Expert Nurses Consultants

Founded in 2019

Have you been reported to your state board of nursing? Are you facing discipline by the board of nursing? Have you received an initial complaint letter or proposed charges from the nursing board? Or are you set to attend a board of nursing hearing? If you are in any of these positions call us, we can help.

Our Mission

Our Mission is simple: to help you take on possibly the greatest challenge of your career in defending yourself and your license. We offer you support and someone to listen, to hear you. We also assist you in preparing and presenting your defense. We believe far too many nurses are falsely accused or overcharged by boards of nursing. We advocate for change in how State board’s conduct themselves, at the legislative level, since boards of nursing generally, are without any oversight or regulation.

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Darlene Nelson, RN

Partner specialised in Level I Trauma & Academic Practice Settings

Darlene Nelson, RN, brings 36 years of experience as an adult and pediatric emergency room nurse, with a specialization in Level I Trauma and academic practice settings. For two decades, she served as a testifying expert in medical malpractice, criminal cases, and nurse licensing matters, providing testimony over 300 times. Currently, she dedicates her expertise to assisting nurses in defending against allegations from Boards of Nursing. Her track record is marked by significant success in achieving early dismissals and settlements, thereby preventing prolonged and unnecessary case durations. Darlene’s primary objective is to resolve cases promptly, sparing her clients from extended periods of uncertainty and anxiety caused by Board delays.

Email : cnlegalnurse@gmail.com Tel: 210.200.9660

Our Founder

Reported to the Board of Nursing?
We’re Here to Help.

As Nurse Advocates we specialize in supporting nurses throughout the United States who have been reported to a Board of Nursing or other licensing authority. Whether you have legal representation or not, our experienced Nurse Advocates stand ready to guide you through the process, leveraging deep knowledge of your state’s Nurse Practice Act, related regulations, and professional standards.

Facing a board investigation can be overwhelming and highly stressful. Our role is to simplify the experience by:

Navigating the procedural complexities step-by-step.
Assisting with timely responses to Board correspondence.
Preparing you for interviews, informal hearings, and settlement discussions.
Offering emotional support throughout the process.

If the situation escalates to disciplinary action, we continue to stand by your side—helping with responses to disciplinary orders, preparation for formal hearings, and negotiation strategies. We are your trusted partner from start to finish.

Why Choose Us?

While we recommend hiring an attorney for administrative hearings, our services are available regardless of your legal representation status. We offer affordable, flat-fee solutions to ensure you receive expert guidance and emotional support without undue financial strain. To date, we have helped over 300 nurses successfully navigate Board of Nursing actions—often resulting in favorable outcomes. While we cannot guarantee specific results, our success rate speaks for itself.

We are committed to helping you maintain your professional integrity and move forward with confidence.

How We Support You

We offer comprehensive advocacy services designed to protect your professional license:

Researching standards of care to counter Board allegations.
Evaluating the qualifications of investigators to challenge findings if necessary.
Obtaining your complete Board file and any related evidence.
Assisting in drafting rebuttal letters and responding to further Board correspondence.
Preparing questions to gather critical information from investigators.
Coordinating any necessary evaluations, including toxicology reports or polygraph tests.
Developing a thorough case strategy.
Preparing for informal hearings and administrative trials.
Helping obtain full discovery and file motions as needed.
Identifying expert witnesses to support your defense.

Real Nurses, Real Results

Here’s what the nurses we’ve supported are saying:

Real Nurses, Real Results

Here’s what the nurses we’ve supported are saying:

Tom Maxwell:

“When facing a baseless ruling from the Board, I was fortunate to find Darlene Nelson. She had my back every step of the way, guiding me through a request for reconsideration. Her expertise led to a complete withdrawal of the Board’s decision. I couldn’t have done it without her.”

Expert Nurses Consultants

Our Mission

Darlene Nelson, RN

Our Founder

Reported to the Board of Nursing? We’re Here to Help.

Tom Maxwell:

Reported to the Board of Nursing?
We’re Here to Help.