Last First Name: Collazo, Stephanie
License degrees: AR LA TX IL ADN BSN MNSc CCRN
E-Mail: Heart911@aol.com
City: Lake Villa
State: Illinois
What kind of nursing do you do: Critical Care, Chronic Care, Consulting, Cardiovascular disease
Marital Status: Married

How many years have you been practicing as a nurse: 13
Would you recommend the field: yes
Employment changes in career: 6
Reason for the change: dissatisfaction relocation
Nursing School you attend if applicable: Texarkana Community College University of Texas University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Where do you work: not employed at present
Do you carry a personal malpractice insurance policy why or why not: yes--worked too hard for my degrees

Your most pressing concerns with the profession and healthcare: Inability for nurses to stick together. Replacement of RNs Downsizing with RNs losing their jobs. Public education about what nurses do and the knowledge they possess.
What attracted you to the field of Nursing: caring
Favorite TV show and musical artists: - this one is funny am eclectic in my musical taste--anything but country--mostly rock and roll--depends on my mood
Favorite food: not really any
Personal or favorite Quote: magic is--to hear without sound feel without touch see without sight
Qualities you admire in your friends & loved ones: ability to accept others without passing judgement--unconditional love
Pet Peeves: dirty sinks and floors
Major turn-offs: others who think they are better than anyone else--it takes all kinds to make the world
Hobbies and activities you enjoy outside of work: anything really--adventure
Pets favorite vacation spots: no pets--vactations--tropical