WHAT IS A CLFN?
What Is a Certified Legal Forensic Nurse?
A specialized hybrid role that combines legal-medical analysis with forensic thinking into one powerful skill set. You are a case strategist, medical analyst for litigation, and forensic-minded nurse who sees what others miss. Designed for nurses who want to work behind-the-scenes in the legal system.
Remote, flexible, professional work that attorneys actually pay for.
THE ROLE
Legal Forensic Nursing Is Its Own Lane
Legal nurse consulting has existed for decades. They primarily work on plaintiff cases, not criminal work. Legal forensic nursing does this and more. It is a more advanced, specialized forensic-driven approach. We work on both plaintiff and criminal cases and are taught how to see cases from all angles.
This is not a bedside role. There are no shifts, no patients, no scrubs. It is remote, document-based work that attorneys hire for because no one else on their team can read a chart the way a trained nurse can.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
What CLFN Nurses Actually Do
A legal forensic nurse works behind-the-scenes on active legal cases. Attorneys bring in CLFN nurses to analyze medical records, timelines, and clinical facts in real cases.
They are trained to recognize medically significant details, assess documentation, evaluate timelines, identify inconsistencies, and organize complex healthcare facts in a way that helps others understand what happened.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Nurses And Medical Professionals Who Want To Enter Into Forensic Space
LNC VS. CLFN
Legal Forensic Nurse Is Its Own Lane
Attorneys do not hire nurses based on their title or nursing specialty. They hire nurses based on their work product. CLFN training is built around producing quality work products that attorneys can rely on.
ATTORNEYS
Who Hires CLFN Nurses?
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FAQs
Our most Frequently Asked Questions. CLICK HERE to see more FAQs.
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Yes. Attorneys handle thousands of cases involving medical records every year and most of them do not have anyone on staff who can read a chart the way a trained nurse can. Personal injury, malpractice, criminal defense, insurance all of these practice areas need clinical eyes on medical records. The demand is there. You are not bound to your local area and can work with attorneys and cases across the country. The shortage is trained nurses who know how to deliver work attorneys trust.
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No. This is remote, behind-the-scenes consulting work. You are not providing patient care, so your nursing license state does not restrict where you can work. CLFN nurses work with attorneys and firms across the country.
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Yes. The program is self-paced with no deadlines. Most nurses complete it while still employed. You can start part-time, take cases evenings or weekends, and transition on your own timeline.
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No. In the legal system, attorneys hire based on work product, not titles. No governing body exists that an attorney checks before hiring a nurse. What matters is whether you can produce reports that save them time and help them build better cases. The CLFN program trains you to do exactly that and gives you the business tools to go find the attorneys who need you.
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Yes. The CLFN certification was created by Janice Dolnick (Jan Marie), BSN, RN, CLFN, who has worked as a legal forensic nurse since 2009. The program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17837, for 47 continuing education credits, which align with ANCC standards. California Board of Registered Nursing standards are generally accepted for CE credits in many other states. However, it's always advisable for nurses to confirm with their specific state board to ensure compliance with local continuing education requirements. This program has been running since 2015.
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We have a 3-case guarantee. Our promise to you is as long as you show up and do the work, you will get results. If you complete the program, show up to the coaching calls, engage with the community, and follow the outreach system we give you and you still do not land 3 cases within 180 days of launching your business, you get a full refund on your enrollment. Being a part of the program and community means you understand and acknowledge that results vary based on effort, experience, case type, market conditions, and individual implementation. This program provides education, tools, and training. It does not guarantee income, clients, case volume, or specific outcomes.