Forensic Nurse

A forensic nurse has specialized training and education who works on cases such as violent crime, assault, abuse, and neglect supporting victims and helping law enforcement collect evidence.  They provide testimony and consultation for civil and criminal cases related to nursing practice, standards of care, and opinions on evidence findings.  The evidence collected can be used to assist, apprehend, or even prosecute perpetrators who have committed violent crimes.

A forensic nurse works in different settings including but not limited to hospitals, psychiatric institutions, anti-violence programs, correctional facilities, and coroner’s offices.  They can also be called to assist in mass disasters or work in the medical examiner’s office.

Associations and Certifications for Forensic Nurses

• International Association of Forensic Nurses
• SANE Certification
• Journal of Forensic Nursing
• American Forensic Nurses
• The Academy of Forensic Nursing

Our featured Forensic Nurse expert

Expert 4962 – is a forensic nurse expert in California; she has been a Registered Nurse since 2001 and a forensic nurse since 2012.  Her expertise is in strangulation, blunt force trauma, and physical child abuse.  Prior to becoming a forensic nurse, she spent an extensive amount of time in critical care and the emergency department.  Our expert has delivered presentations and workshops to many groups and associations on the topic of forensic nursing and is highly experience in this field. For more on this expert, click here.

How it Works

Tell us via phone, email, or using the online form below, details on your case. Do you require a nurse with specialty training, experience, or certificates? Case details including conflicts and search parameters help refine the search and provide the best possible match.

We will send you two to three expert CVs for review.  You are welcome to speak to the experts directly before making your final selection.

Once a retainer agreement is signed with Expert Witness Nurses the expert will start working on your case. The expert will collaborate directly with you for medical records and providing their report. Expert Witness Nurses will coordinate invoicing of the expert’s hours, including the retainer invoice and monthly invoicing as required.

Get personalized assistance in locating expert witnesses by calling (800) 505-9847 or fill out the form below to start your search.