Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP)?

A Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) is a registered nurse who has met defined qualifications and passed a certification examination in Life Care Planning allowing them to utilize the designation "CNLCP".

2. What makes the Nurse Life Care Planner qualified to write Life Care Plans?

According to the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP), the nurse life care planner has "extended experience, knowledge and education relevant to the life care planning process." Nurse Life Care Planners are uniquely qualified because, as registered nurses, they approach the needs of the human being from a holistic perspective working within their licensed scope of practice.

3. What is the role of the Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) versus a paralegal?

A paralegal assists attorneys in the delivery of legal services and frequently requires a legal education. The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) has defined legal nurse consulting as a specialty practice of nursing noting that the professional foundation is first and foremost, nursing. While many legal nurse consultants have acquired knowledge of the legal system, legal education is not a prerequisite to the practice of legal nurse consulting. A legal nurse consultant uses existing expertise as a health care professional to consult and educate clients on specific medical and nursing issues in their cases.

4. How long will it take to receive my report?

Galli Legal Nursing, Inc. provides individualized service to each client tailored to meet their specific needs and timelines.

5. Do you work with plaintiff or defense attorneys?

We work with both plaintiff and defense attorneys, insurance companies and others.