Thunderwolf MSN, RN

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    A resource thread to locate Psychiatrists

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    i wanted to include for members a place to locate psychiatrists. it can be updated by any one (staff and members) if other web sites become known. only web site/snail mail addresses here. attention no...
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    RN starting salary in OKC

    Thunderwolf replied to marilynmom's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thank you for the clarification. It only raised a little concern, but I needed to mention it. Thank you for the assistance. That is what we are all here
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    Hard of Hearing Nurses in Psych Setting

    Thunderwolf replied to jprn05's topic in Psychiatric

    Hmmm, the internist has a legit concern...however, it is only half true. In that case, folks who where glasses shouldn't be in psych either because a patient could remove them and render you helpless...
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    Psych nursing skill set

    Thunderwolf replied to MissNursieNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I echo rn/writer. Wolfie Previous 10 year psych nurse who now has been working med surg for 3
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    1st Post...New to the boards

    Thunderwolf replied to woody436's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome!!!
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    need help with tpn/blood/heparin drip admin

    Thunderwolf replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Try doing a board search first to see what has been discussed already. These topics have been discussed. Then post some "specific questions" regarding what else you need to know. One great thing...
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    Workplace violence

    Thunderwolf replied to Ruthbud19's topic in Psychiatric

    I echo this if your facility is unable to contain the behavior. If staff is getting hurt, there is something wrong in policy, procedure, training, or in supervision. This sounds like a system problem...
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    How do you delegate to bullies?

    Thunderwolf replied to liljsmom02's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Documentation is your friend. It needs to be very objective....it paints the scenario for when others read it...it mirrors what "you see", "what she/he does or says" and "what you say or do". It is...
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    RN starting salary in OKC

    Thunderwolf replied to marilynmom's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    General info to answer questions are most welcome. No recruitment, however, is expected. Thread moves
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    Feeding the Wolf

    Thunderwolf replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Most excellent, Tweety! Very true! Thank you for your contribution of
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    I finally made it

    Thunderwolf replied to Chipola's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats, my
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    MALE Nurse, Female Police Officer, Female Dr.

    Thunderwolf replied to likemike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thank you, Tim, for clarifying that nicely. Also, as a reminder to all...it is not exclusive in any strict sense. Women come here to post too and give feedback to us men from time to time....it is a...
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    I'm wondering

    Thunderwolf replied to lisabeth's topic in Psychiatric

    Asking questions are very fine. This is how we all learn from each other. However, it does help to have some background on the matter before discussing
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    Help for us and our son, sorry this is long

    Thunderwolf replied to blue heron's topic in Psychiatric

    Find a NAMI group in your area. You will receive much support thru them. You and son are in my
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    CNA verse PCA ?????

    Thunderwolf replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Men in Nursing

    At our hospital, a PCA can work on any general floor. However, due to regulatory differences, a PCA must also be a STNA (state tested nursing assistant) to work on our rehab floor. Different
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    Verbal abuse (I'm not a nurse...yet!)

    Thunderwolf replied to manofbess's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Do not think it is limited to nursing only...the corporate/business world has its share of it too....in different forms. This just comes to
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    I'm wondering

    Thunderwolf replied to lisabeth's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, Charlie. Fear and anger/aggression are kissing cousins....and are a dangerous combo when
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    I'm wondering

    Thunderwolf replied to lisabeth's topic in Psychiatric

    Learn more about the personality disorder(s) and you will understand. In my previous practice, I found the true Narcissists more trying at times. Here are a couple links for you....
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    How do you delegate to bullies?

    Thunderwolf replied to liljsmom02's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First thing, which appears obvious...she does not wish to be delegated to or to be a part of the team. I would document all occurrences and interactions/redirections, then forward it up. In this...
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    need help! school requirement regarding psychiatric nursg...

    Thunderwolf replied to klara's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing Student Assistance forum for better input from other students or instructors who may provide this type of information. Other students may have taken psych and may have had similar...
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    I'm wondering

    Thunderwolf replied to lisabeth's topic in Psychiatric

    Actually, in outpatient psych, you tend to see MORE not less of the different psychiatric illnesses. The exception could possibly be the outpatient offices strategically placed to cater mostly to the...
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    Four stages of life (pic)

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

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    Four stages of life (pic)

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Even Wolfie can have a sense of humor from time to time. Not NAI, per se, except alcoholism/drug use are still a health issue...hence, the beer bottle. A tongue in cheek expression regarding the...
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    Drug abuse and suicide are top concerns of regional leaders

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Posted: April 24, 2006 RAPID CITY, S.D. - Emerging priorities in health care in Indian country are as diverse as Indian country itself and difficult to categorize. Federal and state health officials...
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    Health issues change little

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Posted: April 24, 2006 RAPID CITY, S.D. - Health care in Indian country has been labeled as horrible, abysmal and an embarrassment. The IHS is chronically underfunded; and each year as budgets are...