General Information

On behalf of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC), we are pleased to invite you to the AALNC 2008 National Educational Conference in Tampa, Florida. The wide variety of topics that form the framework of the program have been chosen to provide you with the latest information to help you advance your practice.

Whether you are an experienced legal nurse consultant or just starting out in the field - and whether you are practicing as n independent pratcitioner or are directly employed by a law firm, hospital, consulting firm or insurance company - the information provided at this conference is vital to furthering your career. Last year, more than 450 professionals working in the legal nurse consulting field attended the conference, so you won't want to miss out this year!

These three days will bring you numerous opportunities to network, learn from the experts and explore the latest industry information in our ever-changing field. You’ll have the opportunity to add to your knowledge base through in-depth educational sessions, keynote addresses, as well as mentoring sessions taught by our board members.

The AALNC National Educational Conference is the perfect setting to expand your knowledge while interacting with your LNC peers. For more than 19 years, AALNC has been dedicated to the professional advancement of registered nurses practicing in a consulting capacity in the legal field, and we continue to lead the way today. Take this opportunity to participate in three days of learning in sessions led by knowledgeable speakers, as well as networking events with colleagues and industry leaders.

We look forward to greeting you at another successful conference this year. The knowledge you take home will enhance your career, and help you make your journey to excellence.

We look forward to seeing you in Tampa!

Plan to attend this conference if you are a:

• Legal nurse consultant
• Life care planner
• Case manager
• Risk manager
• Forensic nurse
• Insurance claims manager
• Professional involved in the medical litigation process

Conference Objectives

• Integrate new approaches and techniques into the LNC's everyday practice
• Recognize and discuss current trends and controversies in the medical and legal fields.
• Network with other medical and legal professionals.

Earn continuing education credits while you learn! The AALNC National Educational Conference offers you the opportunity to earn continuing education credits from multiple programs. To earn contact hours: An entire session must be attended to receive credit. The total number of contact hours awarded is determined by the number of sessions an individual completes.

Please note that previously, one contact hour has been equal to 50 minutes of educational content; however, as of January 1, 2007 the ANCC (American Nursing Credentialing Center) equates 60 minutes of educational content to one contact hour. A Continuing Education Self-Report Form to track contact hours earned will be provided to each participant in their registration bag in Tampa.

Illinois Nurses Association
AALNC is an approved provider of continuing education by the Illinois Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing education program was approved for up to 23.82 nursing contact hours. Sessions marked with "INA" indicate those approved for nursing contact hours.

Approximate Nursing Contact hours:
Pre-Conference Workshops – up to 7.66 contact hours
Educational Sessions – up to 16.6 contact hours

Commission for Case Manager Certification
AALNC will apply for approval of 23.82 continuing education hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Sessions marked "CCMC" indicate those that will be submitted for approval under the CCMC requirements.

Approximate CCMC Continuing Education hours
Preconference Workshops - up to 7.66 contact hours
Keynote/General/Concurrent Sessions - 16.16 contact hours

Legal Nurse Consultant Certified
Sessions marked "LNCC" include topic areas that can be applied toward LNCC certification renewal by contact hours.

Experience Counts: Become an LNCC
The Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) designation is the sign of an experienced LNC - a designation that has to be earned through experience and demonstrated mastery of content. The LNCC program is the only LNC certification that is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties and endorsed by AALNC, the industry's not-for-profit professional society.

The LNCC certification examination, sponsored by the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board, will be held prior to the conference.

Eligibility criteria for the examination:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the United States or its territories, with a full and unrestricted license
• A minimum of five years of experience practicing as a registered nurse at the time of application
• 2,000 hours legal nurse consulting experience within the past three years at the time of application

The certification exam will also be offered May 3, 2008 and October 11, 2008 at sites nationwide. The application deadlines are March 8, 2008 and August 16, 2008, respectively.

Please visit www.lnccertified.org to download an application handbook, or call 877/402-2562 to request one via regular mail.