What is better and why - Salary or hourly?

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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 chose the hourly side but without experience in this career it is difficult for me to support my opinion. I would love to hear from experienced nurses out there. Can you tell me what you think is best and why? I would appreciate it greatly! Thanks.

Specializes in Administration.

I love the flexibility of my salaried (exempt) position. Financially I would be better off if I was punching a time clock, but I like not having to worry about about coming and going at exact times, and if I need to leave a little early I don't have to use combo time. It's true that I almost always end up working more than 40 hours a week, but it's nice being responsible for my own time.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

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.

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

For me, hourly. No way would i do my job for salary.

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