Nursing Care Expert Witnesses in California

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Nursing care expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including long-term care, acute care, home health, and rehabilitation. Some of the most common specialties include wound care, medication administration, fall prevention, staffing standards, and nursing policies and procedures. They can opine on the effects of nursing negligence, substandard care, documentation errors, and breaches of the nursing standard of care.

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  1. Geriatric Medicine & Nursing Home Care Expert Witness

    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

  2. NICU Nurse Expert Witness

    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

  3. Nursing Neonatal Intensive Care Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $450/hr
    Deposition Fee

    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

  4. Nursing Expert Witness

    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

  5. Oncology Nursing Expert Witness

    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

  6. Geriatric Nursing Expert Witness

    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

  7. Oncology Nursing Cancer Care Expert Witness

    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

  8. Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Expert Witness

    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

  9. Nursing Home Administration Expert Witness

    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

  10. Nursing Management & Critical Care Nursing Expert Witness

    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

  11. Nursing Chemotherapy Telemetry Nursing Expert Witness

    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

  12. Family Nurse Practitioner Expert Witness

    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

  13. Obstetrics Nursing & Nurse Midwifery Expert Witness

    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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What is a nursing care expert witness?

A nursing care expert witness is a qualified nurse who provides professional opinions on nursing standards and patient care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, clarifying nursing issues, and testifying in court.

What types of cases may require the expertise of a nursing care expert witness?

A nursing care expert witness handles cases involving medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, wound care, medication errors, patient safety, staffing standards, and long-term care.

How can a nursing care expert witness support standard-of-care evaluations?

A nursing care expert witness supports standard-of-care evaluations by comparing nursing actions to accepted clinical guidelines, identifying deviations, and explaining their impact on patient outcomes.

What qualifications should a nursing care expert witness possess?

A nursing care expert witness should be a licensed nurse with advanced clinical experience, relevant specialty certification, and proven knowledge of nursing standards of care.

How does a nursing care expert witness assist with deposition preparation?

A nursing care expert witness assists with deposition preparation by reviewing records, clarifying standards of care, and helping craft clear, defensible nursing testimony.

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