Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    Off the wagon

    Thunderwolf replied to Elvish's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Same here, nightmare. I hold the same rule for my place...sweets don't enter. My kids hate it when they
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    Off the wagon

    Thunderwolf replied to Elvish's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You definately have my full support in keeping the sugars in check, Arwen. Very hard, especially when sugars(s) have become, in many ways, the staple of the American Diet. And when we do try to eat...
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    Disabled Nurse seeking part-time work from home ...

    Thunderwolf replied to WindRunner's topic in Psychiatric

    Begin sending resumes to your local medical insurance companies explaining your expertise and desire to work from home. Monitor the input for this member on her thread....may be of help....
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    New here, so lost, upset, and in need of support

    Thunderwolf replied to chaotic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Big hug to you for being straight forward with yourself, with your employer, and with us. You appear to demonstrate a maturity and a sense of responsibility beyond many who become addicted to...
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    Haldol and Ativan cocktail IV

    Thunderwolf replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Alfa, your points are noted...and thanks for sharing and clarifying your position further. Your post also emphasizes the importance in evaluating the patient's bigger picture and needs...as well as...
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    Haldol and Ativan cocktail IV

    Thunderwolf replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Both points of both members well taken....being mindful to diffierentiate between the two syndromes....akathisia vs psychotic agitation. Yet, Alfa does make a valid point about ignorance regarding...
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    NMS, how often does it happen?

    Thunderwolf replied to felixfelix's topic in Psychiatric

    i see no one has answered you yet. well, here it goes. nms or neuroleptic malignant syndrome prevalence is estimated as 0.07-1.4% for patients exposed to neuroleptic medication. typically seen in...
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    psych nursing-which one is less violent?

    Thunderwolf replied to cutehumor's topic in Psychiatric

    Agreed.
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    Combat Medic to Civilian Nurse

    Thunderwolf replied to Watanabe_Joey's topic in General Nursing

    It depends upon the program that you plan to attend.....and how much schooling that you had in service. TIP: Take all of your documentation (training and schooling) that you had in service to be...
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    Haldol and Ativan cocktail IV

    Thunderwolf replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Typically, this is what I saw and gave as well...Haldol 5 mg and Ativan 2mg IM mixed in one injection. If any concern regarding dystonia, a second injection of Cogentin 1 mg IM was
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    Is this really what psych nursing is like?

    Thunderwolf replied to Nickytoto's topic in Psychiatric

    in many ways, it is the nurse's personal choice, not the
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    Is this really what psych nursing is like?

    Thunderwolf replied to Nickytoto's topic in Psychiatric

    this is indeed a very sad use of milieu on a psych unit. staff really need to be making frequent rounds "among" the patients. med rounds really need to be viewed as just "another activity" of the...
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    Activities for mental illness in a psychiatric institution

    Thunderwolf replied to ritaPHIL's topic in Psychiatric

    One game-like activity I used on the inpt unit was a game called SPOONS. It is card game using spoons (or any other object as a substitute). In a way, it is like musical chairs done with the spoons...
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    Healing the Community, by healing the circle

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    “The people were no longer eating a high protein diet of fish,” said Henry Lickers, Seneca Turtle Clan and Director of the Department of Environment. “The men had stopped fishing because of the...
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    Starting therapy--need opinions about past drug use

    Thunderwolf replied to imanubee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As an ex-licensed counselor, I totally agree in that if you are not intending to open up and be honest in therapy, it is but a waste of time for you AND for your therapist. Life and time are too short...
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    Nursing Role in a Multi-Disciplinary Team

    Thunderwolf replied to PsychNurseWannaBe's topic in Psychiatric

    This type of staff milieu requires the relooking at job descriptions and of your state's definition of deligation & supervision. It also requires a sit down with folks higher up the chain in your...
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    Doctors' suicide rate: access to drugs, stigma of mental illness contributes

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    There's a grim, rarely talked-about twist to all that medical know-how doctors learn to save lives: It makes them especially good at ending their own. An estimated 300 to 400 U.S. doctors kill...
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    Doctors' suicide rate: access to drugs, stigma of mental illness contributes

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, the stigma...alive and well....and becomes that additional barrier that prevents many health care providers from seeking help. Attempting to locate a similar article on Nurses and their suicide...
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    Worldwide Suicide Information

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    If you or a loved one is having suicidal thoughts or suicidal, this is a medical emergency. Please seek your nearest health care provider or emergency department in your local
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    Worldwide Suicide Information

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Suicide Warning Signs: Talk about suicide, death, and/or no reason to live. Be preoccupied with death and dying. Withdraw from friends and/or social activities. Have a recent severe loss (especially...
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    Male nurse career advice

    Thunderwolf replied to piscesguy's topic in Men in Nursing

    You would be fine in either...go with your gut....and what your heart tells you. Pisces, huh?....hmmm...your post question is Piscean-like in nature....lol. Don't worry...I am a Pisces too. You have...
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    childhood losses

    Thunderwolf replied to ulmaulma's topic in Psychiatric

    since we are talking about personality and development, this begs us to look at eric erikson and his theory on personality development. erikson was a student and teacher of art. while teaching at a...
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    childhood losses

    Thunderwolf replied to ulmaulma's topic in Psychiatric

    If separation at a very young age from the parent and with the child having no memory of this occurring, there is NO reference to cause anxiety; therefore, moot for a young child. However, existential...
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    childhood losses

    Thunderwolf replied to ulmaulma's topic in Psychiatric

    interesting topic...haven't seen this raised up to my recall on the board as a topic of yet. i would imagine what has "more impact" is the current home environment...with or without the actual...
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    "Why are you proud of that ??!!"

    Thunderwolf replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A Big Happy Congrats to you