Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    paying for school questions

    Thunderwolf replied to bell47's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am glad for you too. Corporate is no way to live. Glad things are much improved on your end. Best wishes,
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    Psych Medications

    Thunderwolf replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Psychiatric

    A 1996 PDF article on a a study connects elevations with GAD.
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    Title of "BSN" on badge?

    Thunderwolf replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug:
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    Getting Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    information for american indians and alaska natives 2006 ssa publication no. 05-10013, march 2006 icn 451461 [view pdf] social security and the centers for medicare & medicaid services are...
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    Title of "BSN" on badge?

    Thunderwolf replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    welllll, at my hospital...most folks with either their bsn or msn do have it on their name badges. it has become an accepted practice and part of the nursing culture here. there is no rubbing it in...
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    The Provider's Guide to Quality and Culture

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    native americans this section explores issues of concern to providers working with the diverse populations that embody the term american indian and alaska native (ai/an). it is designed to broaden...
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    Native Health Databases

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    [color=#686930]native health databases the native health databases contain bibliographic information and abstracts of health-related articles, reports, surveys, and other resource documents...
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    Injuries among Native Americans: Fact Sheet

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    occurrence injuries are the leading cause of death for native americans ages 1 to 44 and the third leading cause of death overall (cdc 2003). injuries and violence account for 75% of all deaths...
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    District Map of Indian Health Services

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    indian health service directory aberdeen area: serves north dakota, south dakota, iowa, and nebraska division of environmental health services aberdeen area office division of human resources...
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    Getting Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I posted this as informational. It is posted on the NET as a FACT SHEET. Interested members can pursue this information further if they
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    Why are unstable ICU/CCU pts on our med/surg floor?!

    Thunderwolf replied to christvs's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Current truth in a
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    Why are unstable ICU/CCU pts on our med/surg floor?!

    Thunderwolf replied to christvs's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I remember the days when I first started....1:10 WAS the ratio. At that time, LPNs at my hospital did NOT pass any meds or chart, but functioned much like aides do now. As an RN, you could...
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    Patient Care Essay

    Thunderwolf replied to Aussie_Amy's topic in Psychiatric

    The first piece of advice would be "what specifically are you asking for?" You provided a lot of info above, but ask generally and sort of vaguely for assistance. What assistance, I can't tell. It...
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    Paper on Male Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to LSUNurseMan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moving to Nursing Student Assistance
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    "Part" Indian?

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    taken in its entirety by request of website: http://www.nativecircle.com/pppartindian.html half-breed quarter breed one sixteen.... what do fractions really mean? could you imagine having to carry a...
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    Graduate Nurses...?

    Thunderwolf replied to hillaryd's topic in General Nursing

    kansas state nurses association or ksna http://www.nursingworld.org/snas/ks/ __________________________________________________ also, here is the kbon if you need it. kansas state board of nursing...
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    Gene puts Indians at risk for diabetes

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    report: gene puts indians at risk for diabetes monday, january 31, 2005 a "thrifty gene" puts american indians at risk for developing diabetes and other related diseases, according to newsweek. in...
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    Advice for new Psych RN please!

    Thunderwolf replied to finallyanRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I would recommend becoming more familiar with the psych terms used in psych assessment...as well as become more acquainted with how to perform a mental status exam. There is literature out there to...
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    Cool site ~ Tips on starting IV's

    Thunderwolf replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Most excellent page regarding learning IV starts. Thank you...this will be helpful to
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    Med-Surg Class Group Project

    Thunderwolf replied to laurawho7's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing Student Assistance
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    Hospital's duty to keep elderly man safe from falls

    Thunderwolf replied to thlnc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree...family as a sitter does not relieve the nurse....but, nor does bed alarms. Many a patient respond more readily and/or are more reassured by a family member than by a stranger. I simply...
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    You know how ppl ask you stuff b/c they know you're a nurse? This tops it all....

    Thunderwolf replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Thread has come up in staff discussion. Thread closed for cooling
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    You know how ppl ask you stuff b/c they know you're a nurse? This tops it all....

    Thunderwolf replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Like the old TV show, "Kids say the Darnedest Things!".....people can ask the darnedest questions when it comes to one's personal health. As a nurse, this is our personal invite to be educators and/or...
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    You know how ppl ask you stuff b/c they know you're a nurse? This tops it all....

    Thunderwolf replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Tongue in cheek, I will ask folks to post tastefully here....no pun intended! No need to gross each other out.....Pleassssse. My eyes just can't take it....let's clean it up a little to save the...
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    Hospital's duty to keep elderly man safe from falls

    Thunderwolf replied to thlnc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Another thing to consider is to make sure to attend to basic needs. When unmet, the patient will most often get up and try to meet them him/herself, unattended. Such as frequent toileting, offering...