Nurse Attorney

A Nurse Attorney represents medical professionals in court, or works to change policies within the healthcare system.

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Required education

BSN and JD

Attributes

Fast-paced

React and make decisions quickly in demanding conditions.

Independent

Work on your own or even start your own practice, in some states.

Managerial

Lead, guide and support other nurses so they can provide the best care.

Patient-facing

Work hands-on, directly with patients.

Structured

Follow a routine that allows you to anticipate and prepare for every situation.

Varied

Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.

You’ll be licensed as both a Registered Nurse and an attorney, with a variety of career choices in health or law.

What you’ll do

Assessment

You’ll review medical records and analyze personal injury and insurance claims.

Editorial

You’ll also work as a writer or editor for professional nursing and legal journals.

Education

You’ll teach healthcare staff about the rules and regulations associated with their job.

Representation

You’ll represent healthcare providers in malpractice cases and lobby for change in the healthcare industry.

Testifying

You’ll appear in courtrooms as an expert healthcare witness.

Where you’ll work

Clinics
Education
Government
Hospitals
Insurance companies
Law firms
Patients’ homes
Private practices

How to become a Nurse Attorney

01

Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

02

Pass the NCLEX-RN.

03

Work as a Registered Nurse, gaining clinical experience before applying to law school.

04

Pass the law School Admissions Test.

05

Get your Juris Doctor degree (JD) and pass your State Bar Licensing Exam.

06

You’re ready to work as a Nurse Attorney.

Join an Organization

Become a member of a Nurse Attorney organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.

Related Organizations

American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA)

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