Thunderwolf MSN, RN

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    A big mess!!!

    Thunderwolf replied to edisonnurse's topic in Psychiatric

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    A big mess!!!

    Thunderwolf replied to edisonnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Here is the most correct answer. Great feedback
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    Privilges and other policies in adult in-pt acute care units

    Thunderwolf replied to epg_pei's topic in Psychiatric

    In psych/on a psych unit....policy and SOP really needs to be applied consistantly in your facility....it is the very "structure" that holds things together for you, helps dictate what is done, and...
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    Backbiting at work

    Thunderwolf replied to CainRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes....give it "benign distance" away from you if you can and "benign neglect" if it is placed in your face or personal space. Don't feed the energy or attention it craves. Be the better person...and...
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    Health care on the reservation truly shocking

    Thunderwolf replied to Bridey's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, vetnrse, for all of your wonderful feedback. Would love to continue seeing more posted by you....even starting off new threads. I and others benefit from your knowledge and wisdom. Pilamaya...
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    Health care on the reservation truly shocking

    Thunderwolf replied to Bridey's topic in General Nursing

    I also read the book.....and totally agree...the book should be a required reading in
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    The legitimacy of mixed-bloods

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    So....in a brief nutshell of history...yes.....my long distant, immigrating relative was a German indentured servant in a British New York tar camp.....a white slave....and his descendents found...
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    The legitimacy of mixed-bloods

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    in order to have a balanced perspective on this thread, here is an article on indentured service (from wikipedia). it was the common means of entering this country during the colonial times...and it...
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    Health care on the reservation truly shocking

    Thunderwolf replied to Bridey's topic in General Nursing

    One suggestion is....many large cities have an Indian Center to help serve the cultural needs of its members. Contact your local Indian center....networking here is a good start. I noticed...
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    The legitimacy of mixed-bloods

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    thank you, jlsrn and yes.....you are most correct in this. just like the issue raised here regarding "being indian despite mixed blood".....the same can be applied for european origin. let us also not...
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    The legitimacy of mixed-bloods

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, vetnrse. You took the words right out of my mouth. And I do believe now that Suesquatch's question about education on this thread has been answered sufficiently. Moving onward....in...
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    The legitimacy of mixed-bloods

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    You are mistaken....the catch, Suesquatch, is that one DOES need to provide documented/card carrying proof for such a thing. That is the arguement....otherwise, yes....any Tom, Dick, Harry, or Jane...
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    Please Pray

    Thunderwolf replied to Medicine Eagle's topic in General Nursing

    TiredBraveHeart, my heart and tears and hugs and encouragements are out to you and your daughter. What an incredible, amazing woman and mother you are....and what a wonderfully brave girl she is. And...
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    Nike unveils shoe just for American Indians

    Thunderwolf replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in General Nursing

    TiredBraveHeart.....I would recommend your attempting to contact them. Not all things are black and white. Mixed bloods who live off the Rez are good examples of this....the shades of grey. And again,...
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    Two Questions

    Thunderwolf replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

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    Nike unveils shoe just for American Indians

    Thunderwolf replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in General Nursing

    Hats off to Nike for acknowledging a particular health care need (diabetic foot care) amid the NAI community that they as a business can help remedy.
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    Woman cooks meals inspired by Native Americans

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Theresa Anderson is a grandmother. She lives in Sunnyland and loves to cook buffalo. "It's just what I do," she said. "It's what I enjoy doing." Anderson is Nez Perce, and says she's a direct...
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    Navajos continue to battle AIDS and HIV despite cultural taboos

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    In recent months, Jocelyn Billy's willingness to discuss topics such as sex, relationships and disease on the Navajo Nation has won praise from those working with HIV and AIDS patients. While many...
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    United Nations moves to adopt indigenous declaration

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    After three decades of drafts, deliberations and delays, the United Nations General Assembly voted Sept. 13 to adopt the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The majority, 143 countries,...
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    The legitimacy of mixed-bloods

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your very honest question....but in order to answer it, what "extensive benefits" are they receiving? I believe many of the posts indicate the contrary. Peace to
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    Ancient methods of health care for Alaska veterans

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ancient Alaska Native healing techniques will soon supplement modern-day treatments for mental health ailments afflicting Alaskans returning from service in the Middle East. Many Alaska National...
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    Native American veterans seen at risk (PTSD)

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Mental health workers are looking for new ways to help Native American service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. In some parts of the...
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    The legitimacy of mixed-bloods

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...I can understand your leaning. I can trace my own mixed heritage in America and my own family's place in history since 1710. The blend and mix....the older the American family, the more the...
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    Protein linked to elevated BMI in people of American Indian, Mexican ancestry

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    University of Minnesota researchers have discovered a variant of a common blood protein, apolipoprotein C1, in people of American Indian and Mexican ancestry that is linked to elevated body mass index...
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    Endangered Languages

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Another current example (saving a culture by saving its language). Washo elders help compile online dictionary Friday, September 21, 2007 Elders of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California are...