Full time vs Part time vs Per Diem

[KerenAvneryRN]

I used to be a full time nurse on the floor 4-5 days a week. Sometimes I would be forced to work late, not getting to have my lunch was the expectation, and by the end of the day my feet were killlling me. I was burning out fast. I still loved being a nurse but each week it was something different. Drama, emergencies, and god forbid something happened with my kids. I decided I had enough with working full time. So I looked into dropping down to part time hours maybe work a couple days a week. It didn't work out because the hospital still mandated my schedule, and long story short I ended up getting a job at this company that does per diem work. Its great, I signed up took me no time and I pick where I want to work, when I want to work for top pay. No asking for vacation time or a day off here and there to watch my sons basketball games.

I prefer this a lot more than working full time on my feet ill tell you that, But what does everyone else prefer?

[dianearc, BSN, RN]

AnnieOaklyRN said:

I heard private insurance is very expensive, plus I have asthma and require regular medications and visits for that. Plus I am getting older and having more problems, much to my surprise. Mostly joint stuff, but you it's not going to get any better so I would rather keep my company insurance.

I aslo have a mortgage so I could not take chances with not getting enough hours, as I live in the northeast and it isn't cheap!! Not worth the risk, as I would still have to work the same amount of hours, but they wouldn't be guaranteed! Then add the extra anxiety over whether or not I would get the right amount of hours... it's just not worth that!

Then add in walking to work if my vehicle gets repossessed because I cannot pay for it...

If you don't mind me asking how much are you paying a month for insurance and what is your decidable etc.

I need a sugar daddy!!

Annie

If you're single with no pre-existing serious conditions, private insurance is actually cheaper and doable because you can use it anywhere, unlike in-network associated company insurances.  & when working per diem, it's better to pick a big institution that will always have shifts & if you can work per diem as a float, even better, you will always find shifts. Alternatively two per diem jobs are also doable. It's sort of like travel nursing but you now have consistency with local rates and get to go back to the comfort of your home & you get to choose your own schedule. Travel & per diem is not for everyone however.