PLNC FAQ

Q and A about legal nurse consulting.

1. Do attorneys need Professional Legal Nurse Consultants (PLNC)?
Yes. There are approximately 1.33 million attorneys in the United States according to the American Bar Association. A large portion of attorneys practice law in medical malpractice, personal injury, and other areas where services of a PLNC are utilized. To handle the volume of lawsuits, attorneys can use the services of a PLNC to assist them in multiple aspects of a case. As a PLNC, you can use your nursing knowledge to provide services to law firms and their clients.

2. Are there any prerequisites to becoming eligible to take the PLNC Certification Course?
You must be a Registered Nurse (R.N.). Since legal nurse consulting encompasses all types of lawsuits, no technical nursing experience, years of practice, nor specialty backgrounds are required to obtain PLNC certification.

3. What are the educational background requirements to obtain PLNC certification?
Regardless of your registered nursing education, you can obtain your PLNC certification. Nurses from all educational backgrounds have obtained their PLNC certification.

4. How does JurexNurse.com help with job placement?
In multiple ways. Each PLNC Certification System includes your profile listing on the JurexNurse.com Expert Directory. The JurexNurse.com Expert Directory is where attorneys go to hire PLNCs. Be sure you keep your profile listing current. Email any changes or updates to: info@jurexnurse.com. The PLNC Certification course dedicates an entire section to cost-effective marketing tools. Our mentoring program provides excellent marketing strategies to all our PLNCs. Our blog contains multiple marketing information with step-by-step takeaways you can put into action immediately. We reach out to all PLNCs when we are contacted by law firms who have specific legal nurse consulting needs.

5. Does JurexNurse.com “recommend” PLNCs to attorneys?
No, we do not “recommend” one PLNC over another. We provide a list of all PLNCs profile information you submitted and the attorneys select the PLNCs.

6. Is PLNC work part time or full time?
We recommend you start on a part time basis and let your PLNC business evolve into full time practice, if you wish. The beauty of it is that you could work either part time or full time. You decide when you work and how much you work.

7. Who hires PLNCs?
Law firms, governmental agencies, insurance companies, and corporations. Whenever and wherever there’s a need for medical records to be reviewed, a PLNC could fulfill that role.

8. Can I work from home?
Yes. Most law firms encourage a remote work arrangement; however others may prefer for you to come into the office. Check with your attorney.

9. How do I become certified as a Professional Legal Nurse Consultant (PLNC)?
Select one of the PLNC Certification Systems and start today. Each PLNC Certification System includes the Risk-Free Guarantee detailed below.

10. Which PLNC Certification System is the most popular?
The Star PLNC Certification System is chosen the most by nurses because it includes the highly popular PLNC Post-Certification Internship where you will be guided each step of the way from starting your business, marketing yourself, and reviewing a medical record with feedback.

11. How do I access the PLNC Certification Course?
The PLNC Certification Course is online, on-demand, and viewable 24/7. To access the course, you will be sent the link via email with an initial password. Change your password once you login for the first time.

12. What does the Unlimited Mentoring Program include?
The Unlimited Mentoring Program includes unlimited email contact with us for as long as you stay PLNC certified. If you have questions you would rather ask by telephone, please feel free to call us.

13. Can I get individual business coaching?
Yes. One-on-one coaching is available with Elizabeth Rudolph, JD, MSN, RN, PLNC. You can choose to be coached via phone or Zoom for a fee. Book an appointment here.

14. How do I activate my membership in the Association of Professional Legal Nurse Consultants (APLNC)?
All actively certified PLNCs receive FREE membership in the APLNC. Member benefits include access to our private Facebook Group where Elizabeth Rudolph will go live to answer questions and provide relevant legal nurse consulting information, member discounts on products, 24/7 access to the entire PLNC Certification Course, and monthly email newsletters containing the most current legal nurse consulting practice information.

“As a PLNC, you’re actually helping people regardless of which side of the case you’re on. You’re valued as a member of the legal team.”

Kathleen, Arizona

15. Explain the Risk-Free Guarantee.
We guarantee each PLNC Certification System 100%. If you decide not to pursue the PLNC
Certification System, you may return the System subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Return your PLNC Certification System within 30 days of first invoice date for a full refund.
2. The PLNC Premium System’s Marketing Package is not refundable, however the rest of the PLNC Premium System is refundable.
3. Registrant must contact us via email at info@jurexnurse.com within thirty days of first invoice date and prior to completing the PLNC Certification Exam to request a refund.

16. Is financing available?
Yes. All PLNC Certification Systems can be placed on a payment plan and you can immediately start the course. One-half payment is due at registration and the balance is divided into two equal payments over the next two months. Contact us either by phone at 901-496-5447 or email at info@jurexnurse.com to easily set up your payment plan.

17. What is the length of the PLNC Certification course?
You can complete it in two days or less. It’s approximately 8 – 12 hours of material.

18. How long do I have to complete the PLNC Certification course?
All PLNC certification courses and products must be completed, including completion of the PLNC certification exam, within one year of purchase.

19. How do I receive the course materials?
All items are downloadable. If you request items to be shipped, they are sent via USPS, UPS, or FedEx for an additional charge.

20. Is the PLNC Certification Course accredited?
Yes. The PLNC Certification Course is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and Contemporary Forums in a joint sponsorship. The PLNC Certification is the only certification provided by JurexNurse.com.

21. Can I review medical records only and not testify?
Yes. Most PLNCs review medical records only and do not testify. If you decide to testify, you can earn more money.

22. How likely is it for a case to go to trial?
The majority of cases do not go to trial. If you decided to testify, more than likely it would be limited to a pretrial proceeding or deposition.

23. How much could a PLNC earn?
The earning potential is $150+ per hour and the job flexibility is tremendous. You could potentially earn back what you spent on your PLNC Certification after reviewing just one case.

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