DaiWai M. Olson, PhD, R.N., CCRN, is an expert clinician, widely published author, experienced researcher, and popular and effective speaker. His more than 20 years in nursing have been focused on critical care, with a primary interest and passion for neurocritical care.

He has been the principal investigator on numerous clinical research studies, and he has spoken extensively throughout the United States. He is widely published in numerous journals, and is a contributor to the prestigious Lippincott publication The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing, edited by J.V. Hickey.

Dr. Olson is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology at Duke University Medical Center. He also remains clinically involved through his position as Level 4 Staff Nurse in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at Duke University Medical Center.