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Becoming a registered nurse (RN) opens many doors. The reasons for seeking the education and license are as varied as the dedicated individuals who serve in the nursing field. Some RNs know from the beginning that their happiness lies in self-direction; great hourly pay will never be enough incentive to hold these nurses in a job where someone else makes the decisions. Others decide to become an entrepreneur nurse later in their careers. Either way, combining business acumen with a nursing degree is a profitable mix.
Areas of Need
There are jobs for independent contractors that would, "make sense," to the layperson. Some of the more traditional opportunities are:
-Home care nurse.
-Independent contractor.
-Staffing agency nurse.
Home Care Nurse
A home care nurse cares for patients who need professional medical attention, but not to the level of nursing home care. Emergencies are few; nurses follow a schedule for patient care. Visits consist of monitoring the specific conditions of each client, checking vital signs, and observing well-being in general. Nurses advise patients and doctors regarding the case.
Independent Contractor
Nurses do the work of an employee, but as a contractor. The set-up provides some advantages. Employers do not pay social security tax for these nurses; however, they get the same work from contractors and employees. The social security tax of employed nurses costs the employer seven and a half percent of the gross wage; employees pay the same amount, for a total of 15 percent. Self-employed contractors pay the entire 15 percent. The amount of money this represents is lower because the independent nurse has a lot more tax advantages than does an employee. Employers also pay unemployment insurance for employees, but not for contractors.
Areas of Need
There are jobs for independent contractors that would, "make sense," to the layperson. Some of the more traditional opportunities are:
-Home care nurse.
-Independent contractor.
-Staffing agency nurse.
Home Care Nurse
A home care nurse cares for patients who need professional medical attention, but not to the level of nursing home care. Emergencies are few; nurses follow a schedule for patient care. Visits consist of monitoring the specific conditions of each client, checking vital signs, and observing well-being in general. Nurses advise patients and doctors regarding the case.
Independent Contractor
Nurses do the work of an employee, but as a contractor. The set-up provides some advantages. Employers do not pay social security tax for these nurses; however, they get the same work from contractors and employees. The social security tax of employed nurses costs the employer seven and a half percent of the gross wage; employees pay the same amount, for a total of 15 percent. Self-employed contractors pay the entire 15 percent. The amount of money this represents is lower because the independent nurse has a lot more tax advantages than does an employee. Employers also pay unemployment insurance for employees, but not for contractors.
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