Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    Question for school paper

    Thunderwolf replied to semele_dakarai's topic in Psychiatric

    Always good to see new students and members on our wonderful board. Welcome. Our board is big with many forums. If you should be in need of future assist with other nursing course work and studies, I...
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    A thread for Indian men of descent regarding their children

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the words and the prayers. I have made one call and sent two emails....no response. I plan to call again later this week or next. My ex is sort of unreliable to speak to....having some...
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    Poverty on the Rez (Brief video)

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    What does the poverty on the Rez look like? I really can't put that to words to service it any justice. But here is a brief promo video on a myspace page that I found, narrated by Russell Means,...
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    American Indians with HIV/AIDS...The Positive Project videos as story telling...HIV

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    With my original purpose in providing a thread devoted to raising awareness on HIV/AIDS and the American Indian, I stumbled upon this site. The format utilizes taped interviews as a means of educating...
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    Personal Balance and the Medicine Wheel

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    here is an excellent site on the medicine wheel as authored by jim pathfinder ewing (nvnehi awatisgi). he explains and discusses the symbolism of the wheel as well as its usage in achieving "balance"...
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    Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    Thunderwolf replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congrats on your new job!!! Now, a little feedback. I can understand your anxieties....in fact, many can....we all have been there in your shoes in some way or another....especially when someone...
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    Face to Face Locked Orders

    Thunderwolf replied to <3Nursing07's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for asking. A LIP is a "Licensed Independent Practitioner" who is in a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed physician....such as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)....for example, a...
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    psych charting

    Thunderwolf replied to l.a.m.b's topic in Psychiatric

    The charting statement that you provide is general....which means just general encouragement is provided. If you are looking for something more specific to write....what specifically are you...
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    Tattoos?

    Thunderwolf replied to kamon8404's topic in Men in Nursing

    steve (smokey) b.a.c.a. bikers against child abuse i know....off topic...but, kckstrt, your signature is awesome! you have my upmost respect. wolfie...
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    "Male Nurse"? "Female Doctor"?

    Thunderwolf replied to quakerkid's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my part of the country, being a doctor and female raises very little eyebrows. However, being a nurse and being male occasionally still does. For the most part, I believe it has to do more as to...
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    New to Nursing....

    Thunderwolf replied to MCKT8's topic in General Nursing

    I am not in Kansas, but wish to give you some encouragement. Yes, the road to becoming a nurse can be a long one with many hours committed in the process. But, the pay off is tremendous. Finally,...
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    Continental Confederation of Adopted Indians (CCAI)

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I just responded to your PM. He remembers you, neptunemars. He will contact you via email. :)
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    ERI..is it really worth it???

    Thunderwolf replied to lottyful's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Moved this post to LPN/LVN Corner forum to improve new member
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    An excellent site to explain the American Indian College Fund

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    poverty, illness, and the lack of education often go hand in hand. the site includes an excellent video (hope on the rez), which explains the importance of education in indian country. it will also...
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    Ten Leading Causes of death in the U.S. in 2002 for American Indians & Alaska Natives

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Again, thank you, vetnrse, for your posts and information, for your support to the board and NAI forum, and for the appreciation of our shared goals. And yes...NA is the "politically correct" term of...
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    Ten Leading Causes of death in the U.S. in 2002 for American Indians & Alaska Natives

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    according to the cdc, these are the top ten causes of nai deaths: 1. heart disease 2.cancer 3.unintentional injuries 4.diabetes 5.stroke 6.chronic liver disease and cirrhosis 7.chronic lower...
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    Ten Leading Causes of death in the U.S. in 2002 for American Indians & Alaska Natives

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this Pine Ridge perspective....which is very important for folks here to read and understand....especially if coming out to volunteer or work there. I always value yours and others...
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    Assessing Clients For Self Harm Tendencies

    Thunderwolf replied to emmalou*'s topic in Psychiatric

    Due to the topic, this post was moved here from another forum for better visibility.....as you can see, no one has answered yet due to its getting buried in the other forum. Who would like to start...
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    Face to Face Locked Orders

    Thunderwolf replied to <3Nursing07's topic in Psychiatric

    I think this was eventually bound to happen, elkpark. I was not totally
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    Face to Face Locked Orders

    Thunderwolf replied to <3Nursing07's topic in Psychiatric

    these are words of absolute wisdom. i totally agree with
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    National Organizations

    Thunderwolf replied to LaxNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Here is one: The American Assembly for Men in Nursing
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    Why do one year Med surg nursing before going into Psychiatry Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in Psychiatric

    Becoming a "well rounded" nurse is the key..... ...be it a psych nurse who is ALSO competent enough in assessing and intervening upon non psych health issues (diabetes, HTN, asthma, wound ulcers, etc)...
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    Face to Face Locked Orders

    Thunderwolf replied to <3Nursing07's topic in Psychiatric

    Here is a nice chart, comparing the changes (CMS Revised Rules) .
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    What do you think of this ratio?

    Thunderwolf replied to HealthyRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    On my floor, it is currently 1:5....but, can be as low as 1:4. In rare cases, if someone calls off and cannot be covered, it may jack up to 1:6. And yes, I remember the good ole...
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    Help!!!! Psych Meds

    Thunderwolf replied to TruDivaRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Good going, FunGi....a general calling for everyone to "Stop and Think" and "Let's Go Back to the Original Question/Issue". I agree..I see this as no different than a nursing student drawing a pic of...