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This highly qualified expert is a doctor of nursing practice as well as a certified bariatric nurse with years of experience. She received her BSN degree from Russell Sage College, her MSN degree from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from University of Nevada. She is a member of multiple prestigious organizations such as the National Association of Bariatric Nurses where she has served many positions including president, as well as the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has 26+ peer-reviewed articles, presentations and posters in the field of nursing. She has served as adjunct faculty at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and University of Central Oklahoma. Currently, she is the Bariatric Program Coordinator/Research Coordinator at a busy Bariatric Center of Excellence in Nevada.

This highly qualified expert has her Associate of Science in Nursing from College of St. Mary's. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University and her Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner from University Nebraska Medical Center. She is not only a nurse practitioner but also a certified bariatric nurse. She is currently a nurse practitioner in bariatric surgery as well as the bariatric surgery coordinator at a major medical center specializing in weight management. She is responsible for all the education to all bariatric surgery patients, staff in the hospital and surrounding communities in regards to bariatric surgery (or other weight management topics) and is the Leader of the Bariatric Surgery Staff.

This registered nurse has experience in hospice care, nursing homes, and home health care for pediatrics and adults, and Medicaid in home managed care. She previously served as a Branch Manager for Primecare Home Health and a Director of Nursing in Home Health for Regional Healthcare.

This experienced nurse life care planner maintains clinical expertise in cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, brain injury, amputations, burns, and trauma. For 20+ years she has provided life care planning and case management services to clients. Prior to her life care planning career, she gained hands on experience as a nurse at New York University Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

This highly qualified expert earned her BA from Cornell University, her BSN from Ursuline College, completed an MSN at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University. She is a fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine and a fellow of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. With over 40 years of experience as an RN, she has published 20+ peer-reviewed journal articles, 10+ abstracts and has presented over 20 posters at invited national meetings. This expert serves as a reviewer for major nursing journals including, the Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing, the Western Journal of Research and the Journal of Acute & Critical Care. She is a former Director of the Combined Degree Program at Lienhard School of Nursing and is a current Associate Professor of Nursing and Critical Care Nurse at a major university in NY.

This board certified expert has been a registered professional nurse for over 30 years; with 19 years of experience as a nurse practitioner and 10 years as a wound care specialist. She is currently the Director of the Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at a university medical center, where she also serves as an Assistant Professor.

The impact of her work is acknowledged through NIH and CDC funding to test sleep assessment and interventions, engagement in national work to establish and disseminate practice guidelines, influential publications, and national presentations. She assumes participation on interprofesisonal committees for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Sleep Research Society, and Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine that promote evidence-based and best practices for sleep. Her influence in the scientific community is demonstrated through leadership and membership on six national expert/advisory panels sponsored by the American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN), CMS e-Measures Working Group, and industry (e.g., Medtronic and Hospira) to promulgate recommendations for safe and effective technology-supported pain care. She consults in hospitals throughout the country and deliver national presentations to advise nurses on safe monitoring practices for patients with obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing receiving opioids. She conducted two practice analysis studies for ASPMN to evaluate the impact of the ASPMN expert consensus report on opioid monitoring practices, and subsequently spearheaded publications (JONA, 2016; Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing, 2014) to inform nursing practice and executive leaders of system- and patient care-level required to ensure patient safety. This highly qualified expert has been practicing for over 30 years. She completed a Bachelors in Nursing from State University of New York, a Masters in Nursing from the University of Rochester, and a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Rochester. She pursued two fellowships: T32 National Institute on Aging from the University of Rochester and Neuroimaging/Cognitive Science from the University of Rochester respectively. She is well known and respected in her field. She has co-authored a book on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, published 15 journal articles in addition to holding several lectures and presentation. She was awarded with the Academy of Sleep Medicine Young Investigator Award for Research. She has conducted post-doctoral work at the University of Rochester in the field of cognitive sciences and neuroimaging. In addition, she underwent hands on training in functional imaging procedures and analysis. She is currently serving as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of Sleep Medicine as well as mentoring PhD Students at a major university.

This highly qualified, certified and well published expert earned her Bachelor of science in nursing from the Virginia Commonwealth University and her master of science in nursing from the University of South Carolina. This expert then completed her formal nursing education by earning a PhD at the University of Maryland. This expert is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. This expert is also a member of numerous medical and nursing societies and has earned numerous awards for her contributions as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. This expert is well published, having authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and has given numerous lectures at national events and symposiums. This expert's mastery of research has allowed her to serve as a reviewer for two nursing medical journals. This expert previously held numerous positions, serving as Nursing Assistant on Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit and Brain Injury in the Rehab Unit at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Registered Nurse IV in Level I Trauma Center & ED at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, Family Nurse Practitioner at Arizona State University, Faculty Associate of the College of Nursing at Arizona State University and Clinical Instructor in the School of Nursing at the University of Maryland. This expert currently serves as Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at a top tier university with a teaching hospital and as a Family Nurse Practitioner at an outpatient treatment center.

This highly qualified, board certified, published expert earned his bachelor's degree from the James Madison University in Virginia, his bachelor of nursing science from the University of Virginia and his medical degree from the Eastern Virginia Medical School. This was followed by a Residency in Anesthesiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University. This expert then completed his formal medical education by doing 2 fellowships: one in Critical Care Anesthesiology at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the other in Adult Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at the Auckland City Hospital, NZ. This expert is a member of numerous medical societies and is published having authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles. This expert previously served as Attending Anesthesiologist and clinical instructor at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, as Attending Anesthesiologist at Fair Oaks Anesthesia Associates and as Assistant Professor Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Eastern Colorado Health System Veterans Health Administration and the University of Colorado Hospital where he was co-director of ECMO. This expert currently serves as a staff cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and clinical instructor at a major school of medicine in VA.

This qualified expert of Nursing obtained her BSN magna cum laude from Carlow University, her MSN in Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice summa cum laude from the University of South Alabama. She is an ANCC board certified acute/critical care nurse practitioner and a certified Critical Care Registered Nurse and has certificates in Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. She holds multiple leadership roles in national nursing organizations and is a reviewer for the Journal of Trauma Nursing and International Journal of Microbiology. She holds an APRN seat on the Georgia board of nursing. She has 3 Publications on Nursing and is currently a Critical Care & Trauma Nurse Practitioner at a Major Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor and the director of the Adult Gerontology for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program for a top 10 ranked university.

This highly qualified and certified expert earned her associate's degree, bachelor of science in nursing degree and masters of science in nursing degree from Gardner-Webb University. This was followed by a Post-Masters Certificate Advanced Practice Nurse at University of South Carolina. This expert then completed her formal medical education by pursuing a PhD in nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina. This expert is certified as a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered nurse and as a Certified Nurse Educator. This expert is a member of numerous nursing societies. This expert previously served as a Staff Nurse in Medical/Surgical Nursing at Rutherford Hospital and as a staff nurse in Medical/Surgical nursing in an Intensive Care Unit at a major university hospital center. This expert current serves as a Part-time Family Nurse Practitioner at a regional hospital and as a Full-time lecturer at a major university hospital center.

This highly experienced physician is board certified in Occupational Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, and Hyperbaric Medicine. Frequently performing independent medical examinations, he is certified in the evaluation of disability and in the assessment of impairment ratings. He is a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and the several Wound Care Organizations. In addition to his clinical duties as a staff physician at numerous hospitals, he has significant experience working for the military and insurance vendors for peer review and utilization review. He was a consultant to the Surgeon General on Hyperbaric Medicine and has over 50 peer reviewed publications. Licensed in Iowa, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming, Virginia.

This highly qualified, board certified and published expert earned her Associate of Science degree from the Nursing University of New York, her Bachelor of science from Holy Names College in California and her Masters of science from the University of California San Francisco. This expert is certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor, and has had advanced additional training as she completed High- Risk Neonatal program, the Neonatal Individualized Care & Assessment Program and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program. This expert is a member of numerous prestigious nursing societies. This expert is published, having authored 1 peer-reviewed journal article. This expert previously served as Staff Nurse III in a 53 bed regional Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery at the Childrens Hospital Medical Center, Adjunct Faculty in the department of nursing at the Holy Names College and Clinical Nurse Specialist at Summit Medical Center. This expert currently serves as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at a major regional hospital center in California.

This qualified expert of Sleep Center Administration, Geriatric Psychology, Correctional Nursing obtained her LPN from Calhoun Community College and her RN from Snead State Community College. Further, she is expected to obtain her BSN from the University of North Alabama. She is Certified in Basic Life Support, Crisis Prevention, and as a Dementia Practitioner. She is currently a Registered Nurse at a Behavioral Healthcare Clinic in the South

This highly qualified nursing expert earned her masters degree from Rush University Medical Center. She is currently a Clinical Instructor for Biobehavioral Health and Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing at a top university medical center in Chicago.

This qualified expert in Post GI Anesthesia Recovery Nursing obtained her AS in Medical Secretarial Science from Nassau Community College and her BSN in Nursing cum laude from SUNY Buffalo. She is a certified GI Nurse, a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, and trained in Interventional GI procedures alongside some of the top physicians in the country. She is currently a Clinical GI Nurse at a Top Tier and Major Medical Center where she works in all areas of her 10 bed unit with an average of 60 patients per day.

This qualified expert who is a Life Care Planner and an MD, obtained his BS in Zoology from the University of Wyoming and his MD from Creighton University. He completed his internship and Residency in General Surgery and his Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Fellowship in Trauma at the Oregon Health Sciences University. He has been Board Certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Medicine and is Certified in Life Care Planning and Mediation. He is a member of multiple Trauma and Surgical medical Associations and has 50+ Publications on Surgery Research. He is currently the Medical Team Manager for a Medical Task Force and the Medical Director and Owner of a Life Care Planning Firm.

This highly qualified expert holds a Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Loma Linda University and her DNP from University of Colorado. She has extensive experience as a family nurse practitioner and has worked in a wide range of settings including urgent care facilities as well as primary care practices. This expert has published over 15 journal articles and lectured extensively on family care and dermatology. She specializes in non-surgical cosmetic dermatology treatments, skincare and disease prevention. This expert also remains heavily involved in the nursing community through her leadership in medical societies such as The American Association for Nurse Practitioners. Currently, this expert holds both clinical and academic roles. She is the CEO and practicing NP at a dermatology and wellness clinic and has taught as an Assistant Clinical Professor and practicing NP at a top tier nursing school.

This physical therapist and healthcare administrator has over 25 years of clinical experience and 12 years in managerial roles. She earned her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Science Center and also later received a Master of Health System Management and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman's University. The expert worked as a Staff Physical Therapist at Fort Worth Rehabilitation Hospital, a Contract Physical Therapist with Premier Health Staff, and a Clinical Program Manager at Accelerated Care Plus. More recently, she has held managerial roles, including her current position as the Director of Physical Medicine and Wound Care Services for a general medical and surgical facility in Texas. She is a Certified Wound Specialist and Diplomate of the American Board of Wound Management, as well as a member of the American Board of Wound Management Board of Directors.

This expert has over 40 years' experience as a registered nurse and administrator in various settings including acute care, home care, and long term care. She is proficient in patient assessment, care planning and collaboration with other healthcare providers. She brings extensive experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to assure facility compliance with state and federal regulations and standards of care. This expert is currently a self-employed legal nurse and long term care consultant.