Pay & ContractsPublished Jul 23, 2026

PRN or full time: how did the real trade-offs add up?

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Hourly pay is only one line in this choice. How did you compare benefits, guaranteed hours, scheduling control, cancellations, retirement, insurance, taxes, and burnout—and which cost surprised you after switching?

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