Member Benefits

Networking

• Network with fellow LNC’s in person at our monthly meetings.
• Participate in a Listserv – free of junk mail and advertisements – that allows open communication among members “24/7”.

Education

• Monthly educational presentations on issues pertinent to LNC’s – medical, legal, business, marketing, etc.
• A library of invaluable references and resources, many of which are available for rent for a nominal fee.
• An Annual Fall Conference, CEU approved, on pertinent medical/legal issues. Registration fees are discounted to AALNC members.
• The Listserv communication indirectly provides education as questions are asked and responded to by chapter members.

Peer Support & Camaraderie

• Membership provides an immediate circle of colleagues and friends who are happy to lend advice and support.
• Members can log on to a membership directory that serves as both a resource and marketing tool.

Increased Exposure to Potential Clients

• The chapter often receives requests from attorneys and other potential clients for assistance in finding a particular expert – consulting and/or testifying. These requests are posted to the Listserv, giving all members an opportunity to respond,
• Member marketing packets are organized and distributed for a nominal fee at major law conferences, displaying your name and expertise “up close and personal” to hundreds of attorneys.
• Involvement in chapter work provides an abundance of opportunities to meet prospective clients as you promote the profession and the association.
• More established chapter members often subcontract work to other LNC’s when their workload is excessive, or when they’re in need of a certain nursing expertise they do not personally possess.
  In the process of providing expert witnesses to our clients, chapter members look first to their own colleagues whenever possible.
• In the process of providing expert witnesses to our clients, chapter members look first to their own colleagues whenever possible.