dmagee

Latest Activity

1. CNA as an Entrepreneur... is is possible?

   dmagee replied to nightingale's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I will not take CNA independent contractors. The IRS would not go for it. David

2. independent contractor forms for nurse

   dmagee replied to marySanFranRN's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Do you have your workman's comp policy, general liability insurance and professional liability insurance? The hospital will require all of those. Most hospitals will give you their contract. They will also ask for your business tax ID number, not ...

3. I want to start an Agency in NYC

   dmagee replied to aaronflo's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Getting into NYC is next to impossible unless you know someone in a high place. Deals are cut on the inside in the NYC. The first thing you will have to do is contact the NY State Insurance Fund for workman's comp http://ww3.nysif.com/Workers_Comp...

4. Agency/Registry that work with independent contractors

   dmagee replied to krazenurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   http://www.independentnurse.com or http://www.hospitalsupport.com David

5. idependent nursing

   dmagee replied to CraftyLPN's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Our business started with my wife being an independent medicaide provider. Instead of working for local agencies she had her own provider number directly with medicaid. She would submit her own paperwork directly and get paid directly from medicaid...

6. Has anyone heard about Traveler Files?

   dmagee replied to TravelerAdvisor's topic in Travel

   in theory you're right the fee should be passed onto the hospital. The fact is the hospital and the agency have a set contracted rate and if there is an extra expense on the part of the agency they will just lower the hourly rate of the nurse. They...

7. Has anyone heard about Traveler Files?

   dmagee replied to TravelerAdvisor's topic in Travel

   those agencies that are making a ton of money off from you will just pass the cost of the application onto you and other nurses and those agencies that strive to pay as much as they can to nurses will not utilize the service. Market forces always ru...

8. Nurse Entrepeneur Convention in August: Las Vegas, NV

   dmagee replied to nightingale's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Karen & I will be there! Looking forward to meeting you! David

9. Has anyone heard about Traveler Files?

   dmagee replied to TravelerAdvisor's topic in Travel

   It is a great concept in theory, but no agency is going to pay $30+ to get your application from them when they can demand it from you directly. David

10. Just out of curiosity

    dmagee replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Entrepreneurs

    You will need deep pockets or someone who has them. A large part of having an agency is learning business and business structures. Starting the right structure with a good business plan will make or break you. Soliciting contracts will consume most o...

11. insurance

    dmagee replied to laern98's topic in Entrepreneurs

    I am treading a fine line with the administrators. I enjoy sharing information and ideas on being independent, but I have to be careful not to promote my business on the board. If you would like to send me a private e-mail I would be happy to share s...

12. insurance

    dmagee replied to laern98's topic in Entrepreneurs

    Let me know when you start searching for a factoring company. I have a great one with great rates. David

13. insurance

    dmagee replied to laern98's topic in Entrepreneurs

    Just get three quotes from your local commercial insurance agents. They will be able to answer all of your comp and insurance questions. David

14. Private duty homecare or pt advocate?

    dmagee replied to nursemicke's topic in Entrepreneurs

    I just laid down the bucks to join the NAIN. I was hoping to be able to share all the knowledge I have obtained about being independent over these past two years with other members. I went to the members forum and someone had a post asking for help ...

15. Nursing Career Options

    dmagee replied to nightingale's topic in Entrepreneurs

    All of the information you are learning about being an independent contractor goes out the window when you are doing business Corporation to Corporation. Most of the laws are written to infringe upon employee/employer relationships and sole propriet...