Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    LPN wanting to return to field after 3 years

    Thunderwolf replied to iwanna's topic in Psychiatric

    It seems like you aware that you may need some brushing up to do since being out. CEU's are fine if they 1) meet the requirement to activate your license 2) meet your own learning needs to help you...
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    New Audio/Video explaining our different student forums...member feedback

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome. Please enjoy the audio/video which explains our nursing student forums. http://screencast.com/t/CNZEv8aYX If you would like to discuss the audio/video or have questions about this particular...
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    Getting Burnt Out

    Thunderwolf replied to noc4senuf's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I also hear the pain...on both sides. This thread is an excellent place to express our opinions on the subject....as long as it is on the subject...and not on each other. When a member crosses that...
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    Getting Burnt Out

    Thunderwolf replied to noc4senuf's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    .....which brings me to my post here. i, for one, enjoy lively debates....but do not enjoy reading members taking things personally out on each other. the industry is indeed in poor shape. my elderly...
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    Looking for truly honest answers

    Thunderwolf replied to karen230's topic in Psychiatric

    Like anything anywhere, it all depends on the facility. What the mindset is above impacts and trickles down below. I am very sorry that that work environment is so caustic where staff have and...
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    Colostomy Care Teaching Resources

    Thunderwolf replied to cheleb61's topic in Patient Education

    Could you provide those links you found and place here for folks? If I should locate some additonal/different ones during my travels, I will provide as well here.
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    Personality Disorder Test...how do you stack up?

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Nope, no problem here. I just checked and the link opens
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    Have you ever worn a pedometer at work?

    Thunderwolf replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha...I'm afraid to....the poor little thing may begin smoking at my waist, a code Red then being called, with the Fire Dept showing up and hosing me
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    Let's wake up this message board!

    Thunderwolf replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    That was nice of you. thank
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    A thread for Indian men of descent regarding their children

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently, I went back to the city where my children are living with my ex-wife. I have 2 children. It was my daughter's 16th birthday and she, her younger sister, and I went out to celebrate this in a...
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    New Audio/Video explaining our different student forums...member feedback

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome. Please enjoy the audio/video which explains our nursing student forums. http://screencast.com/t/CNZEv8aYX If you would like to discuss the audio/video or have questions about this particular...
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    A thread for Indian men of descent regarding their children

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone, again, for your wonderful understanding and support. I was able to reconnect up with my oldest daughter, as well as with my younger one, and we had a great two days together. My...
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    I need your advice ASAP

    Thunderwolf replied to biafra's topic in Psychiatric

    I am very glad to hear that you took this step to take care of yourself. As a new grad, your request to think about it or to request additional orientation time is a VERY realistic one. If this...
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    Im curious about the 1:1 vigilance

    Thunderwolf replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    There are 2 different types of 1:1's: 1. Loose 1:1...a staff member in same room with patient at all times. 2.Tight 1:1....a staff member at arm length to patient at all times. Hope this
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    I need your advice ASAP

    Thunderwolf replied to biafra's topic in Psychiatric

    In my past, I used to work as a charge nurse on a combined psych and chemical dependency unit. No...your staffing ratio is NOT safe....especially if it is all chemical/detox....especially as a new...
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    adolescent detox

    Thunderwolf replied to Nurse1966's topic in Psychiatric

    First, let me say that this is no easy thing for a parent. You did the right thing to take him in to be evaluated and subsequently to be treated. So, kudos to you. It is also easy to miss things right...
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    Let's wake up this message board!

    Thunderwolf replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    Its not that the board is dead....but because most folks post in the other forums where most folks hang out...regardless of state they live in. I would recommend going to the other forums, and invite...
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    Cogentin

    Thunderwolf replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Psychiatric

    Haldol is in the classification of antipsychotic meds....like Thorazine and Mellaril. These three are some of the older antipsychotic meds, with Haldol being used the most. These older ones can have...
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    Member comments regarding the NAI (patient) Nursing forum

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a Moderator of this New Forum, I am most interested in reading member comments that they would wish to share or ask. Since this forum was born today 3/4/2006, be a little patient. Please let the...
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    Why is mental illness considered pts. fault?

    Thunderwolf replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in Psychiatric

    Now, answering the question: why do folks believe it is a person's fault? Many folks may choose to believe that the affected person chose this for him/herself. "You made a choice or made choices...now...
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    Why is mental illness considered pts. fault?

    Thunderwolf replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in Psychiatric

    As a previous psych RN CNS, I can assure you that folks with genuine mental or emotional illnesses DO suffer. It is not their fault or sign of personal weakness. Their pain is palpable. It is even...
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    Discouraged

    Thunderwolf replied to Medsport's topic in Nursing Career

    I noticed you are in NW O. Could it be that the job market is slower there for an LPN? Have you tried any of the
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    Can a new grad negotiate?

    Thunderwolf replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe that this thread has served its purpose in answering: Can a new grad negotiate? Let me point out to...the OP and responding members...that this is a professional board. Advice and debate...
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    A thread for Indian men of descent regarding their children

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is open for other men of descent who may wish to discuss the impact of their children. I will provide an update regarding myself as it should present
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    HPPD in psychiatry

    Thunderwolf replied to psych nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Maybe, you can expand upon this further...like how this is used or provide us a reference. In another location, it may be called something