Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    Stalking: Native American women more likely to be stalked than any other racial group

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    The data is supplied to us via this article. They have webpages listed at the bottom as a source of
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    How to treat someone who is displaying signs of psychomotor retardation

    Thunderwolf replied to Toshiba's topic in Psychiatric

    This is a significant topic. Thanks for raising it. Depression is an illness of various degrees and often impacts the totality of the person involved...mentally, emotionally, relationally, sexually,...
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    Needing advice about MSW vs RN

    Thunderwolf replied to jcmoore07's topic in Psychiatric

    As a psych CNS/NP, in many states, one can perform much of the same duties as a MSW (especially outpt psych) plus med management plus physical assessment. And the pay is much much
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    New to psychiatric nursing and would love any and all advice/suggestions!

    Thunderwolf replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats on your new employ. Please review what we have here in the psych forum already to help familarize yourself to this new area of focus. Lots of stuff have already been covered. You can also...
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    Needing advice about MSW vs RN

    Thunderwolf replied to jcmoore07's topic in Psychiatric

    In my honest opinion, a MSN with a focus in psych (vs a MSW) still holds more weight and career potential. Wolfie MSN, MSEd, BSN,
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    how to make a stay in a psych hospital better for a very intelligent patient

    Thunderwolf replied to Swandive's topic in Psychiatric

    Naw, you are doing fine. You are learning...a process...asking questions, improving your knowledge base. Let's kick back together and wait for additional member feedback.
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    Borderline Personality Disorder on the Behavioral Unit

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    At the request by a member (and from past positive feedback by additional members), I have stuck this post to the top of the
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    Does my ER actually triage?

    Thunderwolf replied to miwachiru123's topic in Emergency

    I guess the best question is what separates a great hospital from a mediocre one? One big indicator is ---> ER triage practices. A hospital's reputation and known practice of service provision are...
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    So much vodka.

    Thunderwolf replied to pca_85's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats. Happy
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    the tendency to pathologize behaviours that seem natural to me

    Thunderwolf replied to Swandive's topic in Psychiatric

    "Pathologicalizing the normal" or viewing illness everywhere and/or in almost anyone. This not an uncommon phenomenon seen in many mental health care providers. Many are aware of this tendency (and...
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    how to make a stay in a psych hospital better for a very intelligent patient

    Thunderwolf replied to Swandive's topic in Psychiatric

    Personally challenge him/her. This can often entail having him/her initiate a personal journal to self explore or placing positive expectations for growth on him/her. "What is one thing that tipped...
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    the tendency to pathologize behaviours that seem natural to me

    Thunderwolf replied to Swandive's topic in Psychiatric

    A good case example where inpatient case management is important to ensure proper after care followup...ie linkage with counseling and/or other community
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    Somatization Vs. Conversion

    Thunderwolf replied to jennfinn's topic in Psychiatric

    It is easy to get lost in the semantics of somatization (sic). Conversion disorder presents one or more symptoms affecting voluntary motor/sensory function that suggests a neurological or other...
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    Working with psychopaths/sociopaths, please advices!

    Thunderwolf replied to zuzi's topic in Psychiatric

    Totally agree. Being scared may be the honest "gut tingle" alerting that one is not prepared. One should listen to one's gut with this population. Otherwise, if untrained and unprepared, one...
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    I placed a thread on this forum on exactly what you just mentioned. Done this some time back. https://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/men-nursing-historical-96326.html
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    Thinking about a bachelor's degree in psych

    Thunderwolf replied to BelladonnaRN2008's topic in Psychiatric

    I would have to agree...a bachelor's in psych is not the way to
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    News Article about IHS and the deplorable conditions American Indians face

    Thunderwolf replied to mt33133's topic in General Nursing

    Sad to say, this is very true and one of the best kept secrets and shames of our nation. Taken from that article: Socialized medicine...American style. I have provided several past articles in this...
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    B-52 I/M

    Thunderwolf replied to ArizonaMark's topic in Psychiatric

    No...you may NOT combine all three of these meds in the same syringe. Benadryl is incompatible with Haldol in a syringe. Benadryl safety with Ativan has not been cleared one way or another. However,...
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    Today was the last day

    Thunderwolf replied to groovy jeff's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am sure you will do very well,
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    Walking Into The Unknown

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Arne Vainio is an Ojibwe physician who works on the Fond du Lac Reservation in northern Minnesota. Frustrated by middle-aged Native men not coming in for health screenings, he came to the...
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    PTSD counseling available on Navajo Nation

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Members of the Navajo Nation should have an easier time getting treated for post-traumatic stress disorder under a new agreement to place social workers on tribal land. The Navajo Area Indian Health...
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    Myths and reality

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    "Most Indians live on reservations and don't pay taxes." "Indians don't have to work because the government provides all their needs." "Native Americans are all wealthy from gaming casino revenues."...
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    Church blends American Indian, Christian traditions

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Lenny Guiding Bear Spirit with Two Hearts Brown stands outside Thonotosassa United Methodist Church, where the American Indian Christian Circle meets. Many find the circle to be an attractive...
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    Lawmakers Move To Curb Rape On Native Lands

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    The federal government has recently announced plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to improve medical clinics, buy more rape kits and bolster the police response to what authorities say is...
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    Intake Coordinator

    Thunderwolf replied to Leahr's topic in Psychiatric

    This cannot be overemphasized. Totally agree. Thanks,