Last, First name: Thomas, Jill

License, degrees or certificates you hold: RNC, LNHA, CWCN

E-mail Address: JillThomas@aol.com

State/Province that you live in (and country if not USA): Ohio

What kind of nursing do you do?: Long Term Care/Wound Consulting, Legal work, Home Health Care

The following is additional information you may enter if you wish:

How did you hear about the Nurse Friendly: email

What is your favorite search engine? Webcrawler, Dogpile, 4 anything.com

What nursing-related topics have you looked for lately on the web? Pressure ulcers, infection control, restraint issues, fall issues
Marital Status: married for 25 years

Nationality? American Mutt


How many years have you been practicing as a nurse: 30

Professional organizations you belong to (are they on the web?): AALNC, APIC, Society for wound and ostomy management, National coalition for Nursing Home reform, National committee for prevention of elder abuse, NADONA/LTC,


Would you recommend the field to a student interested in Nursing school (please explain)? I am glad I went into Nursing, but I am not sure I would recommend it due to the current state of Health Care in this country
How many times have you changed employers in your career? Many

What was the usual reason for the change? Relocation, Advancement, Dissatisfied, Downsizing, etc.
Mostly advancement or in need of a change

If you lost your job tomorrow with or without notice, how easily do you feel you find new employment?
I am self employed

In how many years, would you like to retire? 15

Have you started any type of retirement fund? No


Where do you work? (Hospital, Home Care, Surgicenter, Nursing Home, etc.): At my home office, in Nursing Homes, In patient homes

Do you feel having your own a malpractice insurance policy is necessary, why or why not? Absolutely, I am self employed, but I did carry when I was employed, you have to look out for yourself

Your most pressing concerns with the profession and healthcare: The quality of care and the impossible mission of delivering that quality

Have you ever considered leaving the profession? If yes, what options have you explored? Not really

Personal Information, please share a bit about yourself:

What attracted you to the field of Nursing? To help people

Favorite TV show and musical artists: Friends, I watch very little TV, no specific artist

Personal or favorite Quote: It is rare to find a person who not only accepts you for what you are but makes you feel good about being yourself.

Qualities you admire in your friends/loved ones: Honesty and integrity

Major turn-offs: I know I have some but none come to mind

Hobbies and activities you enjoy outside of work: Skiing and golfing (after a fashion, my own), slots,

Other areas of interest and expertise: Elder abuse