Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    Native American Recipes

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Frybread recipe--->
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    Indian tribes 'losing kids every day' to suicide

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Emmy May has lost five relatives and friends to suicide. (MPR photo/Dan Gunderson) Experts say teen suicide is an epidemic on Indian reservations across the country. Some of the highest teen suicide...
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    Husband with Bipolar disorder..need advice on how to cope

    Thunderwolf replied to soulfullady's topic in Psychiatric

    The family support group is called NAMI. Get your phone book and contact any hospital (who offers psych) or any Community Mental Health Center to ask for their meetings. You may also want to check...
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    The Four Medicine Plants

    Thunderwolf replied to nativehealer's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you,
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    Increasing Indian home ownership

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    editorial: increasing indian home ownership friday, march 3, 2006 "home ownership is a prominent component of the american dream. for too many indian families for too long, however, the idea of...
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    Member comments regarding the NAI (patient) Nursing forum

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Siri...for a most honest reminder. Regarding NAI practices, I have no desire to expose or discuss what is considered sacred. Nor will I discuss something in order to pretend that I know what I...
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    NAI Traumatic Brain Injuries

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hospitalization rates for brain injuries among the country's American Indian and Alaska Native populations are twice as high as they are among whites, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
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    Traditional Native foods called more healthy

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    traditional native foods called more healthy wednesday, may 18, 2005 tribes and tribal members in arizona are incorporating more traditional foods into the native diet in hopes of promoting healthy...
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    Member comments regarding the NAI (patient) Nursing forum

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    thanks, folks. at this time in this forum's development, i am trying to devote attention each night on the net to bring articles on nai health/wellness and illness to place on the board for members....
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    Indian tribes 'losing kids every day' to suicide

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I think these kids face a lot more than non NAI kids...they have much on their plate. I believe environment plays much more of a role here than a primary biochemical one. Read my other thread:...
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    Fighting Alcohol and Substance Abuse among American Indian and Alaskan Native Youth

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Article written in 1991, but still relevant. RISK FACTORS Living up to worthy expectations can be difficult for anyone, especially in the contemporary world, where most youth are challenged to...
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    Drug use among Natives highest in nation

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Portion of article reads: Native Americans were more likely than any other racial or ethnic group to have driven while drugged last year, according to statistics released by the federal government on...
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    Programs Begin for American Indian Women (breast cancer)

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    A good article on becoming culturally sensitive when assessing for breast cancer of NAI women. Portion of article: Use of lay health advisors, individuals recognized as natural helpers in their...
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    American Indian cancer statistics under reported

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    On the surface, American Indian mortality rates from cancer appear low. For example breast cancer accounts for 25 out of every 100,000 deaths in the white population. Among American Indians, it...
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    Follow-up to Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    A very interesting article on minorities, with some good attention on NAI. Something of interest in the article reads: American Indians and Alaskan Natives Words like depression and anxiety do not...
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    Hi!

    Thunderwolf replied to michsabariaga's topic in International Nursing

    Moved to International Nursing
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    Is professor homophobic or just tough?

    Thunderwolf replied to RISC601's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What a great group of MEN (and ladies) we have here. I am proud of you
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    Hi

    Thunderwolf replied to moodychick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Moved to Distance Learning
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    hello im new and like to say hi and have a question

    Thunderwolf replied to KANDIMILLER's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Moved to Distance Learning
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    Resources on drug/alcohol detox

    Thunderwolf replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Psychiatric

    most excellent post. objectivity is the
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    3 year old with trach/mickey tube (fdg)

    Thunderwolf replied to retired's topic in General Nursing

    Moved to General Nursing Discussion
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    PEG tubes

    Thunderwolf replied to annblu's topic in General Nursing

    Moved to General Nursing Discussion
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    Patients' Diversity Is Often Discounted; Alternatives to Mainstream Medical Treatment

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    This article on mental health, although long, is quite good. It brings in the good debate regarding Western mental health diagnosis and treatment WITHOUT cultural considerations....a knowledge base...
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    Small office vs. Hospital work

    Thunderwolf replied to Unappreciated's topic in General Nursing

    Moved to General Nursing Discussion
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    Gene puts Indians at risk for diabetes

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct. The Press Trust link has just become broken...tis a shame. However, here is another link that discusses the same.