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I think if you want to really guaranty your money then you should take the full time. If making the money is not as important to you then go per diem. Having worked both I can say per diem is not that great, better if you can get in with 2 or more compaines, but know in order to get your hours in you WILL end up having no choice but to work all shifts. Just think.. if the facility have a job fair.. you will be out of luck until turn over happens again. I see you want to travel, and anything is possible but with enough notice you will still be able to take time off. Not all of it will be paid if your talking 2 or more vacations a year, but you wouldnt get paid anyway for the time off being per diem. Agency sucks most time. Be ready for 45 min - 1.5 hour drives on all shifts, cancellations, and the worst assignments in the building. If you can stand returning from vacation just to find agency hours down meaning you get 1.. 2 shifts a week if youre lucky I would say take it. If you need to make the money right now.. I say dont. Good luck with which ever way you go. Dressjean LPN 5yrs

:welcome: You are well on your way. Conrats to you! Keep up the good work!

I dont know how many times you can take the exam, but I passed the first try and what I did was get a Nclex study it hard and daily. When answering questions in the review book remember to read the rational for the questions you get right also. Read why it is right, and why it would be wrong. Think of it like this.. there are only so many questions to be asked, they are just asked in different ways. If you know why something is right as well as wrong you cant go wrong. Good luck to your friend. Dressjean LPN

I am an independent LPN in WI and would like to move to MS next year. I cant seem to find the way in. Anyone know any links or organizations that post families in need of home nurses in the state of Mississippi?