Thunderwolf MSN, RN

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    A Call for Help. Nuuuuurse!

    Thunderwolf replied to thmpr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My best to your friend and recovery. Also, it is good to know that she was able to reach out to you, come clean with you, and move forward in treatment. It is good to have friends such as...
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    potential murder/suicide?

    Thunderwolf replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Psychiatric

    Consider placing him on suicide precautions. If your facility provides inpatient counseling for patients, get him hooked up and processing while he is still inpatient...he needs support now. Have...
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    $4 Gas Limits Lifestyles on Rural Reservations

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Rural Native American communities are tackling declining tourism and unstable business that come with the increased cost of fuel. Travel and excess spending are no longer luxuries many can afford....
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    Psych nursing interview...freaking out.

    Thunderwolf replied to lizzlebizzle's topic in Psychiatric

    As a new grad, they do not expect that you would have had alot of experience, if any at all. So...relax...they know...and places of employment are often willing to provide the training that you will...
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    Interesting PhD fine print

    Thunderwolf replied to 422jdb's topic in Men in Nursing

    You stated your point very well. I too am considering the option, possibly next year, in returning back for a Doctorate--> for teaching. Yes, I could do it now, but I also like being that student...
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    Pump This Forum Up!!!

    Thunderwolf replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    excellently
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    over-medicated patients

    Thunderwolf replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Inthesky, your efforts and desire for something better is laudable. However, it appears that you may be caught in a system that allows little flexability for you as a nurse. The milieu sounds...
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    Indian Culture and Health Care Go Hand In Hand

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Some folks may think or even believe that culture has very little to do with health or even health care. As one who lives and works in the predominate culture, much of which is very blended, I can...
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    over-medicated patients

    Thunderwolf replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Big :icon_hug:Hugs, inthesky...lots to learn in psych...especially when
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    The Cherokee Nation may tighten monitoring of sex offenders

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    The Cherokee Nation's tribal council will consider a resolution that would implement parts of the Adam Walsh Act. The act, which was signed into law in 2006, requires a sex offender registry,...
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    The Cherokee Nation may tighten monitoring of sex offenders

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    It states in the last line of my
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    over-medicated patients

    Thunderwolf replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Again, pain management is not your focus....this needs clearly explained for chronic pain suffers RIGHT AT ADMISSION. You do not treat chronic pain. You can help him/her with acute depression and to...
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    over-medicated patients

    Thunderwolf replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    At this stage of the game, I would totally be focusing with him discharge and referrals....and emphasizing, treatment here is essentially done and over. I would also emphasize that treatment is an...
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    over-medicated patients

    Thunderwolf replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Totally agree. Thank you. The worst DT's I had ever witness was from Xanax...the person nearly died. Totally agree with you regarding Benzos and detox....and risk of lethality. Ativan really has no...
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    over-medicated patients

    Thunderwolf replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for reply. The 20 day stint in the hospital is sort of diagnostic of the treatment approach (if any)...and begs the questions: What are you treating? What is the objective criteria warranting...
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    Bipolar

    Thunderwolf replied to EMSnut45's topic in Psychiatric

    Excellent post, ruralnurs. No flame at all is warranted for what you have shared. It IS best for a patient to be seen several times before a genuine diagnosis is made. Prior to this, it all just...
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    Medical Geripsych???

    Thunderwolf replied to kamakasigirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Absolutely. This is where the marriage between psych and medical nursing can genuinely pull all things together. In many ways, this type of unit makes great sense. And your being able to wear both...
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    When Suicide Occurs on the Unit

    Thunderwolf replied to indigo girl's topic in Psychiatric

    Delayed reactions or responses after the event are as well very common. This too happened to myself. The tough nurse in me dealt with the situation at hand (as I had done in many past events)...in all...
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    When Suicide Occurs on the Unit

    Thunderwolf replied to indigo girl's topic in Psychiatric

    PTSD is a very real phenomenon among health care providers...often undiagnosed and left untreated...and we as providers often suffer in our silence. Depression is not uncommon afterward. It is time to...
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    When Suicide Occurs on the Unit

    Thunderwolf replied to indigo girl's topic in Psychiatric

    Expect a state of fugue or numbness (alternating with high states of emotion...similar to what you are feeling now) among staff after such an event. It is a normal state when folks are in shock....
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    When Suicide Occurs on the Unit

    Thunderwolf replied to indigo girl's topic in Psychiatric

    Indigo girl, you have my heart. Suicide is never easy. In a very great way, it becomes a selfish act (despite the hopelessness) because everyone surrounding that person dies in a small or large way...
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    The Cherokee Nation may tighten monitoring of sex offenders

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    i know....hence my signature line--> wakanhega kin wakanpelo (children are sacred...lakota
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    An excellent 2008 National Conference web article on addiction

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    an excellent article that discusses (each are links below): • how many individuals have substance use disorders? • what are the latest advances in addiction treatment? • can you treat addiction...
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    Pros vs. Cons: Starting Career in Psych?

    Thunderwolf replied to JerseyGuy2's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych patients are NOT without physical ailments/diseases. The better prepared you are to wear BOTH hats (psych and non-psych) actually serves you and the psych patient best.
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    Bipolar

    Thunderwolf replied to EMSnut45's topic in Psychiatric

    Bipolar disorder aka Manic Depression is a difficult illness for many who have it. It is even more difficult on the family. Family is often the ones who have to pick up the pieces...sort of like...