Thunderwolf MSN, RN

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    A resource thread to locate Psychiatrists

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    another web page for snail mail, but has toll free number:
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    A resource thread to locate Psychiatrists

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Here is one:...
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    How Do I Approach This?

    Thunderwolf replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Excellent input everyone. We are blessed, you know, to have a very fine bunch of psych and ex-psych nurses here. I just needed to say this. I feel blessed as a Moderator. Thank you
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    Interpreter services for patients who do not understand English

    Thunderwolf replied to psych nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    A lot of hospitals have their own interpreter lists of staff on board who speak a language other than English. Your facility may have one. A staff member from this list could be accessed this way....
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    How Do I Approach This?

    Thunderwolf replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Miranda, your post was wonderful, as usual. I might add that BPD and burned out staff can often inflame each other. It is when we resume the therapeutic role as clinicians, without down grading...
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    How Do I Approach This?

    Thunderwolf replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Sometimes, not only do we need to educate our patients, but our staff as well. I see this type of staff behavior as "psychiatric prejudice". Sadly, even folks who work psych fall prey to it....
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    family member with progressive "mental issues"

    Thunderwolf replied to MellyOne's topic in Psychiatric

    I am sorry to hear this as well. You have received some valuable input here. I hope this
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    New Psych RN Here!

    Thunderwolf replied to normj's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats, Norm! I have done the reverse...you see this too. I was an psych APN/CNS who now works Med Surg. I love what I do....yeah, I know you don't believe me. But, change is nice...THAT you can...
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    Need advice about nursing programs?

    Thunderwolf replied to catwoman2's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, your username is fine. But, in the future, any one can request a new username. Just contact Admin via the forum, Site
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    I'm taking CMSRN tomorrow... any advice?

    Thunderwolf replied to NurseCard's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The best way to answer this is that you need to review the requirements for that certification and "level" of certification. A certain level may require the BSN and the next level up will quite often...
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    How do you fill your cup?

    Thunderwolf replied to shining armani's topic in General Nursing

    Original poster's
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    How do you fill your cup?

    Thunderwolf replied to shining armani's topic in General Nursing

    moving thread to general nursing discussion forum: to allnurses.com !!! and thanks for registering as a new member! in our forums, you will find all the nursing news, support and direction that you...
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    Need advice about nursing programs?

    Thunderwolf replied to catwoman2's topic in General Nursing

    here are a couple web links you can also research these schools: http://www.nlnac.org/forms/directory_search.htm http://nursingschools.com/usa/ a web link regarding scholarships...
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    Pondering nursing as an option, thoughts?

    Thunderwolf replied to timster1984's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wish you the best, my friend...where ever your path leads
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    Pondering nursing as an option, thoughts?

    Thunderwolf replied to timster1984's topic in Male Nursing Students

    like any profession, you take the good with the bad. ask the docs that you know....what's the upside and downside of their job/profession. you indicated some already (see above in red)....and we are...
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    Embarrassing Incident/Klonopin?

    Thunderwolf replied to calicamper's topic in Psychiatric

    So much discussed on so few pages...whew! Myself, I have a history of PTSD. During that time, I was on Seroquel for the flashbacks, as well as being on Klonopin. Common practice. Sorry, Leslie for all...
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    Excellent
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    Guys in Support Hose?

    Thunderwolf replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    Support hose?...no biggie. Been a nurse 20 years, pounding the floor. The legs take a wear and tear. I have at times worn one on my left leg because I do have a varicose vein (not a real bad one,...
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    Shadowing as a good way to find out about nursing as a career

    Thunderwolf replied to mattfromBerkeley's topic in Men in Nursing

    Check with your nearest hospitals to see what shadowing or volunteering services they can offer to help you. Inform them of your genuine interest to learn if nursing is the right field for you. But be...
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    weight gain and antipsychotics

    Thunderwolf replied to stnursebee's topic in Psychiatric

    Quite often, one's own body chemistry/structure and tendency towards weight gain are other factors to consider.
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    Pondering nursing as an option, thoughts?

    Thunderwolf replied to timster1984's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Do what you need to do for yourself. I like the way you look ahead in your planning. Looking at your possibilities. Shame we have to lose a guy like you to Med School. Would love to have you with us....
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    Pondering nursing as an option

    Thunderwolf replied to timster1984's topic in Men in Nursing

    I hope you find some answers. Do what you feel will work best for you and for your situation. You are planning out well your thoughts and the possibilities ahead. Good. Shame we would have to lose...
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    My fear of nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think any one who has been around awhile has worked the 3rd shift. It can be tough on you, especially if it does not match your personal body rhythm. Nursing is a great job. Lots of jobs and we...
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    I'm taking CMSRN tomorrow... any advice?

    Thunderwolf replied to NurseCard's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congrats!!!!!!!
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    We all have a right to have our preferences respected when receiving medical care. It has nothing really to do with the care giver...only the patient. We need to be sensitive to