What is better and why - Salary or hourly? - page 2

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I am in my last semester of nursing school (ADN program) and in a professional issues class. My assignment, which will be due in 2 months, is to participate in a debate - hourly vs. salary pay. I... Read More

  1. by JHURN
    Sep 2, '07
    Occupation: RN Specialty: 3 year(s) of experience in Pediatrics ; Joined: Jul '07; Posts: 16; Likes: 7
    I am a big fan of being paid hourly. Shift differential can make a huge difference in your paycheck. It makes working weekends, nights, and holidays (which you are going to do if you are a bedside nurse) totally worth it.
  2. by Marie_LPN, RN
    Sep 2, '07
    Occupation: Operating Room Nurse Specialty: 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER ; From: US ; Joined: Jun '03; Posts: 17,036; Likes: 1,009
    For me, hourly. No way would i do my job for salary.

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