Legal nurse consultant certification(LNCC) 2009

Introduction:

Legal nurse consultant certification Exam is conducted for those registered nurses who are looking ahead to attain consultancy level  and increase their opportunities in the medical-legal field. A Legal Nurse Consultant is a licensed nurse who has got additional legal training and can consult with doctors, attorneys, and clients on medical issues. This exam enables nurses to function and perform in a legal capacity. 

Eligibility:

1. The applicant applying for this exam must be a licensed registered nurse.

2. The applicant must have attained a minimum of 5 years employment.

3. The applicant must have also got at least 2000 hours of functioning experience as a legal nurse for a period of 3 years.

Examination Pattern:

1. There are total of 200 questions in the exam.

2. All the questions are of multiple choice type (MCQ)

Duration: 4 hours

Important Note:

1. The exam is held twice in a year, once during the spring and then in fall.

2. The exam is conducted at nearly 47 sites around USA.

3. The exam fee for American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board members is $275 and that for non-members is $375.