Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    Violent Borderlines

    Thunderwolf replied to Leahr's topic in Psychiatric

    This is the difference between Axis I and Axis II. Axis II includes personality disorders (and MRDD, but that is a whole different issue)...which are pervasive ineffective personalities...a life time...
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    Violent Borderlines

    Thunderwolf replied to Leahr's topic in Psychiatric

    emphasis mine one positive thing about patients with bpd on the unit is that they are folks that react...having that incredible knack in finding inconsistency on the unit. this is a good thing to...
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    Excellent piece on Walt Whitman's life (civil war nurse and poet)

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wow, I placed this post 4 years ago....the link I provided then was an interesting read regarding the man and his
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    Excellent piece on Walt Whitman's life (civil war nurse and poet)

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    http://www.whitmanarchive.org/biography/biographymainindex.html
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    "Specialization?"

    Thunderwolf replied to amphigouri's topic in Psychiatric

    I second what Whispera
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    Male Nurse Demand?

    Thunderwolf replied to techraider77's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good question. Since many men have entered the field over the years, I would imagine the novelty (and possibly the demand (?) per se) has worn off a tad bit. So, ?????????? Looking forward to others...
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    Question about Anti-Social Personality Disorder

    Thunderwolf replied to MattiesMama's topic in Psychiatric

    Well. well...this is a very good example in how one and the same illness (in this case, ASPD) may manifest itself differently. It is all about degree of severity...from mild (less rigid traits) to...
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    Violent Borderlines

    Thunderwolf replied to Leahr's topic in Psychiatric

    For the sake of posterity and continuity, here is a link to what I previously had written on the care of a person with BPD on the unit. Borderline Personality Disorder on the Behavioral Unit...
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    Detox facility, new RN and pregnancy?

    Thunderwolf replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in Psychiatric

    You raise many good questions for yourself. Much depends upon the facility, where it is located (inner/outer city), the policies, procedures, and training of personnel, the staff/patient ratio, and...
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    pros/cons of psych nursing?

    Thunderwolf replied to Ilya's topic in Psychiatric

    As a previous psych nurse, the stigma of being "just a psych nurse" still exists...like a quasi-nurse. There is (don't shoot me now) both some truthfulness and falsehood about this. Personally, I...
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    Violent Borderlines

    Thunderwolf replied to Leahr's topic in Psychiatric

    going back to the original post: my response: i do not perceive this opening question as a blanket "labeling" regarding all people suffering with borderline personality disorder. in the past, as a...
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    Am I in trouble?

    Thunderwolf replied to johnsavv's topic in Psychiatric

    I definitely think this was a learning experience. The lesson...do not administer any meds without a written/verbal order...even in an emergency...none. End of lesson.
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    Privacy and Covering My Arse.

    Thunderwolf replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I would have printed out/copied the incident report just made as my back up copy of
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    Cogentin buzz?

    Thunderwolf replied to Quilter0225's topic in Psychiatric

    Interesting regarding the IM's. I have seen in the past, research material regarding PET scans...that just the witnessing/handling of the syringe and needle initiates a "mini high" all its own in...
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    "Our Spirits Don't Speak English"...this may make you cry

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    This will break your heart. I could not help but cry when I viewed this. Maybe now, some viewers may come to understand the broken spirit of many of our Indian men and women. Personally, I remember...
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    Need help with Therapeutic Communication

    Thunderwolf replied to mycatmax's topic in Psychiatric

    Try this link:...
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    so burned out

    Thunderwolf replied to edisonnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline ... (Hardcover) by Marsha
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    Hi, I'm Thunderwolf and I am a Smoker

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    since tweety, marla, silverdragon102, thecommuter, and arwen_u, my co-staff, bared their hearts...i can do no less. my first smoke, or taste, was when i was in the first grade...by my alcoholic...
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    Thinning Brain Cortex May Signal Depression

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    A new study suggests that a thinning of the brain cortex is associated with an increased risk of developing depression. Psychiatrist and MRI expert Brad Peterson explains what the cortex does and what...
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    An ER Surgeon who has gone beyond the scalpel to curb violence

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I have to say, I am very impressed with this man...taking that extra step. Again, you can throw tons of pills at the patient or perform tons of surgeries to patch a patient up, but if you don't begin...
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    Myths About Criminals

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    i briefly mentioned this book in another thread. i read it many years ago, finding it both instructive as well as enlightening. the book: inside the criminal mind by dr. stanton samenow. major...
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    Myths About Criminals

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Another way to view this premise proposed by the author: In the mind of the Criminal (or Antisocial Personality Disorder, if it is to be called an illness)....the world is their own personal candy...
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    Question about Anti-Social Personality Disorder

    Thunderwolf replied to MattiesMama's topic in Psychiatric

    totally agree. peace to
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    Trauma/PTSD, psychosis, and antipsychotic drugs

    Thunderwolf replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    I totally agree. Polypharmacy has become a problem. And.............There is NO magic pill or pills. I am a firm believer in the use of therapy or counseling. To be honest, in many many cases, I...
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    Trauma/PTSD, psychosis, and antipsychotic drugs

    Thunderwolf replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    I understand and appreciate the confusion. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that any illness taken towards its "Nth" degree may precipitate psychosis....depression and anxiety included. It all...