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1. Providence Medical Center KC Kansas

   eddy replied to imastudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Providence has a very poor reputation in the KC area. They really need to learn how to staff the place. It's

2. Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas

   eddy replied to kansasfan's topic in General Nursing

   They've gone downhill big time over the last 9 months. I used to work there for my agency, but they decided to go exlusive with a new upstart agency that undercut pay. Since then, the place has been...

3. Starting a Staffing Agency

   eddy replied to Kindhearted's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   What I've told you may at first glance seem "wrong" to you, but if you take the time to do your research, you'll find it's quite the contrary. I can speak from experience with regard to giving...

4. Starting a Staffing Agency

   eddy replied to Kindhearted's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Yes I am. I am also a CPA and professional business consultant with nearly 20 years of experience in corporate compliance, accounting and tax law. I have served as an executive for companies both...

5. Starting a Staffing Agency

   eddy replied to Kindhearted's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   The choice to form a limited liability entity depends on many factors, and indeed some small business owners are perfectly fine operating as sole props rather than a more "formal" entity. Forming a...

6. Any reputable resources for starting an agency?

   eddy replied to Carlitos's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   The best way to learn about agencies is to work in the office of one. Forget the how to books. Once you are working "in" the industry, meaning in the office not as an agency nurse, you'll have a...

7. Independent contractors negotiating rate

   eddy replied to positivethinker's topic in Agency Nurses

   You negotiate the rate. It's just part of the "sales"

8. Accounts Receivable Factoring?

   eddy replied to coco3299's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Put simply: Don't factor. It will bleed you dry, and you'll likely never catch up with your revolving debt. If you don't have the seed money needed to employ people or at least a solid line of...

9. Starting a Staffing Agency

   eddy replied to Kindhearted's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   To add to your list of restricted states, off the top of my head: - Kentucky has a licensing requirement specific to nurse staffing. - Illinois requires a physical office in the state. - Florida has...

10. Anyone know Liquid Agents?

    eddy replied to lifezfunny's topic in Travel

    Very first post, and it's an endorsement (or at least a strong defending) of the company. I smell a shill. Anyone

11. Which agency does the VA use.

    eddy replied to cinja's topic in Agency Nurses

    They actually do both. I'd suggest contacting your local VA's purchasing office and simply asking them who they use for staffing

12. Have your own malpractice insurance?

    eddy replied to 1studentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nurseynightnight - I'm going to say this for your sake and any others with this belief. There is no other way I can put this except... THAT IS THE WORST ADVICE SOMEONE COULD EVER GIVE YOU. Your...

13. How to Find an Agency?

    eddy replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    In my opinion, word of mouth is by far the best way to find a quality agency. The amount an agency advertises says very little. They may have tons of openings, they may have trouble holding on to...

14. How do you know if Agency Nursing is for you?

    eddy replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    For me, it goes something like this. My 5 reasons for (and against) working agency: 1.) If you want flexibility in work schedules, agency is a plus. I like to go on a lot of vacations throughout the...

15. Salary vs. Hourly?

    eddy replied to luvnursing2007's topic in General Nursing

    Hah! It all depends on which method pays more of course.