How is the LNCC program different from other certification programs for legal nurse consultants?
The LNCC credential is achieved by individuals who meet specific eligibility requirements including licensure, education, and experience. Unlike some programs, it is not a certificate program designed to measure knowledge achieved in a specific course or series of courses. The LNCC credential is carefully designed to follow standards set by the testing and measurement community. A professional testing company, Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT), provides expert assistance to ensure that the examination is valid and reliable. SMT will begin to adminster the LNCC exam beginning with the Fall 2008 exam. The LNCC program has been designed to meeting the requirements of the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (formerly the American Board of Nursing Specialties – ABNS), an organization that accredits nursing certification boards that meet stringent membership criteria. The LNCC program is administered by the ALNCCB, a functionally autonomous component of AALNC. Prac
