Nursing Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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Nursing expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including medical malpractice, long-term care, home health, and hospital administration. Some of the most common specialties include critical care, emergency nursing, wound care, oncology, and pediatric nursing. They can opine on the effects of nursing standards of care, documentation errors, staffing levels, medication administration, and patient safety outcomes.

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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 Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $200/hr

    This expert is a certified Registered Nurse Practitioner at a major medical university's emergency department, which is an urban academic Level 1 Trauma Center as well. She is a member of the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine and the Academy of Administrators for Academic Emergency Medicine. She is the former Administrator for Research and Development at Thomas Jefferson University and is currently the Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives at a major medical university's emergency department.

    Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives, Major Medical University's Emergency Department

    Master of Science (MS), Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing

    Philadelphia,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This expert has been practicing nursing for nearly 40 years. A Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, she has been awarded the honor of Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses and holds membership in a multitude of distinguished nursing organizations. She is a former President of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing as well as a former President and Vice President of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Board of Trustees. Extensively published in professional journals such as "Journal of Nursing Education" and "Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners", she also serves as a manuscript reviewer for over 15 nursing, medical, and health publications. Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor of Maternal-Child Nursing at a major university, where she also serves as the Coordinator for both Nursing Education and the Nurse Certification Program.

    Associate Professor, Major University

    Master of Public Management (MPM), Carnegie Mellon University

    Jefferson Hills,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $100/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $250/hr

    This qualified expert earned her BSN from New York University and her MA in Nursing Education from the Columbia University Teachers College. She is currently in a doctoral program in Adelphi University. She is active in her field as a member of several professional organizations such as the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses, and the American Arab Nurses Assocation. Formerly, this expert has served as a Clinical Adjunct Instructor at the College of New Rochelle, Adjunct Faculty at Adelphi University, and a Staff Nurse at various hospitals. Currently she is a Clinical Adjunct Instructor at a major regional university and a Clinical PACU Nurse Educator at a major university-affiliated hospital.

    Clinical Educator/Quality Improvement Manager, A staffing agency based in PA

    Master of Arts (MA), Columbia University

    Philadelphia,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $550/hr

    This qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience in nursing. She earned her AS in applied science from Luzerne County Community College and completed a 120-hour nursing home administrator's course at Penn State University. She is licensed as a registered nurse and a nursing home administrator. She has been a registered nurse for several different units at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, including orthopedics, ER/ICU, and subacute and medical-surgical care. She was also a critical care nurse for Saint Catherine's Medical Center and a nurse supervisor for Genesis Healthcare. For the past 7 years, this expert has served as a nursing services director for several healthcare facilities such as Spang Crest, Golden Living Center, and Genesis Health Care. Currently, she serves as the director of nursing services and center nurse executive for a healthcare center in Pennsylvania.

    Nursing Home Administrator, A University Healthcare Network in PA

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Western Governors University

    Pottsville,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $225/hr
    Court Fee $275/hr

    This qualified nursing expert is a certified registered nurse practitioner and board certified in family practice. She received her AS in nursing from Gwynedd-Mercy College before earning both her BSN and MSN from La Salle University. She is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She began her career at Graduate Hospital, serving as a staff nurse on the surgical floor, in the surgical intensive care unit, and in the post-anesthesia care unit. She also served as a case manager for the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia and a clinical instructor of nursing at Gwynedd-Mercy University. Currently, this expert is the owner of a consulting firm and a nurse at a nephrology-focused medical practice, both in Pennsylvania.

    Owner, A private consulting firm in PA

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), La Salle University

    Bensalem,

    Pennsylvania

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Related Specialties

What Can a Nursing Expert Witness Opine On?

Medication Administration

Delivering prescribed medications to patients.

Wound Care

Cleaning and dressing patient wounds.

Vital Signs Monitoring

Checking heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.

Patient Assessment

Evaluating patient's health and conditions.

Intravenous Therapy

Administering fluids and medications through IV.

Patient Education

Teaching patients about health management.

FAQs for Nursing Expert Witnesses

What is a nursing expert witness?

A nursing expert witness is a qualified nurse who explains nursing standards and care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex nursing issues.

In what case types may a nursing expert witness be required?

A nursing expert witness is required in medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, personal injury, wrongful death, elder neglect, hospital liability, and standards-of-care cases.

How can a nursing expert witness evaluate adherence to the nursing standard of care?

A nursing expert witness evaluates adherence to the nursing standard of care by comparing records, policies, and nurse actions to accepted professional guidelines and evidence-based practices.

What qualifications should a nursing expert witness possess for high-acuity hospital matters?

A nursing expert witness for high-acuity hospital matters should have advanced clinical credentials, current licensure, critical care experience, and prior testimony or legal consulting experience.

How does a nursing expert witness assess nursing documentation for evidentiary reliability?

A nursing expert witness evaluates nursing documentation for evidentiary reliability by checking accuracy, completeness, timeliness, consistency with standards of care, and absence of alterations.

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