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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. AzHHA Lawsuit

    eddy posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Anyone have any information on the federal antitrust lawsuit against

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. Salary vs. Hourly?

    eddy replied to luvnursing2007's topic in General Nursing

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

  17. How many hours would you work?

    eddy replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I would work 36-40. I love my job. Not working gets boring really fast. If every day is a weekend, it kind of takes the fun out of time

  18. Newbie interested in Home Care

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

    Good luck. Just make sure to proceed cautiously and carefully. Now is one of the most uncertain times in the industry in probably the last decade. I would suggest you consider private pay rather...

  19. Any Kansas City RNs?

    eddy replied to Riker3's topic in General Nursing

    I second avoiding HCA hospitals. Bad news. I used to go to the HCA hospitals, but not anymore. HCA is ruining what used to be some very quality facilities. Not sure what staff pay is these days,...

  20. Group Health Insurance

    eddy replied to pattycake's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in good health and do not rely on any routine medications, consider an indemnity plan. They are far more affordable and offer a reasonable amount of coverage. However, typically they...

  21. Have your own malpractice insurance?

    eddy replied to 1studentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Always carry your own policy. It's cheap anyway. Facility policies are different everywhere. Some offer good coverage for nurses. Many don't. The lawyers will work to protect the facility and the...

  22. travel nurse positions in Minot, ND

    eddy replied to Ruby73's topic in Travel

    Ahhh... The "Magic City" of Minot. That's likely a difficult place to get much info on here. I would say contact the local facility (is there more than 1? haha), and ask them what companies they use...

  23. Newbie interested in Home Care

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

    Now is a pretty unsure time for considering entrance into the Home Health arena. Budget cuts, increased regulation and reporting, slower reimbursement and other factors are reasons why. Private...

  24. Favorite Nurses?

    eddy replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    wearyLPN, Favorite is without question one of the most ethical national agencies out there. It sounds like you encountered a bad staffer. You should do Favorite and other nurses a favor and report...

  25. MSN Staffing......

    eddy replied to CardioTrans's topic in Agency Nurses

    Each office is going to be different. Here in Kansas City, they were always pretty weak and lower pay than most others. They closed in KC about 6 months ago. On the corporate level, they appear to...