Last, First Name: Ginger Baker

License degrees: RN, PN

State: West Virginia

What kind of nursing do you do? legal consulting

How did you hear about the Nurse Friendly? Nurse-zine

What is your favorite search engine? Dogpile

What nursing-related topics have you looked for lately on the web? drug addiction, SLE, Fibromyalgia, parish nursing

Website: allnurse.com, Nursing Spectrum,

Nationality: American

How many years have you been practicing as a nurse: 9 yr

Professional organizations you belong to: ANA, yes

Would you recommend the field? yes Satisfaction in making a difference, versatility in career options

Employment changes in career? 4

Reason for the change? advancement & extremely rural area with much downsizing

If you lost your job tomorrow, how easily do you feel you find new employment? : difficult if I remain in my area

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

Have you started any type of retirement fund? no

Would this travel: na

What Certified Nurse or Patient Educational Materials Would You Like to See on the Internet? more on Drug Addiction & Pain Control

School you attend (if applicable): Southern West Virginia community college / associate degree

Where do you work? law office / faith community

Do you feel having your own a malpractice insurance policy is necessary, why or why not? yes

Your most pressing concerns with the profession and healthcare: Nursing shortage / age of the average nurse, upcoming generation of baby boomers, lack of younger nurses entering the work force/ lack of qualified educators/ the cost of health care rising / rising insurance cost with less coverage / less Federal dollars available for health care especially rural health and drug rehabilitation

Have you ever considered leaving the profession? If yes, what options have you explored? Yes. Real estate agent & tourism

What attracted you to the field of Nursing? Critically ill family member - was primary caregiver for three years-

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