The following form contents were entered on June12th, 2003

Last, First Name: Zarzour, Janet

License degrees: RN

State: Tennessee

E-Mail: NurseJanZ@aolcom

What kind of nursing do you do?: OB/GYN

How did you hear about the Nurse Friendly?: Search

What is your favorite search engine?: AOL

What nursing-related topics have you looked for lately on the web?:

Labor & Delivery

Website: http://www.nursefriendly.com/zarzour

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Caucasian

How many years have you been practicing as a nurse: 12

Professional organizations you belong to: Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

Would you recommend the field?: Yes

Employment changes in career?: None

If you lost your job tomorrow, how easily do you feel you find new employment?: Very easy

In how many years, would you like to retire?: 20

Have you started any type of retirement fund?: Yes

Would this travel: Yes

What Certified Nurse or Patient Educational Materials Would You Like to See on the Internet?: Maternal/Newborn

School you attend (if applicable): University of Saint Francis

Where do you work?: Hospital

Do you feel having your own a malpractice insurance policy is necessary, why or why not?: No. I have not met a nurse who needed to use her own insurance.

Your most pressing concerns with the profession and healthcare: Nursing shortage and the fact that current nurses are discouraging others from becoming a nurse. Also increased paperwork for bedside nurses. It is very difficult to provide full nursing care because of the mounds of paperwork required. New forms arrive frequently.

Have you ever considered leaving the profession? If yes, what options have you explored?: Yes. I have considered something in forensics. Or possibly owning a small business.

What attracted you to the field of Nursing?: Respected profession and desire to help others.

Favorite TV show and musical artists: Young and Restless, Bold and Beautiful, Shania Twain

Favorite food: Steak, warm bread, any type of potatoes

Personal or favorite Quote: Live each day as if it were your last.

Qualities you admire in your friends/loved ones: honesty, humor

Pet Peeves: white teeth and groomed nails

Major turn-offs: liars, know-it-alls, and untidy appearance

Hobbies and activities you enjoy outside of work: motorcycling, boating, traveling

Pets, favorite vacation spots: two poodles and fish. Vacation - any exotic island.