How To Become A Legal Nurse

How To Become A Legal Nurse

The fields of law and nursing are closely connected, as many legal cases are related to medical issues. During a medically-related legal case, a legal nurse consultant (LNC) will use his or her expertise in their field of interest to assist. The consultant usually acts as a liaison between the two fields. An RN wishing to expand his or her career can benefit by becoming an LNC.

A LNC helps businesses and attorneys to read medical records, understand medical terminology and to locate and collate evidence for law-related matters. LNCs are not only hired …