What is a Forensic Legal Nurse Consultant?
BSN degree nursing graduates who choose to practice as Forensic Legal Nurse Consultants use their medical knowledge to assist attorneys in cases that involve both law and medicine. They may investigate malpractice and negligence claims, serve as expert medical witnesses, review records and reports, and provide other forms of legal assistance. Forensic Legal Nurse Consultants with BSN credentials are typically employed by insurance companies or law firms.