indrn

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1. Is it worth it to be independent?

   indrn replied to sarahr5's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I have been an IC for approx. 5 years and I love it. Not only more money but more control over my work life and home life. I learned much of the how-to info from the National Association of Independent Nurses. It can be daunting getting started but i...

2. Should it be illegal for nurses to unionize in not for profit hospitals?

   indrn replied to neophyte's topic in Activism

   In the first place, non-profit is an accounting sham to trap the naive. If they were truly non-profit why do they charge as much and sometimes more than so called for profit facilities. Clever accounting can make the books say anything they want. In ...

3. Profesional Practice Groups

   indrn posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

   I Copied this article from th online version of a California newspaper. I thought it would be of interest to nurse entrepreneurs: Evolution or Revolution? by Debora Jesse RN BSBA From Florence Nightengale to Gabe Fokker, the nurse character played by...

4. Starting An Agency

   indrn replied to Haywire58's topic in Entrepreneurs

   ICnurses ARE agency nurses. (if they are doing it correctly) They are, in fact, staffing companies even if they are the only nurse they furnish. The original poster is trying to pin down some magic number but it does not exist. Even in the same area ...

5. Abusive Cna!

   indrn replied to Louisepug's topic in Relations

   You have both a legal and a moral duty to file a report to the state Board of Nursing. Call them and they will give you guidance.

6. CNAs Passing meds

   indrn posted a topic in Arizona

   The latest Issue of the BON newsletter has an article about a program to pass a law that would allow a study to be made regarding CNAs being trained to pass some meds (supposedly under the supervision of a Nurse). The title of this bill is HB2256. Su...

7. Need advice on agencies trying to stop me from being IC

   indrn replied to tink135's topic in Entrepreneurs

   In the course of reading the previous posts I have seen good information mixed in with half truths and a few down right incorrect statements. If you are serious about being an IC, I suggest that you get your information from the people who started th...

8. To give a little credit to the show "ER"

   indrn replied to MarcusKspn's topic in Activism

   The following was taken (with permission) from the Newsletter of the National Association of Independent Nurses ER SLAMS REGISTRY NURSE By L. Ward James RN On a recent episode of the popular TV show ER Health care interests flexed their considerable...

9. Employers Use a Supreme Court Ruling to Exclude RNs From Unions

   indrn replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   The answer is Simple! DON"T be an employee! I am not a walmart worker, I am a professional nurse. I do supervise people(on my terms) but I do not work as anyone's employee. I do not pay union dues, I do not have others (behind closed doors) negotiati...