The hours and time off is a definite pro, nowhere else in nursing to you get 2 weeks off at Christmas, week for pring break, etc... I miss the higher paycheck for sure and I miss the OR tremendously, but my body does not miss all the wear and tear.
If you have an Ipad or Iphone there are apps that you can give them nclex type questions and they have to get 5 in a row correct AND they all have to agree on the answer given. Then....here's the kicker....sit back and watch their brains work. Everyone has an aurgument and they will waffle back and forth. My students love it. There are so many apps available for free and it is a great tool to use.