Legal Nurse Consultant

Conference Overview

Become certified as a Professional Legal Nurse ConsultantTM (PLNC) and explore the limitless possibilities for career expansion, additional income and greater job satisfaction. Professional Legal Nurse Consultants are in high demand as attorneys and insurance companies need expert nurses to review, explain and give opinions on medical records in pending cases. This program is designed to give you the tools you need to take your career in a new direction.

After attending this course, you will be able to:

• Review cases, medical records and draft reports relating to liability.
• Serve as a nurse expert witness.
• Work with legal counsel as a content expert.
• Identify essential deposition skills.
• Market your Professional Legal Nurse Consulting practice.
• Become a certified Professional Legal Nurse ConsultantTM.

(PLNC Certification Test required and offered at conclusion of this course.)

Presenter: Elizabeth G. Rudolph, JD, MSN, RN has been practicing law for 20 years and is a national speaker on legal nurse consulting and legal issues in nursing. Dynamic and passionate about helping nurses avoid classic situations that bring on lawsuits, Ms. Rudolph will share with you her excitement for the role of Professional Legal Nurse Consultant.

PLNC Certification Test is given at the conclusion of this course by Jurex Center for Legal Nurse Consulting.
Register for the PLNC Certification Test at www.jurexnurse.com or call (901) 496-5447.

This session will not be recorded and will not be part of the Online CE Library.

Conference Program

Saturday, May 1 | Sunday, May 2

Saturday, May 1

1:30 p.m.	Registration • Check-In
2:00	What Is a Legal Nurse Consultant? Marketing Your Legal Nurse Consulting Practice Creating an Effective Curriculum Vitae Setting/Collecting Fees/Retention Agreements Essential Skills/Fine-Tuning Your Areas of Expertise How to Become Invaluable to Attorneys Reviewing Records/Cases Questions and Discussion
6:15 p.m.	Adjourn

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Sunday, May 2

8:00 a.m.	Preparing a Targeted Case Evaluation Understanding the Litigation Process Key Research Techniques Sample Medical Records Review Questions and Discussion
12:15 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:15	Elements of Report Writing Business Structure and Set-Up Bookkeeping and File Management 10 Essential Deposition Skills Questions and Discussion
3:15	Adjourn
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.	Optional PLNC Certification Test Conducted by Jurex™ Center for Legal Nurse Consulting. Register for the Certification Test at www.jurexnurse.com or call (901) 496-5447.

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Conference Faculty

Presenter: Elizabeth G. Rudolph, JD, MSN, RN has been practicing law for 20 years. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Ms. Rudolph is a national speaker on legal nurse consulting and legal issues in nursing. Ms. Rudolph is featured in numerous videotapes and CD-ROMs on medical-legal issues. Dynamic and passionate about helping nurses avoid classic situations that bring on lawsuits, Ms. Rudolph will share with you her excitement for the role of Legal Nurse Consultant.

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance is given upon completion of course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization. Additional brochures and evaluation forms provided upon request.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Legal Nurse Consultant: 10 ANCC/12 CA BRN contact hours
Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516. (CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

Nurse-Midwives

Legal Nurse Consultant: 10 hours

Application for specialty credit for the Pre-Conference and Main Conference has been filed with the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Location

Las Vegas, NV

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There’s never a dull moment in Las Vegas. Watch the volcano erupt at the Mirage, don’t miss the rousing pirate battle at Treasure Island, marvel at the dancing waters display at the Bellagio, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals of the Venetian or dine at the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris. For a break from The Strip, take a day trip to Hoover Dam where you’ll be impressed with the power of the mighty Colorado River.

The Las Vegas Hilton offers gambling at the hotel Casino, dancing at the NightClub, big-name entertainment at the Hilton Theater and a chance to relaxon the eight-acre rooftop recreation deck, pool and indoor health club (fee required). And you’ll never go hungry with the variety of restaurants offering culinary treats from the traditional to the exotic.

Getting around Vegas is easy on the Las Vegas Monorail, a high-speed transportation system that operates daily, making numerous stops along the Las Vegas Strip, including the Las Vegas Hilton. (Visit www.lvmonorail.com.)

World-class dining, internationally-known boutiques, award-winning golf courses, savvy nightclubs and European-style spas are calling you to this glittering city, known as “Vegas!” Join your colleagues for “Obstetric Nursing” and enjoy all of the fun in the city that never sleeps. For more information, call the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at (702) 892-7575 or go online to www.lasvegas.com.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The Conference will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. A limited block of rooms is being held for you and your guests at special group rates which will be in effect, based on room availability, from April 26 to May 2 for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $119 single/double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the “hotel room block release date” which is March 27. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel regarding availability.

To reserve your room online, please click here.

For room reservations, call (800) 635-7711 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums’ Conference Obstetric Nursing. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation. Reservations must include a first night’s deposit.

Contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 3 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

For additional hotel information, please call the Las Vegas Hilton at (702) 732-5111.

For assistance in locating a roommate, please call Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special Conference fares visit www.united.com or call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW.

Relax and stretch out before and after you hit the convention floor—you can now enjoy JetBlue’s award-winning service and roomy leather seats for less! Book now and choose your way to save:
Traveling by yourself — Use convention code: Obstetric as you book on jetblue.com/promo to save 5% off your travel.
Traveling as a group of five or more - Use JetBlue’s Meetings & Convention program to receive a customized fare. Simply call our dedicated desk at 888-JETBLUE, prompt 4. Your group will also receive one free change waiver per traveler.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the Conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the Conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the Conference discount code CV# 03000232.

Fees

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confirmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received two weeks before the Conference begins. Since Conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

Tuition Fee (U.S. Funds)
	Legal Nurse Consultant May 1-2
Regular Registration Fee	$495

Your tuition includes Certificate of Attendance, and refreshment breaks.

Group Discounts (Mail, fax or call in together – Online registration unavailable)

Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the Legal Nurse Consultant course. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.

• $25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
  $45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Method of Tuition Payment

Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the Conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the Conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, and contact name, email address and phone number.

Register by Phone, Fax, Mail or Online (Payment required to register)

Register only ONCE, by mail, fax (800) 329-9923, online or by calling (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Before calling, complete all registration information.

Tax Deductibility

Expenses of training, tuition, travel, lodging and meals to maintain or improve professional skills may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (Online registration unavailable)

Call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared.

Cancellations

Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before March 17 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after March 17 are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the Conference begins or for “no shows.” If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes

Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule.

Questions?

Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email info@cforums.com. If you require special arrangements at this Conference, call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, at least 30 days prior to the Conference.