Name: Darleen Norton
Degrees/ Licenses: RN, CLNC
Business Name: Verum Dictum, Inc.
Business Organization? Corporation - Subchapter S, Reg. in the State of Michigan
Why did you choose this type of organization? I chose Inc. with Sub S for the tax advantages and the increased protection from potential liabilities.
Please describe business/services you provide:
Medical Malpractice
City: Beulah
State/Province: Michigan
Zip Code: 49617
E-mail Address: NurseNorton@hotmail.com
Homepage Address: http://www.legalnursingconsultant.org/norton
Type of business categories you would like to be listed:
Keywords, Phrases that describe your business, experience, services: Certified legal nurse consultant, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Consultant, Legal Nurse, CLNC, LNC, Medical Research, Expert Witness Location, Demonstrative Evidence, Medical Bill Review, Nursing Standards of Care, Attend Independent Medical Exams, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Toxic Tort, Criminal, Class Action, nursing law
Contact person: Darleen Norton, President
Phone number: (231) 590-3123
Date business started: 4/2006
What Attracted You To The Field of Nursing? The field of nursing attracted me in many ways. I found nursing to be a multi-faceted profession. I thoroughly enjoyed the mutual benefit of the patient/ nurse relationship. I am continually challenged to grow in my knowledge of medicine. I appreciated the financial security, schedule flexibility and diversity in areas of practice.
What is your experience and background in Nursing? Critical Care Cardiac/Telemetry, Cardiothoracic, Medical-Surgical, Home Care
How did you hear about the Nursefriendly, NursingEntrepreneurs.com?: Search Engine
The year were you first licensed as a nurse? 2002
How many years have you/did you practice as a nurse: Clinical – 3 years; licensed – 4 years
Professional organizations you belong to: National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants
What made you decide to start your own business? I was in a bad car accident last year. I am no longer able to provide hands-on care to patients. However, I was left with my mind and my determination to use it to the best of my ability. I have always loved law and saw this as the perfect opportunity.
How many times have you changed employers in your career? I have only been a nurse for a few years. During that entire time I was employed for the same organization. Prior to that, I did office management.
What specific qualities and traits do you feel make nurses especially qualified to operate a business? All of them – time management, organization, prioritization, communication, and compassion with a twist of fairness
Do you currently practice as a nurse? If yes, in what type of setting? No – N/A
Your most pressing concerns with the profession and healthcare: In many cases, the short staffing issues result in a lack of adequate care provided to the patients due to the extreme over-extension of the nurses and other healthcare providers.
Other areas of interest and expertise: Management, criminal law, forensics
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