b13aLVhyuA
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of The Risky Emergency Department - Allison Dickson
Allison Dickson has been an RN for almost 18 years. She started her nursing career in the Emergency Department. She has worked in inner city, academic, level 1 trauma centers as well as small community hospitals. After 10 years working in Emergency Departments, and her oldest son being diagnosed with autism, she wanted a job with a more stable schedule. That is how she happened into Quality Improvement. She fell in love with tracking data, learning regulations, and educating staff on the 'why'. After being in Quality Improvement leadership for 4-5 years and participating in the behind the scenes activity she did not like what she saw. She became frustrated with corporate healthcare she sought other avenues to use her skills. She had heard of legal nurse consulting and had taken a course a few years prior. In 2020 Allison decided she wanted to go for it and start a legal nurse consulting firm. She has been pursuing this dream ever since. When she is not working on growing her business she is busy with her three boys and spending time with her hu...
Peg Duchesne brings extensive experience to her current role as a marketing specialist, experience which is very relevant for LNCs seeking to increase their business and share LNC knowledge.
She worked for 30 years in law firms as a legal assistant paralegal. Peg has seen the look of relief on attorneys’ faces when they learn an LNC will be involved in a case. She brings her awareness of the vital role we play in the medical-legal process to her marketing recommendations for LNCs.
For her, one’s website is the heart of all marketing work. It contains the most in-depth picture of what the LNC does. She can make special offers: fact sheets, opt-in reports, and other rewards for signing up for her mailing list.
As a hub, it becomes the destination to which all other marketing efforts lead. If you have a blog (and Peg highly recommends this), you can put part of your blog on your blog site and direct readers to your website to read more. Your LinkedIn posts and all other social media posts can also direct the reader back to your website.
Peg provides a virtual template for how to market effectively. You will want to listen to or read this podcast several times.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn How to Share LNC Knowledge on the Web - Peg Duchesne
How does one’s website serve as the hub for promoting a business? What is the importance of blogging in getting traffic to your website? How can you easily write a blog using your cell phone? What role can LinkedIn play in your marketing work? What is a “nurturing sequence” of emails to potential clients?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/VbcRzfSFwRw
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of How to Share LNC Knowledge on the Web - Peg Duchesne
Communication is everything. I’m Peg Duchesne, and my mission is to help people think “big picture” when they imagine their lives or careers. I am a professional problem solver. For eleven years now, helping business owners with marketing in the age of social media has been my passion.
My goal is to simplify and make life easier for small businesses and individuals by leveraging my communication skills. Several words have been used to describe how I do this. You might call me a marketing strategist or a communications consultant. I like to think of myself as a “message therapist.”
I’ve built my “tribe” one connection at a time through face-to-face meetings and referrals. Networking is the best way to learn and grow. The best approach is to see who needs your help, and the law of reciprocity takes care of the rest.
My background is in corporate America, where I worked in the litigation field for large law firms in the Washington, D.C. area. Service is important to me, and I was proud to serve in the Army Reserves for over sixteen years. I founded my company, Duchess Enterprise, LLC, as a means of helping businesses solve marketing problems.
I was born and raised in Maryland, and have made my home in Leonardtown, located close to St. Mary’s City, where I sit on the board of St. Mary’s College.
Today is your opportunity to learn from a champion networker. Allison Dickson, a nurse with emergency department experience and 18 years of clinical experience, entered the legal nursing consultant field in 2020, an uncertain time for any new entrepreneur.
She chose Linkedin as her initial target, and her first contact with an attorney yielded a job.
She has continued interacting on Linkedin, and she emphasizes the importance of the personal touch. In reaching out to attorneys or other contacts, she finds a point of personal connection with them.
In doing this, she embodies the networking rule: “It’s about them, not about you.” In addition, she is active in Business Networkers International. This organization has face-to-face meetings and Zoom meetings.
Allison is active on both levels. The individual groups represent a wide range of white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with the purpose of people providing referrals for each other. This furthers Allison’s practice of supporting others.
You will notice that Allison seems highly self-confident about reaching out to others. She explains that this happened when she shifted her mindset. She says, “My motto is you have to want it more than you need it, and that's the only way you're going to be successful.”
That attitude, combined with her commitment to help others, has made Allison a success. Take the opportunity to learn from her proven practices.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Networking for LNCs Allison Dickson
Why is legal nurse consulting a relatively recession-proof career? How can a LNC stand out on LinkedIn? How can you strike a personal note in Linked in communications? Why is Business Networkers International a valuable resource for any entrepreneur? What’s the value of sending out personal cards?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/XWqVZfkBz_s
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Networking for LNCs Allison Dickson
Allison Dickson has been an RN for almost 18 years. She started her nursing career in the Emergency Department. She has worked in inner city, academic, level 1 trauma centers as well as small community hospitals. After 10 years working in Emergency Departments, and her oldest son being diagnosed with autism, she wanted a job with a more stable schedule. That is how she happened into Quality Improvement. She fell in love with tracking data, learning regulations, and educating staff on the 'why'. After being in Quality Improvement leadership for 4-5 years and participating in the behind the scenes activity she did not like what she saw. She became frustrated with corporate healthcare she sought other avenues to use her skills. She had heard of legal nurse consulting and had taken a course a few years prior. In 2020 Allison decided she wanted to go for it and start a legal nurse consulting firm. She has been pursuing this dream ever since. When she is not working on growing her business she is busy with her three boys and spending time with her husband.
Connect with Beth http://Vitallegalnurse.com
When used knowledgeably, Linkedin can be your most effective social media tool. Beth Granger, a Linkedin expert, shares here some of the most important aspects of Linkedin participation. Like most people, you probably get many invitations to join networks. Beth breaks down how to decide which to accept. And if you wonder why you get an invitation from a petroleum engineer in Norway, it’s probably a fake account.
Beth takes up the issue of circles/pods, groups of people who collaborate in boosting each other’s posts. While this activity can be done legitimately, Linkedin is on the lookout for artificial boosting, so be careful not to step into the gray area or beyond.
In terms of content, Beth advises to post what interests you. Principally, you want to post content related to your work, but highlighting work-play balance can be very effective. You always need to remember, though, that Linkedin is not Facebook and Twitter. You find less tolerance for “frivolous” posts. They don’t want to see a photo of the mac and cheese you made last night.
Because you’re probably a very busy person, you’ll especially appreciate Beth’s list of what you can and should accomplish on Linkedin in a 10-minute time slot. This advice alone makes the podcast worth your time.
And there’s so much more. Enjoy this podcast. Practicing the principles in it will help to grow your business.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about LinkedIn for LNCs - Beth Granger
How do you decide who you want to connect with on Linkedin? What are the most effective ways to use Linkedin? Is joining Linkedin circles (or pods) a valuable strategy? How do you decide what content and format to post on Linkedin? If you can spend 10 minutes a day on LinkedIn, how can you most effectively use your time?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
https://youtu.be/qOrJFSxo6e8
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of LinkedIn for LNCs - Beth Granger
Beth Granger is a trainer, consultant, and speaker who works with organizations and individuals who want to unleash the power of LinkedIn.
Her clients call her part friend, part consultant, part confidante, a sales enabler, and LinkedIn whisperer.
Beth is excited to be beta-testing the new LinkedIn Audio Event feature.
Let’s welcome Beth Granger, who says that after the past two years she is going to add haircutting and puzzle-doing as skills on her profile…
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Because medication errors account for a great number of patient deaths, a legal nurse consultant needs to be diligent in detecting their possible role in a medical malpractice case. Christine Dorman, critical care nurse practitioner, legal nurse consultant, and expert witness, shares with us her expertise in this area.
After going through some basic clues that suggest medication errors, she goes into more detail. The administration of sedatives and paralytics requires close attention, as this is an area where errors may occur. Cardiac medication administration is another problematic area that calls for examination.
For those who miss hand-written records, Christine emphasizes the value of electronic records for their programmed ability to detect a medication error.
The biggest problem, though, is understaffing of personnel. Although the level of stress may have gone down from the height of the COVID pandemic, hospitals are still feeling the repercussions, especially since highly skilled personnel have retired or changed jobs due to burnout. Lack of communication can aggravate the situation, and Christine emphasizes the importance of accurately communicating essential information.
Christine’s ability to communicate her expertise makes this podcast highly informative and valuable. Be sure to take the opportunity to learn from her.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Catastrophic Critical Care Medication Errors - Christine Dorman
What are clues that a medication error may have occurred in a patient’s treatment? Why should special attention be paid to the administration of sedatives or paralytics? How do staffing shortages, such as occurred at the height of the pandemic, affect nursing care? Why is effective communication so vital? How does the use of electronic records help prevent medication errors?
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Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Catastrophic Critical Care Medication Errors - Christine Dorman
Christine Dorman is the owner and lead nurse consultant for Vantage Point Legal Nurse Consulting (VPLNC). She has been a nurse for over 30 years. She began her career in 1991 as an LPN, became an RN in 1995, earned her BSN in 1999 from Florida International University, MSN with certification specialty as an ACNP (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) from Barry University in 2005, and most recently obtained her DNP(Doctor of Nursing Practice) in Health Systems Executive Leadership from University of Pittsburgh in 2021. She has an extensive nursing background in med-surg, telemetry, pulmonary, trauma, adult critical care, and advance nursing practice. She currently works as a critical care nurse practitioner in Southeast, Florida.
Connect with Christine https:www.vplnc.com
Therese (Tez) Bryars brings a wealth of experience to her LNC practice. Initially, most of her work was with defense cases, and she worked as an inhouse LNC. During this time span, she gained a great deal of familiarity with nursing home cases, which is one of the main topics of this podcast. Since then, she has gone independent and both deepened and broadened her experience.
Nursing home records can often be much more complex than hospital records, and, because they may cover a much longer time span, the LNC is faced with many more records. Tez gives a step-by-step approach to economically review the records appropriate to the case.
She also describes how she has come to master electronic records and details her sources for necessary research, making the point that checking the date pertinent documents were written must match the time span of the case.
Tez, because of her experience as both an in-house LNC and an independent one, brings a high level of understanding of the differences between these two ways of working. She particularly recommends that those starting out in this field give strong consideration to an in-house setting.
She also describes how, in her independent role, she devotes considerable time to calling attorneys’ offices, and explains how she focuses on nurturing relationships with the paralegals when they answer the phone. She also emphasizes that word of mouth is the best way to get clients, which demands excellent service for existing clients.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about going from an Inhouse LNC to an Independent LNC - Therese Bryars
How are nursing home medical documents different than those from hospitals? What should you look at first in the documents? Why is it so important to examine the quality of documentation? What online resources are helpful for research involving a case? What qualities do you need to work as an independent contractor LNC?
Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu.
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Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Going from an Inhouse LNC to an Independent LNC - Therese Bryars
Therese Bryars, or "Tez" as she is known to her colleagues, is a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA.She attended Academy of the Sacred Heart High School and subsequently received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Loyola University of New Orleans. Tez has over 25 years of combined clinical nursing experience in Labor & Delivery, Ambulatory Surgery, and Medical/Surgical nursing. She performed contract services for attorneys in independent practice, and subsequently worked for over 13 years as an in-house legal nurse consultant for several large defense firms in the New Orleans area. She established Just In Case, LLC, Medical Record Review & Analysis to expand her services to a larger number of attorneys, both plaintiff and defense.
Connect with Therese justincaselegalnurse.com
Stacey Lohmeier brings a wealth of nursing experience to her LNC work. She is also skilled in working effectively with attorneys, a huge aspect of an LNC’s work.
She advises LNCs to get a clear picture during an initial case intake of what the attorneys expect from them. The LNC needs practical information, such as what kinds of reports the attorney wants. Equally important, though, is to assess how the attorney feels about working with an LNC. Some are new to the concept and possibly dubious. They may not know in depth what an LNC does. In those instances, the LNC has an opportunity to educate and at the same time to strengthen the credibility of our profession.
Stacey also advises LNCs to be cautious when an attorney wants work on a case with a rapidly approaching statute of limitations. They must consider the complexity of the case and the volume of medical data before coming to an agreement.
These are but a few of the recommendations Stacey shares from her years of experience. She also tells some fascinating and cautionary tales from her own practice. This podcast will deepen your knowledge of how to handle some of the important challenges in an LNC’s work.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Critical LNC Case Intake Questions - Stacey Lohmeier
What should an LNC ask the attorney during an initial case intake? How can an LNC clarify an attorney’s expectations of her or him? What must an LNC consider when a case is reaching their statute of limitations? How can documenting conversations with an attorney protect LNCs? Why must an LNC be cautious about any work product shared with the attorney?
https://youtu.be/H7jSLq0uXb0
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Critical LNC Case Intake Questions - Stacey Lohmeier
Stacey received her BSN from Madonna College is 1989. She began her career as a Pediatric Nurse at Children's Hospital of Michigan. After 19 years, She left to have her daughter. A year later she became a legal nurse consultant and clinical faculty at 2 Detroit area colleges. As a LNC she works both behind the scenes, as well as an expert witness. She has been deposed about 40 times. Stacey is always willing to help new LNC's in their journey.
Connect with Stacey Lohmeierconsulting.com
According to Cheri Martin, an expert on the LinkedIn, it’s the most important social networking platform for legal nurse consultants to master. In this podcast, she shares what she’s learned about how to get the most out of LinkedIn.
Three of the most critical elements of Linkedin are the profile picture, headline with specific, relevant keywords, and the About area. Many people on Linkedin underutilize these features. Cheri explains how to get full value from them.
Getting the most out of Linkedin also means viewing it as a search engine. When you’re looking for attorney prospects, use keywords that focus in on your ideal client. Once you’ve made a deep enough connection, take it deeper by going offline through a phone or Zoom conversation.
Linkedin is also an ideal location for sharing meaningful content that will further help you to connect with your ideal client.
Cheri emphasizes that to get the most out of LinkedIn requires an ongoing presence there. Be sure to visit two or three times a week, respond promptly to messages, and tweak your profile and keywords with necessary.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about how to be so social on LinkedIn for LNCs - Cheri Martin
How important is LinkedIn in terms of networking? Why is posting a résumé a poor approach for reaching potential clients on LinkedIn? How does it help to think of LinkedIn as a search engine? Why should actual selling be a secondary focus on LinkedIn? Why is the personal touch so important on LinkedIn??
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Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! It takes place October 27, 28, and 29, 2022.
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of So social on LinkedIn for LNCs - Cheri Martin
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During the twentieth century, drugs were administered with much less care that in the current medical settings. Your host, Pat Iyer, recalls sometimes-fatal insulin shock therapy being administered to psychiatric patients.
However, the rising number of deaths from medical and medication errors in the U. S. has made this crisis a significant issue, both in medical and legal arenas.
Christine Dorman, a critical care nurse practitioner, has a doctorate and is a legal nurse consultant who specializes in critical issues. She brings her expertise to our discussion about how medication errors occur and how they can be prevented.
She describes the many safeguards in place to ensure that the right medication is administered to the right patient, by the right route, at the right time, and at the right frequency. The participation of onsite critical care pharmacists further reduces the margin of error.
Nonetheless, errors continue to occur. Christine and Pat discuss a Vanderbilt Hospital case wherein a nurse inadvertently administered a paralytic agent, Vercuronium, with tragic consequences. She also describes some other medicines that should be administered with great care and oversight.
Knowing which drugs require the most attention and supervision helps an LNC in analyzing a medication errors case. In addition, Christine recommends checking dosages, patients’ weights, the administration of antidotes. The LNC also needs to be or become familiar with the correct dosages and routes of delivery.
Pharmaceutical companies continue to introduce new and diversified medications, a situation that makes their correct prescription and administration challenging for hospital and family medical practices. For you, as an LNC, this is an important area for learning. This podcast will help you learn more.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Critical Care Medication Errors with Christine Dorma
How many people die annually due to medical errors? What are the five rights of the patient? How does an onsite critical care pharmacist help to prevent medicine errors? What ethical challenges do medical personnel face regarding self-reporting errors? How can an LNC investigate whether a medication error was made?
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 2-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Critical Care Medication Errors with Christine Dorma
Christine Dorman is the owner and lead nurse consultant for Vantage Point Legal Nurse Consulting (VPLNC). She has been a nurse for over 30 years. She began her career in 1991 as an LPN, became an RN in 1995, earned her BSN in 1999 from Florida International University, MSN with certification specialty as an ACNP (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) from Barry University in 2005, and most recently obtained her DNP(Doctor of Nursing Practice) in Health Systems Executive Leadership from University of Pittsburgh in 2021. She has an extensive nursing background in med-surg, telemetry, pulmonary, trauma, adult critical care, and advance nursing practice. She currently works as a critical care nurse practitioner in Southeast, Florida.
Connect with Christine https:www.vplnc.com
Rick Jeune is a speaker and consultant who specializes in small businesses. He has created several successful businesses and is starting another one. He brings his expertise in the world of small business to this podcast about your ideal LNC client.
He believes that three primary principles that help to create a successful business. Self-knowledge is the first of these. If you don’t know who you are, and if you aren’t aware of how you change, you won’t know how to be in relationship with others, especially your clients.
Secondly, you need to know who your ideal clientele is. Otherwise, you won’t attract them to you.
Finally, you need to have a sense of what the pressures and triggers are that your clients are facing in their own work environment, so that you can provide a little bit of give and take. This last part can be delicate because too much accommodation will attract high—maintenance clients. You need to set boundaries while at the same time rewarding those clients who fit your ideal criteria. When these clients recognize your appreciation of their particular burdens, they will not only give you repeat business but will recommend you.
Wherever you are in your business, you will benefit from Rick’s practical recommendations. Don’t miss this podcast.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Your Ideal LNC Client - Rick Jeune
What three things must you to know in order to start a successful business? How does knowing what your values are help you as a businessperson? How can you decide who your ideal client is? Why is it so important to be highly selective in taking clients? How does setting boundaries help your business succeed?
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 2-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Your Ideal LNC Client - Rick Jeune
My training includes a BA (honors Psychology) and an MA (Applied Psychology focusing on organizational development). Early in my career I worked in corporate and government departments where I managed projects designed to evaluate and improve business processes and services. I gravitated to working with small businesses and have had two successful small businesses providing management advice. I am now in the early stages of building my third successful small business. As a consultant I've had the rewarding opportunity to mentor dozens of small business owners and look forward to supporting more businesses.
Connect with Rick LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-jeune-b873b5219/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rick.jeune.9Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/147rl7ob1hprmv5tgftc9sxtuippk3/_saved/
When it comes to nursing and doctors’ care, procedures, documentation, and much more, a nursing home environment differs greatly from that of an acute care facility. Irene Nobles, an LNC who specializes in long-term care cases, shares some of the most crucial differences.
One major difference is regulatory. Very different governmental standards apply to overall care in a nursing home. One reason for this is the heightened vulnerability of the patient population. One complexity is that regulations may vary from state to state, but federal regulations take priority.
Those working a nursing home case are far more likely to be faced with piles of paper records. Because many patients may be long-term residents, many of these records may be in storage. Paper records also make creative rewriting of incidents like falls possible, a situation which should put the LNC on alert.
Irene emphasizes the importance of asking for or researching supplementary information. These include daily staffing reports, patient complaints, call light records, and other forms of information that can provide a wealth of information. It’s also important to look up the nursing home’s CMS star rating, which is available to anyone on the CMS website. This site contains detailed information that can help the LNC
This podcast highlights how varied the work of an LNC can be and the many areas of expertise in which one can specialize. If you’re interested in a nursing-home specialty, you’ll get a solid beginning here.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Long Term Care Liability - Irene Nobles
Why must an LNC have knowledge of regulatory differences between long-term and acute-care settings. How does documentation in a nursing home differ from that in a hospital? What makes reading nursing home medical records challenging? How can an LNC recognize a falsified medical record? What supplemental information should an LNC investigate?
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 2-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Long Term Care Liability - Irene Nobles
Irene is a Master’s prepared Nurse Executive with over three decades of healthcare experience, having expertise in Clinical Risk/Regulatory Compliance, both in LTC and physical rehab. Irene began her healthcare career in 1988, where she worked as a psychiatric technician caring for chronic, mentally ill and criminally insane patients. After completing her nursing degree, she transitioned into chemical dependency & addiction rehab. Irene later obtained her license as a Healthcare Risk Manager. Her passion for quality care and patient advocacy, led her to the field of Legal Nurse Consulting where she serves as a testifying expert for plaintiff and defense.
Working as an LNC is all about the details—and the practitioner has to consider many details beyond those in the case material you receive, like conflict of interest. Ally Kayton, an LNC and neonatal specialist with a Ph.D. in nursing, highlights some of the critical areas with which an LNC must be familiar.
She emphasizes the importance of checking for conflict. Because smaller practices are increasingly merging and often become part of national network, LNCs may work for several years on a case only to find that a conflict of interest has developed.
An LNC must also have a keen understanding of the standard of care that operated during the time frame when the medical incident occurred. Ally has volumes covering 18 years of standards for neonatal care.
Ally also emphasizes the careful reading of all documentation about a case, including depositions and opposing opinions. Not only is this crucial to the LNC’s understanding of a case, reading different opinions will expand one’s LNC knowledge base.
Underlying all of her recommendations is the importance of working with integrity. Being meticulous in every area of your work reflects that and is the hallmark of an excellent legal nurse consultant.
Be prepared for a priceless introduction to the world of in-house LNC work.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Conflict of Interest and Integrity for the LNC - Ally Kayton
Why is it so important to stay within your area of expertise as an LNC? Why does an LNC need to meticulously check for conflict of interest before accepting a case? What personal attributes define a good LNC? How can an LNC stay up to date on changes in standard of care? Why is careful reading of information about a case crucial to developing one’s LNC skills?
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 2-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Conflict of Interest and Integrity for the LNC - Ally Kayton
I am a neonatal nurse practitioner living in the South Florida area. I am a mom of 3 boys and a grandma to my beautiful granddaughter. I have been an expert witness for 15-years. I am a patient advocate.
Connect with Ally www.linkedin.com/in/allykaytonhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.kayton/
Beth Zorn is one of the pioneers in the LNC field, having worked as a legal nurse consultant for 35 years. She has extensive experience both as an in-house LNC, both for defense and plaintiff firms. Her information and advice will be invaluable for anyone considering in-house LNC work.
One primary distinction between plaintiff and defense work is that in the defense situation, cases may have been prescreened by the insurance company. In a plaintiff environment, paralegals often do the initial screening work. LNCs will evaluate cases that have some promise.
Beth takes us through the various stages of a case’s evolution, which is similar in both defense and plaintiff situations.
She emphasizes that the atmosphere of a law firm can vary greatly. In general, the size of a firm will determine the degree of mutual support and opportunity for LNCs to learn more about the legal aspects of their work. She feels strongly that in-house work gives LNCs a much greater opportunity to learn than the independent LNC gets.
One of the most valuable pieces of this podcast is Beth’s advice on how to successfully interview for an in-house position. She recommends coming with a host of questions targeted at discerning the work ethic, the company culture, and to determine how great the learning opportunities will be.
Be prepared for a priceless introduction to the world of in-house LNC work.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Inhouse LNC Experience - Tips from a Master - Beth Zorn
What standards does an in-house plaintiff LNC use to screen incoming cases?How does an in-house defense LNC evaluate cases?Why is the learning curve shorter for an in-house LNC than for an independent LNC?How can you get employed as an in-house LNC?How can you take charge of your interview for an in-house LNC position?
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 2-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of Inhouse LNC Experience - Tips from a Master - Beth Zorn
A board certified legal nurse consultant with more than 35 years’ experience in the legal field, Elizabeth is a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC). From 2010 to 2014, she served on the AALNC board of directors, including one year as president.
Elizabeth has mentored numerous LNC interns at her law firm and in 2006, started LNC Exchange, a national networking forum for LNCs. Her extensive experience in the medical legal field has allowed her to develop an advanced level of knowledge and skills in the screening and prosecution of medical malpractice, wrongful death and personal injury claims.
Connect with Beth www.LNCExchange.com
How can a nurse most smoothly make the transition from clinical work to working as an LNC? Abigail Rogers presents the unique perspective of someone who’s currently engaged in that process.
She works as a neonatal nurse and is also getting her master’s degree in nursing. Her academic advisor told her that her intensive care unit background would serve her well if she chose to go into legal nurse consulting. This possibility appealed to Abby, and she began thoroughly researching the field.
Abigail’s research process could serve as a blueprint for those wondering how they can learn more about being an LNC. She explored AALNC and made direct contact with LNC in her area. People were very helpful, and she learned how diverse a field legal nurse consulting can be.
She also got in touch with the Small Business Association and got a mentor, who has helped her immensely with important issues like having a business plan, branding, a good business name, and much more. As a result, by the time Abby is ready to open her practice, she will have all the practical foundational pieces together.
In addition, Abigail found resourceful family members, one of whom made the vital point that what she will be marketing is her values. This represents a shift from “What I Do” to “Who I Am.” Abby plans to incorporate this into her marketing copy—and more importantly, to her initial and further dealings with attorneys.
If you are considering or engaged in the transition to opening an LNC practice, you will find this podcast invaluable.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn How to Begin the LNC journey - Abigail Rogers
How can getting to know about AALNC help someone get thorough information about being an LNC? Why is it important to speak directly to practicing LNCs? What practical steps can you take prior to formally setting up your practice? How can the Small Business Association serve as a valuable resource? What are you selling as an LNC?
https://youtu.be/96m3GyiJs2A
Join us for our 6th Virtual Conference
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 2-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of How to Begin the LNC journey - Abigail Rogers
Abigail (Abby) Rogers is a certified neonatal registered nurse and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in nursing leadership and legal nurse consulting. She has spent nearly a decade in a level IV NICU, working with the tiniest of patients. Through her patients and families, she has witnessed both overwhelming strength and heartbreak. She feels privileged to be a part of both. She is currently in the planning stages of building an independent legal nurse consultant practice and has spent a lot of her time doing research about what goes into being a successful LNC, and networking with other LNC’s and attorneys.
Connect with Abigail on LinkedIn
Thank you for listening to Legal Nurse Podcast. On September 6, 2016, I launched this podcast. We are celebrating today. This is the five hundredth show!
When I first thought of sharing tips with you in the form of a podcast, the idea of getting the technology straightened out was a bit daunting. A business coach I hired helped me work through the steps and helped me get everything ready.
At the beginning of Legal Nurse Podcast, I released 2 shows a week. The first was an interview and two days later, the second show was a monologue I created based on the same topic our guest covered.
My cohost Kelly Campbell joined me for about a year and contributed ideas and guests.
In July 2020, Barbara Levin and I began planning virtual conferences and I decided to drop the second episode of the week.
Here’s what people tell me: you listen when taking a walk, driving, cleaning the house and working out.
The podcast has over one hundred thirty-six thousand downloads. Our listeners are in 92 countries. The top numbers of listeners are in the United States, Japan, Canada, Australia, UK and Germany.
Eighty three percent of you listen to the podcast on mobile devices. The rest are going to our website, podcast.legalnursebusiness.com
Here’s what I’ve found. LNCs tell me that they dip into the vault of past shows and listen to current and older episodes. They appreciate the tips and hearing from a variety of LNCs and experts..
In the last 6 years we’ve seen some major changes in our world. During 2020 when the courthouses closed down in the U.S., attorneys worked harder to settle their cases. They learned how to take depositions by Zoom and even try some cases that way. Now that courts are a bit more open, attorneys continue to focus on settling cases, knowing that there is a backlog of cases waiting for trial.
LNCs are essential to helping attorneys sort through cases, rejecting non meritorious ones, and conserving their resources. You help attorneys make sense of murky medical records, gain insights using your analytical skills, and provide decisive guidance. Once attorneys have rewarding relationships with LNCs, they often cannot think of managing cases without them.
You may have heard me discuss how I built a large and successful multimillion dollar LNC business – from 1989 to January 2015 when I sold it.
In February 2021 I returned to the practice of legal nurse consulting, after fulfilling a 5 year non-compete agreement with my business’ purchaser. I work with a few attorneys now and love the experience.
Here’s what I know is true: you will have a rewarding business when you couple your knowledge with grateful clients. There are many attorneys who don’t yet know how useful you can be. There are a few who think they know it all and don’t need medical help. There are a few who don’t appreciate your experience or undervalue your services.
Don’t waste your time trying to convert the hard-headed. If you do so, you’ll just keep spinning in the wind, unable to satisfy these individuals. Look for the attorneys who want and need help and are willing to pay for it. If you have a bad experience with an attorney, learn from it and move on. When you have a great experience, which will be true for the majority of cases, learn from it and bask in the rewards.
Your skills are an excellent way to serve attorneys and their clients. You have the ability to share what you know and serve the needs of your clients. Embrace this, grow with it, and enjoy it.
I want to hear from you. Tell me what topics you’d like our guests to tackle. Send me an email at patiyerLNC@gmail.com. Tell me what you like about the show. Leave a rating on the podcast platform you use and share your comments. I’m here for you. And thank you for listening!
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LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 2-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
The pandemic has caused widespread awareness of burnout experienced by medical workers. Most people, though, don’t realize that burnout was already a critical issue among healthcare personnel. Increased pressure to see ever-greater numbers of patients, 12-hour shifts, and the constant burden of never having enough time ensured that the medical system, especially in hospitals, was already broken.
Dr. Hamid Elmyar, who currently works in the area of public health, digs deeply into this problem. As a doctor committed to unearthing the root causes of illness, he has developed a comprehensive and global approach to the question of whether burnout is reversible. He points out that according to WHO, health is not just merely the absence of disease, it's the wellbeing of the social, physical, and mental being. According to his thinking, sweeping changes are needed at the individual, institutional, and population levels.
Individuals need to take all possible measures to ensure that they have health at the social, physical, and mental levels. Medical institutions need to stop characterizing burnout as a stigma and make appropriate structural changes at the preventive level. Populations need wider education about the root causes of illness. It’s also important for those not directly associated with the medical situations, such as entrepreneurs, including LNCs, that burnout can occur in any occupation. LNCS, who often assume heavy workloads, especially when they give in to attorney’s excessive demands, are prime candidates for burnout.
For this reason, whether not you are actively engaged in clinical work, this podcast has valuable information for you.
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about LNC Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle with Dr. Hamid Elmyar
What is burnout? How does a support system make a difference? What impact has the pandemic had on health care providers? Is burnout reversible? What can an LNC learn from examining the root causes of burnout?
https://youtu.be/aDqwfBgsWE4
LNC Success is a Livecast Virtual Conference 2-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you!
Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 6th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter of LNC Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Dr. Hamid Elmyar
Dr. Elmyar has served as Chair of International Education Committee for Georgia Fulbright Chapter where he also started Georgia Reaches Out to the World (GROW) intiative. He volunteers as Community Health Communications Manager at Women to the World, Inc. and Doctors for Afghanistan. He works at QDx Pathology Services, volunteers at YAI/NIPD, and mentors teachers in Professional Development at CCLS occasionally. He hosts "With Dr. E"- a podcast that invites world's experts in medicine, public health, education, and community development to share their experience, knowledge, and insight with people around the world, especially LMICs. Hamid Elmyar speaks multiple languages.
Connect with Hamid on LinkedIn
Pat Iyer, host of this podcast, usually recommends that legal nurse consultants allow 3-5 years to develop a full-time practice. She is delighted to showcase an exception to that flexible rule. Ashley Moreau began her LNC Business practice in 2020, four months after the pandemic began. Prior to that time, she’d been working in a nursing home. Although she loved working there, the rigid schedules and greatly worsening conditions caused by COVID restrictions and staff shortages, accelerated her decision to become an independent LNC.
Pat Iyer, host of this podcast, usually recommends that legal nurse consultants allow 3-5 years to develop a full-time practice. She is delighted to showcase an exception to that flexible rule. Ashley Moreau began her LNC Business practice in 2020, four months after the pandemic began. Prior to that time, she’d been working in a nursing home. Although she loved working there, the rigid schedules and greatly worsening conditions caused by COVID restrictions and staff shortages, accelerated her decision to become an independent LNC.
Pat Iyer, host of this podcast, usually recommends that legal nurse consultants allow 3-5 years to develop a full-time practice. She is delighted to showcase an exception to that flexible rule. Ashley Moreau began her LNC Business practice in 2020, four months after the pandemic began. Prior to that time, she’d been working in a nursing home. Although she loved working there, the rigid schedules and greatly worsening conditions caused by COVID restrictions and staff shortages, accelerated her decision to become an independent LNC.
Pat Iyer, host of this podcast, usually recommends that legal nurse consultants allow 3-5 years to develop a full-time practice. She is delighted to showcase an exception to that flexible rule. Ashley Moreau began her LNC Business practice in 2020, four months after the pandemic began. Prior to that time, she’d been working in a nursing home. Although she loved working there, the rigid schedules and greatly worsening conditions caused by COVID restrictions and staff shortages, accelerated her decision to become an independent LNC.
Pat Iyer, host of this podcast, usually recommends that legal nurse consultants allow 3-5 years to develop a full-time practice. She is delighted to showcase an exception to that flexible rule. Ashley Moreau began her LNC Business practice in 2020, four months after the pandemic began. Prior to that time, she’d been working in a nursing home. Although she loved working there, the rigid schedules and greatly worsening conditions caused by COVID restrictions and staff shortages, accelerated her decision to become an independent LNC.
In 2019, thirty percent of the money spent on healthcare in the U.S. was wasted through inappropriate care levels, unnecessary procedures, abuse, fraud, and other deviations from established standards of care. Mary Ann Seibold, who worked four years reviewing care given to Medicare Advantage patients explains how she went from Medicare watchdog to LNC and also the vital watchdog nature that utilization management plays in attempting to keep down the cost of wasteful medical activity.
Every legal nurse consultant needs to understand risk management and also the duties of a risk manager and quality assurance as practiced in a clinical setting. It’s often where one finds patients whose needs have slipped through the cracks created by insufficiently considered procedures, new medical practitioners, and even the routine event of a shift change
As a legal nurse consultant or someone who wants to open a business as an LNC and also create a brand, you have a primary question to answer: What makes you unique? What sets you apart from other practitioners? How can you make that distinction clear so that you can attract the attorneys and cases you want? How narrow should you make your niche?
Whether the patient’s setting is a nursing home, hospital, or their own home, wound care and prevention and care forms a primary aspect of treatment. Rebecca Corbet, wound care expert and LNC, shares with you both the optimal ways to preserve skin integrity and the standard of care for treatment of wounds.
An LNC who wants to expand her business will very likely get involved in supplying expert witnesses. Kathleen Isenhart, an LNC who currently works primarily with defense attorneys, has extensive experience with the hiring and coaching process.
Where do you document the LNC Policies and procedures by which you run every aspect of your business? If you answer, “In my head,” have you asked yourself what would happen if you’re a solopreneur and got sick? Have you considered how you could sell your business without policies and procedures? Have you noticed that issues recur because no one wrote down how they solved them the last time?
Whether you’re an experienced LNC, a new practitioner, or someone who’s considering this field, Joe Flores will give you invaluable advice about working as an expert witness. An attorney and nurse practitioner, he has a unique perspective on working with expert witnesses.
In 2019, over 400,000 adult women reported being sexually assaulted. Although this figure is believed to represent only one third of actual rapes, and though it doesn’t include children under the age of 12, it is a huge number. LNCs can play vital roles in those cases that are litigated. If you are drawn to this very important area of work, you need to understand the medical processes of information gathering involved in sexual assault cases.
ow as a heart attack and professionals know as an EMI has many variations, any of which can be difficult to diagnose—and delay in diagnosis can lead further damage and possibly death.
It’s been well documented that the elderly have been more severely targeted by COVID, especially those in nursing homes. Yet, dramatic as the high illness and death rates have been, they underscore the fact that in many nursing homes, the actual care doesn’t meet the standards set by the nursing home itself. Ethel Wills, an LNC in practice since 2016, has a strong clinical background which includes long-term care. In this podcast, she focuses on nutritional issues for those in nursing homes. These issues are rampant. When a patient doesn’t receive...
An LNC who wants to expand her business will very likely get involved in supplying expert witnesses. Kathleen Isenhart, an LNC who currently works primarily with defense attorneys, has extensive experience with the hiring and coaching process.
As a professional, you want to constantly evaluate new developments in your field. One thing LNCs may overlook is that this field can expand and shift during extraordinary times, such as the current pandemic.
Molly McGrath, who helps attorneys with their staffing issues, pays great attention to these shifts. She suggests that estate planning and elder are two rapidly growing areas where LNCs, both because of their training in compassion and attention to detail, can find lucrative employment.
Some of these openings have occurred because the pandemic has made people aware that they need to plan for the future and for their heirs. Molly, however, points out that as early as 2008, many paralegals, seeing how much demand existed for their services, decided to exercise their power and work as independent contractors. Their scarcity also led to more openings for LNCs to work with lawyers
She also states that the traditional role of the paralegal as gatekeeper has virtually disappeared. Both paralegals and lawyers are swamped with work. They want to hear from LNCs.
Molly also provides a detailed template for getting attorneys’ attention through LinkedIn.
If you are looking for a way to increase or to change the focus of your LNC practice, you will find a treasure trove of advice and information in this podcast.
What role can a staffing specialist play in an attorney’s office?Why is legal estate planning an ideal field for LNCs?Why is it a good time for LNCs to consider this area of law?How, in a legal environment where paralegals less frequently serve as gatekeepers for attorneys, can LNCs connect with prospective clients?Why does saying, “I’m not trying to sell you anything” have a boomerang effect?
https://youtu.be/qjcfbow0aAE
Sexual Assault Cases:How the LNC Shines
April 4th, 2022 from 10:30 to 4:30 PM.
Your course includes videos, report critiques, worksheets, resource material and a live virtual session.
“I’ve got a sexual assault case, Nurse, I’d like you to help me. What can you do to assist?”
How you answer this question will make the difference between receiving the case or the attorney turning away.
If you are not sure of the scope of all you can do to help the attorney, you need this course.
Get expanded knowledge on how to consult on a sexual assault case, even if you are not a Sexual Assault Nurse ExaminerAcquire a greater ability to analyze and interpret sexual assault dataGain confidence in defining the ways in which you can assist attorneys
Your Presenter
Molly has coached, consulted over 4,000 Law Firms over the past 27 years in; Executive-Level Leadership, Continuous Improvement and Team Empowerment Initiatives to infiltrate new markets, leverage partner ecosystems and produce profitability.
National Podcaster, Nationally recognized blogger since 2008, #1 Amazon Best Seller Author; “Speaking Your Truth: Courageous Stories from Inspiring Women”, “Intrapreneurs in an Entrepreneur’s World – How to Empower Your Employees to Step Up and Lead”, “Don’t Be a Yes Chick: How to Stop Babysitting Your Boss, Transform Your Job and Work with a Dream Team Without Losing Your Sanity or Spirit in the Process” and “Speaking your Truth: Courageous Stories from Inspiring Women.
Connect with Molly at www.hiringandempowering.com
Connect on Social Media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-hallmcgrath/https://www.facebook.com/molly.m.hall.10
One of the most rewarding aspects of an LNC practice is the wide variety of work it can provide. Tim Kane, a specialist in monitoring defense medical exams (DMEs) who has been involved in a thousand-plus exams, shares his ...
If one word describes the development of Samantha Parkhurst’s LNC career, it’s persistence. She has never hesitated to approach people for help and has refused to surrender to discouragement over those who haven’t responded. These LNC has gone into Chicago lawyers’ offices with...
e got an unexpected phone call asking her to review a case, she recognized the opportunity and has never regretted taking it.
As an LNC, you may have encountered the medical/legal issues that arise when a hospital’s chain of command and also nursing administration isn’t clearly defined. These problems can especially affect a nurse who sees a problem with a medical or pharmaceutical order or with a patient’s condition and is unable to get anyone to address the situation.
For these and other reasons, nursing administration can be of tremendous assistance to an attorney trying to discern where a breakdown may have occurred that caused a potential malpractice issue. Lisa Ortega, experienced nursing administrator and LNC, shares these and other issues that can cause issues that are dangerous and may lead to liability.
A key issue in these pandemic times has to do with rises in drug abuse, domestic violence, and mental health conditions. Patients with psychiatric conditions have been increasingly injuring nurses. This danger causes the need for extra alertness on the part of hospital personnel.
Another medical liability issue has to do with the degree to which those in personnel check the employment records of staff. Lisa cites frequent job changes—or in the case of traveling nurses—agency changes as red-flag situations. She advocates that hospitals run the most thorough checks possible before hiring new employees. She also strongly urges that drug supplies be checked carefully.
Both LNCs and those in supervisory and administrative positions in hospitals will find Lisa’s podcast an invaluable source of information.
https://youtu.be/HhDejC7x_EY
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to hear how nursing administration can be of tremendous assistance to an attorney trying to discern where a breakdown may have occurred.
What are a nursing administrator’s responsibilities? How does the chain of command in a hospital function? Why is it important to fill out incident reports for every error? What makes a nursing administrator an especially valuable LNC? What are some of the particular challenges of making sure employees have been fully vetted? How do hospital administrations track down and deal with missing narcotics within the hospital?
Build your expertise with criminal cases, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
The Path of the Bullet is a live cast virtual conference 2-Day event designed for LNC and forensic nurses just like you.
Get More Criminal Cases
Attract Attorneys Handling Criminal Cases
Position Yourself as the Go-To LNC for Criminal Cases
Network with your Colleagues
The Path of the Bullet is a live cast virtual conference 2-Day event designed for LNC and forensic nurses just like you.
Pat Iyer put together the first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
Teresa Devitt-Lynch and Pat teamed up to create this all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise with criminal cases, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
Your Presenter
Lisa M. Ortega holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain College of Nursing.
Lisa’s educational background and years of healthcare experience provides a unique skill set to support you and your cases. As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with advanced medical knowledge and research experience, she has the ability to critique both medical and nursing practice, saving you time and money. Ten years in nursing leadership and also administrative roles have provided her knowledge and understanding of regulatory oversight including that by The Joint Commission and The Department of Public Health. This experience allows Lisa to critique care against standards of practice and regulatory bodies; strengthening your case for quicker resolution and outcomes in your favor.
As a legal nurse consultant, you want to stand out from others in your field. When you offer the same services, what makes you special? What makes an attorney say, “I want to work with this person?”
It’s not low pricing. That strategy will put you in the bargain basement of the LNC world. It’s not about marketing if you’re marketing the same services as every other LNC. You need to discover what makes you unique as a practitioner and design that as your brand.
Gerry Foster, known as the Brand Evangelist, will show how you how to use the same practices that have made Amazon, Virgin Airways, Starbucks, and other companies’ leaders in their fields.
He begins with the premise that you are unique. Your unique identity doesn’t come from your degrees, your publications, or your years of practice. Your special gift is what you can offer your client that no other LNC can. Maybe it’s your attention to detail, your ability to listen to and fulfill your client’s needs.
It might be the feeling you give him or her that in the stress-filled legal world, you are reliable, you will come through. Learn what your gift is and use it to position yourself in the LNC world. Then you can market because you have something special to put in the marketplace. Then you will attract attorneys for whom price is not an issue because you make it clear that hiring services will yield rewards beyond price.
It all begins with branding. Begin now. Listen to or watch this podcast to get Gerry’s take on branding.
https://youtu.be/YVXxyLSovlI
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Crafting Your Unique LNC Brand
What is a brand? How can you define your brand? Why does a brand focus on experience rather than on product? What is the power of emotion in branding? How do complaints present opportunities?
Build your expertise with criminal cases, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
The Path of the Bullet is a live cast virtual conference 2-Day event designed for LNC and forensic nurses just like you.
Get More Criminal Cases
Attract Attorneys Handling Criminal Cases
Position Yourself as the Go-To LNC for Criminal Cases
Network with your Colleagues
The Path of the Bullet is a live cast virtual conference 2-Day event designed for LNC and forensic nurses just like you.
Pat Iyer put together the first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
Teresa Devitt-Lynch and Pat teamed up to create this all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise with criminal cases, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
Your Presenter
Connect with Gerry at https://gerryfosterbranding.com
Or on social media at Linked or Facebook
As a patient, family member, or nurse, you may have visited an ICU. Now you have the opportunity to experience the drama of this environment as described by a nurse who works there. Amy McCutcheon, who is both an LNC and a critical care nurse, recounts some of the conditions and circumstances that make the ICU unique among hospital settings. In chaotic and intense circumstances, all medical personnel must learn to work cooperatively.
The ready availability of doctors and pharmacists makes the work easier. However, all those who work in ICUs suffer what is called alarm fatigue. In addition to the high noise level, a nurse must be able to discern which one needs to be handled first.
Though nurses in ICUs have fewer patients, charting is much more complex and can’t be put off. Daily rounds, too, are more complicated, and involve many more people. Of particular importance to LCNs are errors in heparin and insulin titrating drips and the tendencies of overworked personnel to copy and paste reports from previous days, often without changing or noting the date.
Despite the many challenges, Amy feels that those who work in ICUs achieve levels of communication and camaraderie unequalled in other medical environments. This enlightening Legal Nurse Podcast will tell you why.
https://youtu.be/vpwJgx85HwA
Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Critical Care Liability and the LNC Analysis
Why is ICU nursing one of the most challenging areas of clinical work? What is alarm fatigue? How do daily ICU rounds differ from those in other areas? What are two significant types of medication errors that can especially occur in the ICU? How can copying and pasting of records be dangerous for the patient and frustrating for the LNC?
Build your expertise with criminal cases, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
The Path of the Bullet is a live cast virtual conference 2-Day event designed for LNC and forensic nurses just like you.
Get More Criminal Cases
Attract Attorneys Handling Criminal Cases
Position Yourself as the Go-To LNC for Criminal Cases
Network with your Colleagues
The Path of the Bullet is a live cast virtual conference 2-Day event designed for LNC and forensic nurses just like you.
Pat Iyer put together the first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
Teresa Devitt-Lynch and Pat teamed up to create this all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise with criminal cases, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
Your Presenter
I am a Registered Nurse with experience in Adult Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive care and Psychiatry/Substance Abuse. I started my legal nurse business in January of 2020 with the goal of moving away from direct patient care and being able to spend more time with my family. I have two grown children and an 8 year old with cerebral palsy. I understand the inner workings of healthcare from a professional and personal point of view. I enjoy the investigative nature of legal nurse work that allows me to continue to use my critical thinking skills.
Connect with Amy at www.wakenurseconsulting.com
And on Social Media
Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-mccutcheon-legal-nurse-consultant-673b3651/https://www.linkedin.com/company/wake-nurse-consulting
One of the most important questions for an LNC is: “How do I start/build my practice?” Valerie Lane, who has been a LNC since 2007, describes the step-by-step process that has built her successful career.
Her career path began with being a flight attendant. After careful research and consideration, she moved on to nursing. Following a career in the California Department of Corrections, she took a job as an LNC for a healthcare company. While in that position, she build her private LNC business.
She emphasizes, with many personal examples, the importance of networking in making the most productive connections. Valerie also stresses the necessity of being involved in a social network as a legal nurse consultant, stating that it is crucial for LNCs to have the ability to seek advice and help from each other.
In addition, she describes how she has benefitted from partnering with a mentor in a mastermind program. This has enabled her to have ready access to advice and guidance. In addition, it’s enabled her to develop her confidence in her ability to reach out to attorneys.
Though in some ways, Valerie’s career path is unique, it includes basic elements in building an LNC business. Her particular gift is to articulate the details of her process in a way that can benefit any LNC.
https://youtu.be/CRsOxZDdwk0
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to hear Valerie’s insights from a successful LNC career.
How effective are connections and word-of-mouth networking in building an LNC practice? Why is public speaking an important way to get yourself known? Do you have to put a lot of money into starting an LNC practice? In terms of marketing, why is it sometimes most effective to choose one method and do it well? How does a varied career background strengthen LNC skills?
Build your expertise with criminal cases, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
The Path of the Bullet is a live cast virtual conference 2-Day event designed for LNC and forensic nurses just like you.
Get More Criminal Cases
Attract Attorneys Handling Criminal Cases
Position Yourself as the Go-To LNC for Criminal Cases
Network with your Colleagues
The Path of the Bullet is a live cast virtual conference 2-Day event designed for LNC and forensic nurses just like you.
Pat Iyer put together the first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
Teresa Devitt-Lynch and Pat teamed up to create this all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise with criminal cases, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
Your Presenter
Valerie discovered her second career, nursing, due to encouragement from Vietnam Vet medic/RN to “write her own ticket,” while working as a Flight Attendant. She has been a nurse since 1994. Her experience includes Telemetry, MedSurg, Surgery and correctional nursing. Certification as an LNC in 2007 followed with correctional legal work and the founding of Lane & Associates.
In 2010 she accepted a corporate Risk Services LNC position, working up claims for defense. During that time, she opened a variety of cases. Currently her focus is on her business specializing in Personal Injury with a recent focus on TBI.
Connect with Valerie at ValerieLaneLegalNurse.com
Connect with Valerie on social media:
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This podcast may challenge everything you ever learned about pre- and post-surgical protocols. Michelle Gaines, a highly-experienced nurse anesthesiologist, explains the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols (hence to be called ERAS).
The new protocols allow people with eligible medical conditions to have clear liquids up to...
You pick up the phone, and an angry attorney starts shouting about his bill or an expert witness report, or something else that has his blood boiling? How can you defuse him? How can you turn an “I lose you lose” situation into a mutual win? This area is Steve Catchick’s specialty, and he joins us in a podcast that you’ll want to listen to and/or read more than once. Steve uses an acronym, BREAD: Behavior, Rapport, Empathy, Assertiveness, and Detachment. He thoroughly describes each of these terms, with specific examples of how to achieve them.
In terms of drugs, the world of anesthesiology can be mystifying to the outside world. Michelle Gaines, an expert nurse anesthesiologist, breaks down different aspect of drug use in anesthesiology, from legal to illegal.
She explains the delicacy of mixing drugs to bring a patient out of anesthesia and explains while, though it is rare, some patients do wake up before the surgery is complete.
Though laypeople would be surprised to learn that anesthesiology, as well as other realms of medicine, use non-FDA-approved drugs, Michelle highlights the immense value of drugs that have never received that approval. She also outlines the huge cost to a pharmacy company of getting the FDA to approve a drug.
She candidly reveals the extent to which those who work in anesthesiology may become addicted to certain drugs and describes the medical and legal implications of working while under a drug’s influence. Michelle also describes the long and laborious process by which a practitioner who has overcome an addiction can return to practice. Michelle and Pat also discuss the “gray” area of marijuana use and its effects on anesthesia.
https://youtu.be/Gv_0QASVxHE
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about a Nurse Anesthesiologist - Who is at the Head of the Bed
• What can cause confusion for LNCs studying anesthesia records?
• How valid is the fear of waking up while still in surgery?
• Why does medicine use non-FDA-approved drugs?
• What’s the cause of high drug abuse in the anesthesia world?
• How can this abuse impact a medical malpractice case?
3 Simple Secrets to Getting Attorneys to Notice, Remember and Hire You – and Not at Substandard Rates a FREE Masterclass with Gerry Foster
In this free masterclass, you’ll gain concrete tips on how to establish your brand so that you stand out.
You’ll get the keys to excite, delight, and ignite your market, making it easier to get new attorney clients.
Here's just a sample of what we'll cover in this incredible training:
How to use effective tactics to build your LNC businessYour brand: the foundation of a successful LNC business!How to ensure your clients have a clear understanding of what makes you different and better than other LNCs who could work on this case... and much, MUCH More!
Click here for the replay and a special free offer.
Gerry generously offered to analyze your brand and give an hour of his time to brandstorm with you – yes, you might not know that word. Gerry will get on a Zoom call with you and guide you through an assessment of your brand. And all at no charge.
Your Presenter
Michelle Gaines, owner of Gaines Medical Consulting , provides expert consultation in reviewing medical records and testifying expert services in anesthesia related cases. She is a practicing certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)> She started her career as an ICU nurse in a thirty-two bed medical/surgical ICU. Within two years of beginning her career she obtained her certification in critical care nursing (CCRN) and had preceptor and charge nurse duties. She attended graduate school at the University of Kansas where she obtained her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia. She presented her thesis, Narcotic Sparing Effects of Ketorolac in Cesarean Patients, at the annual national meeting of the AANA that year.
Michelle started her career with an anesthesia group in central Texas. At that time she also taught paramedics at the associate degree level at Blinn College in Bryan, Texas . She also taught Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to healthcare practitioners.
During her twenty-six years in nurse anesthesia Michelle has worked in many different care settings including: tertiary care hospital, rural hospital, rural surgery center, suburban surgery center, suburban hospital and doctor office suites. Michelle's provider history includes delivering anesthesia for open heart surgery,
Are you interested in learning to use a marketing tool that doesn’t cost a lot of money and can help you find exactly the clients you want to attract? This podcast will give you an insider’s view of LinkedIn and a step-by-step outreach plan that you can start to use today.
One of the biggest challenges a new LNC faces is learning to successfully market. When the onset of COVID reduced her clinical hours, Amy Puls, an advanced practice nurse practitioner in family medicine, had to build her LNC practice quickly. She formed a clear intention and got to work.
One of Amy’s first actions was to connect to other LNCs on Facebook and other platforms. She asked for advice, and people were eager to give it to her. Through that willingness to ask, she formed many valuable connections.
She focused her attention next on LinkedIn, which she describes as the key to her success. She emphasizes that, while this platform is cost-effective, it does take focus and work. You need to post regularly so that potential clients can get a sense of your expertise. You also need to learn to effectively learn hashtags. Most of all, you need to reach out without being annoying.
https://youtu.be/5_XOUZrg8LQ
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about LinkedIn Tips and Tricks for LNCs
• What kinds of pitfalls can an LNC face in the early days of practice?
• How does the power of intention make a difference in your success?
• How can networking with other LNCs teach you about marketing?
• What are the marketing benefits of LinkedIn for an LNC?
• Why is posting regularly on LinkedIn so important?
• How can you use hashtags to enhance your presence on LinkedIn?
3 Simple Secrets to Getting Attorneys to Notice, Remember and Hire You – and Not at Substandard Rates a FREE Masterclass with Gerry Foster
In this free masterclass, you’ll gain concrete tips on how to establish your brand so that you stand out.
You’ll get the keys to excite, delight, and ignite your market, making it easier to get new attorney clients.
Here's just a sample of what we'll cover in this incredible training:
How to use effective tactics to build your LNC businessYour brand: the foundation of a successful LNC business!How to ensure your clients have a clear understanding of what makes you different and better than other LNCs who could work on this case... and much, MUCH More!
Click here for the replay and a special free offer.
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I have been a nurse for 24 years - 8 of which have been as a Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine. My background is in both pediatric and adult critical care, prehospital EMS, air medical, and now primary care. I have served as a guest speaker at many community health and wellness fairs as well as a presenter at national conferences in prehospital care. As a legal nurse, I serve both as an expert witness and behind the scenes.
Connect with Amy www.globalnurseconsulting.com
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An LNC must understand the specific nature of the roles different kinds of medical practitioners play in clinical settings. The subcategories of those who practice anesthesia have been undergoing rapid changes and evolution. New terminology may baffle the LNC reading medical data.
Michelle Gaines, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), who is also an LNC, provides an expert analysis of the various roles and titles involved in the field to bring clarity to titles and abbreviations that may seem obscure. She describes the differences between a nurse anesthetist, a physician anesthesiologist, and an anesthesia assistant. In addition, she outlines the history of anesthesiology with some details that may surprise you.
She gives special attention to the challenges of working in the field of anesthesiology during the epidemic. The particular physical proximity to the patient presents dangers that are aggravated by the lack of requirements in some areas that patients be tested for Covid or show proof of vaccination.
The patient who receives anesthesia has no idea what goes on during an operation. Many others are unfamiliar with the anesthesiologic role. This podcast brings the realities of this challenging medical field into focus with valuable and pertinent information.
https://youtu.be/b0hkwhqwirM
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about a Nurse Anesthesiologist - Who is at the Head of the Bed
• How did the field of anesthesiology develop?
• What does a nurse anesthesiologist do?
• How does the relationship between the nurse anesthesiologist and the physician anesthesiologist work?
• Why do legal nurse consultants, when they read medical records, need to pay particular attention to the category of anesthesiologist involved?
• What is the role of an anesthesia assistant?
• How has the role of a nurse anesthesiologist changed during Covid?
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Here's just a sample of what we'll cover in this incredible training:
How to use effective tactics to build your LNC businessYour brand: the foundation of a successful LNC business!How to ensure your clients have a clear understanding of what makes you different and better than other LNCs who could work on this case... and much, MUCH More!
Click here for the replay and a special free offer.
Gerry generously offered to analyze your brand and give an hour of his time to brandstorm with you – yes, you might not know that word. Gerry will get on a Zoom call with you and guide you through an assessment of your brand. And all at no charge.
Your Presenter
Michelle Gaines, owner of Gaines Medical Consulting , provides expert consultation in reviewing medical records and testifying expert services in anesthesia related cases. She is a practicing certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)> She started her career as an ICU nurse in a thirty-two bed medical/surgical ICU. Within two years of beginning her career she obtained her certification in critical care nursing (CCRN) and had preceptor and charge nurse duties. She attended graduate school at the University of Kansas where she obtained her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia. She presented her thesis, Narcotic Sparing Effects of Ketorolac in Cesarean Patients, at the annual national meeting of the AANA that year.
Michelle started her career with an anesthesia group in central Texas. At that time she also taught paramedics at the associate degree level at Blinn College in Bryan, Texas . She also taught Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to healthcare practitioners.
Relationship marketing is becoming an increasingly popular phrase in the business world. Steve Catchick, an expert in sales and service, expands on the meaning of this concept and focuses it on service. He defines this as 100% attention on the client.
Taking it a step further, he says that everyone in the company or organization should be empowered to take the initiative to serve the customer. This kind of service also creates repeat customers, which, in Steve’s view, is the core of a company’s success.
This podcast is filled with specific tools you can use in your own business. He explains how to recognize who in your workforce are ambassadors, those who go the extra mile, neutrals, the people who do only what they have to, and saboteurs, who complain and bring down the energy level.
Steve describes a process for effectively establishing rapport with a client, especially one who is angry about a perceived lack of service. He recommends empathy and assertiveness, qualities that can keep one’s emotions from interfering with communication and rapport.
This podcast is a mini-course in developing and improving customer relations. You’re certain to discover several insights and suggestions that you can immediately put to use.
https://youtu.be/JtueHX5gLcg
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Attorney Customer Service Challenges for LNCs
What is the difference between sales and service? When is “Yes” the wrong answer? What is “the secret salesforce”? Why is good the enemy of great? Why is it crucial to retain customers and clients? How do you handle a difficult customer or client?
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You’ll get the keys to excite, delight, and ignite your market, making it easier to get new attorney clients.
Here's just a sample of what we'll cover in this incredible training:
How to use effective tactics to build your LNC businessYour brand: the foundation of a successful LNC business!How to ensure your clients have a clear understanding of what makes you different and better than other LNCs who could work on this case... and much, MUCH More!
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I’m Steve Catchick. I’ve had a varied career, starting in the Army (REME) at the tender age of 16 as an electronics engineer. Since then as a customer service engineer, an account manager and as a speaker, trainer and coach.
Whilst at IBM I delivered training to the sales team, designed and delivered a successful customer care programme for the engineers, and help desks, and presentation skills training for managers and teams
I finally launched out on my own as a Speaker, trainer and coach, initially running a franchise providing business training and mentoring for business owners. I now speak at events and conferences, deliver masterclasses and coach managers and teams on high impact communication, sales through service, and powerful persuasive presenting
I am a member of The Professional Speaking Association, (past President for the Thames Valley Region in Reading 2016-2017), a Distinguished Toastmaster and past Division Governor for Toastmasters International, and oh yes, also a clinical hypno-therapist and NLP trainer.
Connect with Steve https://stevecatchick.com/
Karen Taylor, an ICU veteran, decided to open a full-time LNC practice right before the pandemic. She quickly recalibrated, shifting her marketing efforts to online platforms, and she learned to fully utilize LinkedIn’s networking features.
She landed some clients directly but found that she was receiving many more invitations to do subcontracting work. At that point, she realized that marketing wasn’t her niche, and she achieved a mindset that allowed her to shift from marketing directly to attorneys to focusing on subcontracting.
If one word would describe what this mindset is, it would be “receptivity.” Subcontracting has advantages and disadvantages, and someone considering this form of work needs to weigh both aspects. Once having chosen this career, she or he needs to make the most of the opportunities to have a valuable form of supervision and to learn from a more experienced practitioner.
It also means—and this applies to anyone—to saying “yes” to opportunities. Karen says that she may say “yes” to something she doesn’t know how to do. Though she advises caution about straying too far beyond your skillset, if the opportunity seems possible to realize, you can always ask others for advice.
Whether you’re considering becoming a subcontractor or have a busy practice and need to subcontract some of your work, you’ll benefit from learning how a thoroughly professional subcontractor looks at her work.
https://youtu.be/BQq9B3DRcig
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Legal Nurse Consulting Subcontracting
How can you build an LNC practice even in the midst of a pandemic? What role can participating on the LinkedIn platform play in building a practice? Why does doing subcontracting work require a mind shift? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing subcontracting work? What kind of research should someone interested in becoming an LNC do?
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Do you need experience reviewing cases and preparing reports?
When an attorney asks you for a sample report, what do you have to show?
Or are you crossing your fingers and hoping you did a good job?
Would you rather get feedback on how you can improve your work product from an experienced LNC or from a disappointed client?
Has an experienced LNC given you feedback on your analysis and sample reports so that you know they are well done?
Report Writing Mastery is a proven specific step by step process of creating sample reports to use in your marketing to attorneys. Attorneys function in a field in which the right words can make a difference between winning or losing a case. Your success as a legal nurse consultant will depend on how well you analyze cases and write reports.
The program consists of 4 sessions to guide you through the process of writing great reports.
By the end of this program you will have1. A set of medical records to use for building your skills and creating sample reports2. 4 types of sample reports to show when someone interested in hiring you asks for examples of your work3. Increased confidence in your ability to prepare polished reports4. A template for mastering a sales meeting with an attorney
Your Presenter
I currently live in North Carolina with my husband and have the privilege of working from my home office. I have 27 years in healthcare. First as a Respiratory Therapist and then 13 years as an ICU nurse. I found the field of Legal Nurse Consulting by accident after I was asked to assist the hospital attorney review a few medical records. I was attracted by the forensic nature of LNC work. I get to share my insight and experience with attorneys and do a lot of teaching, which I enjoy. I've learned quickly that there are many different avenues and tracts you can take as ...
For non-medical people, the ER environment looks dramatic and exciting. For nurses in the ER, some of that drama occurs, but the true rewards come from being able to help people who are in a condition of crisis by correctly managing their injuries and offering comfort.
Kaitlynn Williamson, an LNC and a certified emergency nurse and a trauma-certified registered nurse, takes us into the world of a level-one emergency room. In this podcast, she describes some of the situations that are critical for both an emergency room nurse and an LNC to understand.
Many times, when multiple injuries have occurred, one may be overlooked because another seems more critical. Often the nurse has to deal with language barriers. She or he may have the challenge of patients who say they feel fine and want to go home, a demand that is often caused by their being in shock.
Kaitlynn emphasizes the importance of having clear and correct discharge explanations and documentation. This part of ER work often becomes the focus of malpractice suits.
She also cites the importance of having patient advocates. They have always played a role in easing the practical and emotional difficulties of patients and their families, and they have assumed even greater importance during the Covid era
https://youtu.be/nqGfdCzwlpA
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about the Life Cycle of the Emergency Department & the LNC
What’s an important similarity between emergency room nursing and being a legal nurse consultant? What’s one of the most common traumatic injuries to be overlooked in an emergency room? How can you identify the possibility of internal injuries from a visual examination? Why is proper discharge documentation so important? How can the risk of violence perpetrated by intoxicated, other agitated patients, or family members be decreased? How can patient advocates help patients and their families?
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Do you need experience reviewing cases and preparing reports?
When an attorney asks you for a sample report, what do you have to show?
Has an experienced LNC given you feedback on your analysis and sample reports so that you know they are well done?
Or are you crossing your fingers and hoping you did a good job?
Would you rather get feedback on how you can improve your work product from an experienced LNC or from a disappointed client?
Report Writing Mastery is a proven specific step by step process of creating sample reports to use in your marketing to attorneys. Attorneys function in a field in which the right words can make a difference between winning or losing a case. Your success as a legal nurse consultant will depend on how well you analyze cases and write reports.
The program consists of 4 sessions to guide you through the process of writing great reports.
By the end of this program you will have1. A set of medical records to use for building your skills and creating sample reports2. 4 types of sample reports to show when someone interested in hiring you asks for examples of your work3. Increased confidence in your ability to prepare polished reports4. A template for mastering a sales meeting with an attorney
Your Presenter
Kaitlynn Williamson is the Founder of The Write Atrium Nurse Consulting. She has earned numerous degrees and certifications throughout her career. Receiving her BS in Nursing, BS in Psychology, minor in Spanish, Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN). Kaitlynn has spent a significant portion of her career in Emergency and Trauma Medicine and has experience with both Level I and Level III Trauma Centers. She is also an instructor for BLS, TNCC, ENPC and soon to be PALS. Kaitlynn strives to impact the world and believes anything can be accompl...
If you are a legal nurse consultant, you are an entrepreneur. That also means you are a salesperson. Accepting this may be your biggest challenge if you think, like most people do, that salespeople are sleazy, fast-talking charlatans. You’re a nurse; you help people. How can you sacrifice your principles for the sales?
Jason Tracey, whose business is helping people to succeed in sales, is here to tell you that you don’t have to sacrifice anything. As a nurse, you’re interested in helping to improve people’s wellbeing. You establish relationships with them; you care about them. He demonstrates that those principles of interconnection characterize the most successful salespeople.
You reinforce what you say with stories relevant to their situation. Jason says that story telling is a primary part of the most effective sales interactions. An appropriate story both shows that you understand your potential client’s situation and can encourage them in believing that you can help them succeed.
He also advises that whenever you’re coming to the end of a sales conversation to ask what the next step is. This persuades the client to make a commitment at least to further conversation.
https://youtu.be/Fls7MkEI9KU
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Mastering the LNC Sales Call
Why do so many people hate the idea of sales? What attitude can transform the sales process? What role does curiosity about people play in the sales process? How can you keep yourself from acting desperate for the work when you speak with an attorney? Why is telling stories an important part of the sales process?
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Your attorney client asked you to prepare a medical summary about a plaintiff who slipped on ice and hit his head, resulting in catastrophic brain injuries. You get a pile of medical records and decipher his injuries and treatment.
Now it is time to put your findings together. You want to do a top notch job for your client. After you finish your medical summary, you wonder:
Did I do a good job?Will the client be able to understand this?Is there anything I can do to improve this summary?
Pat Iyer gets it. She has prepared thousands of legal nurse consulting reports, proofread more thousands of reports, and knows how to apply tweaks that dramatically improve legal nurse consultants’ reports.
Don’t miss this breakthrough webinar.
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People are drawn to Jason Tracey because he radiates authenticity, sheer energy, and an empathetic disposition. Subscribed to an "Eat Faces" mentality Jason has survived & thrived his own personal jungle, and now empowers small businesses to persevere in spite of adverse circumstances.
At the beginning of 2018 Jason founded Roar Consulting after a career in sales and leadership that spanned over two decades. Jason experienced a very rough start to his sales career, which led to financial crisis, driving him to become a student of sales & psychology by shopping competitors, studying human behavior, seeking mentorship, reading books, and investing in seminars. As a result, Jason started seeing very clearly how to Be The Difference to his clients, prospects, communities, and organizations that employed him. By applying his discoveries, he was able to create a large following of people that would repeat business, refer friends/family, and travel great lengths to work with him. As a leader Jason became known in his industry for resurrecting broken organizations, building a culture that won numerous awards, and most importantly serving people at the highest level while also at the highest revenue.
In the area of high-risk pregnancies, preeclampsia poses special challenges. Kimmara Jackson, a highly experienced OB nurse and legal nurse consultant, provides a detailed analysis of how this condition is treated.
Pregnant women with preeclampsia have the risk of high blood pressure, decreased kidney function, and seizures. Typically, they are confined to their hospital beds and monitored very closely for a range of symptoms, including decreased urine output, lethargy, and reflex function.
One of the challenges with such patients is that they may become increasingly restless and may get out of bed. Some check themselves out of the hospital because they find confinement unbearable. Others may have other children at home who are receiving inadequate care.
Preeclampsia also challenges new nursing graduates. They lack the experience to recognize symptoms of lethargy, and they may do inadequate reflex testing. Their feelings of being overwhelmed are deepened by the effect that the Covid epidemic has had in shrinking the resources of all medical personnel.
https://youtu.be/dfteTBh2mWo
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Preeclampsia - High Risk Clinical and Legal Complication
What are some of the challenges of treating a woman with preeclampsia? How does preeclampsia affect kidney function? What symptoms of distress are difficult for new nurses to discern? How has the Covid epidemic made learning on the job particularly difficult for new nurses? How can experienced nurses communicate standards of care to newer ones?
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Here’s just a sample of what we’ll cover in this incredible training:A better way to market your legal nurse consulting businessHow to use efficient tactics to build your LNC businessThe one mistake you must never make when taking on a case
... and much, MUCH More!
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I have been a nurse for 20 years and highly experienced in High Risk pregnancy and teaching new nurses on the hospital floor. I run a nurse career coaching firm and blog called the Pandemic Nurse. I am also the founder and owner of KP Jackson Consulting, a legal nurse consulting firm.
Connect with Kimmara www.Kpjacksonconsulting.com
For a long time, falls in nursing homes and assisted living facilities have caused countless injuries. Sharon Banks Tarr, has a Master’s in Nursing, is an LNCC, and has worked as a surveyor for healthcare facilities. She shares her wealth of experience about what causes falls, how to determine whether they’re preventable, and how to prevent them.
She states that one out of four people over the age of 65 will fall, either in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or at home. Some are preventable, as when a lucid individual decides to get out of bed without turning on the light. Sharon emphasizes, though, that the staff can do things to reduce the chance of falling. Beds close to the floor and bed alarms have worked well in this regard.
Another problem is residents’ insistence on crowding rooms with their own furniture, which can lead to difficult navigation and possible falls. Because family members may agree to this out of guilt, this is a delicate subject.
Finally, she emphasizes the need for non-judgmental education for all staff members. When employees are considered partners in the learning process, they can come up with innovative solutions to problems. Sharon’s success rate with such educational sessions has been high.
This Legal Nurse podcast is full of practical solutions to the ever-present problem of patients falling. Whether you work in a nursing home or with cases of falling as an LNC, you’ll find much valuable information here.
https://youtu.be/0fV028l4h4M
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Preventing Falls in the Nursing Home - Sharon Banks Tarr
Are falls still an issue in long-term and assisted living facilities? What determines a preventable fall? Do bed alarms help prevent falls? What environmental factors contribute to falls? What kind of staff education can help to prevent falls?
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Your Presenter
Sharon Banks Tarr, MN, RNLegal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC)
SEBanks1@yahoo.com301-404-6044Sharon Banks Tarr MN, RN,LNCC earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters in Nursing (MN), Clinical Nurse Specialist, area of concentration Pulmonary Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PAVeteran of the United States Navy Nurse Corps. Extensive experience as staff nurse (medical/surgical, orthopedics, respiratory intensive care, hemodialysis, Charge Nurse, Master Trainer-Hospital Corps School, Deputy Director, Navy Medical Information Management Center, Knowledge Management, Business Intelligence and Data Quality .Active as a Health Facilities Nurse Surveyor, in the state of Maryland for 10 yearsActive member American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
All of us, at some points in our lives, feel that life is unfair, and we can find plenty of evidence to back up those feelings. We can feel so victimized that we can’t move beyond them. It takes resilience to climb out of the rubble and begin anew.
Pat Iyer’s life demonstrates this kind of resilience. When she was a young married woman who had just gotten her master’s degree in nursing, she and her husband took out a high-interest million-dollar loan so that he could start his own business. The business failed, and Pat, six months pregnant, faced the possible loss of their home and everything they owned.
She briefly imagined being homeless, caring for her child in a cardboard box. But Pat had an immigrant Irish mother who taught her not to expect life to be fair but to take responsibility for making the life she wanted. Armed with this deeply-instilled lesson, she and her husband avoided bankruptcy.
She went on to build a million-dollar legal nurse consulting business. While running the business, she also wrote 49 books, mostly on subjects related to nursing and legal nursing consulting. She sold that business and continues to consult on legal cases, and she also focuses primarily on helping others realize their dreams of becoming authors.
Listen to Pat’s story to learn how, even if life isn’t fair, the right attitude can make it good. Join us for this edition of Legal Nurse Podcast.
https://youtu.be/_rjVtJuPY2I
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn How I Escaped Bankruptcy
How does thinking life isn’t fair make it worse? Why is self-reliance a necessary personal quality? Why is it especially for a woman to rely on her own abilities? What is the value of writing a book to promote your business? What elements should be in a book about your business?
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Pat and Barbara put together the first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 4th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
Your Presenter
Pat built a million-dollar legal nurse consulting business. While running the business, she also wrote 49 books, mostly on subjects related to nursing and legal nursing consulting. She sold that business and continues to consult on legal cases, and she also focuses primarily on helping others realize their dreams of becoming authors.
If you are an LNC who did your clinical work in a hospital, you’ll find many challenges in analyzing a legal case involving nursing homes. Tiffany Hinds, an LNC who has extensive experience working in nursing homes, provides a wealth of information.
Among the challenges she describes are medical records that are unique to long-term care environments. She also emphasizes the importance on having information on the government-issued rating of the facility. The nursing home environment is prone to situations such as frequent falls and pressure ulcers. An LNC must analyze every aspect of the case to determine if liability is involved.
In a broader sense, the LNC needs to understand the particular occupational dynamics of a nursing home. CNAs, who are largely overworked and underpaid, comprise the bulk of the work force. Their high turnover places a burden on the nursing home in terms of the need to train and integrate the new employees into the system. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the CNA’s vital contribution to the facility. She also compares the roles of LPNs and RNs.
The pandemic has exposed the shortcomings of nursing homes across the country. You can expect increasing number of legal cases to occur. This podcast can help you gain a better understanding of the issues involved.
https://youtu.be/xtrAgXOc2Z4
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Nursing Homes
Why is the Minimum Data Set (MDS) so essential for an LNC involved in a long-term care case so important to understand? What are F-tags, and why are they critical? What situations or conditions are most prone to lawsuits? In an investigation of a case, what steps should be taken? How can a nursing home administrator or supervisor encourage staff to be honest about reporting errors or incidents? What causes high turnover of CNAs in nursing homes, and how does that affect overall quality of care?
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Pat and Barbara put together the first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 4th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
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Tiffany Hinds BSN, RN, CLNC is the founder and CEO of Precision Healthcare LLC. She is a certified legal nurse consultant with extensive years of experience in skilled nursing facilities, specifically long-term care. She has held different positions within various multi- faceted facilities that has enabled her to leverage her clinical experience and knowledge to quickly identify medical and nursing issues that can often go unnoticed.
Before devoting her work full-time to Precision Healthcare, Tiffany served as a Nurse Manager of sub-acute units, Director of Wound Care, Risk Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing and an Infusion Nurse, which all strengthen her previous position as Director of Nursing. In her capacity as Director of Nursing, the facilities under her charge, surpassed expectations with annual department of health surveys, resulting in the facilities being found deficiency free. She has audited a variety of top nursing home concerns, pioneered multiple projects according to regulatory compliance, written and revised policies and procedures, spearheaded leadership/staff trainings, and successfully implemented programs and committees.
Tiffany was born and raised in the Bronx, New York where she resides with her husband and their three beautiful children.
Connect with Tiffany at www.precisionhc.net
If you are an LNC or malpractice attorney, you will surely come across cases in the very high-risk area of labor and delivery obstetrics. Jill Gunther, a highly experienced clinical nurse in this area, breaks down the major risks and how to prevent them.
In many areas, obstetrics has evolved technologically, but Jill questions whether postpartum mothers get sent home earlier than they should. She cites the number of complications that can occur excessive bleeding, blood clots, placental retention within the uterus leading to infection, and also emphasizes the importance of the discharging nurse giving the mother clear instructions and guidelines.
She adds that failure to seriously address the medical concerns of a postpartum mother can lead to issues of liability. Failure to correctly measure and address quantitative blood loss can also lead to legal issues. Jill explains why it’s much easier to measure blood loss than in the past.
Jill gives a mixed report on the state of obstetrics in the COVID environment. The quality of teaching, she believes, has fallen off. Staff has been reduced. She feels that it will be more difficult to apply the standard of care guidelines that existed in the pre-COVID medical world.
Women, however, will continue to have babies, and every LNC needs to be familiar with the risks of labor and also the postpartum environment. You will find Jill’s insights invaluable in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast.
https://youtu.be/8azQc8ZkzDU
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Bleeding to Death after Delivery
What is the most common risk associated with childbirth and also the postpartum period? How safe is it to send a woman home a few days after childbirth? What instructions should a mother returning home receive regarding her physical condition? How can the medical response to a mother’s reporting of a physical issue become a legal issue? How is quantitative blood loss measured? What measures are used to prevent blood clotting? Why is it so difficult to assign liability for death from an amniotic fluid embolism?
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Pat and Barbara put together the first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020.
They are back with their 4th all new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career.
Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level.
After the LNC Success Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
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Jill Guenther, MSN, RN RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Staff Registered Nurse at Burdett Birth Center
- 9 years high risk inpatient obstetrics- 9 years low risk inpatient obstetrics- 1.5 years management high volume labor & delivery- excellent chart review skills- pursuing legal nurse consultant certification
Connect with Jill at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-guenther
Dr. Stephen Cohen, a highly respected and experienced specialist in the GI tract, has visited this podcast a number of times. Today, he shares his perspectives on medical-legal issues connected with diverticulosis and other medical issues.
He emphasizes that because of the length of the intestinal system and complexity of colorectal surgery, a certain percentage of complications resulting from surgery are expected. He estimates this at about eight percent. For the most part these are not medical liability issues.
Liability, he says, does arise in diverticulitis cases. He cites in detail the example of a 26-year-old man who received surgical intervention when it wasn’t indicated according to the standard of care. Intervention created the need for more interventions. As a result of the initial poor decision, a young man ended up with a colostomy bag for the rest of his life.
Cohen also says that delay in diagnosis and treatment can cause a worsening condition that can end up as a medical liability issue. Often the doctors responsible for these failures are the partners of the operating surgeon and aren’t familiar with the patient. Also commonly, too often younger and less experienced doctors are afraid to make the correct decision. This emphasizes the crucial importance of training young doctors in appropriate decision making.
Dr. Cohen is a true teacher, and you will get a thorough lesson in this important area of medicine. Join me as I talk with Dr. Cohen in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast.
https://youtu.be/fucZBiaULP8
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Peritonitis
What are the stages of diverticulitis? What is the most effective test to gauge degrees of diverticulitis? How has the accepted standard of care for diverticulitis changed over the decades? Why are complications sometimes inevitable in bowel surgery? What is the biggest medical liability issue in this field of medicine?
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The attorney called you about a nursing malpractice case. You have no firsthand experience in that clinical area, and need to know enough to give the attorney proper guidance.
Where do you turn?
The fourth edition of Nursing Malpractice brings you a wealth of information and resources for your case. This extensively revised and updated edition of covers the spectrum of the nursing process—from patient injury to lawsuit.
Packed with tips and techniques these 2 volumes reveal a comprehensive overview of nursing responsibilities and standards of care.
I edited this text, along with my coeditors Barbara Levin, Kathleen Ashton, and Victoria Powell. Lawyers and Judges Publishing Company is the publisher.
These texts are an outstanding reference for the attorney, legal nurse consultant, insurance claim adjuster, healthcare risk manager, or healthcare facility leader involved in a nursing liability claim.
Your Presenter
Dr. Cohen is an innovator, pioneer and pacesetter of emerging, developing, and innovative colorectal techniques. He is active in teaching, educating and collaborating with physicians both domestically and internationally in which his passion is advocating for advances in colorectal diagnosis and treatment, promoting quality access and maintaining affordability in the current healthcare debate.
Connect with Stephen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-m-cohen-md-mba-facs-fascrs-7abb1687/
Or on social media at Linked or Facebook
As a legal nurse consultant, you want to stand out from others in your field. When you offer the same services, what makes you special? What makes an attorney say, “I want to work with this person?”
It’s not low pricing. That strategy will put you in the bargain basement of the LNC world. It’s not about marketing if you’re marketing the same services as every other LNC. You need to discover what makes you unique as a practitioner and design that as your brand.
Gerry Foster, known as the Brand Evangelist, will show how you how to use the same practices that have made Amazon, Virgin Airways, Starbucks, and other companies’ leaders in their fields.
He begins with the premise that you are unique. Your unique identity doesn’t come from your degrees, your publications, or your years of practice. Your special gift is what you can offer your client that no other LNC can. Maybe it’s your attention to detail, your ability to listen to and fulfill your client’s needs.
It might be the feeling you give him or her that in the stress-filled legal world, you are reliable, you will come through. Learn what your gift is and use it to position yourself in the LNC world. Then you can market because you have something special to put in the marketplace. Then you will attract attorneys for whom price is not an issue because you make it clear that hiring services will yield rewards beyond price.
It all begins with branding. Begin now. Listen to or watch this podcast to get Gerry’s take on branding.
https://youtu.be/YVXxyLSovlI
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Crafting Your Unique LNC Brand
What is a brand? How can you define your brand? Why does a brand focus on experience rather than on product? What is the power of emotion in branding? How do complaints present opportunities?
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Do you question whether your branding is strong enough?Do you have a brand that shines? Is it clear and consistent?Do you feel disconnected from your branding?Do you reluctantly hand out your business card because it just isn’t YOU?Do you wish you had a step-by-step guide to creating branding that can compete with the best of the best?
I’ve got online training for you called Discover, Define, and Deliver a Brand That Shines. Get the details about this online training by Jena Rodriquez at this link: http://lnc.tips/brandshines
Your Presenter
Gerry Foster is a highly accomplished Brand Strategist. He is thecreator of the Big Brand Formula which shows small business ownershow to create a big brand, and a strong message that sells, so youcan excite, delight, and ignite your market and make it easier to getnew customers.
Gerry has more than 30 years of successful experience showingsmall business owners how to brand as the big companies do -combining the best in entrepreneurial branding with the best thinking,methods, and approaches from the world of big branders.
As an international speaker, trainer, and coach, he is driven by apassion to give life to and nurture products and services that willflourish and grow beyond what is typically offered by a competitor.Drenched in promises of coveted customer experiences, the brandshe creates have tremendous emotional appeal.
Connect with Gerry at https://gerryfosterbranding.com
Or on social media at Linked or Facebook
Anyone who’s had close contact with a newborn baby thinks they know how fragile they can be. Joan Earley, neonatal nurse for 30 years, who is also an LNC, will take you deeper into the intricate world of neonatal medicine, a world in which high-level communication, coordination of functions, a well-established chain of command, and split-second decisions can mean the difference between life and death.
Added to these responsibilities is the difficult talk of telling parents that their infant has medical problems. This requires great compassion, and the continued need to update the parents about the baby’s condition calls for patience and clear explanations.
The challenge of neonatal medicine begins before the baby is born in the cases of premature babies. Resuscitation can be a critical issue, and respiration monitoring is vital for all premature babies. In terms of liability, a large number of issues can result from the birth process itself.
Another area of concern is skin breakdown. A premature baby’s skin condition must be frequently monitored. They lack the thickness of older baby’s skin, and, in addition, they frequently get jabbed, hooked up to IVs, and suffer other practices that violate the skin’s integrity. They are thus likely to suffer skin deterioration.
This podcast will leave you both much more keenly aware of the liability issues involved in neonatal care and filled with admiration for those hospital personnel who care for these fragile beings. Join us for Legal Nurse Podcast as Joan and Pat explore:
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Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about High Risk Babies in a High Risk Area
What is the main cause of neonatal deterioration? How does the chain of command in a neonatal unit work? Why is skin-to-skin care important? What can be a major source of liability issues? Why is skin care to crucial for neonates?
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This book, “How to Analyze Medical Records: A Primer for Legal Nurse Consultants” the 3rd in the series Creating a Successful LNC Practice, covers the pros and cons of electronic medical records, including how they introduce risk into the documentation of patient care.
Use it to discover tips and techniques for organizing paper and electronic medical records, which are the backbone of our business.
You will gain an understanding of how to screen a medical malpractice case for merit and discover clues for detecting tampering with medical records.
Two final chapters focus on how to polish your work product to create your strongest professional appearance. You will gain critical insights on how to strengthen your ability to analyze medical records – to gain more clients and earn more money.
Your Presenter
Joan Earley RN is a NICU Expert with over thirty years experience in the NICU. She graduated from IUPUI in Indianapolis, Indiana with a MSN. Joan graduated from Spalding University with a BSN. She is a Certified Life Care Planner and a graduate of the Capital University Paralegal Program . She is currently clinically active in the NICU.
Connect with Joan at earleysolutions.com
Or on social media at Linked or Facebook
Working on a cancer malpractice suit provides special challenges for legal nurse consultants. As in all potential legal cases, attorneys come to LNCs for their expertise, and that requires special attention to discerning in which of several possible areas the error occurred. It also means being able to assign responsibility among a host of medical practitioners for the responsibility.
Susan Haibeck, an experienced LNC, shares her extensive knowledge derived from working in such cases. She emphasizes the need for receiving from attorneys all available information about the case, also the negative impact on a case when vital data has disappeared, the role of equipment malfunctions in assignment of error, and the importance of timing in diagnosis as a factor in standard of care.
She speaks about the especially poignant experience of working with children with cancer and offers hope that cures for many kinds of pediatric cancer have emerged. In addition, she and interviewer Pat Iyer, discuss cases which are prosecuted as fraud rather than malpractice. Susan cites a case in Michigan involving 450 lawsuits.
Susan has compiled her experience into a book about cancer care malpractice, Cancer Care Malpractice, published in 2021. Join Susan for this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast.
https://youtu.be/pwk89PxmEd8
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about The LNC Role with Cancer Care Malpractice Cases
What questions should an LNC ask an attorney when he says, “I have a cancer case”?Do you have to be an oncology nurse to review a cancer malpractice case? Is an abstract of the case sufficient for thorough analysis? What aspect of oncology treatment is often overlooked in malpractice investigation? Why is an analysis of a cancer malpractice case so complex?
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How to Manage your LNC Business: Top Tips for Success
You’ve gotten your legal nurse consulting business started, you have clients, and you want to sustain your success. How can you manage that business in the best way? There are dozens of traps that can trip you if you aren't aware of them and prepared to tackle them.
Pat knows - she founded and managed a multi-million dollar legal nurse consulting business - and saw plenty of opportunities for trouble.
Let's face it - working with trial attorneys is a challenge. They are driven people who want to do their best for their client. There is a lot at stake in litigation, and you want to have strong relationships with them.
In this book, you’ll learn how to deepen your connections with your clients through your communications. When conflict or the need to negotiate arises, the tips in this book will give you the confidence needed to tackle some of the world’s best negotiators. Being able to successfully master negotiation, business communication and conflict are essential.
Discover how to win over and retain the clients you want and recognize those who are too much trouble. Pat shows you how.
This is the book to use to build a stable foundation for your business.
Your Presenter
Susan is a legal nurse consultant serving attorneys and also their clients nationwide. As an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist for over thirty years, she has reviewed numerous oncology cases involving chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgical oncology. Emergency Department (failure to transfer to higher level of care), Nursing Home Negligence and Sepsis cases are some of the various medical records she has opined on. She was featured as one of Vickie Milazzo’s Institute of Legal Nurse Consulting Success Stories in January 2017. Her strong nursing background has provided insight to the story behind and also beyond the organizations’ culture and the medical records.
Connect with Susan at http://haibeckandassociates.com/
Or on social media at Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-v-haibeck-b3195a121
As an LNC, you may have encountered the medical/legal issues that arise when a hospital’s chain of command and also nursing administration isn’t clearly defined. These problems can especially affect a nurse who sees a problem with a medical or pharmaceutical order or with a patient’s condition and is unable to get anyone to address the situation.
For these and other reasons, nursing administration can be of tremendous assistance to an attorney trying to discern where a breakdown may have occurred that caused a potential malpractice issue. Lisa Ortega, experienced nursing administrator and LNC, shares these and other issues that can cause issues that are dangerous and may lead to liability.
A key issue in these pandemic times has to do with rises in drug abuse, domestic violence, and mental health conditions. Patients with psychiatric conditions have been increasingly injuring nurses. This danger causes the need for extra alertness on the part of hospital personnel.
Another medical liability issue has to do with the degree to which those in personnel check the employment records of staff. Lisa cites frequent job changes—or in the case of traveling nurses—agency changes as red-flag situations. She advocates that hospitals run the most thorough checks possible before hiring new employees. She also strongly urges that drug supplies be checked carefully.
Both LNCs and those in supervisory and administrative positions in hospitals will find Lisa’s podcast an invaluable source of information.
https://youtu.be/HhDejC7x_EY
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to hear how nursing administration can be of tremendous assistance to an attorney trying to discern where a breakdown may have occurred.
What are a nursing administrator’s responsibilities? How does the chain of command in a hospital function? Why is it important to fill out incident reports for every error? What makes a nursing administrator an especially valuable LNC? What are some of the particular challenges of making sure employees have been fully vetted? How do hospital administrations track down and deal with missing narcotics within the hospital?
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You’ve gotten your legal nurse consulting business started, you have clients, and you want to sustain your success. How can you manage that business in the best way? There are dozens of traps that can trip you if you aren't aware of them and prepared to tackle them.
Pat knows - she founded and managed a multi-million dollar legal nurse consulting business - and saw plenty of opportunities for trouble.
Let's face it - working with trial attorneys is a challenge. They are driven people who want to do their best for their client. There is a lot at stake in litigation, and you want to have strong relationships with them.
In this book, you’ll learn how to deepen your connections with your clients through your communications. When conflict or the need to negotiate arises, the tips in this book will give you the confidence needed to tackle some of the world’s best negotiators. Being able to successfully master negotiation, business communication and conflict are essential.
Discover how to win over and retain the clients you want and recognize those who are too much trouble. Pat shows you how.
This is the book to use to build a stable foundation for your business.
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Lisa M. Ortega holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain College of Nursing.
Lisa’s educational background and years of healthcare experience provides a unique skill set to support you and your cases. As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with advanced medical knowledge and research experience, she has the ability to critique both medical and nursing practice, saving you time and money. Ten years in nursing leadership and also administrative roles have provided her knowledge and under...
One of the most important questions for an LNC is: “How do I start/build my practice?” Valerie Lane, who has been a LNC since 2007, describes the step-by-step process that has built her successful career.
Her career path began with being a flight attendant. After careful research and consideration, she moved on to nursing. Following a career in the California Department of Corrections, she took a job as an LNC for a healthcare company. While in that position, she build her private LNC business.
She emphasizes, with many personal examples, the importance of networking in making the most productive connections. Valerie also stresses the necessity of being involved in a social network as a legal nurse consultant, stating that it is crucial for LNCs to have the ability to seek advice and help from each other.
In addition, she describes how she has benefitted from partnering with a mentor in a mastermind program. This has enabled her to have ready access to advice and guidance. In addition, it’s enabled her to develop her confidence in her ability to reach out to attorneys.
Though in some ways, Valerie’s career path is unique, it includes basic elements in building an LNC business. Her particular gift is to articulate the details of her process in a way that can benefit any LNC.
https://youtu.be/CRsOxZDdwk0
Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to hear Valerie’s insights from a successful LNC career.
How effective are connections and word-of-mouth networking in building an LNC practice? Why is public speaking an important way to get yourself known? Do you have to put a lot of money into starting an LNC practice? In terms of marketing, why is it sometimes most effective to choose one method and do it well? How does a varied career background strengthen LNC skills?
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You’ve gotten your legal nurse consulting business started, you have clients, and you want to sustain your success. How can you manage that business in the best way? There are dozens of traps that can trip you if you aren't aware of them and prepared to tackle them.
Pat knows - she founded and managed a multi-million dollar legal nurse consulting business - and saw plenty of opportunities for trouble.
Let's face it - working with trial attorneys is a challenge. They are driven people who want to do their best for their client. There is a lot at stake in litigation, and you want to have strong relationships with them.
In this book, you’ll learn how to deepen your connections with your clients through your communications. When conflict or the need to negotiate arises, the tips in this book will give you the confidence needed to tackle some of the world’s best negotiators. Being able to successfully master negotiation, business communication and conflict are essential.
Discover how to win over and retain the clients you want and recognize those who are too much trouble. Pat shows you how.
This is the book to use to build a stable foundation for your business.
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Valerie discovered her second career, nursing, due to encouragement from Vietnam Vet medic/RN to “write her own ticket,” while working as a Flight Attendant. She has been a nurse since 1994. Her experience includes Telemetry, MedSurg, Surgery and correctional nursing. Certification as an LNC in 2007 followed with correctional legal work and the founding of Lane & Associates.
In 2010 she accepted a corporate Risk Services LNC position, working up claims for defense. During that time, she opened a variety of cases. Currently her focus is on her business specializing in Personal Injury with a recent focus on TBI.
Connect with Valerie at ValerieLaneLegalNurse.com
Connect with Valerie on social media:
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The rehabilitation nurse has unique challenges in the clinical world. She or he, in addition to general medical considerations, must assess patients for mobility, ability to eat, and potential for skin deterioration. She interfaces with dieticians, physical and speech therapists, and other rehab personnel.
Ana Ramirez, who is both a rehab nurse and an LNC, will introduce you into the complex and fascinating world of rehab, highlighting those aspects that are of particular importance to LNCs.
For example, you are almost certain to be asked to evaluate a malpractice case involving falls. Ana provides a virtual primer on the causes of falls, ranging from incorrect assessments, medications, patient over-confidence or physical disorientation, equipment errors, and falls that are unavoidable. The LNC must have sharp powers of discernment to determine the cause of a fall.
Patients who receive food when they shouldn’t provide another potential source of suits. Ana describes the necessary protocols that ensure all people in contact with the patient realize what restrictions are in place.
She also gives a sobering picture of the extent to which insurance and cost limitations can reduce the kind of treatment a patient receives and its effects on his or her ultimate journey of recovery.
https://youtu.be/0BSK6XwvsBs
Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about rehabilitation nursing challenges. This podcast is a resource that you will want to save and replay or reread.
How does clinical experience make one a better LNC? What unique perspective can the rehabilitation nurse offer about the consequences of a patient’s injuries? Why aren’t rehab nurses required to take life planning courses? What are some of the causes of falls in rehab settings? How do rehab and medical charts differ?
How to Analyze Medical Records: A Primer for Legal Nurse Consultants
This book, “How to Analyze Medical Records: A Primer for Legal Nurse Consultants” the 3rd in the series Creating a Successful LNC Practice, covers the pros and cons of electronic medical records, including how they introduce risk into the documentation of patient care.
Use it to discover tips and techniques for organizing paper and electronic medical records, which are the backbone of our business.
You will gain an understanding of how to screen a medical malpractice case for merit and discover clues for detecting tampering with medical records.
Two final chapters focus on how to polish your work product to create your strongest professional appearance. You will gain critical insights on how to strengthen your ability to analyze medical records – to gain more clients and earn more money.
Your Presenter
The day that I became a nurse, I promised that I will become the best nurse that I can be. My experience in nursing goes from community outreach, rehabilitation, wound care, home-health, nursing homes, psychiatric care, postoperative care, and more. Today, I am a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, that strongly believes in the rehabilitation process. A multidisciplinary approach with the nurse as a team leader, increasing the probability of meeting the patient’s goals. I am a full-time dual nurse employee at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Scottsdale in Arizona, and Encompass Home Health Glendale Division. And I also delivered to my patients the best nursing care that they can have in this arena, a complete approach of adaptation to their limitations.
I successfully run my own business Scorpio Legal Nurse LLC. As a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, I offer my expertise to attorneys because legal nursing is a different way of advocate for high-quality in-patient care. I help patients to obtain the monetary resources that they need to recovery from their injuries and illnesses through my medical cost projections and life care plan with a rehabilitation approach.
Connect with Ana at www.
An increasingly fragmented medical system has placed people with psychiatric issues in particular jeopardy. Both the clinical or psychiatric nurse and LNCs need to be keenly aware of cases that may involve misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and nondiagnosis.
Lynda Waggoner, a nurse practitioner with both medical and psychiatric experience, describes some of the key medical and psychiatric conditions that can lead to diagnostic errors. Diabetic and thyroid crises can masquerade as psychiatric conditions. Many psychiatric patients may have serious heart conditions that may lead to a diagnosis of acute anxiety.
In these and other conditions, lack of correct treatment endangers the patient and may lead to legal consequences. The LNC needs to look for such errors in any malpractice case involving a psychiatric patient. She or he also has to look for signs that a patient may have shown signs of considering suicide.
Lynda places these issues in the perspective of an overall collapse of communication between medical deterioration of medical and psychiatric care in the U.S. She draws particular attention to the role of mental illness in the national epidemic of mass shootings.
This podcast has vital information for any LNC who may become involved in litigation involving a person with psychiatric illness. You will also find that it has enlightening insights about the state of medical and psychiatric practice in the U.S. Enjoy this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast.
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Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Is it a Psychiatric or Medical Condition?
How can confusion between medical and psychiatric symptoms lead to liability issues? What is a condition for which all psychiatric patients must be assessed? How does a plaintiff’s psychiatric affect the perceptions of jurors? Is the care given people with psychiatric illnesses better or worse than it was fifty years ago? Why should addressing the needs of people with psychiatric illnesses be a national priority in the U.S.?
How to Analyze Medical Records: A Primer for Legal Nurse Consultants
This book, “How to Analyze Medical Records: A Primer for Legal Nurse Consultants” the 3rd in the series Creating a Successful LNC Practice, covers the pros and cons of electronic medical records, including how they introduce risk into the documentation of patient care.
Use it to discover tips and techniques for organizing paper and electronic medical records, which are the backbone of our business.
You will gain an understanding of how to screen a medical malpractice case for merit and discover clues for detecting tampering with medical records.
Two final chapters focus on how to polish your work product to create your strongest professional appearance. You will gain critical insights on how to strengthen your ability to analyze medical records – to gain more clients and earn more money.
Your Presenter
Lynda Waggoner is a nurse practitioner and legal nurse consultant. She is board-certified in both adult medical-surgical and psychiatric mental health nursing and has been a nurse for over 38 years. Lynda has practiced in a variety of health care settings, including urology, medical-surgical, medical psychiatry, correctional and community psychiatry. Her blended medical-surgical and mental health experience gives her insight into both the physical and behavioral aspects of injury and illness. Lynda has legal nurse consulting experience working in products liability and disability evaluation.
You have probably had the experience of being treated by a nurse practitioner (NP) in a general medical practice. Kenyetta Christmas, an acute care NP, takes you into the far more fast-paced world of the ICU, where NPs play a large and vital role.
Her description of the complexity of patient issues, which often lead to the administration of a wide range of drips and medications, makes it clear how easily things can go wrong. That NPS typically, in the ICU setting, work with more patients than other nurses, adds to the challenges. The relationship between an NP and physician is particularly interesting. In Kenyetta’s practice, these two are often paired. Depending on the State in which they practice, their roles may significantly overlap.
Kenyetta also describes the function of rapid response teams, which she shares are responsible for sharply reducing the number of patient crises. She attributes some of these successful interventions to a nurse intuitively knowing something was wrong. As a nurse, you will appreciate this recognition.
The unique value an NP brings to her or his role is demonstrated by surveys taken regarding patient satisfaction. Overall, people consistently rate their satisfaction with NPS as higher than that with physicians. This is a statistic in which any nurse can take pride.
Kenyetta is one of many NPs who takes on cases as a nursing expert. As an LNC, you need to understand both her role and her world. This podcast opens that door. Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast.
https://youtu.be/OW_LgViJWmI
Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Inside the ICU
What qualifications are necessary to become a nurse practitioner? What kinds of medical risks does an NP observe? How do NPs handle complex patient conditions and equally complex medications? How does a rapid response team function? How does the role of an NP differ from that of an MD?
How to Analyze Medical Records: A Primer for Legal Nurse Consultants
This book, “How to Analyze Medical Records: A Primer for Legal Nurse Consultants” the 3rd in the series Creating a Successful LNC Practice, covers the pros and cons of electronic medical records, including how they introduce risk into the documentation of patient care.
Use it to discover tips and techniques for organizing paper and electronic medical records, which are the backbone of our business.
You will gain an understanding of how to screen a medical malpractice case for merit and discover clues for detecting tampering with medical records.
Two final chapters focus on how to polish your work product to create your strongest professional appearance. You will gain critical insights on how to strengthen your ability to analyze medical records – to gain more clients and earn more money.
Your Presenter
Kenyetta Christmas MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, CLNC, has been doing critical care nursing for 18 years. Currently, an ACNP in Critical Care Medicine. Kenyetta has been active doing legal nurse consulting work for the last three years doing both litigation support and serving as a Testifying Expert in the field of critical care and advanced practice.
Connect with Kenyetta at www.houghmedicalconsulting.com
And on Social Media
Linkedinwww.linkedin.com/in/kenyetta-christmas-msn-rn-acnp-bc-clnc-81769316b
As a patient, family member, or nurse, you may have visited an ICU. Now you have the opportunity to experience the drama of this environment as described by a nurse who works there. Amy McCutcheon, who is both an LNC and a critical care nurse, recounts some of the conditions and circumstances that make the ICU unique among hospital settings. In chaotic and intense circumstances, all medical personnel must learn to work cooperatively.
The ready availability of doctors and pharmacists makes the work easier. However, all those who work in ICUs suffer what is called alarm fatigue. In addition to the high noise level, a nurse must be able to discern which one needs to be handled first.
Though nurses in ICUs have fewer patients, charting is much more complex and can’t be put off. Daily rounds, too, are more complicated, and involve many more people. Of particular importance to LCNs are errors in heparin and insulin titrating drips and the tendencies of overworked personnel to copy and paste reports from previous days, often without changing or noting the date.
Despite the many challenges, Amy feels that those who work in ICUs achieve levels of communication and camaraderie unequalled in other medical environments. This enlightening Legal Nurse Podcast will tell you why.
https://youtu.be/vpwJgx85HwA
Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Critical Care Liability and the LNC Analysis
Why is ICU nursing one of the most challenging areas of clinical work? What is alarm fatigue? How do daily ICU rounds differ from those in other areas? What are two significant types of medication errors that can especially occur in the ICU? How can copying and pasting of records be dangerous for the patient and frustrating for the LNC?
How to Analyze Medical Records: A Primer for Legal Nurse Consultants
This book, “How to Analyze Medical Records: A Primer for Legal Nurse Consultants” the 3rd in the series Creating a Successful LNC Practice, covers the pros and cons of electronic medical records, including how they introduce risk into the documentation of patient care.
Use it to discover tips and techniques for organizing paper and electronic medical records, which are the backbone of our business.
You will gain an understanding of how to screen a medical malpractice case for merit and discover clues for detecting tampering with medical records.
Two final chapters focus on how to polish your work product to create your strongest professional appearance. You will gain critical insights on how to strengthen your ability to analyze medical records – to gain more clients and earn more money.
Your Presenter
I am a Registered Nurse with experience in Adult Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive care and Psychiatry/Substance Abuse. I started my legal nurse business in January of 2020 with the goal of moving away from direct patient care and being able to spend more time with my family. I have two grown children and an 8 year old with cerebral palsy. I understand the inner workings of healthcare from a professional and personal point of view. I enjoy the investigative nature of legal nurse work that allows me to continue to use my critical thinking skills.
Connect with Amy at www.wakenurseconsulting.com
And on Social Media
Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-mccutcheon-legal-nurse-consultant-673b3651/https://www.linkedin.com/company/wake-nurse-consulting
As the LNC profession matures, we are learning about increasingly varied ways in which we can practice our skills. Jaimee Gerrie, an LNC with 27 years of clinical experience, also works as a mediator in both medical and non-medical cases.Learn about The LNC as a mediator.
She describes in detail the process of resolution through mediation. A method that has greatly increased in popularity due to the present inability to achieve resolution through the usual trial method, mediation has the additional benefits of costing much less and of putting the individual much more in control of the situation.
Nurses are particularly well suited to enter this expanding field. Their training develops in them the ability to evaluate situations and peoples. They have the necessary ability to listen actively, assess body language, and tune in to the silent messages another person may be sending. These skills are essential in the mediation environment, and Jaimee vividly demonstrates this through the story of a very delicate situation she successfully mediated
If you are an experienced nurse who’s looking for a different way to practice your skills, if you have a special interest in helping to resolve conflicts outside of a courtroom setting, a career as a mediator may be exactly what you need to explore. This podcast may open the door to a new profession for you.
https://youtu.be/I3aW5K4xoPU
Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about The LNC as Mediator
What is the difference between a mediator and an arbitrator? What are some of the costs associated with a trial? How does the process of mediation give the individual more power? Why is it often helpful for a mediator not to have a detailed knowledge of the case? What special role can an LNC play in the mediation process?
How to Manage Your LNC Business and Clients: Top Tips for Success
You’ve gotten your legal nurse consulting business started, you have clients, and you want to sustain your success. How can you manage that business in the best way? There are dozens of traps that can trip you if you aren't aware of them and prepared to tackle them.
Pat knows - she founded and managed a multi-million dollar legal nurse consulting business - and also saw plenty of opportunities for trouble.
Let's face it - working with trial attorneys is a challenge. They are driven people who want to do their best for their client. There is a lot at stake in litigation, and you want to have strong relationships with them.
In this book, you’ll learn how to deepen your connections with your clients through your communications. When conflict or the need to negotiate arises, the tips in this book will give you the confidence needed to tackle some of the world’s best negotiators. Being able to successfully master negotiation, business communication and conflict are essential.
Discover how to win over and retain the clients you want and recognize those who are too much trouble. Pat shows you how. Enjoy this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to get insights to these questions about the LNC as CEO
This is the book to use to build a stable foundation for your business.
Your Presenter
Jaimee Gerrie is the principal agent of UPvision Consulting, LLC. She has 27 years of clinical professional nursing experience. Specializing in alternative dispute resolution, Jaimee works with attorneys and health care clients on medically related cases.
Connect with Jaimee at https://www.upvisionconsulting.com/
And on Social Media
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Although EMRs software was designed for greater efficiency in documentation, the large number of different systems, many of which perform different functions, programs that don’t “talk” to each other, and the frequent mixing of hand-written and electronic records can make an LNC’s journey through the world medical records feel bewildering.
Difficulty in deciphering electronic medical records is especially frustrating because it can hamper an LNC’s efforts to discover crucial information about the merits of a case. That’s why I’ve invited Diane Tomacelli, a nurse and expert on deciphering medical records, to explain some of the mysteries of EMRs.
Diane describes a range of issues. She also explains the importance of knowing the different kinds of information various EMRs capture and how to interpret the results. In describing the importance of requesting an audit trail, she explains the importance of having clarity on what kind of information you want. If you only need five or six pages of information, you must be careful not to make a request that will give you five- or six- hundred pages.
Perhaps the most important thing she makes clear is that few attorneys have the experience of ability to tackle the many aspects of EMRs. That’s good news for LNCs, and it’s also one of the best reasons for you to watch this Legal Nurse Podcast.
https://youtu.be/CbeOUpZstq8
Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about How LNCs help Attorneys with EMRs
What problems do different EMR software systems cause? How barriers in EMR documentation get in the way of a patient-practitioner relationships? What is the optimal way to study EMRs? Why is an LNC’s knowledge of EMR documentation invaluable to attorneys? What is the most effective way to order an audit trail?
How to Manage Your LNC Business and Clients: Top Tips for Success
You’ve gotten your legal nurse consulting business started, you have clients, and you want to sustain your success. How can you manage that business in the best way? There are dozens of traps that can trip you if you aren't aware of them and prepared to tackle them.
Pat knows - she founded and managed a multi-million dollar legal nurse consulting business - and also saw plenty of opportunities for trouble.
Let's face it - working with trial attorneys is a challenge. They are driven people who want to do their best for their client. There is a lot at stake in litigation, and you want to have strong relationships with them.
In this book, you’ll learn how to deepen your connections with your clients through your communications. When conflict or the need to negotiate arises, the tips in this book will give you the confidence needed to tackle some of the world’s best negotiators. Being able to successfully master negotiation, business communication and conflict are essential.
Discover how to win over and retain the clients you want and recognize those who are too much trouble. Pat shows you how. Enjoy this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to get insights to these questions about the LNC as CEO
This is the book to use to build a stable foundation for your business.
Your Presenter
Diane Tomacelli is a 30+ year Registered Nurse. and also an Army Veteran, Nurse Consultant, and Proud Grandmother.
Connect with Diane at http://www.legalitrn.com
And on Social Media
Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/diane-tomacelli-b1b32417Twitter http://twitter.com/@legalitrn1Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Tomacelli01
Individuals and their families are increasingly seeking alternatives to nursing home and other institutional facilities. These growing numbers create stress in the field of home health care, a term that covers a wide range of different service, including acute and chronic care, skilled and non-skilled services, and a host of widely varying regulations.
The complex and often confusing field of home care also provides both challenges and opportunities for LNCs. Here to explain some of these issues is Janice McIntosh, an LNC who has extensive familiarity with the unique medical-legal issues that can arise from homecare problems.
Janice describes the dangerous situations that can develop when new nursing school graduates work without supervision, especially when they are using complex equipment. She explains why shortage of personnel leads to the hiring of inexperienced workers and how bureaucratic breakdowns put personnel in situations where they are working without signed orders from doctors. Perhaps worst of all is the plight of people in group homes whose managers have a greater interest in profits than in patients.
In this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast, Janice also clarifies the differences between clinical and home care settings, distinctions that are vital for the LNC working on a home care case. Because of the rapid growth of this area of care, legal cases will also increase. Don’t miss this fascinating and enlightening podcast. You might discover a new area of specialization.
https://youtu.be/lr76XWqrSLk
Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Home Health Care Perils
Why does “home care” cover a far more complex range of situations than you might imagine? What are the particular difficulties of providing sophisticated medical care in a home setting? Why is the correct institutional placement of a patient so important? How does the failure to hire sufficiently trained home care workers lead to medical/legal issues? What special issues does an LNC need to look for in a legal case?
How to Manage Your LNC Business and Clients: Top Tips for Success
You’ve gotten your legal nurse consulting business started, you have clients, and you want to sustain your success. How can you manage that business in the best way? There are dozens of traps that can trip you if you aren't aware of them and prepared to tackle them.
Pat knows - she founded and managed a multi-million dollar legal nurse consulting business - and saw plenty of opportunities for trouble.
Let's face it - working with trial attorneys is a challenge. They are driven people who want to do their best for their client. There is a lot at stake in litigation, and you want to have strong relationships with them.
In this book, you’ll learn how to deepen your connections with your clients through your communications. When conflict or the need to negotiate arises, the tips in this book will give you the confidence needed to tackle some of the world’s best negotiators. Being able to successfully master negotiation, business communication and conflict are essential.
Discover how to win over and retain the clients you want and recognize those who are too much trouble. Pat shows you how. Enjoy this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to get insights to these questions about the LNC as CEO
This is the book to use to build a stable foundation for your business.
Your Presenter
Janice has over 43 years of nursing experience with an emphasis in home health care, gastrointestinal endoscopy, medical-surgical, orthopedic-neurological and military nursing.She has 20+ years in home health care with administrative and supervisory experience in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Texas and Mississippi.
Connect with Janice at mcintoshlegalnurses.com
Addictive eating patterns, which may or may not lead to obesity, cause a range of health problems that may have long-term effects. Tobey Geise, a neuro-linguistic programming practitioner (NLP), master practitioner of hypnotherapy, and Reiki master, had a twenty-six-year struggle to release an addiction to bulimia.
This struggle began when she was nine years old, and her doctor said she was fat. Rebelling against severe food restrictions, she discovered bingeing and purging as a “solution.” This pattern continued until she was 35 and confessed about her bulimic addiction to members of her personal growth group. This confession led her to a therapist associated with Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and, eventually, to joining that organization.
When she reached the point where OA no longer served her, she launched a deeper search into the emotional, mental, and spiritual sources of addiction. Developing a lasting commitment to her own healing process, she learned practices that helped her so much that she wanted to share them with others. As a result, she now coaches clients in a variety of holistic ways.
One of the things they said is that 50% of the patients that are in the hospital will receive an opiate, and of that 50% 0.003% to 4.2% will have an adverse reaction. For those that have an adverse reaction, it will increase the length of stay. It will increase the cost of the care; it will put them more at risk to get other side effects or episodes of negative things happening to them.
You will discover that this podcast is full of insights and suggestions that you can apply not only to eating disorders but to all forms of addiction. Tobey has a message that can help anyone whose life is touched directly or indirectly. Her emphasis on the necessity of awareness in all aspects of life can help us all.
https://youtu.be/6IqFtZdDGMo
Watch this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn How to Get Over Bulimia without Gaining Weight
How can childhood body-shaming lead to eating disorders? What’s the relationship between self-hatred and eating disorders? Why do people in programs such as Overeaters Anonymous reach a point where the protocol no longer works? Why is it necessary to look beyond the body for true healing? What role does awareness play in releasing addictive patterns?
How to Manage Your LNC Business and Clients: Top Tips for Success
You’ve gotten your legal nurse consulting business started, you have clients, and you want to sustain your success. How can you manage that business in the best way? There are dozens of traps that can trip you if you aren't aware of them and prepared to tackle them.
Pat knows - she founded and managed a multi-million dollar legal nurse consulting business - and saw plenty of opportunities for trouble.
Let's face it - working with trial attorneys is a challenge. They are driven people who want to do their best for their client. There is a lot at stake in litigation, and you want to have strong relationships with them.
In this book, you’ll learn how to deepen your connections with your clients through your communications. When conflict or the need to negotiate arises, the tips in this book will give you the confidence needed to tackle some of the world’s best negotiators. Being able to successfully master negotiation, business communication and conflict are essential.
Discover how to win over and retain the clients you want and recognize those who are too much trouble. Pat shows you how. Enjoy this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to get insights to these questions about the LNC as CEO
This is the book to use to build a stable foundation for your business.
Your Presenter
Tobey Geise is a certified Integrative NLP Coach, Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy and Mental and Emotional Release®, Reiki Master, and Breathwork Practitioner.
Connect with Tobey at https://www.tghealingworks.com/