Fundamentals of Nurse Representation

The American Bar Association is offering a CLE course for attorneys, Fundamentals of Physician Representation. See http://www.abanet.org/cle/programs/t08fpr1.html.

The American Bar Association is also offering its annual Physician Legal Issues Conference this year. See http://www.abanet.org/health/02_programs/PhysicianIssues/2008/agenda.shtml

Why isn't there a national nursing professional association or national legal professional association offering these types of programs for attorneys who represent nurses?

If I had the time, I would start a professional association for attorneys who represent healthcare professionals. The association would be tailored to meet the needs of small firm and solo practitioners who represent not only physicians but other licensed healthcares including nurses, dentists, physical therapists, etc.

I am going to start playing the Mega Millions and the Ohio Lottery and if I win at least 10-25 million I would do the following:

1. Quit my job. Oh, I forgot I am self-employed.

2. Start a national professional association for attorneys who represent healthcare professionals.

3. Start an organization that monitors the legal, professsional, and self-regulation of nursing practice nationally and in every state or US jurisdiction. The focus of the organization would be the law, legalities, and legal issues facing nurses.

4. Hit the CLE and CNE circuit. The cost of live continuing education for attorneys and nurses is increasing. There are always CLE seminars for attorneys I want to attend but cannot stomach paying the cost of registration (anywhere from $900-$1,500.00 just for registration). These seminars are usually in Mexico, Cancun, etc. I'd attend at least one of these a month and vacation also.

5. Have all five of my dogs evaluated by the Dog Whisperer. Its a zoo at my house.