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Karen Taylor, an ICU veteran, decided to open a full-time LNC practice right before the pandemic. She quickly recalibrated, shifting her marketing efforts to online platforms, and she learned to fully utilize LinkedIn’s networking features.

She landed some clients directly but found that she was receiving many more invitations to do subcontracting work. At that point, she realized that marketing wasn’t her niche, and she achieved a mindset that allowed her to shift from marketing directly to attorneys to focusing on subcontracting.

If one word would describe what this mindset is, it would be “receptivity.” Subcontracting has advantages and disadvantages, and someone considering this form of work needs to weigh both aspects. Once having chosen this career, she or he needs to make the most of the opportunities to have a valuable form of supervision and to learn from a more experienced practitioner.

It also means—and this applies to anyone—to saying “yes” to opportunities. Karen says that she may say “yes” to something she doesn’t know how to do. Though she advises caution about straying too far beyond your skillset, if the opportunity seems possible to realize, you can always ask others for advice.

Whether you’re considering becoming a subcontractor or have a busy practice and need to subcontract some of your work, you’ll benefit from learning how a thoroughly professional subcontractor looks at her work.

Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Legal Nurse Consulting Subcontracting

• How can you build an LNC practice even in the midst of a pandemic?
• What role can participating on the LinkedIn platform play in building a practice?
• Why does doing subcontracting work require a mind shift?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing subcontracting work?
• What kind of research should someone interested in becoming an LNC do?

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Going beyond her extensive experience in this field, Pat interviewed both subcontractors and independent contractors. You’ll read their personal, insiders’ perspectives on the benefits and drawbacks of subcontracting.

Your Presenter

I currently live in North Carolina with my husband and have the privilege of working from my home office. I have 27 years in healthcare. First as a Respiratory Therapist and then 13 years as an ICU nurse. I found the field of Legal Nurse Consulting by accident after I was asked to assist the hospital attorney review a few medical records. I was attracted by the forensic nature of LNC work. I get to share my insight and experience with attorneys and do a lot of teaching, which I enjoy. I’ve learned quickly that there are many different avenues and tracts you can take as a Legal Nurse Consultant. I’m eager to continuing learning.

Connect with Karen www.TaylorLegalNurseConsulting.com

Connect on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-taylor-certified-legal-nurse-consultant-831630199/

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=taylor%20legal%20nurse%20consulting

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Jane Shufro never planned to become an LNC, but when she got an unexpected phone call asking her to review a case, she recognized the opportunity and has never regretted taking it.

During the 11 years since she first entered this field, she has learned a lot, and this podcast provides information that can help the new LNC develop their skills and give the seasoned practitioners the opportunity to review their work.

In terms of practical, foundational abilities, Jane emphasizes good grammar and writing skills, familiarity with computers, and the ability to network.

Some of what she’s learned, though, is more subtle. In terms of gaining and keeping attorney clients, you need excellent listening skills. Attorneys lead stressful lives, and if you’re there to listen to them vent (obviously within reason), they will value you and return with more cases.

Jane also emphasizes the importance of meeting deadlines. Miss a deadline and lose a client.

She also was careful to debunk some of the myths about the LNC profession. You can’t just walk into it, and you won’t get rich quickly. Those new to the field will especially benefit from her wisdom on these subjects.

If you’re looking for a clear-eyed, practical viewpoint from an LNC who loves her work, you will enjoy and learn from this podcast.

Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to hear how to Get Started as an LNC

• What are the immediate essentials skills you need to get started?
• What are the learning curves an LNC encounters in enhancing overall skills?
• What kinds of skills do you need to make lawyer clients happy?
• How does aligning your area of expertise get you the right clients?
• What are some of the misconceptions debunked about becoming a legal nurse consultant?

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You’re sitting in your home thinking,

• How do I get my first LNC case?
• I took a program to become an LNC and now I am ready to start. How do I get involved in this specialty field of nursing?
• I would love to be able to take off a day without asking permission from a boss.
• What is it like to work with attorneys?
• How do I get started?
• How do I overcome the risks of starting my business?

You’re putting your foot out into new territory. You fear that you could make mistakes and cost everybody a lot of time and money. You’re wondering, “Am I up for the challenge? What can I do to get started and overcome my fears. What can I do to meet my first attorney client?” This book helps you overcome your fears and get out of your own way.

Your Presenter

I have more than 35 years as a clinically active nurse with relevant knowledge and expertise of the healthcare system and litigation process. I provide attorneys with an efficient assessment of their case based on an understanding that current practices and policies change over time. My experience and training produces organized records with less time and expense, finding important missing records, and discovering pertinent facts that support or weaken your case that could be missed by the untrained eye. I’ll provide you with facts connecting medicine to the law you can rely on and the resources you need to evaluate your case and provide an expert opinion when needed.

Connect with Jane at https://janeshufrolnc.com/

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Pat Iyer, host of this podcast and LNC Business owner, usually recommends that legal nurse consultants allow 3-5 years to develop a full-time practice. She is delighted to showcase an exception to that flexible rule. Ashley Moreau began her LNC Business practice in 2020, four months after the pandemic began. Prior to that time, she’d been working in a nursing home. Although she loved working there, the rigid schedules and greatly worsening conditions caused by COVID restrictions and staff shortages, accelerated her decision to become an independent LNC.

She planned carefully before leaving her job, saving as much money as she could, and determining how she would publicize and promote her fledgling business. She has made great use of LinkedIn, both to make connections and to meet potential subcontractors. In addition, she has worked with local organizations in Louisiana.

Ashley is a strong advocate of using subcontractors, saying that being able to provide this service to an attorney helps to encourage them to call on you again and again. She acknowledges that it’s crucial to provide quality control for subcontractors’ reports. She won’t allow any report that isn’t up to standard go out with her name on it.

She believes in doing some marketing every day. That’s part of having a business.

If you are a beginning LNC or considering establishing a practice, this podcast can inspire you to take the leap and make the full commitment to your business.

Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn How to Rapidly Build LNC Business – Ashley Moreau

• How does love of learning contribute to an LNC’s success?
• What primary issues come up in nursing home litigation?
• Will the conditions in nursing homes during COVID lead to increased litigation?
• Why is it important to be able to provide attorneys with subcontractors?
• How can you assure good quality from your subcontractors?

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Stay ahead in the competitive world of legal nurse consulting with the tips in this new book, How to be a Successful LNC. In this clear, easy-to-follow guide, you will discover the strategies that are best for building a strong LNC business. You’ll learn how successful LNCs think and behave to assure their success.

Don’t wait another minute feeling frustrated about your LNC business and not sure what to do to assure success. Do you want to learn from people who know only the theory of success or from people who achieved success in your field?  This book is written by Pat Iyer, who established and grew a successful LNC business to sales of a million dollars or more for the last 5 years she owned the company.

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Your Presenter How to Rapidly Build LNC Business – Ashley Moreau

I’ve been a nurse for 15 years. Most of my experience is in Long Term Care (Nursing Homes). What drives me today is the same thing that drove me to make my career choice, and that is to help people. I’ve always wanted to be a nurse. Working with and advocating for residents in nursing homes is so fulfilling. I can help those with very little voice, the most vulnerable population, in having a better quality of life.

Connect with Ashley http://www.moreaulegalnurseconsultants.com