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AALNC 2010 National Educational Conference
Invest in Yourself
March 24-27, 2010
Westin Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Mentor Session Descriptions

Ticket and additional fee required
SATURDAY, MARCH 27

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Mentoring Sessions
(Optional; Ticket Required; $50 Member/$65 non member)

Working with Experts – The Role of the In-house LNC
Karen Huff, BSN RN LNCC

Objectives:
1) List at least three tasks the in house legal nurse consultant may perform during discovery when working with experts.
2) Provide an example of a written report prepared for the attorney by the in house legal nurse consultant to document the expert’s opinion.

The Plaintiff’s In-house LNC Role in Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice Cases
Sharon K. McQuown, MSN RN LNCC

Objectives:
1) Identify three areas of litigation (excluding medical malpractice) where a legal nurse consultant’s skill and expertise can be useful in case analysis.
2) Determine through a case analysis effective techniques for preparing demonstrative evidence.

Deposition/trial preparation techniques and tips
Beth Ridgely, BS RN LNCC

This mentoring session is specific for the expert witness; especially the expert who has not yet testified or not yet proficient with the skill.  There will be a discussion of best practice for preparation, how to deliver your testimony succinctly and accurately and some tips to help ease the anxiety of testifying.

Getting Started, Keeping Busy or Growing your Practice:
Subcontracting can be the answer.

Mindy Cohen, RN, MSN, LNCC

This mentoring session is appropriate for those who are looking for contract work or looking for LNC’s to contract to. Discussion will include principles of the contracting process, finding contract work or contractors and ethical considerations. There will also be an opportunity for business card exchange and networking with other participants

Review of the Medical Record: Standards of Care
Beth Diehl-Svrjcek, RN MS CCRN NNP CCM LNCC

Objectives:
1) Define the term "standard of care"
2) List the sources available in the public domain regarding standard of care
3) Identify components of the medical record that directly relate to standard of care issues.

Marketing Your Business
Mary Lou Hazelwood, RN, LNCC

Come and learn some easy and cost-effective tips for marketing your business.  With the economy still sluggish, what can you do to get your message and work-product in front of potential clients?  How can you do it affordably?  What works, and what doesn’t?  Come and share your ideas in this session focused on growing your business in this difficult economy. 

Objectives:
1) Identify one absolutely free way to market yourself and your business.
2) Name two ways to economize on marketing products.

The Role of LNC in the Insurance Industry
Marianne Hallas RN BS MBA LNCC

Did you know that 41% to 53% of the AALNC Certification Examination is devoted to case studies involving skills related to a LCN working in personal injury, auto insurance, general liability, product liability and Workers’ Compensation? Come learn about the diverse roles a LNC can play in the insurance industry.

Objectives:
1) Identify various roles a legal nurse consultant may perform working in the insurance industry.
2) List at least three tasks a legal nurse consultant may perform working for an insurance company.

 


   
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