Why not go in as an Independent RN Contractor

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · Oct 11, 2003

I worked as an in independent contractor as an RN Consultant for three Adult Dare Care companies.

I kind of fell into this work, as I met a nurse who wanted to take time off for maternity, and had to find a replacement to cover her contracts. I really liked the work. It did pay a little more than I made at a regular nursing job. But, Medicaide reimbursement for ADC is only $27. a day per client, so these places can't pay much. I did have to figure out my own taxes and stuff. Dh took care of all of that for me.

I ended up having to move out of the area for my husband's career. The area where we are now does not have a large retiree population, so there is only one ADC Ctr here. Texas law requires ADC Ctrs to have an RN on site for only four hours a week per location, so I worked at four different ctrs.

I did end up getting plenty of hours, however, because I filled in for the full-time LVN (as well as being RN Consultant) postions at a couple of centers when they lost their LPNs and had trouble finding replacements.

I received my same RN Consultant pay for filling in for the LVNs.

jemb · Oct 11, 2003

Hard to take you seriously when this statement is on the first page of your website!

This Business Prospect Is Easily Incorporated Into All Fascists Of Nursing.*

Fascists????? :eek:

Erin RN · Oct 11, 2003

Wow..I never even considered going independent when I was doing clinical nursing but it isn't a bad idea. I am doing workers comp CM now for a company and I also do legal nursing on the side (I have to deal with my own taxes on that). I am enrolled in the Life care planning certification course so eventually will be certified to do that as well...someday I may take all three to the independent level..guess I just never thought about doing it clinically. Good for you!!

RN contractor · Oct 12, 2003

Thank you to the wonderful proof readers I must have missed that one!!

tonchitoRN · Oct 12, 2003

the hospital here uses contract workers. the nurses seem to enjoy their independence.

p.s. there is nothing wrong with promoting one's self.

RN contractor · Oct 12, 2003

I think that many nurses today find themselves in a frustrating work situation. They love their work (nursing) and hate their job. Nurses want independence, respect and a higher income. The answer is for the nurse to earn his or her livelihood directly rather than an employee of another. There it is nurses.....another fascet in the wonderful field of nursing......Independent RN Contracting!! Have a great day it is beautiful here in Ohio.

cannoli · Oct 12, 2003

It's facet.

RN contractor · Oct 12, 2003

I know,just wondered if you would catch that!!!

k-eet10 · Oct 12, 2003

Nurse patient ratio at our facility is 1 RN that is the charge nurse,and has her 4-8 patients, and is in charge of the 4 LPN's with their 6-8 patients and 1 CNA. Accountability and responsibility too high.

Brita01 · Oct 12, 2003

For those of you who are unaware, there is an entire forum here at allnurses dedicated to these kind of topics.

https://allnurses.com/f56

pamelake · Oct 12, 2003

MD's have been contracting to hospitals for years. ER's are a good example.

I think there is room for both types of employment for nurses. I am just setting up my independent contracting business and have found the process to be fun and challanging (and have put to use many of the talents I have aquired as a nurse!). Years ago when my children where small I didn't need these kinds of challanges and was happy to be and employee......

mightymouse · Oct 15, 2003

Are you independently contracting as doctors do in Hospitals? Are you an independent nurse contractor? Sounds like a good idea.