arkierns

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1. Any entreprenurial nurses out there?

   arkierns replied to marnacla's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   I am a nurse entrepeneur. I was a RN for over 25 years. I read all these posts and they all have one thing in common. Everyone is focusing on finding a business in the health care field. Don't tie...

2. SCD's and TED hose

   arkierns replied to arkierns's topic in General Nursing

   Posteror, see my reply posted

3. SCD's and TED hose

   arkierns replied to arkierns's topic in General Nursing

   The reason SCDs work is that they compress striated muscle which causes the muscles to produce nitrous oxide into the circulatory system. The nitrous oxide is a great vasal dilator which helps prevent...

4. independent contractor forms for nurse

   arkierns replied to marySanFranRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Have you tried to Google this form? I don't know if you can find one specific to nursing, but you can get a general form and make it specific to your needs. If found a free one at All Law - Forms -...

5. SRNA wife about to loose it......

   arkierns replied to Laughing Gas's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Let me just say a word here as an RN for 20 years and a Registered Financial Counselor. You are in a pickle that's for sure. But it is one of your own choosing so stick with the course. But I would...

6. SCD's and TED hose

   arkierns replied to arkierns's topic in General Nursing

   I have heard of a new product that may dramatically improve compliance with SCD's. It runs on a battery and goes around just the feet. Research has also shown that SCD's on the feet are just as...

7. SCD's and TED hose

   arkierns replied to arkierns's topic in General Nursing

   No I have not seen anything about this. Would you know where I could see that research? I would be very

8. SCD's and TED hose

   arkierns replied to arkierns's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the responses. Compliance is really the big issue with SCD's/TED's. From the research I have read, there is a better compliance rate withe the SCD's. Maybe because they are a little...

9. Why does it have to be nursing related?

   arkierns posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   I love this site. But I see most people posting are interested in starting a business that is health-care related. Why limit yourself? I know you are wanting to take advantage of your education, and...

10. SCD's and TED hose

    arkierns posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work at a VA hospital and it is common practice for our MD's to order sequential compression devices and TED hose to be used simultaneously. From the research I have done, there is no additive...

11. Is incorporation necessary??????

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

    I have been an RN for 20 years, but I am also a Registered Financial Counselor. The answer is no. The main purpose of incorporating as an S or forming an LLC is to protect yourself from liability. If...

12. Who are the Uninsured?

    arkierns replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Getting back to the original point of this thread, some people make the choice to buy health insurance, and some don't. Some cannot make that choice. I know all these are true. I am an RN but I also...