During a malpractice suit,how can the standard of "what the wise and prudent nurse would do" best be established?

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The most common way to establish the duty owed by a nurse is by the testimony of a registered nurse-usually,but not always,with training and background similar to the nurse being sued.This expert witness will then testify as to what a reasonable nurse in the same or similar circumstances would be expected to do.The Joint Commission standards may reflect on hospital policies and procedures,not the nurse's practice.A lawyer provides legal advice but cannot attest to the standards of nursing practice that a nurse can.Faculty can be knowledgeable about standards of care,but the testimony of a nurse with similar training and background can determine what the wise and prudent nurse would have done.

During a Malpractice Suit,how Can the Standard of "What the Wise