Nursing Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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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

Court Fee

Nursing Experts in Illinois

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This highly-qualified expert studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, earning a BSN, a MS from the women's health care nurse practitioner program, and a PhD in nursing. She is a certified nurse-midwife, licensed as both an RN and an APRN, and active in her field as a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and the Illinois Society of Advance Practice Nursing. She formerly served as a clinical nurse for the maternal-child float pool at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center and a clinical nurse in the labor and delivery unit at Loyola University Medical Center, as well as a clinical instructor of nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Currently, this expert works for a university-affiliated health system in Illinois, where she serves as a certified nurse midwife, a clinical staff member, and a midwifery practice coordinator.

Clinical Coordinator and Instructor, A university-affiliated health system in IL

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago,

Illinois

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert has been practicing in a clinical setting for over 30 years. She has worked in various hospitals in a wide array of roles that has prepared her for her current position as Director. Currently, she works in an emergency department where about 20% of the patients are pediatric, and the majority of those use the emergency department as a clinic. She has won many awards for her excellence in pediatric clinical care, and has published on several pediatric subjects in magazines, hospital literature, and AACN literature. Additionally, she has presented to her peers, and is currently part of numerous professional affiliations, such as the National Emergency Nurses Association at consensus council on Emergency Preparedness for pediatrics.

Staff Nurse, A hospital in IL

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Rush University

Glenview,

Illinois

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

This expert has been a registered nurse for more than 25 years and is a certified case manager and inpatient obstetric nurse. She specializes in writing for the healthcare arena, bioethics, and women's and children's issues. She spent 15 years at the bedside. She has been in sales/marketing and functioned as an educator in the Electronic Health Record arena, in Regenerative Medicine and in Medical/Legal and Expert Witness services. This expert is currently a nursing consultant.

PRN Patient Educator, A Biopharmaceutical Solutions Organization in IL

Associate of Science (AS), Kishwaukee College

Dekalb,

Illinois

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

This highly qualified advanced practice nursing expert has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including positions in the clinical environment, education, and academia. She is a clinical nursing expert in critical care, specifically pulmonology, and tracheostomies. She has also developed and presented hundreds of formal and informal programs to numerous professional, civic, and community groups, and she is the co-editor/author of a book on tracheostomies.

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Major University Hospital

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Illinois College of Nursing

Darien,

Illinois

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Review Fee $175/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified nursing expert earned her masters degree from Rush University Medical Center. She is currently a Clinical Instructor for Biobehavioral Health and Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing at a top university medical center in Chicago.

Director, Undergraduate Studies, A Major University in IL

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Illinois at Chicago

Buffalo Grove,

Illinois

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

This expert reviews several cases per year, and is willing to testify in court.

Wound Care Consultant, Private Practice

Bachelor of Science (BS), Filamer Christian University

Chicago,

Illinois

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr

This expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of pediatric nursing. She earned her BSN from Rush Medical Center and is certified in pediatric advanced life support. She previously served as a registered nurse in the PICU and Adult ICU at St. Alexius Medical Center. She also served as a registered nurse in the PICU and pediatric emergency department at Central DuPage Hospital. She is currently a pediatric registered nurse at a medical center in Illinois.

Pediatric Registered Nurse, A medical center in IL

Bachelor of Science (BS), Rush Medical Center

Williams Bay,

Illinois

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This qualified expert received his BS in biology from Saint Xavier University before earning his MSN from Depaul University. He holds several certifications, including advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, trauma nursing, crisis prevention. He is a licensed EMT-paramedic and certified as an emergency communication registered nurse. He has formerly served as an adjunct clinical teacher of nursing at Saint Xavier University, a first aid RN for Windy City EMS, an emergency room RN and technician for Advocated Health System, and an emergency room RN for Palos Community Hospital and Presence Mercy Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as an emergency room RN for a community hospital in Illinois, as well as an adjunct clinical teacher of nursing at both a community college and a university.

Adjunct Clinical Teacher, A University in IL

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), DePaul University

Sugar Grove,

Illinois

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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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