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  1. Could a recent graduate do home health?

    eddy replied to csiln's topic in Home Health

    The best HH nurses have a pretty diverse background. Homebound patients really depend on HH nurses to spot a number of issues that a nurse specializing in only a specific arena might miss. Not to...

  2. Pay per visit or Salary? Which is better?

    eddy replied to NurseLinzLoo's topic in Home Health

    Look for a compensation plan that includes a solid base salary and a set number of visits per week that if you go over will get paid "bonus" on. This gives you the best of both worlds, and a lot of...

  3. RN Pay Wichita / Hutch

    eddy replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    Minimum of 1 year. Travel rates vary quite a bit depending on where you want to go, the kind of housing you are looking for, etc. It's been a while since I've done a travel assignment as I usually...

  4. Are new grads hired for agency work?

    eddy replied to NeedingInfo's topic in Agency Nurses

    Agencies that hire new grads are not fit to be in business in my opinion. Their liability insurance company would probably agree. That aside though, due to the nature of having to often just "jump...

  5. RN Pay Wichita / Hutch

    eddy replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Agency work is almost double that out there.

  6. RN Pay Wichita / Hutch

    eddy replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! That sounds pretty low to

  7. Mad! Signed a contract...called off -

    eddy replied to Ashera's topic in Agency Nurses

    It is fairly typical to have a one or two shift cancellation allowance in a 9+ week contract. Most contracts I've been on have been written this way. Doesn't bother me. There shouldn't be a problem...

  8. New Independent Here!

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

    Hmmm... To clarify, my post was in response to Indie's comments in regard to agencies exploiting nurses, which I expressed my disagreement. I'm sorry you chose to take offense HarryHK. I think it's...

  9. Am I Getting Ripped Off??

    eddy replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Travel

    You should address this with your current agency and give them a chance to fix the problem. It's a karma thing. The problem could be that their contract rate is currently much lower than the agency...

  10. Kansis CIty ER's

    eddy replied to CraigB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Plenty of good ER's in KC. Shouldn't be a problem.

  11. Interested in agency work in NE Kansas...looking for info

    eddy replied to ljds's topic in General Nursing

    Lori, No problem. By the way, while I was in the office yesterday, I noticed they are having an open house career fair thing on the 25th of March. Send me a PM (private message) for more information...

  12. IC vs.employee-Tax problems later on?

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

    Good point. This rarely happens, but it does happen enough that an aspiring IC should be aware of it as a risk. While most travel contracts are legally binding for the time commitment the hospital...

  13. Help please

    eddy replied to lgnurse20's topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm not a big fan of Intelistaf and I am not familiar with healthcare personnel. You might check if there is a Favorite Nurses in your area. They are generally pretty

  14. bummed about available lpn positions

    eddy replied to jab3da's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an RN and work side by side with TONS of LPN's in KC area hospitals. I work agency full time, so I get to see quite a few facilities and units. MS and Rehab floors in particular are packed with...

  15. Help please

    eddy replied to lgnurse20's topic in Agency Nurses

    Yikes. Find a new

  16. Per Diem Nursing

    eddy replied to Janinern84's topic in Agency Nurses

    Most reputable per diem agencies now offer a full benefits package including quality health insurance. I get a very good blue cross health and dental plan with my agency and I don't pay a penny for...

  17. New Independent Here!

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

    An old thread comes back to life. No offense and I want to stress I don't mean this to be personal or insulting, but to say that an agency exploits nurses is rather absurd. Not every nurse wishes to...

  18. Interested in agency work in NE Kansas...looking for info

    eddy replied to ljds's topic in General Nursing

    Kastas is correct. Cascade Health Services is the way to go (in my highly biased opinion). I've been with them for over 4 years full time and love it. I get free blue cross health and dental, 401k,...

  19. Starting a Supplemental Staffing Agency: Help

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

    So you were able to show zero income at the corporate level with the exception of meals? What salary did you pay yourself? Did you pay payroll taxes associated with this? How much? I'm sorry to be...

  20. Starting a Supplemental Staffing Agency: Help

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

    There are several substantial tax benefits to electing S status, again depending primarily on your financial situation (a combination of total household income, marital status, current non-business...

  21. Starting a Supplemental Staffing Agency: Help

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

    S Corp isn't a business entity at all. It is a tax election. There are considerable benefits to electing S Corp status depending on an individual's financial situation. See a qualified tax...

  22. IC vs.employee-Tax problems later on?

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

    And as a rule of thumb... Always remember... "If it is such a good deal, why isn't everyone doing it?" Someone said in this thread, "you don't get rich by being an employee". You also don't get rich...

  23. IC vs.employee-Tax problems later on?

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

    I have to agree with Suzanne. Not only does she talk from experience, she's really quite versed on the whole financial impact being an agency of one can have both positively and negatively. Health...

  24. moving to KC, MO

    eddy replied to Auri's topic in General Nursing

    If you consider working agency give Cascade Health Services or Favorite Nurses a try. They are the top ones in the area. Cascade also does permanent placement, so could be a good place to get some...

  25. Branston or Table Rock Lake area??

    eddy replied to futuregaspasser's topic in General Nursing

    Great place to live. Low cost of living. The pay is quite low compared to the rest of the state. However, quality of life and cheap housing probably makes up for it. Plus, it is an area that is...