Duke University is a private research university in the suburban central North Carolina city of Durham. Established in 1924, today the four-year university continues in the traditions of the United Methodist Church. Duke features an extensive catalog of undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as a host of continuing education and professional programs. Registered Nurses can matriculate into the university’s Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting program. Divided into six “modules,” students are required to attend 45 hours of classroom instruction. Duke’s legal nurse consulting certificate program was developed in conjunction with the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of Legal Nurse Consultants.
Duke University
2138 Campus Dr.
Durham, NC 27708
919-684-8111
duke.edu
Established in 1821, Widener is a private four-year university in the suburban southern Pennsylvania city of Chester. The university has two additional campuses in Pennsylvania, as well as a campus in Delaware. Widener’s Legal Nurse Consultant Program is housed within the university’s School of Law. Nurses with at least three years of experience and an undergraduate diploma, certificate or degree can earn a certificate in legal nurse consulting upon completing 24 credits at Widener. Courses include Health Care Law & Ethics, Legal Research & Writing and Civil Practice. Students are also required to complete a mentorship at a law firm, insurance company or any other atmosphere where legal nurse consulting is practiced.
Widener University
One University Pl.
Chester, PA 19013
610-499-4000
widener.edu
Capital University is a private four-year university in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1830 by the Lutheran Church, today Capital maintains an affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America. The university houses several schools and departments, including the Capital University Law School where Registered Nurses can matriculate into the university’s Legal Nurse Consulting Program. Designed to accommodate students with full-time careers, the program takes 10 months to complete, with classes held the first weekend of each month. Capital University’s Law School presents this program in collaboration with the university’s School of Nursing.
Capital University
303 East Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614-236-6500
law.capital.edu