Posts Tagged ‘Nurse’
Reducing Research Anxiety as a Nurse Expert
A nurse expert asked to opine on standard-of-care lawsuits requires a certain level of research into topics, medical conditions, standards, and policies.
Read MoreBeing a Nurse Expert Witness
Philips and Stark (2013) wrote an article in Nursing Magazine titled “Stepping up to be a nurse expert witness”. They noted that nurses are “uniquely qualified to be expert witnesses because of their knowledge of the nursing process, attention to detail, and critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills”. The article describes the legal nurse role…
Read MorePressure Injuries – common to get and challenging to heal
Nurses strive to prevent pressure injuries among patients because it is one of the most common wounds a nurse will discover, treat and manage. When a patient is severely decompensated due to injury, illness, malnutrition etc., it can be difficult to prevent pressure injuries. Nurses consider it vital to recognize patients at risk for pressure…
Read MoreFalls Risk – Part 1: assessment and precautions
A patient having a fall while in hospital is a known cause for delayed recovery, discharge and increased risk of injury and death. It is not only the responsibility of the nurses caring for patients but the facility/organization and the healthcare team including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, etc.; however, nurses are often the first…
Read MoreAccepting Cases as an Expert Witness
If you think that just ANY nurse can speak to the standard of care in issues related to a health care setting, think again. When you are considering accepting a case to act as a testifying expert witness, there are many things to consider. Prior to accepting any case, you should obtain some initial details…
Read MoreOrthopedic Nurse – Expert 7287
Expert 7287 has been a Registered Nurse since 1984 and is certified in orthopedic nursing, oncology nursing and medical-surgical nursing. She is currently working on an Orthopedic Trauma/Med-Surg Unit and has been in this role since 1991. She has experience in Orthopedic Oncology and Intensive Care and holds professional memberships with Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between a Legal Nurse Consultant and an Expert Witness?
A certification as a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC), allows a nurse to work with attorneys on medical cases to help review and summarize medical records, give an opinion on whether or not a case may have merit and are often utilized to help attorneys interpret medical terminology. An attorney may look to seek the help…
Read MoreExpert Witness Nurses attends NNBA
Expert Witness Nurses was pleased to attend the 2018 Annual Conference for the National Nurses in Business Association in Las Vegas, NV October 12th – 14th. The National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) is a professional nursing association that provides networking and learning opportunities for nurses whom own small businesses or wish to be self-employed.…
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