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  1. CrossCountryCorps

    eddy replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in Agency Nurses

    They used to be one of the best out there. Now days, I hear very few positive things about them. In fact, I have heard little positive about about ANY travel agency lately. They all seem to be...

  2. Agency nurses and insurance

    eddy replied to ADN2003's topic in Agency Nurses

    I get free health, dental and vision insurance through my agency as long as I maintain 32 hours per week. It's averaged per month, so never been a problem. If you're short, you pay some of the...

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

    eddy replied to -jt's topic in Agency Nurses

    Completely agreed. I ran a small accounting/tax firm prior to getting into nursing for about 5 years. I had 6 employees. I charged per hour for their time. I paid them an hourly rate for time...

  4. Which agencies are the best?

    eddy replied to Malt123's topic in Agency Nurses

    Generally I say that locally owned agencies tend to be the best from my experience. The big national agencies tend to have a high level of turnover in the offices and from my experience many have...

  5. are there any LPN ;s who have used a nurse travel agency in KS?

    eddy replied to JetLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a problem. :) I'm an RN but work with a lot of agency LPN's. Good

  6. Kansas ICU pay

    eddy replied to sbicu's topic in General Nursing

    Consider Cushing Memorial in Leavenworth, KS; Lawrence Memorial in Lawrence, KS; St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS. Those are some of my top picks. Working as an agency nurse I've been to all of...

  7. are there any LPN ;s who have used a nurse travel agency in KS?

    eddy replied to JetLPN's topic in General Nursing

    i have worked for several. my top choice is cascade health services. great staffers (all seasoned veterans) and the best pay rates overall. i have also worked for starmed with mixed results (bought...

  8. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    eddy replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Marie-- I LOVE getting things from other countries, etc. I love the culture of other places and learning about other people. My problem lies with countries like China who treat their people as...

  9. Nurses crossing picket lines??

    eddy replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Old topic, new flames, same result.... nothing.

  10. New LPN having trouble c CNA'S!!! HELP!!!

    eddy replied to nursedes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an RN... but it matters not. I run into this QUITE often as an agency nurse. But... I don't tolerate poor behavior and lack of attention to residents... period. I work my tail off, and I make...

  11. are there any LPN ;s who have used a nurse travel agency in KS?

    eddy replied to JetLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do "local" travel, but to be honest, the money is better these days in prn agency. I get contracts frequently from my prn agency, and it is much easier to find a "good fit" since I almost...

  12. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    eddy replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    In fact, a closed nation by the "new law of world economics" is a poor nation. The countries with the most open borders are in reality the richest, most advanced, healthiest and freeist (is that a...

  13. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    eddy replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. Actually here in the states I'm seeing a TON of ads lately trying to recruit US nurses to the UK, Eastern European nations, Middle East nations, etc. Seems that EVERYONE is in the same...

  14. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    eddy replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Perfectly

  15. Why agency pay more?

    eddy replied to Oreo's topic in Agency Nurses

    Excuse my amazement.... Who are YOU working for? I work for Cascade Health Services in Topeka and KC, and I make anywhere from $26-42/hr. Average is about $30. All of the major agencies in the area...

  16. Does anyone know about hospitals in the Manhattan, KS area?

    eddy replied to coolcat77's topic in General Nursing

    I spoke to a few folks specifically about Mercy in Manhatton, KS. One had pretty good things to say, and the other was pretty mixed. Politics, however, was something that both mentioned was an issue...

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

    eddy replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    If you are looking into agency, it's definately worth being licensed in both states in my opinion. My agency paid for my Missouri Lic. Very cool of them. So it didn't even cost me a thing; just some...

  18. nursing homes

    eddy replied to kirarn's topic in Agency Nurses

    I've had some terrific experiences in nursing homes and some very very bad ones as well. For the worst example you should head to the Geri forum. It'll make you sick no doubt. Here's my take on...

  19. Is it just me.....

    eddy replied to ledu35's topic in General Nursing

    YIKES!!!!!

  20. Does anyone know about hospitals in the Manhattan, KS area?

    eddy replied to coolcat77's topic in General Nursing

    Mercy is probably the best there. I have many friends who have worked there in the past, and they were all pretty fond of the place. I do the agency thing myself, but I can ask around if you'd

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

    eddy replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    Topeka is home for me! KC is the "office" though. The reason is simple. MONEY!!! I've lived in both towns but have settled back into Topeka for what will hopefully be a long time (wife got good...

  22. unhappy nurse

    eddy replied to nurse unhappy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As is usual mattsmom speaks the truth. Not much you can do but move on to greener pastures, and there are plenty of those out there. Best wishes!

  23. Is there a such thing as a psychiatric nurse assistant or technician?

    eddy replied to ericjames85's topic in Psychiatric

    Isn't that what an LMHT is in Kansas? (Lic'd Mental Health Tech) They are basically an LPN for psych facilities it seems to me, though I have worked with very few of

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

    eddy replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    All this time I've been on this board and never knew we had our own state section! Too Cool!!! Anyway, I've worked agency at most of the hospitals you folks have been talking about. Of course, we...

  25. Kansas L&D Agency Nurses.....

    eddy replied to kastas's topic in Agency Nurses

    kastas - Funny you mention that. I too was not a fan of HCA coming in. Originally the facilities under the HCA umbrella were members of a regional corporation, Health Midwest. HMW was a pretty good...