innovativemurse

innovativemurse

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  1. Anyone working as an independent health coach?

    innovativemurse replied to Whatawaste's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    The market is saturated with "health coaches," but your point of difference is that you're a nurse providing mentorship/guidance with your clients having access to someone with a much broader...

  2. Business Brainstorm

    innovativemurse replied to kalevra's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Totally agree Lindarn. Drives me nuts to hear about nurses short changing themselves. This is business, even if it's just you. YOU are a business, and this isn't the Wal-Mart model of business (no...

  3. Has anyone had experience in starting a podcast?

    innovativemurse replied to Nashvillejeanne's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    That's great you want to start a podcast! The call in component is nice, and we started with that on Blog Talk Radio, but we ended up leaving there to start our own platform. The sound quality was...

  4. Home based RN business

    innovativemurse replied to DavinaRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    My company provides -patient advocacy services for disabled individuals (ensure that all of the orders and treatment plans are carried out...this individuals typically have unlicensed caregivers...

  5. Home based RN business

    innovativemurse replied to DavinaRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Answers to your questions: Yes, incorporate your business even if you're a solopreneur. Protect your personal assets and separate those from your business. Yes, both malpractice insurance and general...

  6. Independent contractor vs. agency nurse in a hospital

    innovativemurse replied to btoddrn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    The taxes are ultimately your responsibility, but certainly don't be overwhelmed by this. Essentially the hospital pays your company (you) a flat fee for hours worked. Let's say you were charging the...

  7. I hate being a nurse

    innovativemurse replied to SJE RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I just wanted to "pop in" again on this topic as it's pretty disheartening to hear about many of you facing the challenges that you actually do as a nurse. Let me preface here (and I think I said it...

  8. Independent contractor vs. agency nurse in a hospital

    innovativemurse replied to btoddrn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I typically recommend a nurse set themselves up as a business. Even if it's a single owner/run entity, you want to convey the message that the hospital is doing business, well, with an actual...

  9. New grad woes: cannot get hired as a RN. Advice?

    innovativemurse replied to nutrexercus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Advice that I give nursing students and new graduates: Build your Brand Change your email address to gmail (ditch yahoo or hotmail), and definitely get a new account if your address is something like...

  10. I hate being a nurse

    innovativemurse replied to SJE RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm going to keep this simple. All I can say is that this is unfortunate. I understand that nursing isn't for everyone, and professionals do leave the field. Heck, various professionals in other...

  11. Keep this forum alive: Be an entrepreneur

    innovativemurse posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Folks, First, this post is long, but I want to make sure I get the message out there. I am really just trying to fire up this forum a bit. I stop by this particular forum every now and again and...

  12. Keep this forum alive: Be an entrepreneur

    innovativemurse replied to innovativemurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Yiggs, I don't believe I've received a PM or direct email, but I'm happy to help in any way that I can. My business is still going strong and I'm also in the middle of developing a resource for other...

  13. Home based RN business

    innovativemurse replied to DavinaRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Essentially, you're considered an independent nurse consultant or in some cases or states, you may be considered a private duty nurse. Does your board of nursing prohibit you from practicing...

  14. Keep this forum alive: Be an entrepreneur

    innovativemurse replied to innovativemurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    This is what I've been striving for. The more nurse entrepreneurs the better. I'm always happy to share

  15. Foot Care Business

    innovativemurse replied to honeybeme's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    In VA, are you able to bill insurance directly? That's not necessarily a must. I work with a lot of disabled clients who have to see a DPM regularly for foot care, but one service that would greatly...

  16. Is it feasable to do your own contract work for an employer?

    innovativemurse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    In my experience, it is best to set yourself up as an "entity" of some kind. LLC, Corp, etc. Hospitals that contract with these agencies want a little piece of mind that they are contracting with an...

  17. What are the qualities of a successful entrepreneur?

    innovativemurse replied to betheawakenedone's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Able to communicate effectively Integrity You need a supportive Partner/Spouse (might not get paid for awhile) Passion Competitive "edge" Strong work ethic The ability to lead Organizational skills...

  18. Starting private duty nursing in Denver

    innovativemurse replied to kingskidsp's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I would agree with the statement about a metropolis (really any town) has a need for independent nurses. I have been fortunate to grow my business and experience a lot of great opportunities. Ladies...

  19. CO Independent Contractors (IC), Business Owners, Consultants

    innovativemurse replied to innovativemurse's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hope, You make a very valid point and this is certainly a concern for anyone who wants to become a small business owner or independent consultant-in any industry. There are definitely ways around...

  20. CO Independent Contractors (IC), Business Owners, Consultants

    innovativemurse posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I wanted to create some buzz in Colorado, or at least start here on this board. Maybe a few of you have posted or at least visited the nurse entrepreneur section of this message board. I'm looking to...

  21. CO Independent Contractors (IC), Business Owners, Consultants

    innovativemurse replied to innovativemurse's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Sounds great. If you ever need to bounce an idea just let me know. I find myself marketing/selling other nurses' services because there is plenty that is outside of my realm or expertise. I love...

  22. CO Independent Contractors (IC), Business Owners, Consultants

    innovativemurse replied to innovativemurse's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Forgot to mention. You can work as an IC in a hospital. I'm still trying to find an old listing, but I believe it was PSL that was hiring IC's at one time (not that long ago). This was my next step,...

  23. CO Independent Contractors (IC), Business Owners, Consultants

    innovativemurse replied to innovativemurse's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I basically fell into becoming independent. I had moved back to Colorado after working at Hopkins and thought that I would just pick up a few shifts per diem with hospitals or through an agency. It's...

  24. Independent Nurse Contractor

    innovativemurse replied to muffin7's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am not a member of this organization, but I was aware they existed. I would actually be curious to find out who is a member. I believe organizations and message boards like this help provide...

  25. New hire: Emp vs Indep Cont

    innovativemurse replied to muffin7's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    If you don't mind setting yourself up as an IC and playing by the rules (i.e. taxes), then I say go for it. Just make sure your pay reflects being an IC. There are a lot of cost that you will absorb....