 A heartfelt thank you and congratulations for giving me the tools to change not only the direction of my career, but the direction of my life as well. Vickie, you are truly an inspiration. You not only touched the nurse, you touched my inner being. I have come away with the knowledge, energy, beliefs and support for great success. I am enjoying each and every step of this endeavor. Having your continued mentoring available greatly adds to  my confidence.
Deidre Barkley
RN, CLNC
California Two years ago, I was sick and tired of the job I had. I had a nonexistent self-esteem and was going nowhere fast. Your teaching has changed my life. I am now in business and love everything I do. Thank you so much. P. Martins
RN, CLNC
New York Thank you for all you have done to promote and encourage CLNC® consultants like myself. You are a model of what a CLNC® consultant should be through your professionalism, first-class presentations and attention to detail. G. Fergus
RN,C, CLNC
Kansas You will quickly realize a financial and professional return on your investment of time and money. Capitalize on your years of experience. Every time I take one of your courses, I learn and adjust accordingly. Each adjustment has proven to be profitable. Debbie Cook
RN, CLNC
Oklahoma I have been an independent CLNC® consultant for six years and I owe a great deal of my success to you. You are so inspiring. You empower me to get out and fulfill my dream. Thank you. Crystal B. Keller
RN, CLNC
Mississippi The information I received has been a goldmine. I'm as busy as I can be. Vickie imparts so much for so little. She does exactly what she teaches – she gives more than we pay for. Sandra Berber
RN, CLNC
Texas Unlimited income potential – something that isn't available in traditional nursing roles. Cheri Consolver
RN
Colorado The Institute has changed my life and given me the opportunity to own my own business. You can be as successful as you want. Cheryl C. Bockholt
RN
Texas Vickie's ability to be down to earth, yet a model of professionalism comes across not only in person, but throughout the Home-Study program. You have changed my professional life forever. If I'd had an instructor like Vickie in college, not only would my grades have improved, but I would have enjoyed it, too! She's great. Harriet Kapossy
RN
New Jersey
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FAQ
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Vickie Milazzo Institute. If you can't find an answer to your question in the following list, please email us at contact@LegalNurse.com or call us at 800.880.0944, and we will be more than happy to give you an answer.
- How many attorneys need the services of a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant?
According to the Houston Chronicle, 25% of attorneys deal with medical-related cases. They rely on specially trained CLNC® consultants to help them win cases for their plaintiff or defense clients.
Few attorneys know how to read medical records or understand the terminology and subtleties of healthcare issues. While the attorney is the expert on legal issues, the CLNC® consultant is the expert on nursing and the inner workings of the healthcare system.
As a CLNC® consultant, you apply your knowledge of medical, nursing and health-related issues to make the attorney's job easier, more efficient and more effective. Your professional expertise as an RN and a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant qualifies you to review and interpret relevant medical records, prepare chronologies, screen medical-related cases, assist with discovery and provide dozens of other CLNC® services.
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According to the American Bar Association Market Research Department, in 2011 there were 1,245,205 attorneys in the U.S. |
- Do I need a BSN degree to become certified?
No, a BSN degree is not required. You only need an active RN license in the U.S. or Canada to complete the CLNC® Certification Program.
- How many years of RN experience do I need to practice as a CLNC® consultant?
I recommend at least 1 year of nursing experience. I was an RN for 6 years when I pioneered the nursing specialty of legal nurse consulting.
- Is there a market for CLNC® consultants in my area?
Yes, there are 1,245,205 attorneys in the U.S. and anywhere there are attorneys, there is a thriving market. Many CLNC® consultants have successful businesses even in rural areas. They work from home and communicate with attorneys via phone and email.
- How many clients will I need to succeed as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant?
Most CLNC® consultants surveyed say that 3-5 attorneys keep them busy full time. The CLNC® Certification Program teaches you how to market to attorneys and easily build your client base.
- How much do Certified Legal Nurse Consultants charge?
Most independent CLNC® consultants charge up to $125-$150/hr. This fee is cost-effective for the attorney who would otherwise have to pay an MD expert $750/hr or more.
- Is a certain type of nursing experience necessary to succeed as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant?
No, your experience is invaluable regardless of your nursing background – med-surg, OB/GYN, psychiatry, etc.
- Does Vickie Milazzo Institute market Certified Legal Nurse Consultants to attorneys?
Yes, you receive a FREE listing in the NACLNC® Online Directory. The Institute markets the Directory through ads in a leading national publication for trial attorneys making your Directory listing an important part of your marketing strategy. Everything about the NACLNC® Online Directory is designed to put your practice in front of the 1,245,205 attorneys nationwide 24/7.
- Can I work part time as a CLNC® consultant?
Yes, you may start part time to supplement your RN income and become comfortable with your role as a CLNC® consultant as you gain attorney-clients.
- Do I have to testify?
No, most Certified Legal Nurse Consultants only consult behind the scenes, educating the attorney about the case and helping prepare for deposition and trial.
- Do I need nurse-paralegal training?
Absolutely not. I urge you to avoid any nurse-paralegal programs. They do not prepare you to work as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, but rather as a legal assistant, which is equivalent to a nurse's aide. Every day we get distress calls from RNs who feel they have been misled and that they have wasted thousands of dollars on a dead-end paralegal program.
You can complete the CLNC® Certification Program in 6 days and learn everything you need to succeed as a CLNC® consultant. Our program is cost-effective because we don't waste your time on irrelevant legal courses such as legal research, civil procedure, probate, etc. You will use everything you learn in the CLNC® Certification Program. As a CLNC® consultant, you will be able to charge up to $125-$150/hr as a professional consultant, rather than $16-$18/hr as a paralegal.
- How long does it take to complete the CLNC® Certification Program?
You'll be done in only 6 days at the CLNC® Certification Seminar or 40 hours with the CLNC® Online Certification Program. Choose to experience Vickie live at the 6-Day Seminar or review the Online Certification Program as often as you like to master every detail.
- Is financing available?
Yes, you may apply for a Career Training Smart Option StudentSM Loan from Sallie Mae with payments as low as $75/month.
- What is my role as a CLNC® consultant?
As a CLNC® consultant, you apply your knowledge of medical, nursing and health-related issues to make the attorney's job easier, more efficient and more effective. You are a medical insider who knows the inner workings of our complicated healthcare system firsthand. Your professional expertise as an RN and a CLNC® consultant qualifies you to review and interpret relevant medical records, prepare chronologies, screen medical-related cases, assist with discovery and provide dozens of other services.
- Do CLNC® consultants work only for attorneys?
No, while many CLNC® consultants practice independently or work in-house for attorneys, other CLNC® consultants provide consulting services to insurance companies, government agencies and private corporations. The opportunities are unlimited.
- Can I really succeed as a CLNC® consultant?
Absolutely, yes. You have succeeded as a nurse, and nurses really can do anything! We make split-second decisions that make the difference between life and death for our patients. We save lives in the middle of the night when the rest of the world is sleeping and an MD is nowhere to be found. Starting a CLNC® practice will seem easy compared to saving lives. On my first legal nurse consulting case, everything fit like a glove. You'll have the same experience.
- What are the prerequisites to become a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant?
Starting your new CLNC® career is simple.
- No BSN degree is required. You only need an active RN license.
- No legal nurse consulting experience is required. You only need CLNC® training by Vickie Milazzo Institute.
The trademark CLNC® Certification Program is the first and most recognized legal nurse consulting certification program.
- How do I train to become a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant?
Choose one of the proven CLNC® Success Systems to change your life:
- VIP CLNC® Business System
- Executive CLNC® Success System
- Basic CLNC® Certification available in your choice of
6-Day Seminar or Online
Whichever CLNC® Success System you choose, it is 100% guaranteed.
 What is the VIP CLNC® Business System?
The VIP CLNC® Business System is the most cost-effective program and the quickest path to CLNC® success. As a VIP you receive Vickie's proven, turnkey business system. You get it all. Every business resource researched and developed by the Institute is included. You receive what you need to launch and grow your CLNC® business and generate income fast. Plus you receive exclusive 24/7 marketing of your CLNC® business by Vickie Milazzo Institute to attorneys nationwide.
- How do I benefit from FREE CLNC® mentoring?
I want you to succeed. That's why I developed the FREE CLNC® Mentoring Program – the only mentoring program in the U.S. for legal nurse consultants. Our CLNC® Mentors are full-time practicing CLNC® consultants who will guide and coach you every step of the way as long as you remain certified.
Hands down, our FREE CLNC® Mentoring Program has proven to be everyone's favorite benefit. The CLNC® consultants love it. VIPs receive FREE unlimited priority mentoring. Executive CLNC® Success System purchasers are eligible for FREE mentoring twice a month and Basic CLNC® Certification purchasers are eligible for FREE mentoring once a month.
- Why should I become certified as a CLNC® consultant?
Your CLNC® Certification is evidence that you have mastered a complex body of specialized knowledge. More important, CLNC® Certification gives you the competitive edge, bolsters your credibility with attorneys and helps you build a profitable business more quickly.
Developed and implemented by the nation's oldest and largest legal nurse consulting training institute, the CLNC® Certification is the first, most credible and most widely recognized legal nurse consulting certification in the nation.
Attorneys nationwide respect the trademark CLNC® Certification and the specialized training it represents. The CLNC® Certification is the official certification of the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC®).
- How do I become a member of the NACLNC® Association?
As a CLNC® consultant, you receive FREE membership in the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC®). This is the world's largest association of legal nurse consultants. Your exclusive NACLNC® Association membership benefits include FREE coaching and mentoring, FREE listing in the NACLNC® Online Directory, networking with more than 4,000 CLNC® consultants nationwide PLUS you'll get FREE access to the information-packed online NACLNC® Association with its links, sample cases, authoritative textbook listing and Vickie's recommended web links.
- Is the CLNC® Certification nationally recognized?
Vickie Milazzo Institute is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
The CLNC® Certification is the official certification of the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC®), the nation's largest association of legal nurse consultants.
The CLNC® Certification is trademarked by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is recognized by attorneys nationwide.
- Is the CLNC® Certification Program guaranteed?
 Because I know my proven CLNC® Success Systems work, I personally guarantee every CLNC® Success System. If for any reason you feel that you cannot profit from your nursing experience through the Institute's program, you have two easy options to return the system no questions asked:
- For CLNC® Success Systems containing an online education component, you may return for a full refund within 30 days of invoice date.
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To receive a refund or to transfer for the CLNC® 6-Day Certification Seminar, the Institute must receive your written notice at least 15 days before the event. No refunds after a transfer. No transfers allowed more than one year after purchase.
Call 800.880.0944 for return instructions. All requests to return must be in writing by mail or email.
For VIP and Executive CLNC® Success Systems, there are no partial refunds.
Once you submit the CLNC® Certification Exam application or take the exam, you are no longer eligible for a refund.
- Can I afford to invest in CLNC® Certification? – Can I afford not to?
The CLNC® Certification is economical. Vickie has never forgotten her roots in nursing and is committed to making this opportunity affordable to any nurse interested in liberation from burn-out and frustration. When you register for the CLNC® Certification Program you are hiring Vickie to coach and mentor you to success as a CLNC® consultant.
- What will I lose if I don't invest in the CLNC® Certification Program?
- You'll lose thousands of dollars in potential income. The typical Certified Legal Nurse Consultant has an earning potential of up to $150/hr.
- You'll also miss out on the satisfaction and freedom of building your own business as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant.
The CLNC® Certification Program is so affordable, you can earn more than it costs on your first two cases.
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