CLNC® Success Story: A Day in the Life of Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Kim Stonecypher
In sharing a typical day in the life of a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, I could expound upon lots of reading, writing, and communicating with attorney-clients. I can even tell you about long and arduous depositions. Then I could tell you about those amazingly stressful testifying days during a trial. Today, I’m going to share a day that is not so typical but possible because I can somewhat control my schedule as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant.
If it’s a day that is not already booked with deadlines and appointments, I can decide to take the day to either do something for myself or visit loved ones. Yesterday was one of those days. I have a great Aunt that is 100 years old and lives three hours away. I had not seen her in a few months and decided I needed to visit her, and although I needed to work on a case, I made the time to do something that was equally as important. I was able to control my daily schedule and invest my time in something that counts in life!
Once again, we had a great visit and it was the best use of my time, as I can always have a workday in my home office. I’m thankful for my CLNC® business that allows me the luxury of prioritizing my day for life and doing the things I love, along with working as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant.
My Aunt Melionee and me at her 100th Birthday party.
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Kim Stonecypher, RN, MSN, CLNC, owner of Stonecypher Consulting, LLC has more than 32 years’ nursing experience in medical-surgical, behavioral health and occupational health nursing. She has also served as a nursing administrator and director of adult services at a level I trauma center. Kim consults on medical-related cases for both plaintiff and defense attorneys.
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Congratulations Kim! I am hopeful to be able to do what you have done!
Great story, so glad you could take the time to visit your aunt. Family is important.
Thank you for being an example of work life balance for all nurses Kim. Congratulations on your CLNC® success!