bpowers

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1. Traveling as an Independent Contractor?

   bpowers replied to swillmsrn's topic in Travel

   My husband and I ran our own subcontracting business and were labled as independent contractors....but there is so much to it, even for nurses. First, there's insurance which can be up to $1000.00...

2. weekends

   bpowers replied to nurtch04's topic in Home Health

   I worked in critical care for 6 years and went to home care because it was my first love as a CNA through nursing school.....I work the weekends and have 7-9 points and work approx 7a-7p or 8a-8p...

3. What does your spouse do?

   bpowers replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

   My dh is a subcontractor and installs/repairs satellites. No free directv

4. Tips to keep shoes white?

   bpowers replied to ameriarmybrattLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I always keep my work shoes in my locker so I'm not tempted to keep wearing them all day after I get home. I find that they last so much longer if only worn when you come in to

5. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

   bpowers replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

   Yes, I've heard about this kind of thing before. How

6. Black Monday, August 23, 2004

   bpowers replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

   I'm with you...I'm waiting to see or hear something in black and white. Nothing has been said or done here in Illinois that I've heard, but I like you and very interested in people's responses as I...

7. ~~H.E.L.P~~Pleaseeeeeeeee

   bpowers replied to xXxPrecious RubyxXx's topic in International Nursing

   It is really a personal preference, and there was a recent thread about tatoos and professionalism you might want to check out.....I personally have two tattoos, but they are on my back and cannot be...

8. Thoughts regarding MALE RNs?

   bpowers replied to Riceburner's topic in California Nursing

   :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle

9. tattoos in the workplace

   bpowers replied to wiseguy99's topic in General Nursing

   I think visability is the key issue here, do you think it's professional for a doctor or nurse to have an eyebrow or lip pierced? I have seen those large black ear hole expanders too, and in my...

10. University of Phoenix

    bpowers replied to princess_j's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does UOP offer on-line FNP masters

11. tattoos in the workplace

    bpowers replied to wiseguy99's topic in General Nursing

    I try to look at it from the point of view.....how would I feel if I went to the ED and the doctor seeing me had a tattoo or piercing visible? Regardless of what it is I just don't think it's...

12. Question about being a new grad and a new mommy....

    bpowers replied to Hooligan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All the new grads at our hospital get oriented full time for 8-12 weeks, then after orientation, they go to their respective departments and shifts. So a new grad gets approx 8 weeks on day shift,...

13. Dual careers anyone?

    bpowers replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

    I work three 12's a week night shift, so I am also able to run my husband's home office.....sometimes I like to ride along and work with him too...installing directv satellite systems. Quite...

14. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    bpowers replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    why on God's green earth do people put foreign objects up their rectum? What pleasure can they get from

15. Just how many nurses from IL do we have here at allnurses?

    bpowers replied to jadednurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Here...Bloomington-Normal