This may be a stupid question but I'll ask anyway....

UM Review RN, ASN, RN · Apr 11, 2005

PRN is the same as the prn med abbreviation. It means "as needed."

suzanne4, RN · Apr 11, 2005

It also means that you work if the hospital needs you that day, or you are cancelled. The money is more because no benefits are paid, but depending on where you are working and the type of unit, you may or may not be cancelled. You also need experience before being aboe to do this.