I Am All that I Can Be as a Successful CLNC^®

I attended the CLNC^® 6-Day Certification Seminar to learn about legal nurse consulting and prepare for the future. I had been the director of nurses in a 176-bed facility, a certified case manager and a nursing supervisor. While I enjoyed the daily challenges, I also dreaded the burnout I knew would come.

Vickie's course gave me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, my "little box," and gain a new perspective on my career. I met brilliant nurses from all over the United States and found that we shared a bond. We were all so different in many ways and yet so similar. We were there because we were not afraid to explore the challenge of "Being All that We Could Be."

I returned to my position feeling more informed and prepared, even empowered to deal with my profession's everyday challenges. I also felt an obligation to educate my staff and friends. Vickie planted seeds of ideas that had a tremendous impact on my daily activities.

Shortly after I returned, I was deposed about quality of care issues for a case. I was impressed by the professionalism and kindness the defense attorneys showed me. I casually mentioned attending the CLNC^® 6-Day Certification Seminar and let nature take its course.

After interviewing with the law partners, I gave my former employer a month's notice as a professional courtesy. I took a brief vacation and prepared to launch my new career as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant. In other words, I went shopping for a new wardrobe.

I now work with a staff of brilliant young professionals. There is a mutual respect and admiration for the contributions each brings to the firm. My added bonus is that I have more energy and quality time to spend with my family.

Achieving the CLNC^® Certification motivated and energized me to step out of my comfort zone and explore ways to "Be All that I Could Be." Vickie's course provided me with the basic ingredients necessary to be successful. I tell all who will listen that the learning process only stops when you are dead. The skills and ideas presented in Vickie's course gave me a whole new perspective on my own self-worth.

Teresa C. Vitale, RN, CCM, CLNC is with a law firm. She specializes in long term care issues.

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"Vickie planted seeds of ideas that had a tremendous impact on my daily activities." "I have more energy and quality time to spend with my family." Achieving the CLNC® Certification motivated and energized me to step out of my comfort zone and explore ways to 'Be All that I Could Be.'"