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Steps to Earn a Legal Nurse Consultant Certification in 2023

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Step 3: Gain Experience as a Registered Nurse Now that you have a license to practice as an RN in your state, it’s time to step out and get a job. The most popular certifying agency for LNCs is the American Legal Nurse Consultation Certification Board (ALNCCB). The certification is valid for five years.

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6 Reasons Nurses Get Fired: Social Media Mistakes, and More

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Causing Harm to Patients Malpractice is a serious offense. When a nurse is caught diverting drugs it can result in criminal prosecution, loss of license, loss of employment, jail time, home monitoring, detox, rehab and more. It is a very serious offense that can mean the end of the road professionally for a nurse.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

PMHNP candidates must earn a master’s degree in nursing and may be required to fulfill state-specific requirements. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers the PMHNP role specialty through its MSN and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate programs. Legal Nurse Consultant Average Hourly Salary (2023) $49.44