skitch885

skitch885 has 5 years experience and specializes in Pulmonary, Med-surg.

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1. How to cope with Hand Psoriasis

   skitch885 replied to Chicklet2's topic in Stress 101

   Goldbong recently released a psoriasis relief hand lotion, I have been using that and having great success. Lowers the recurrence of the plaques and hydrates at the same time. Highly recommend.

2. Is it a HIPAA violation?

   skitch885 replied to Stella_Blue's topic in HIPAA

   You're allowed to say you took care of them. And if she is a staff member, you are discussing a former patient.

3. Withholding bonus due to oustanding medical bills?

   skitch885 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Heres the deal. Our hospital gets TRP , or a bonus each year if we meet performance standards as an organization. I received an email in May stating that I had unpaid medical bills (due to my place of employment) and that they would be with holding...

4. The sloppy image of nurses today

   skitch885 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Professionalism

   I love how worked up everyone is getting about this thread. Sure the buzz cut and the eye patch may not be any of our business, but there is a way to appear professional and clean without looking like a glam queen. As a female in this profession, I k...

5. Can you recommend a medication?

   skitch885 replied to russianbear's topic in Medications

   At my facility, we are SUPPOSED to recommend. part of our communication system includes a recommendation by the nurse. You aren't practicing medicine, but we are also experts. We know the patients pretty well too, so sometimes what the MD's first rec...

6. Osteoarthtis

   skitch885 replied to Tenebrae's topic in Disabilities

   Hey there- I have psoriatic arthritis... Tylenol! 650mg at the beginning of the shift. Also know your limits. Ask for help when lifting. Alternate between sitting and standing. Get extra sleep. I have found a low carb diet helps reduce the carb-crash...