Written By: Andrea Barnes
Edited By: Kelly Lance RN, BSN, CNLCP
Four attorneys were interviewed with the questions: What are you looking for in a Life Care Planner?, What are your expectations in hiring a Life Care Planner?, and What is the best way for a Nurse Life Care Planner to get your business? The four respected personal injury attorneys were represented equally from the plaintiff and from the defense side.
In personal injury cases, Attorneys are looking more consistently to Nurse Life Care Planners to testify as expert witnesses. Defense attorneys seek …

Today, Nurses are better prepared to assume opportunities outside of the traditional role of the hospital Nurse. Nurses are looking for avenues to use their experience and education for better hours and increased pay. Nurses are more prepared to take on leadership roles of managing resources for their patients or clients and to promote better health care in multiple care settings. Nurse Life Care Planning is an expanded role in nursing which combines the education and experience of the registered nurse. Nurse Life Care Planning begins with the foundation …