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

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 a joke to the career agency nurses in town. Some...

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 business advice. People pay me lots of money to do it. ...

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 small and large. I've also been a business owner fo...

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 limited liability entity is a fairly simple thing t...

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 chance to decide if it's right for you. You may find...

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

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 credit from a bank, you really should not even attempt...

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 a medical staffing license requirement of some so...

Anyone have any information on the federal antitrust lawsuit against them?

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

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

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 instructor had no business saying that. He/She's not...

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 their people, they may have a huge coporate purse or...

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 year. Sometimes, I may be gone for up to 20 days...

Hah! It all depends on which method pays more of course. :wink2:

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 off.

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 than medicare/medicaid when starting out.

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, but I make $34-42 an hour for the various ICU's wit...

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 cover your first dollar (no deductible) but they have ...

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 insurance company, not you. Protect yourself, you...

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 for travel contracts and if they currently have a...

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 insurers are following the government's lead and cutti...

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 this person. I have no doubt they will fire him/he...

YIKES!!!!! That's about the only word I can express about this one. Got off a weekend night shift (through my agency) at a nursing home I have never been to previously. I prefer to stick to hospital work when I can just because of what I am about to...