Mission Statement

The St. Louis Chapter of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants is a non-profit organization dedicated to the professional advancement of registered nurses practicing within the specialty of Legal Nurse Consulting. Founded in 1993, our primary commitment is to the promotion of quality health care through the provision of information on medical-legal matters relating to health care delivery and professional practice. We are a service driven enterprise directed to individuals striving to meet the needs of their respective professions and the community at large.

Chapter Goals

  • Serve as a resource to other professional organizations of similar interest, allied health professionals, government agencies, educational facilities, the legal community, and the general public.
  • Promote membership and maximize participation at the local and national levels.
  • Maintain a solid financial base to support operation of the Chapter and fund the annual Fall Conference.
  • Promote recognition as a professional nursing specialty with its own skills and expertise in medical-legal issues.
  • Develop educational programs that result in knowledgeable and articulate Legal Nurse Consultants who project and uphold the standards and practice of Legal Nurse Consulting.
  • Facilitate and exchange information and establish a communication network for mutual support and professional affiliation among its members.

Chapter History

  • Founded in 1993
  • Hosted the National AALNC Conference in 2000
  • Honored by AALNC as the Chapter of the Year Award in 2007, in recognition for consistent demonstration of career professionalism, commitment to AALNC, and service to the legal nurse consulting profession.
A Welcome letter from our President


Past Presidents

1993 - Cindy Banes
1994 - Cindy Banes
1995 - Donna Fulcher-Smith
1996 - Jan Eads
1997 - Tina Bruce
1998 - Lisa Pyle-Rodenbaugh
1999 - Peggy Donnelly-Hoefel
2000 - Tina Bruce
2001 - Laura JW Paruleski
2002 - Jan Klosterman
2003 – Ann Smith
2004 – Kathryn Spilker
2005 – Barb Boschert
2006 – Ginny Starke
2007 – Annette Thornhill
2008 – Bev Fenier
2009 – Diane Leek
2010 – Linda Wilson

2011 Officers and Board

President/Membership: Rhonda Newberry
President-Elect: OPEN
Past President: Linda Wilson
Secretary/Treasurer: Adene Amsterdam-Balzer

Committee Chairs

Communications/Historian: Jan Eads
Education: OPEN
PR & Marketing: OPEN
Website: Pat Dowling

LNCC Listing

Our Chapter is proud of our members who hold the Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) title. This is a national credential that recognizes experience, knowledge and commitment to the specialty practice of Legal Nurse Consulting. Administered by the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board (ALNCCB), the LNCC credential recognizes experience, knowledge, and commitment to the specialty practice of legal nurse consulting. The following members have achieved LNCC status through the certification program developed by AALNC.

  • Bruce, Tina
  • Dowling, Patricia
  • Eason, Lenore
  • Leek, Diane
  • Maag, Cynthia
  • Stahl, Margie
  • Thielker, Donna

Contact Information:

LegalNurseConsultants@aalncstlouis.org

 

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