Nursing Care Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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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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Nursing Care Experts in 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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  • 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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Related Specialties

What Can a Nursing Care Expert Witness Opine On?

Medication Administration

Giving prescribed medications to patients.

Wound Care

Cleaning and dressing patient wounds.

Vital Signs Monitoring

Assessing heart rate, temperature, and more.

Patient Assessment

Evaluating patient health and needs.

IV Therapy

Administering fluids and medications intravenously.

Patient Education

Teaching patients about their health conditions.

FAQs for Nursing Care Expert Witnesses

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.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting nursing care expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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