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  1. Agency CNA to new LPN

    eddy replied to nrcnurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Definately get some non-agency nursing experience prior to doing it through agency. I suggest a year and really any good agency SHOULD expect that. It's one thing to be a new nurse and have to learn...

  2. Needs tips/tricks/advices - starting a group/nursing home

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

    I apologize Bang. I somewhat misunderstood your original post. I was thinking NURSING HOME not small assisted living house when I read it originally. However, my opinion still stands. You will...

  3. Needs tips/tricks/advices - starting a group/nursing home

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

    In my opinion the best tip I can give you is don't bother. Only crooks can make a living in this industry any more. The reimbursement just isn't there to maintain a profitable (meaning sustainable)...

  4. getting independent health insurance?

    eddy replied to cre8tivRN's topic in Travel

    Just thought I would throw this out there. COBRA is generally the EXACT amount that the policy actually costs, though I believe a few states allow some small "processing fees" to be tacked on. In...

  5. Is incorporation necessary??????

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

    I'm EXTREMELY uncomfortable with nurses taking on business like this from contacts they have made through their employer. No offense, but unless you have obtained specific permission from your...

  6. Need resources for developing CEU programs

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

    Make sure to go the ethical and proper route and not target any clients this company has sent you to. They are their clients, not yours. To take their clients that you have come to know due to their...

  7. providing unskilled services in the home

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

    Keep in mind that even though you are providing non-medical services, you are still an RN, and god forbid, should something happen to your client and they or their family decide to sue you, they can...

  8. Tax deductions

    eddy replied to nanbo's topic in Agency Nurses

    As a past (and somewhat still) tax accountant, I highly suggest you speak with a local tax professional who specializes in SMALL BUSINESS tax accounting. You ARE a small business as a contractor and...

  9. Do all agencies require annual physical?

    eddy replied to Mulan's topic in Agency Nurses

    It seems to me that most don't, but I really think they should. We nurses are involved in a very physically demanding ocupation in many environments. If nothing else, it's good for our own...

  10. Required to work as PCA instead of being cancelled!

    eddy replied to Lovemyjobrn's topic in Agency Nurses

    That's awesome! I'd do it without hesitation. If I'm still being paid the rate I was promised as a nurse, I wouldn't consider it below me at all. Instead, I'd be thankfulllllll that they were...

  11. Agency which pays daily

    eddy replied to ann86's topic in Agency Nurses

    I know of very few agencies that don't offer daily pay. It seems to be the norm, at least in my area. Honestly, I think it causes more harm than good. It used to be that the standard was monthly,...

  12. Is change in pay fair?

    eddy replied to misschelei's topic in Agency Nurses

    Congrats!

  13. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

    eddy replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard much about Superior for a long time. They used to be one of the bigger ones in town back about 5 or 6 years ago, but I think they have pretty much fallen to the wayside since then....

  14. info re:All about Staffing Agency, Orlando, fla.

    eddy replied to ann86's topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm not a fan of AAS, their business model or their tactics. When they came in to Kansas City I was hoping that the rumors weren't true. I soon found out that they slashed pay rates and added a bunch...

  15. Are they out to get me or WHAT????

    eddy replied to Haunted's topic in Agency Nurses

    I find that certain nurses out there will do whatever they can get away with when it comes to dumping on agency counterparts. Stand up for yourself in a professional manner, smile and move on....

  16. Is change in pay fair?

    eddy replied to misschelei's topic in Agency Nurses

    You are correct mercyteapot. It is completely legal. It would only be illegal if they promised a payrate for specific shifts and you took them for that rate only to find a different rate on your...

  17. RNs in Joplin/ Springfield Mo area / Agencies

    eddy replied to ISeeURN's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard lately that the agency market down that way hasn't been so great lately. Any truth? Just

  18. Young and single! Should I move here?

    eddy replied to Krenee2007's topic in General Nursing

    Are ya cute? If yes, then forget KC and come visit me in Topeka, KS. JUST KIDDING! I'm happily married.... And Topeka is BORRRRRING for us younger folks. Topeka is home and KC is the playground...

  19. Is change in pay fair?

    eddy replied to misschelei's topic in Agency Nurses

    Just one of those things that happens. You really have three options. Either find somewhere else that pays what you want, try negotiating with your agency (maybe they'll talk to the hospital about...

  20. Why do nurese sign up with agencies?

    eddy replied to browsing's topic in Agency Nurses

    You don't typically pay for a recruitment/placement firm to find you a job. That used to be the case in many industries in the 70's and 80's but is all but gone now. Today employers pay the fees...

  21. Why do nurese sign up with agencies?

    eddy replied to browsing's topic in Agency Nurses

    Please explain your logic here. I just don't get how a group in the same field demanding higher wages and flexible work schedules (agency nurses) disempowers collective bargaining. Scabs during a...

  22. Agency owners getting rich off the backs of nurses?

    eddy replied to -jt's topic in Agency Nurses

    Well put

  23. Agency owners getting rich off the backs of nurses?

    eddy replied to -jt's topic in Agency Nurses

    I agree. Smaller local agencies tend to be more attentive to your wishes and provide a much better overall compensation package. Plus, you tend not to have the crazy turnover in staffers like you...

  24. What are your views and ideas on the current Medicare Issue?

    eddy replied to Tnichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I think it's a lot of talk over nothing (the proposed Medicaid/care cut talks). The bottom line is that we made a PROMISE to the generation that is consuming these resources... and YES it's...

  25. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

    eddy replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    What a post. It goes all the way back to 2003! :) Wow! I have to say my opinions of many of the hospitals on my previous list have greatly changed since then.... but they all have one thing in...