If you work in a healthcare setting, chances are you can’t do much to influence your physical surroundings. If, however, you work as a legal nurse consultant in an office, you can do a lot to create an environment that supports your productivity. Light Whenever possible, have a lot of natural light in your office. […]
“Compassion fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it can create a secondary traumatic stress for the helper.” Dr. Charles Figley, Professor, Paul Henry Kurzweg Distinguished Chair Director, Tulane […]
You’ve written a report; you’ve put a lot of time and thought into it. You have an investment in it. Now you need to edit your reports. You can find lots of practical advice about how to edit your work. However, none of these suggestions will work for you until you address issues that have […]
You may be thinking, “No. I’m doing fine in my business. Why would I need help? I don’t need fixing, either. I know myself better than you could.” These are all fair answers. On the other hand, consider this. You’re a legal nurse consultant, and you know that you achieve innovative solutions in your business […]
Here are tips for writing memorable blog posts. Remember your audience You are writing for attorneys, not nurses or lay people. Blog posts, like expert witness reports, should explain medical terms and abbreviations. I’ve seen LNCs write blog posts or newsletter articles teaching attorneys about the use of sunscreen or vaccinations for flu. Instead, teach […]
What do I mean by imposter syndrome? It is the persistent inability to believe that your success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result your own efforts or skills. “Who would believe that”, you ask? “Of course, I worked hard to be where I am today.” Imposter syndrome is far more common […]
The following describes too many business people: You’re a solopreneur or you run a business with a few employees. Sometimes you’re struggling. You never have enough hours in the day. You push yourself, drive yourself, and, ultimately, you don’t take care of yourself. A few days ago, I met a former attorney who is now […]
Starting a successful LNC business seems impossible for many. Surviving the first few years and growing a successful LNC business is also a challenge. Do you ever tell yourself that something is impossible? If you believe that, you are sure to not achieve it. Here’s another perspective on the issue: 1. Realize that “impossible” is […]
Your confidence is tested in numerous ways when you work with attorneys. You might be testifying as an expert witness, explaining a case to an attorney, or giving a talk to attorney or paralegals. Trial attorneys are great at reading body language and assessing witnesses. They focus on credibility-the credibility of the defendant and the […]
To “fail” is a negative concept in any setting, and particularly so in legal nurse consulting. When we work on medical malpractice cases, we discuss how the nurse or doctor or other provider failed to do this, failed to do that, failed to follow the standard of care. Legal nurse consulting teaches us to be […]