Nurses as independent contractors...

Originally posted by LoisJean:
<STRONG>NURSEMARK: I have been self employed providing a home care service for the past seven years. I receive referrals from area Home Care Agencies, physicians, Senior Centers and through word of mouth in the private sector; I have recently signed my second State Medicaid Waiver contract. I make good money (in my opinion), pay my taxes, am recognized by the State as a small business owner. I maintain a very busy office; I have taken on a nurse partner who has been working with me for the past two years; together we provide care to over 100 clients each month. My small business is VERY SMALL and does not even come close to the requirements for loans and other SB perks. Incorporation is not always necessary to safely contract services. I will say this: I did not go out on my own to make scads of money and be the big boss; I went out on my own because there was a need to fill and I could fill it better this way...I didn't think it would become so popular. And, just as aside, I am an LPN and I am an outspoken advocate for the self employment of nurses.</STRONG>