bpowers

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1. Traveling as an Independent Contractor?

   bpowers replied to swillmsrn's topic in Travel

   My husband and I ran our own subcontracting business and were labled as independent contractors....but there is so much to it, even for nurses. First, there's insurance which can be up to $1000.00 per year. You can use some things for tax deduction...

2. weekends

   bpowers replied to nurtch04's topic in Home Health

   I worked in critical care for 6 years and went to home care because it was my first love as a CNA through nursing school.....I work the weekends and have 7-9 points and work approx 7a-7p or 8a-8p (usually start later on Sundays because most people ar...

3. What does your spouse do?

   bpowers replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

   My dh is a subcontractor and installs/repairs satellites. No free directv though:o

4. Calling all HH Nurses, roll call

   bpowers replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

   I started working in home health as a CNA during nursing school and loved it. A little over a year ago I finished a two year run working on a home vent case one night a week extra to help me save money for my wedding. My only real experience doing ...

5. Tips to keep shoes white?

   bpowers replied to ameriarmybrattLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I always keep my work shoes in my locker so I'm not tempted to keep wearing them all day after I get home. I find that they last so much longer if only worn when you come in to work.

6. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

   bpowers replied to yazisizit's topic in Humor

   Yes, I've heard about this kind of thing before. How disgusting.

7. Black Monday, August 23, 2004

   bpowers replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

   I'm with you...I'm waiting to see or hear something in black and white. Nothing has been said or done here in Illinois that I've heard, but I like you and very interested in people's responses as I count on the overtime I work for.

8. ~~H.E.L.P~~Pleaseeeeeeeee

   bpowers replied to xXxPrecious RubyxXx's topic in International

   It is really a personal preference, and there was a recent thread about tatoos and professionalism you might want to check out.....I personally have two tattoos, but they are on my back and cannot be seen in scrubs.

9. Pass rates for nursing schools in IL

   bpowers replied to chiliwings's topic in General Students

   I went to Illinois Wesleyan and the NCLEX pass rate was 99% My sister attends Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State and their's is also 98-99%.

10. Thoughts regarding MALE RNs?

    bpowers replied to Riceburner's topic in California

    :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle

11. tattoos in the workplace

    bpowers replied to wiseguy99's topic in General Nursing

    I think visability is the key issue here, do you think it's professional for a doctor or nurse to have an eyebrow or lip pierced? I have seen those large black ear hole expanders too, and in my opinion, they just don't look professional.

12. University of Phoenix

    bpowers replied to princess_j's topic in Online Learning

    Does UOP offer on-line FNP masters program?

13. Financial "Aide" my Backside!

    bpowers replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Students

    I could have written your post for you.....I went through the same thing, and if I could do it over again I would have went to a community college instead of doing a four year university.....cause now I'll be paying student loans for the next 15 year...

14. tattoos in the workplace

    bpowers replied to wiseguy99's topic in General Nursing

    I try to look at it from the point of view.....how would I feel if I went to the ED and the doctor seeing me had a tattoo or piercing visible? Regardless of what it is I just don't think it's appropriate to be visible outside of the uniform. So I ...

15. Pregnant...

    bpowers replied to Chevelle's topic in General Students

    Congratulations. Perfect timing, I would be excited if I were you, if you deliver on your due date you will only have to make up a couple weeks of school. I'm getting ready to start trying myself. I want to go to grad school, but I want family to c...