where the heck are the RN's out there?

self employed? how'd u do that? LOL

Well, here is kind of an abbreviated answer to how I did it. I kind of fell into it. I was being supplied by an occ health person to a company and the occ health person (like an agency) took a cut off of what I was making. That company moved to California and I was left in Ohio. The logistics got to be a problem, I was not having my CEU's reimbursed, ect, so I am supplying my services on my own! I do case management for workman's comp and return to work. Also, I keep their medical files, contract for medical surveillance, ect. I do health referrals too, and find doctors and services that they may need. I also participate on the ergonomics and safety teams. I was doing that, word got around and another company's doctor requested that I do their onsite blood draws for lead, respiratory testing, and pre-employment physicals. So now I work with him, for the company directly and am paid directly from the company (self-employed). I am considered a contractor. Right now I work 3 days a week - I am not looking for more right now ( I have kids) - I was offered another company for one day, but declined. It is really cool, I like working with mostly healthy people and feel I can make a difference in preventative care you know? I sure get a lot of questions at the first job, because they have seen my weight loss. They are very impressed that I made that commitment for my future health. Hope this answers, I know it sounded strange for a nurse to be self-employed but it is happening out there~yeah!