Debra McGinty, RN, BSN, CRN
Current Role
Medical Imaging nurse covering all areas of radiology at BTMC
Includes inserting picc lines
Education
1993 BSN to RN program from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ.
1972 ADN from Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ.
Experience
11/2000 – present Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
RN in Medical Imaging
8/1979 – 11/2000 Maryvale Hospital, Glendale, AZ.
Medical Imaging RN 4/1991 – 11/2000
RN Director of ICU 6/1986 – 4/1991
Intensive Care Unit RN 8/1979 – 6/1986
1976 – 1979 St Lukes Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ.
RN in ICU
1973 – 1976 St Lukes Hospital, Pasadena, CA.
RN in ICU
1972 – 1973 Maricopa County Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ.
RN in Medical ICU
Certification
CRN (Certified Radiology Nurse) – a 4-year national certification
Obtained CRN in 2003 by national examination
Renewed CRN in 2007 by earning 60 CEUs
PALS – current
ACLS – current
Professional Membership
2001 – Present ARIN – American Radiological Nurses Association
2003 – Present GCSC of ARIN – Grand Canyon State Chapter
2007 – present Membership Chair
2003 – 2007 Treasurer and Membership Chair
Awards
2009 Expert in Compass, Banner Thunderbird
Advanced Practice
Picc Line Insertion
Radiographic Interpretation of Tip Placement for Picc Nurses
Using Ultrasound Guidance for Venous Access