Thunderwolf MSN, RN

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    some younger male nurses.....

    Thunderwolf replied to junebride's topic in Men in Nursing

    Follow up from an old post I had made on the subject. Men in Nursing: A Historical Time Line The world's first nursing school founded in India about 250 B.C. Only men were considered "pure" enough to...
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    Soooo discouraged!!

    Thunderwolf replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Keep up the hope and the faith, ms. papa...in yourself and in your job search. You have my very best. Big
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    Getting discourged

    Thunderwolf replied to missfree38's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your anquish is understandable, but do not give up hope that you will find employ that will accept you as you are now, despite the reminder of the past. A key thing that you may want to consider in...
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    My life.

    Thunderwolf replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

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    Anybody else struggling with anorexia and bulimia?

    Thunderwolf replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It would be helpful to us if you could elaborate a bit more and by what you mean.
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    Thunderwolf replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Men in Nursing

    To help clarify a few additional things, effeminate vs uberbutch/alpha male mannerisms are common on BOTH sides of the fence...gay or straight. So, keeping that in mind, that extremely masculine male...
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    Thunderwolf replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just like the Texas motto, "Everything is bigger in Texas".....the gay population is also quite large in Texas, especially in the big cities. Hope that clarifies things for some members. Excellent...
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    ...Depression

    Thunderwolf replied to silentRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Depression and being absent/without/away from work....can be a very common experience for many men...especially so if one's self image revolves around what we do. Men for the longest time have defined...
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    Is Being a Male nurse hard?

    Thunderwolf replied to thegreatone28's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not that I've
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    The gifts of recovery

    Thunderwolf replied to SassyJennRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats
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    Anybody else struggling with anorexia and bulimia?

    Thunderwolf replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What makes eating disorders so tough is the isolation and separation that it can bring...which just makes the shame and guilt worse. So, maybe, becoming a part of a support group might be very...
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    Do you battle depression because of things on the job

    Thunderwolf replied to Sugargirl66's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When it comes to making change, especially in depression, making one change at a time is often best...it reduces your risk of overwhelm. Been there....and many have too. Plus, medication changes...
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    Freak out when I see Nurses at meeting

    Thunderwolf replied to SassyJennRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This does make things a bit uncomfortable...especially if you may see them again. You may be able to set the boundaries...but, a patient may not. Too bad there isn't more "closed" support groups for...
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    Anybody else struggling with anorexia and bulimia?

    Thunderwolf replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Be patient...someone will be able to relate...especially if you should share a bit more about how and what makes this a more vulnerable time for you
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    question about ETOH

    Thunderwolf replied to jnks's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with mummasheesh...thick denial. Hmmm...interesting...does your chemical dependency counselor spouse know?...his thoughts?...are you hiding/minimizing to him? My question: How many more...
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    3 years sober

    Thunderwolf replied to lovelynurse123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!!!!!
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    Can Staff Close Their Eyes While On 1:1?

    Thunderwolf replied to Vito Andolini's topic in Psychiatric

    You are indeed correct. The purpose of a 1:1 is to protect a patient from his/her actual/potential behavioral tendencies that places that patient at risk for self harm or harm to others. If your...
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    No direction on Chemical Dependency Unit

    Thunderwolf replied to mare4322's topic in Psychiatric

    I would encourage you to contact your state mental health board for answers. That board can point out to you or even provide you the regs. You may also contact your state drug and alcohol board if...
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    Men: A solution to the nursing shortage (article)

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Men: A solution to the nursing shortage Edmonds, WA - April 30, 2002 - In his...
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    New CMH nurse

    Thunderwolf replied to Kathyada3375's topic in Psychiatric

    1. Make it a point to evaluate your patient's medication regime, his/her understanding of it, and his/her system of self administration. Is your patient taking meds as prescribed? 2. Make sure to have...
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    Male Nurse Mentor

    Thunderwolf replied to jst81161's topic in Male Nursing Students

    We also have a Male Nursing Student forum which may be helpful to you as well. It is under the Students tab at the top of any
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    How to talk someone in to get a professional help for PTSD??

    Thunderwolf replied to krolik's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No problem. On very rare occasions, I tell my story if it helps another.
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    The National Native American Veterans Association

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    this page is intended as a referral resource for our nai veterans. the web site is: http://www.nnava.org/ the national native american veterans association was founded in oklahoma, by tom berry. tom...
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    Got slapped by pt. Staff splitting. Need feedback.

    Thunderwolf replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    Ditto, Vito. Poor management on this
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    How to talk someone in to get a professional help for PTSD??

    Thunderwolf replied to krolik's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your significant sounded alot like myself back then...complete avoidance...until the many outside stressors beyond my control overwhelmed me to the point in becoming full blown symptomatic (PTSD). At...