General Information

On behalf of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC), we invite you to join us as we become Set for Success at the 2009 National Educational Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Professionals working in the legal nurse consulting field have been attending AALNC conferences for twenty years, so you won't want to miss out this year - when we celebrate the founding of our association! AALNC is deeply committed to delivering top-notch education and the National Educational Conference showcases this through a wide variety of session topics and unparalleled networking opportunities.

The AALNC National Educational Conference is the perfect place to expand your knowledge of while interacting with your LNC peers. For twenty years, AALNC has been dedicated to the professional advancement of registered nurses practicing in diverse roles within the specialty practice of legal nursing, and we continue to lead the way today. This year's conference will not only bring you the in-depth educational sessions, keynote addresses and mentoring sessions that you have come to expect; it will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of AALNC in a special "Where Were You 20 Years Ago?" Chapter Night and a 20th Anniversary Welcome Reception.

Much planning and research has been done to ensure that the 20th anniversary of AALNC is properly recognized. From identifying founding members to locating old conference photos, numerous hours have gone into making this the best conference yet. Take for instance the design of our conference materials: the hummingbird is believed to symbolize devotion, permanence and eternity. It is a strong symbol in disguise because although the hummingbird is small in stature, it is extremely determined and is seen as a symbol for accomplishing that which seems impossible. The same could be said about AALNC and all legal nurse consultants. Our role may seem small, but LNCs can assist attorneys in achieving a seemingly impossible verdict through determination, research and hard work. Look for this attention to detail and celebration of the LNC profession throughout this special 20th anniversary conference!

We invite you to peruse this programto discover the myriad offerings at this year's event. We believe you will find that the information provided at our conference is vital to furthering your career. The knowledge you take home will help you excel in your career and ensure that you are Set For Success!

We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix!

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 is the only conference for legal nurse consutlants that 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 Phoenix.

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.

Approximate Nursing Contact hours:
Pre-Conference Workshops – up to 8.66 contact hours
Educational Sessions – up to 18.165 contact hours

Commission for Case Manager Certification
AALNC will apply for approval of 27.75 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 8.75 contact hours
Keynote/General/Concurrent Sessions - 19 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 on April 21, 2009.

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 on another spring and fall date at sites nationwide. The testing dates and application deadlines will be announced very shortly.

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