
Meet Allison Thorn
With dual master’s degrees in Nursing and Health Administration, Allison Thorn stands out as a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, licensed in 14 U.S. states. Her dedication to the healthcare industry extends beyond clinical expertise—she is the owner and founder of Thorn Legal Nurse Consulting LLC, helping bridge the gap between healthcare and legal cases with her specialized knowledge.
Allison’s commitment to education and leadership is evident in her certifications, including the Women in Leadership Certificate from the prestigious Cornell University and Legal Nurse Consultant Professional Course through the American Academy of Legal Nurse Consultants. Her depth of knowledge, experience, and passion for excellence make her a trusted resource in both healthcare and legal consulting.
With over 20 years of experience, Allison has directed and collaborated with staff nurses, physicians and other healthcare staff.
- Family Medicine
- Acute and chronic care
- Urgent Care
- Telemedicine
- Administration
- Rural health
- Retail health
- Orthopedics and sports medicine
This breadth of experience makes Allison a uniquely qualified and valuable member of your legal team, exhibiting foundational knowledge of healthcare obligations in scenarios related to your case.
Publications
“Not Just Another Case of Nausea and Vomiting: A Review of Postinfectious Gastroparesis.”
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 22.3 (2010): 125-133.
“Lactose Intolerance.”
The Clinician Review, 20 (11), 17-21.
”COVID-19: A Catalyst for Telemedicine.”
Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting
33 (2) 2022: 6-10.”
Awards
SSM Health’s System
Nurse Practitioner of the Year, 2021.
Professional Memberships
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
American Nurses Association
Missouri Nurses Association
