Last_First_Name: McCracken Rhena
License_degrees: RN Associate Degree
E-mail: rbsway@ptinet.com
City: Crawfordsville
State: Oregon
What_kind_of_nursing_do_you_do: Medical Charge Nurse, Nurse Consulting, Disability Services
Website: www.ptinet.comrbswayindex2.htm
Marital_Status: Married

How many years have you been practicing as a nurse: since 1985
School_you_attend_if_applicable: Linn Benton Community CollegeAssociate in Nursing
Where_do_you_work: Hospital Linn-Benton County DSO
Do_you_carry_a_personal_malpractice_insurance_policy_why_or_why_not: Yes Required by Disability Services of Oregon
Your_most_pressing_concerns_with_the_profession_and_healthcare: As an RN who works at a small community hospital that is in the process of organizing for the purpose of collective bargining I am interested in the opinions...pro, con..in regards to professionals who currently previously belong to a union. As an Nurse Consultant..in the community I am interested in client patient educational resources ie Diabetics and Eating Disorders Alcoholism Therapeutic approaches especially when client refuses to obstain...and many other issues
What_attracted_you_to_the_field_of_Nursing: Compassion for humanity...sound corny but its true It really tears at the heart strings to see suffering

Favorite_TV_show_and_musical_artists: Arts and Entertainment Programming Discovery and Comedy Relief Central-Music favotites are 50s and soft Rock.
Favorite_food: Tomatoes
Personal_or_favorite_Quote: If you cant stand the heat...Get out of the kitchen
Qualities_you_admire_in_your_friends loved_ones: Strength compassion caring persistence
Pet_Peeves: Negative influence and attitudes Pessimism
Major turn-offs: Whining Constant complaining Aggressiveness
Hobbies_and_activities_you_enjoy_outside_of_work: Cruising the NET Collecting 8 Cows Shopping Flea Markets Yard Sales
Pets_favorite_vacation_spots: 3 dogs 3 cats Ocean Beaches only 2 hours away Mountains only 2-3 hours away
Other_areas_of_interest_and_expertise: Alzheimers Geriatrics Rehab.