Hello all,

 I am a newer grad and have worked for almost a year in an acute care setting. I currently have some family issues arising (including a loved one who is dying in another state) that are making it difficult to balance work/life in a full-time position. I am contemplating changing from full-time to a PRN status to give me more scheduling flexibility.Plus my supervisor is not offering me any other options at this point and I need to travel to this loved one. Is this a wise decision in this economy? What is life like as a PRN. I do have a family and plan to secure private insurance...my current position "says" they will have PRN hours for me and I have another PRN position lined up as well. I'm just wondering from other PRNs how much/often is work available? This is a stressful situation, but I have to do something.....

 Thank you!

I agree, in my state PRN positions are plentiful and pay well, and if you are going to go this route, you should sign up with several companies. PRN is also nice because it seems you don't get caught up in all the department or facility politics -- you just show up to work and go home! That said, it can be a little stressful juggling your schedule, but as a PRN staff, YOU decide when and where you will work. Of course if you take time off, you have no vacation, sick or PTO pay.

I currently have a 32 hour+ job and a PRN job. Works great for me.