Justalocal hit the nail on the head with the fact that GN is a full time commitment. There is a lot to learn when you are a GN, charting software, policy, Department procedures/protocol ect. As a PRN employee your hours are irregular and often when the department is short/minimum staffed anyway, it would take waaaaay to long to make you a functional member of the team who can carry your own assignment. I would get a job at the hospital, on med/surg if you have to (they always seem short), work a couple years, then put in for a transfer to whatever department you want. Also, you mentioned float pool earlier...those folks make darn good money BUT you need some experience under your belt as you are expected to function wherever they send you. Good luck and congrats on your upcoming graduation! No more care plans to turn in!!!