Law firms, insurance carriers, hospitals and government agencies all have a need for such expertise. The Legal Nurse Consultant curriculum was designed and developed by experienced nurse-attorneys and legal nurse consultants. The program is taught on a post-baccalaureate degree level, offering opportunities for intellectual challenge and professional growth. In as little as six months time, the program's intensive training gives its graduates the competitive edge they need to collaborate with attorneys and others involved in medical-legal matters. The program offers instruction on how to establish and manage a private consulting practice, including the development of a business plan, marketing strategies and effective negotiation skills.
Students can also receive hands-on legal experience through our internship program.
Tuition, fees, schedule of classes and registration information are available through the Legal Studies Certificate Programs Office. An introduction to legal nurse consulting, including the role and scope of legal nurse consulting, a study of ethics, an overview of the legal system, and translating skills learned in nursing to the legal field. An introduction to civil litigation from the client interview through initial filings. Students are familiarized with the legal system and basic questions of where a suit should be filed. Techniques for conducting a client interview are also explored.