Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    giving med to patient with allergy...

    Thunderwolf replied to lpnmeg's topic in Psychiatric

    csm08mms, i hear your concern and agree with you. but, the course of the events were as such (as written above): med was administered first...then patient asked afterward what was given....not the...
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    giving med to patient with allergy...

    Thunderwolf replied to lpnmeg's topic in Psychiatric

    This scenario and the pt (lack of allergic) response afterword is something that I would like to comment on. Many a times in the hospital (psych and non-psych), patients may say they have "an allergy"...
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    Why do one year Med surg nursing before going into Psychiatry Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in Psychiatric

    per weeping willow so true. in my past, there had been several occasions when i began a shift to walk into a legit patient physical health concern that was either not taken seriously or was simply...
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    As a psych nurse, what non-psych nursing skills do you wish you were stronger in?

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    This is a new thread for psych nurses to ask for support in non-psychiatric skills they need brushed up on or have questions about "as related to their current practice" as a psychiatric nurse. What...
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    Any IA lpn to rn online through excelsior?

    Thunderwolf replied to skantc's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct...never place your personal email on a board post. However, you may send a PM or private message to that member with your email enclosed. That way, you can share that kind of...
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    Domestic Violence in American Indian Women

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    crime victimization rates in the american indian community are significantly higher than in the general u.s. population. as a result of these high rates of violence, american indian women are at high...
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    Continental Confederation of Adopted Indians (CCAI)

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Due to receiving a PM from another member, I thought I would provide a resource thread on the CCAI, an organization began in 1950. It serves a couple purposes. One, it is an organization for those who...
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    Anyone have a dad for a nurse?

    Thunderwolf replied to Shan Dannon's topic in Men in Nursing

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    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    Thunderwolf replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Multiple threads on this topic have been merged for staff review. Thread closed for
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    Navajo warriors, men & women - fight domestic violence

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Victim becomes abuser Domestic violence is a growing problem, Tsosie said - one that has gone unchecked and unnoticed for a long time. As a former victim and perpetrator of domestic violence, Tsosie...
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    The legitimacy of mixed-bloods

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    The entire article:
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    If Allnurses was a mag, this would be the cover for the NAI forum this year

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    I created this mag cover as if allnurses.com had a magazine sideline (in addition to the board)....and if the NAI forum had had its own magazine. This is what I envisioned it would have appeared as...
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    General Questions about an ASN

    Thunderwolf replied to TisTastyTea's topic in Men in Nursing

    My friend, you sound like you are on the right course for yourself. Depression lifts. And hope is something we all need, men and women. Yes, I echo a bit of pawashrn's concern to make sure that you do...
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    Continental Confederation of Adopted Indians (CCAI)

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Pics Of Leland Conner/Chief Thunder
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    Continental Confederation of Adopted Indians (CCAI)

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    nov 18 2007 8:35am lancaster, ohio - one person was killed and several others were injured friday in a crash allegedly caused by a 13-year-old boy driving a stolen delivery truck. the crash involving...
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    Continental Confederation of Adopted Indians (CCAI)

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    ... I have some very sad and grave news to report to interested members. My mother, Spirit Dancer, just called me today to report that a wonderful and great man perished Friday 11/16/2007 in a major...
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    Applying to Boise State

    Thunderwolf replied to maui12886's topic in General Nursing

    Friendly staff reminder: please do not place your (exact) living location, like apartments or streets of residence, on an open board. This is sensitive information on your part. PM each other instead...
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    Thunderwolf's Bio

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Growing up with the exposure of Nursing was everywhere during my younger life. My grandmother and aunt were already LPNs....either working in the the hospital or nursing homes back in the 1960's. My...
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    peg tube placement

    Thunderwolf replied to hunny_pye's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, to auscultate an air rush...and also to eval if return of gastric contents upon withdrawal via piston
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    X-mas Gifts from the Manager - Any Ideas?

    Thunderwolf replied to Ginger35's topic in Medical-Surgical

    God love you....Sounds wonderful. The only thing that comes to mind is that all gifts need to be of similar cost value to prevent any thought of favoritism. Again, very nice of
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    Job shadowing in a psych unit?

    Thunderwolf replied to tessa45's topic in Psychiatric

    Have you checked out the possibilities in community/outpt psych nursing? A shadowing experience may be had in a local Community Mental Health Center possibly. Tis a
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    How long to hear from IA BON?

    Thunderwolf replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to
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    Does anyone here have...

    Thunderwolf replied to Carla25's topic in Holistic

    The original poster asked for "subject input"....please, let's not stray, folks, from the poster's original intent.
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    Staff Abuse

    Thunderwolf replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Psychiatric

    So, sad and tragic. Inpatient psych first rule of thumb is safety first...otherwise, it is all moot and counter therapeutic/productive. If reforms in basic safety cannot be met, best the facility...
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    Has anyone had the experience of knowing a patient on their unit?

    Thunderwolf replied to njmonsterboi80's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes...."dual relationships" are highly not