As nurse consultants working in the legal field, we often have to generate reports for our clients.  My friend, Pat Iyer, is working to educate legal nurse consultants on how to sharpen their writing skills.  She held a contest recently in which contestants were to submit their best writing tip.  The top tip was from Barbara Boschert of St. Louis Missouri.  She states,  “Whenever possible, I keep specific turning points in a box because it is a way to pull them out, set them apart, …

I was just doing some internet reading today when I ran across some information from Med League Support Services.  Not only did I find that Pat has some great free products this month, but also I found information regarding our upcoming teleseminar.  I have included the information on the teleseminar below, but to get the free products you need to sign up.  You can find the sign up for the e-zine and the freebies on her website; PatIyer.com.  Freebies include a presentation on pain, tips for powerpoint presentations, a report …

When people find out I am a nurse the first question is always, “What hospital do you work for?”  After I tell them I do not work for a hospital, it is usually followed by “Oh, what doctor do you work for?”  I then explain that I don’t work for a doctor, clinic or hospital, but rather I own a consulting firm.  “But I thought you were a nurse.”  Yes, I am STILL a nurse.
So you may be asking, “What exactly is a nurse consultant and what do they do?”  …

The AALNC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have voted to endorse the Office of the National Nurse Initiative. First and foremost as nurses, we believe in the vital role RNs play in both the health care and legal process. As LNCs, we are involved with the potential risks and challenges of our health care system and promote patient safety as well as education nationwide. We believe that by establishing this office, more attention will be brought to bear on these challenges as well as more education …