Founded in 1989, the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) is the leading nonprofit membership organization dedicated to advancing the specialty of legal nurse consulting. We empower registered nurses, whether new to the field or experts, to excel at the intersection of healthcare and law.
AALNC is the premier organization for legal nurse consultants by offering:
Professional community and networking with peers, mentors, and industry leaders
Educational resources and development to deepen expertise and expand opportunities
Certification support through the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board (ALNCCB)
At AALNC we strive to elevate the profession, foster connections which widen your network, and provide the tools nurses need to succeed in legal nurse consulting.
Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals
Vision
The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants exists to inspire and empower nurses to achieve their full potential as legal nurse consultants.
Mission
The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants promotes the professional advancement of registered nurses consulting within the legal arena by providing a platform for education, certification, and exchange of information.
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AALNC Culture Statement
- We commit to courage over fear, embracing growth, learning, and innovation across our organization, our Board of Directors, and our members.
- We foster a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and belonging, where diverse voices are valued and new ideas thrive.
- We prioritize data-informed, mission-driven decisions that lead to meaningful goals and measurable outcomes.
- Through respectful, curious dialogue and a collaborative team mindset, we solve problems together and stay open to new perspectives.
- We mentor, support, and challenge one another, cultivating a safe, honest, and accessible environment built on trust.
- We safeguard AALNC’s financial health and long-term sustainability with a strong fiduciary focus.
- Above all, we pursue alignment, embracing vulnerability and speaking with one unified voice.
AALNC Code of Ethics and Conduct
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AALNC Position Statement
The following position statements express AALNC's stance on important issues related to legal nurse consulting:
- Legal Nurse Consulting: A Nursing Specialty
- Education and Certification in Legal Nurse Consulting
- Expert Witness Testimony
AALNC offers many more advanced publications and products for LNCs, including the primary reference text, Legal Nurse Consulting: Principles and Practice, 4th edition.