Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    NAI descent: Roll Call

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Update as of 8/13/2007: In my heart over the years, I have grown more to accept the wisdom that it does seem foolish to say I am part this and part that. It is a mindset that we have become accustomed...
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    Are you an Indian?

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    In my heart over the years, I have grown more to accept this wisdom as told in this story. It does seem foolish to say I am part this and part that. It is a mindset that we have become accustomed to...
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    Cultural Teaching article: Wakinyan Tanka,the Great Thunderbird

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    An excellent story telling which explains how the Thunderbirds fought to save mankind from the Water Serpants (Unktehi). From a cutural perspective, it helps to explain to us how the Thunderbird is a...
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    The use and misuse of the term, Squaw...a linguistic exploration

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    the changing perception of the word "squaw" by tom jonas may 6, 2003 the basic meaning and etymology of the word the english word "squaw" was borrowed from the algonquian language family of a few...
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    Wasichu....an unhealthy state of mind

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    a wasichu poem who ? by alice walker [color=#99ccff] [color=#99ccff] who has not been invaded by the wasichu? not i, said the people. not i, said the trees. not i, said the waters....
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    Wasichu....an unhealthy state of mind

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Another followup web article expands more on the concept. Everywhere they went, they were outsiders and treated as such, but they were let into some of the ceremonies and taught to see the world as an...
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    Learning different Indian cultures

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    this is a very nice historical website to view some of the different cultures in indian country. http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/index.shtml below is what the site provides for...
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    NAI Diabetes Prevalence and Risk Factors

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Prevalence The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in Native American communities has increased dramatically during the second half of this century. Although many factors contribute to this marked...
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    Male Nursing Shoes?

    Thunderwolf replied to pdpeanut's topic in Men in Nursing

    Here are the crocs without holes and without vents!!!!! http://shop.crocs.com/pc-419-4-speci...ction=products and another style without holes but with vents!...
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    Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    Thunderwolf replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    Here are your white crocs without holes and without vents!!!!! http://shop.crocs.com/pc-419-4-specialist.aspx?reqid=419&reqProdTypeId=451p&subsectionname=footwear&section=products and...
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    House Approves Funding to Combat Abuse, Rape of Indigenous Women

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, sirI. And thank you, TiredBraveHeart. In heart and mind, we are but family. My prayers go out to you, TiredBraveHeart...to seek a blessing in honor of the work you set out to
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    House Approves Funding to Combat Abuse, Rape of Indigenous Women

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    July 31, 2007 In response to a recent Amnesty International report detailing the disproportionately high levels of rape and other forms of sexual abuse committed against Native American women, the US...
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    Do men deal with nursing better?

    Thunderwolf replied to KurtNIN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Here is your link--->
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    Any Other Majors that are similar to Nursing?

    Thunderwolf replied to Oliver000's topic in General Nursing

    Well said!
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    House Approves Funding to Combat Abuse, Rape of Indigenous Women

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I attempted to go back to the article....but the link doesn't work any more...hmmmm. Anyway, this has been a frustrating situation. Tribal Law applies to NAI on NAI land. See the other thread that I...
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    Someone pleeeease help

    Thunderwolf replied to Medicine Eagle's topic in General Nursing

    Peace to you....your angst is
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    Identifying a NAI high suicide risk profile

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    The American Indian most inclined toward a completed suicide has the following social characteristics: He is often a male between 15 and 24 years of age. He is single. He is under the influence of...
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    Excellent piece on quantum: Blood Quantum, Why It Matters, and Why It Shouldn't

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Providing a link here to an older similar thread:
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    Excellent piece on quantum: Blood Quantum, Why It Matters, and Why It Shouldn't

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    That's the universal question many mixed-blood Native Americans are asked every day. How many times have you mentioned in passing that you are Cherokee to find your conversation interrupted by...
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    NAI reducing Heart Attack Risk via Diet/Exercise

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Heart Disease Information Heart disease is the number one cause of death for American Indians. The incidence of heart disease twice as high as in non-Indians. It is currently on the rise for American...
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    Legal Hurdles Stall Rape Cases on Native Lands

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    The Complicated Laws on Indian Land "Bonnie never reported the rape. She says she had been told many times by her mother and other relatives that nobody was going to take a case involving an Indian...
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    'Blood' Doesn't Make the Indian

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I am providing here a link to a similar thread on quantum just posted. https://allnurses.com/forums/f239/excellent-piece-quantum-blood-quantum-why-matters-why-shouldnt-239163.html No doubt, this is a...
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    Native Identity: A story of genetic discourse by David Thorn

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    An excellent article which takes the reader by the hand, from past to present, to come to understand the Indian plight and offers his solution out. His conclusion reads: The consequences of contact...
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    Creation Story & The Importance Of Dreaming

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a wonderful creation story which emphasizes the importance and sacredness of dreaming. Depending on the tribe, dreams hold special significances...for healing, for communion, for groundedness,...
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    A Cherokee Story on the Origin of Disease and Medicine

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    From the Cherokee Messenger -------------------------------- In the old days the beasts, birds, fishes, insects and plants could all talk and they and the people lived together in peace and...