Expert Witness Training Program
You only get one chance to make a good first impression. Make it your best!
Expert Nurse Witnesses need to understand that creating a positive first impression is crucial. They only have one opportunity to impress their attorney-client, so it's essential that they put their best foot forward. To achieve this, expert nurse witnesses must possess the necessary skills, deliver a compelling introduction, and produce written materials that meet their client's expectations on the first attempt. Otherwise, they might not get a second chance.
In the dynamic and complex world where healthcare and law intersect, your role as an expert witness is invaluable. However, to truly maximize your impact and navigate the intricacies of the legal world, a comprehensive training course is not just beneficial—it's essential. Here's why investing in a specialized training program is the key to unlocking your full potential as a nurse expert witness:
- Elevate Your Expertise: A tailored training course arms you with specialized knowledge, enhancing your expertise beyond clinical skills. This newfound depth allows you to provide more insightful and credible testimony.
- Navigate Legal Nuances: The legal landscape is intricate and nuanced. A comprehensive training program ensures you understand legal terminology, procedures, and expectations, enabling you to navigate the courtroom with confidence and precision.
- Enhance Communication Skills: Effectively conveying your medical expertise to a non-medical audience is an art. A training course hones your communication skills, helping you present complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner, strengthening your credibility as a witness.
- Stay Current with Legal Trends: The legal field is constantly evolving, and staying abreast of these changes is crucial. Our training program provides you with the latest insights, ensuring your testimony remains relevant and impactful in the ever-shifting legal field.
- Build Confidence: Walking into a courtroom or legal setting can be intimidating. Proper training not only imparts the necessary knowledge but also instills confidence. You'll approach each case with assurance, knowing you are well-prepared for the challenges that may arise.
In essence, a training course is an investment in yourself and your career. It not only equips you with the tools needed to excel as a nurse expert witness but also positions you as a trusted and credible professional in the eyes of the legal community. Invest in your expertise today and witness the transformation in your career tomorrow.
1-Day Expert Witness Training Program
Our 1-Day Expert Witness Training Course is taught by 3 Nursing Experts: Nurse Attorney Laurie Elston, nurse expert witness Rita Kae Restrepo BS, RN, PACU, and nurse LNC expert witness Karen Tomczak MSN, RN, CEN. Each of these experts present and explain a key case they testified in as an expert witness, and provide a copy of their expert report, graphs, and chronologies (over 90 pages of materials!). The cases are discussed in detail so you can learn not only the legal analysis of the negligence issues but also how to write your expert reports and create visual timelines and much more. It is a fun and interesting class with numerous videos of nurses testifying in deposition and trial, as well as some of the trial exhibits used in a case. You will learn powerful insights into acting as a nurse expert witness whether you are new to this role or an experienced expert witness including:
- Running Your Business (Rita Kae Restrepo, Topics 1-3)
- How to Write and Polish Your Resume or CV
- Case Report and Timeline
- Researching Standards of Care and Formulating Your Opinion (Karen Tomczak, Topics 4-5)
- Writing Your Expert Report
- Qualifying as an Expert Witness (Laurie Elston, Topics 6-10)
- Deposition Testimony - What to expect and how to prepare.
- Trial Testimony – What to expect and how to prepare for your direct examination.
- Cross-Examination – What to expect and how to prepare for your cross-examination.
- Expert Witness Marketing Strategies
This Webinar on Demand is available together with all the written materials - The Webinar offers the advantage of self-paced learning: you can watch the on-demand videos at your own pace and schedule. You can also rewatch any portions that you want to review again. Purchase now for only $395.
Nurses who have taken the course say:
- “The course was outstanding! I learned more than I expected, and the content was relevant for any LNC and expert witness! Thank you Laurie and team!” Carol RN, NICU
- “Excellent course for the level I am at in my career.” Kenny RN, ICU
- “This Course is definitely worth the time and money!" Jennifer RN, PACU
- “You will gain new insight into being an expert witness…” Rachel RN, Surgical
- “Thank you again for a truly wonderful course!” Rachel BSN, MN, NP
Master LNC Skills with Our Hands-On Workshops!
Step into the real world of Legal Nurse Consulting with our immersive workshops, where you’ll do more than just learn - you’ll apply your skills to actual casework. This is your opportunity to gain firsthand experience reviewing medical records, analyzing cases, and drafting the critical documents that attorneys depend on.
What Makes Our Workshops Invaluable?
Real-World LNC Reports – You won’t just study theory—you’ll work with actual LNC case reports that reflect the complexities of real litigation. See exactly how expert-level reports are structured, what details attorneys demand, and how to craft documents that hold weight in court.
Master Essential LNC Documents – From chronologies, summaries, and expert witness reports to letters, fee agreements, and IME/DME reviews, you'll receive detailed guidance on drafting each essential document. Our workshops don’t just show you what to write - we walk you through the process step by step.
Comprehensive Written Materials—30-55 Pages Per Workshop – Gain access to highly detailed templates, samples, and instructional materials that provide an essential reference for every document type you’ll need as an LNC.
Flexible Learning with Recorded Sessions – We provide recorded sessions so you can draft your documents as you listen to our expert instruction. You can pause to refine your work and master each skill on your schedule.
These Workshops are designed to equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and real-world exposure you need to excel as a Legal Nurse Consultant. Don’t miss your chance to gain insider experience and set yourself apart in the legal field—join us today!
Online Advanced LNC Workshops:
This series of Workshops is designed to be taken in the order provided, with each one building upon your knowledge from the prior Workshop(s). If you need to create a writing sample for potential attorney clients (using someone else's report looks bad so you need to write your own), Workshops 4 and 5 will give you the facts of a real case you can use to write a short report.
Buy 4 Workshops and receive a $150 discount plus waiver of the CE processing fee for each Workshop (a $60 value) Total discount - $210!
Buy the entire series of 8 Workshops and receive a $250 discount plus waiver of the CE processing fees (a $120 value) Total discount - $370!
Additionally, when you purchase a package of 4 or 8 Workshops, you'll receive access to a monthly mentoring session with Nurse Attorney Laurie Elston, where you can ask any questions you have about the material presented and gain valuable insights.
CE credits available for a $15 processing fee per certificate. Each workshop will be worth 3.2 CE credits.
Installment payments available through PayPal or call the Law Office to set up.
What nurses who have taken these Workshops say:
"The visual information in the How to Write Your Expert Reports course was very valuable as well. Both seeing and hearing the lecture along with discussion increases retention, I believe. This class is the best report writing class I have taken, and I have taken a lot of classes! I am I glad found Laurie and I know other LNCs will be too."
Valerie Lane BSN, LNC
"Laurie you were a god-send! I needed this course in my life! I can't begin to tell you how much appreciate what you do and thankful for your knowledge."
BSN, LNC
“Thank you so much for your last class on report writing. I have found all your classes so helpful in starting my LNC journey!”
J.H., LNC
"Laurie’s courses are incredible resources, factual, relevant, must-take, affordable, and great for new LNCs."
Andrea J. Halbach, MSNed, RNC-OB, LNC
"Thank you Laurie! I loved your class. It was the best ones I have seen. Kudos to you."
RN LNC
"Attorney Elston’s classes have been very enjoyable…Super user-friendly and welcoming no matter what your LNC experience level is. Her Workshop on How to write Nurse Expert and LNC Reports is easy to understand with AMAZING reference handouts.”
Julie, BSN RN
"This course (How to Write Your Expert Reports) was well worth the time and money invested. It is also VERY reasonable! I have a big case report that I am working on and will be implementing the education I have learned in this class immediately. Thank you!"
LNC
"Invest and take Nurse Attorney Laurie Elston course versus at a University. She is the Real Deal!"
Melanie Canning, LNC
++ Personal 1:1 mentoring, preparation for deposition, or trial testimony available with Nurse Attorney Laurie Elston. 1 hour - $325 3 hours - $875
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