Thinking about Per Diem

I am considering Per Diem nursing. Do they have orientation for Per Diem nurses and for how long? I've been out of the hospital setting for 8 years and I desperately want to go back to brush up on my skills. What do you think?
Quote from nurse4saleI am considering Per Diem nursing. Do they have orientation for Per Diem nurses and for how long? I've been out of the hospital setting for 8 years and I desperately want to go back to brush up on my skills. What do you think?

I didn't have an orientation because I work per diem at the same place I once worked full-time.Our recent prn hires have had 3 days of orientation.After an eight year time-off in a hospital setting, I suspect 3 days won't be enough.

Our recent PRN hires are receiving a 6 week orientation. Most are new to nursing though. I think you should contact your local hospitals and ask them. I'm sure every place and probably every unit would be different but possibly accommodate your need for a longer orientation.

Quote from ChristineNIf you have been out for 8 years then PRN probably isn't the position for you. PRN nurses typically get a very brief orientation and are expected to hit the ground running. At my one PRN job my orientation was 3 days. I did have one PRN position that gave me a generous 4 week orientation, but that is because they took a chance and hired me for a specialty that I had never worked.

I thought your avatar was a booby.

Quote from VespertinasI thought your avatar was a booby.

I interviewed for a PRN position a few days ago for a NICU floor and if offered the position, I would get 12 weeks of orientation since I don't have prior experience in NICU which is the same amount of orientation they give full or part time. So i guess it depends on the hospital/floor.

I'm per diem and I am getting 12 weeks of orientation. (Even though they have already given me my own assignment, I have my preceptor to fall back on). It depends on the facility.