NursieRN

Hi, I'm sorry about your friend, and for the lack of responses! I'm glad she is in rehab now, hopefully she is feeling well.

These are precious stories, I'm lovin' it!! The best trick I have for masking those unpleasant odors is a little Vicks Vaporub under my nose. Works like a charm!

We've come a long way, baby!!!!

I get paid hourly, time and a half for over 40 hours, plus a paid holiday every six weeks.

I really think it depends on your facility's policy. Where I work sleeping is grounds for immediate dismissal.

Pre-pouring meds is pretty common where I work too. It's allowed as long as you keep them locked up and don't pour too far ahead. Sometimes it's just a necessity because of everything else going on. But those med times are atrocious!!!!