WHAT IS A LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT?

“Legal nurse consulting is the analysis and evaluation of facts and testimony and the rendering of informed opinions related to the delivery of nursing and other healthcare services and outcomes, and the nature and cause of injuries. The legal nurse consultant is a licensed registered nurse who performs a critical analysis of clinically related issues in a variety of settings in the legal arena. The nurse expert, with a strong educational and experiential foundation, is qualified to assess adherence to standards and guidelines of practice as applied to nursing practice.” (AALNC 2026)