Nursing Expert Witnesses in California

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Nursing expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including geriatric nursing, pediatric nursing, psychiatric nursing, oncology nursing, and emergency nursing. Some of the most common specialties among nursing expert witnesses also include critical care nursing, forensic nursing, surgical nursing, obstetric and gynecological nursing, and community health nursing. They have provided opinions on the effects of medication errors, patient safety issues, standards of care, medical malpractice, and patient advocacy.

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Average Nursing Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$250/hr

Review Fee

$325/hr

Deposition Fee

$400/hr

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Nursing Experts in California

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Review Fee $400/hr

This expert is an extremely well-qualified internist with additional experience and interest in geriatrics, palliative medicine, and hospice care. She has published more 28 peer-reviewed primary publications, review articles, invited articles, abstracts and book chapters. This expert has also traveled, giving numerous presentations on geriatrics, palliative medicine and hospice care. She currently holds a physician position at one of the finest VA institutions in the country, University, and is medical director for a program of all inclusive care for elderly

Associate Professor, A major medical school in NV

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Drexel University College of Medicine

San Diego,

California

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Review Fee $450/hr
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This highly qualified expert has over 30 years experience in her field. She completed both her BSN and MSN at Loyola University, and earned her DNP at the University of San Francisco. She is certified in Neonatal Intensive Care, and has published several books and numerous articles on this subject. She has previously worked as a Neonatal Intensive Care Staff Nurse at numerous hospitals, as well as serving as Adjunct Clinical Faculty at California State University of East Bay and the University of San Francisco. She currently serves as Assistant Professor and Maternity Faculty Lead an at an elite university

Assistant Professor, A university in CA

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of San Francisco

Walnut Creek,

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert has worked as a registered nurse for over 42 years. She earned her RN diploma from Massachusetts General Hospital and BSN and Masters in Nursing from California State University. She is a Board Certified Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist for 34 years and Certified Emergency Nurse for 30 years. She has done clinical practice as an RN in ICU, ED, PACU, Telemetry, and Med Surg. She also teaches Emergency Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, and ICU Nursing. She supervises and mentors pre-licensure and graduates nursing students on related acute care clinical units. She is a member of multiple professional societies including Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association and Emergency Nurses Association. She is currently a full-time Faculty at an MEPN Program in a top ranked medical university in California.

Clinical Professor, A Medical School in CA

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of California, Los Angeles

Sonoma,

California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This exceedingly qualified expert in Oncology Nurse Specialist is considered a pioneer of Oncology Nursing in the United States and is known internationally as a leader her field. She published the first textbook on Oncology Nursing in the United States and over 300 Peer-Reviewed articles and book chapters. She brings over 40 years experience as an Oncology Nurse in 5 Major Cancer Centers in the United States and currently serves as an Oncology Nurse Specialist in California.

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, An advanced oncology nursing company in AZ

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Yale University

California

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Review Fee $100/hr
Deposition Fee $150/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This qualified expert earned her BS in nursing from San Diego State University and went on to earn her MS in nursing at Grand Canyon University. She is nationally certified as a registered nurse certified in neonatal intensive care and is a neonatal resuscitation provider. Formerly, she served as an advanced clinician in the NICU of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns and as a supervisor of the NICU at Rady Children's Hospital. She currently is a manager of the NICU at a top academic hospital in San Diego.

Manager, A medical center in CA

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Grand Canyon University

La Mesa,

California

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr

This highly qualified, board certified and published expert earned her Associate of Science degree from the Nursing University of New York, her Bachelor of science from Holy Names College in California and her Masters of science from the University of California San Francisco. This expert is certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor, and has had advanced additional training as she completed High- Risk Neonatal program, the Neonatal Individualized Care & Assessment Program and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program. This expert is a member of numerous prestigious nursing societies. This expert is published, having authored 1 peer-reviewed journal article. This expert previously served as Staff Nurse III in a 53 bed regional Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery at the Childrens Hospital Medical Center, Adjunct Faculty in the department of nursing at the Holy Names College and Clinical Nurse Specialist at Summit Medical Center. This expert currently serves as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at a major regional hospital center in California.

Clinical Nurse Specialist, A Medical Center in CA

Master of Science (MS), University of California San Francisco

Alameda,

California

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This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of nursing. She warned her AD at Grigore Ghica Voda Nursing School, and her BS and MS at Al.I.Cuza University. She went on to complete her PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as her BSN at National University. She has significant background in cancer research and has been published in peer-reviewed journals. She is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy, Oncology Nursing Certification and is active in her field as the President of the San Diego Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society. She previously served as the RN Nurse Shift Superivosr at Northeast Baptist Hospital, and Currently is the RN Charge/Nurse Educator Liaison in the Hematology/Oncology Department at a Hospital in California.

RN Charge, A Hospital in California

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), National University

San Diego,

California

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Review Fee $180/hr
Deposition Fee $280/hr
Court Fee $280/hr

This expert has served as registered nurse for 45 years, and holds a Master's level certification in Gerontology. She is certified as an Advanced Professional by the Aging Life Care Association, and also serves as an Age Well Senior Services Consultant. She has served as the Founder and CEO of an elderly care management company for the last 10 years.

Founder and CEO, An Elderly Care Management Company in California

Master Certificate (MCert), Chapman University

Mission Viejo,

California

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr

This qualified nursing home administration expert earned her BA in international hospitality management from the University of Tourism and Transport Studies and her MA in marriage and family therapy from Alliant International University. She is licensed in marriage and family therapy, residential care for the elderly and as a nursing home administrator. This expert has formerly served as a multi-site nursing home administrator for Elmcroft Senior Living and as a nursing home administrator for Premier Healthcare. Currently, she is the assisted living memory care executive director at a senior living management center.

Assistant Medical Services Administrator, A County in CA

Master of Arts (MA), Alliant International University

Jamul,

California

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in cardiovascular nursing. She earned her BSN from the University of Maryland, before going on to receive her MSN from California State University, Los Angeles and her DNP from Loma Linda University. Today, this expert is a registered nurse with a critical care nurse speciality. Additionally, she is a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner and a certified nursing executive by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This expert is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She formerly served as the supervisor​ of critical​ ​care​ ​and​ ​cardiac​ ​nursing at the Glendale Adventist​ ​Medical​ ​Center, as the director​ of ​critical​ ​care​ ​and​ ​telemetry nursing at the Barlow ​Respiratory​ ​Hospital, and as a cardiovascular​ nurse​ ​practitioner at the Cedars-Sinai​ ​Medical​ ​Center. She also worked as the director​ of critical​ ​care services at the Henry​ ​Mayo​ ​Newhall​ ​Memorial​ ​Hospital, as the ​director of critical​ ​care​ ​and​ ​cardiovascular​ ​nursing​ at the Northridge​ ​Hospital​ ​Medical​ ​Center, and as the director of nursing at the Dignity​ ​Health-Glendale​ ​Memorial​ ​Hospital​ ​and ​Health​ ​Center. Currently, this expert is the director of critical care, cardiovascular, and telemetry nursing at a top medical center in California.

Assistant Professor, A University in HI

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Loma Linda University

Honolulu,

California

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Deposition Fee $100/hr
Court Fee $150/hr

This nursing expert has over 10 years of professional experience in his field. His expertise includes chemotherapy, telemetry and medical/surgical nursing. He received his AS in nursing from Golden West College and his BS in nursing from the University of Phoenix. He holds numerous professional certifications including advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, and he is a certified EKG technician. This expert is a member of various professional organizations, including The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants and the American Association of Critical-Nurses. Formerly, this expert has held roles as an EMT at Golden State Ambulance Co., as an emergency medical assistant in the neonatal ICU unit at Good Samaritan Hospital, and as a clinical nursing instructor and staff nurse in the telemetry and chemotherapy units at Antelope Valley Hospital. Currently, this expert is a medical/surgical nurse at a top hospital in California.

Medical/Surgical Nurse, A Top Hospital in California

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Phoenix

Ventura,

California

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Review Fee $180/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr

This qualified expert earned his BA in literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz before earning his MS in family Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a licensed registered nurse and public health nurse as well as a certified family nurse practitioner. Formerly, he served as a research assistant in the dyspnea research group at UCSF Medical Center and as a psychiatric registered nurse at La Cheim Day Treatment Center, Browning House Residential Program, and Seneca Family of Agencies. Currently, he serves as a family nurse practitioner at a health center in California.

Owner, A medical consultancy in CA

Master of Science (MS), University of California, San Francisco

Watsonville,

California

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience in obstetrics nursing and nurse midwifery, with experience in labor and delivery, birth centers, and homebirths. She earned her BS in nursing from the University of California, Chico and her MS in nurse midwifery at Frontier Nursing University. She formerly held roles as a registered nurse for maternal infant services at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and as a certified nurse midwife at CommuniCare Health Centers, Women’s Circle Health Center, and New Earth Midwifery Maternity Clinic. This expert is currently a clinical professor of obstetrics and medical-surgical nursing at a college, as well as a certified nurse midwife at a birthing center and hospital, both in California.

Nurse Midwife, A Birth Center in CA

Master of Science (MS), Frontier Nursing University

Carmichael,

California

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FAQs for Nursing Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a nursing expert witness in legal proceedings?

A nursing expert witness provides insight into standards of care, patient safety, and medical procedures. They can testify on whether these standards were met in a specific case.

In what types of cases might I need a nursing expert witness?

Nursing expert witnesses are often needed in medical malpractice cases, personal injury suits, wrongful death claims, and elder abuse cases.

What subspecialties exist within the field of nursing that an expert witness might specialize in?

Subspecialties include pediatric nursing, geriatric nursing, oncology nursing, critical care nursing, and more. Each can provide specialized knowledge for specific cases.

How can a nursing expert witness help in a case involving medication errors?

A nursing expert can explain proper medication administration protocols and identify if any deviations occurred that may have led to harm or injury.

Why is it important to hire a certified nurse as an expert witness?

Certified nurses have demonstrated expertise in their specialty through rigorous exams. Their certification lends credibility to their testimony and insights.

How does Expert Institute select its Nursing expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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