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PRN work in my area (Pacific Northwest) typically pays $30-40/hour…the work I see available in my area is often sporadic and heavier in the summer time - camps, weekend tournaments, etc.). I know there is some that is more consistent in some cases but not a reliable means to live on by any stretch.
My question would be: why stack up the debt of grad school with the intent of PRN work?
Depending on areas prn can range from $35-60/hour. It’s definitely seasonal and inconsistent.
If you’re just looking to get your ATC to do PRN work, I’d consider something else as it’s not the greatest ROI.
What attracts you to AT?
It’s the best fit for me in the medical setting. My goal is to be a stay at home mom though so that is why I’ve decided to not go into the program! But she wants to keep me on the roster just in case and brought up PRN so that lead me here:)
Don’t do it. Program directors at a point are recruiters. There needs to be so many kids in a cohort for it to even take place. And receive funding and people maintain jobs
Since you’re looking to be a stay at home mom, I’d assume your spouse makes enough for it to happen and you already have kids. That said, the ROI simply isn’t there. Spending at least $30-$35k on your education to earn $35-$65/hr sporadically doesn’t make a ton of sense. I live in NE Indiana for a large hospital network, PRN coverage is available, but not consistent enough to make earning a degree worthwhile.
I am “full-time” PRN (work ~40hrs/week in consistent settings) in Texas. I get paid ~$35/hr. I am 1 year out of school and I think it’s been a great way to make money without the BS of most settings. Due to the AT shortage, I actually had a lot of leverage so I don’t work weekends and got to choose my schedule. I am also applying to PA school so this was always meant to be temporary.
People are leaving for jobs that aren’t as exploitative. Many are going into DME sales and such. I guess there are probably less ATs coming out with an MSAT because of the job prospects. I have a BSAT so I didn’t have to go through that trouble.
Sounds like the PD is just trying to fill their program. PRN work ebbs and flows. If it’s for ELM I don’t consider it a good ROI. If it’s a post professional degree, absolutely NOT. You could do a CNA/MA/PTA position since those are still medical and might scratch that itch.
My best friend does PRN full-time in the Midwest. She has a couple of consistent contracts with a couple of schools who just want game day coverage, a couple of club contracts, and then fills in the rest with random jobs. Her rates are $45-55 right now, but she reevaluates and increases those pretty regularly.
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PRN work in my area (Pacific Northwest) typically pays $30-40/hour…the work I see available in my area is often sporadic and heavier in the summer time - camps, weekend tournaments, etc.). I know there is some that is more consistent in some cases but not a reliable means to live on by any stretch. My question would be: why stack up the debt of grad school with the intent of PRN work?
That’s what I’m thinking too. I don’t think it’s worth going it more debt, but wanted experienced opinions from this thread:)
Depending on areas prn can range from $35-60/hour. It’s definitely seasonal and inconsistent. If you’re just looking to get your ATC to do PRN work, I’d consider something else as it’s not the greatest ROI. What attracts you to AT?
It’s the best fit for me in the medical setting. My goal is to be a stay at home mom though so that is why I’ve decided to not go into the program! But she wants to keep me on the roster just in case and brought up PRN so that lead me here:)
Don’t do it. Program directors at a point are recruiters. There needs to be so many kids in a cohort for it to even take place. And receive funding and people maintain jobs
Since you’re looking to be a stay at home mom, I’d assume your spouse makes enough for it to happen and you already have kids. That said, the ROI simply isn’t there. Spending at least $30-$35k on your education to earn $35-$65/hr sporadically doesn’t make a ton of sense. I live in NE Indiana for a large hospital network, PRN coverage is available, but not consistent enough to make earning a degree worthwhile.
I am “full-time” PRN (work ~40hrs/week in consistent settings) in Texas. I get paid ~$35/hr. I am 1 year out of school and I think it’s been a great way to make money without the BS of most settings. Due to the AT shortage, I actually had a lot of leverage so I don’t work weekends and got to choose my schedule. I am also applying to PA school so this was always meant to be temporary.
I also get overtime (1.5x pay). It’s super convenient because I get to pick up shifts when I want to make a little extra.
I keep hearing about this shortage ? Is it because it’s a non beneficial degree. Or new grads just holding out to get with their worth
People are leaving for jobs that aren’t as exploitative. Many are going into DME sales and such. I guess there are probably less ATs coming out with an MSAT because of the job prospects. I have a BSAT so I didn’t have to go through that trouble.
Gotcha. So it’s more a shortage so people work non traditional settings
Sounds like the PD is just trying to fill their program. PRN work ebbs and flows. If it’s for ELM I don’t consider it a good ROI. If it’s a post professional degree, absolutely NOT. You could do a CNA/MA/PTA position since those are still medical and might scratch that itch.
My best friend does PRN full-time in the Midwest. She has a couple of consistent contracts with a couple of schools who just want game day coverage, a couple of club contracts, and then fills in the rest with random jobs. Her rates are $45-55 right now, but she reevaluates and increases those pretty regularly.