Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    Help Regarding Nursing PDF

    Thunderwolf replied to jet a. suico's topic in General Nursing

    Original poster, please limit this post to this forum and future posts to one nursing forum which seems most appropriate.
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    Medication Nurse Assistants

    Thunderwolf replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    Another issue is that a 10-20 hours of training does NOT make one knowledgeable about medication. To be knowledgeable means understanding "why" a med is given, the normal ranges of meds, the risks of...
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    I like Med/Sug-Isthat wierd?

    Thunderwolf replied to JustJen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, we are in the trenches...and love every bit of
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    I'm taking CMSRN tomorrow... any advice?

    Thunderwolf replied to NurseCard's topic in Medical-Surgical

    All you can do is wait now. Until you get the results, just focus now on what you do best and enjoy doing. Wish you the
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    What is your least favorite kind of med-surg patient?

    Thunderwolf replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Have to agree with you there...IV heroin addicts who feel entitled to any meds...no, make that ALL meds...just because they made it through the admit door. I'd take three raging Borderline patients...
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    gn to be--really like psych!

    Thunderwolf replied to selam727's topic in Psychiatric

    I am sure you will hear both sides on this topic...which is good. However, I am one who believes that having some prior or concurrent experience in Medical Nursing or Med-Surg Nursing only benefits...
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    talking to folks with schizophrenia

    Thunderwolf replied to elizabells's topic in Psychiatric

    There is truth to that statement. However, usually with folks having Schizophrenia, the reverse is somewhat more true. The structured milieu of the MH unit actually provides a safe haven with...
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    I'm taking CMSRN tomorrow... any advice?

    Thunderwolf replied to NurseCard's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Since today is now THE DAY, let us know how you think you did. I wish you the best on the test. Good
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    talking to folks with schizophrenia

    Thunderwolf replied to elizabells's topic in Psychiatric

    not too hard really. the topic of discussion goes where the patient takes you. if attempting to uncover a rationale for why a patient says or does a particular behavior, simply ask. for example, "i...
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    Medication Nurse Assistants

    Thunderwolf replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    I have alot of issues regarding this topic...unlicensed personnel passing meds. This sort of demeans our profession and belittles the importance of having quality health care providers. Having a...
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    Advice On Shift Report Needed!!

    Thunderwolf replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Please, do not read the report off the Kardex...read it from your notes...abnormals, significant occurences, changes in condition, which docs saw or yet need to see the patient, what significant...
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    PRN Policy

    Thunderwolf replied to OneChattyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just a reminder...no personal emails, telephone, or fax numbers please on the board. You may share via Personal Message (PM) out of view of forum. Thank
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    I feel like I was hit by a Mack truck...

    Thunderwolf replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Member has been PM'd. Let's not get side tracked away from topic by the post. Please, continue with
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    Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    Thunderwolf replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the
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    Can't wait to get a life.

    Thunderwolf replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Things will change. You'll look back on these times. Your time in school will be but a memory then. You'll get there. Life will return. Don't lose sight of
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    Narcs on the loose?

    Thunderwolf replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    Good lord,
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    Hey I'm new and..

    Thunderwolf replied to angel kisses's topic in Oncology

    Moved thread to Oncology forum from Intro & Greeting
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    Hello, I am new here.

    Thunderwolf replied to BROOK9960's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Moved thread to more appropriate forum from Intro & Greeting
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    Discharge Order Help

    Thunderwolf replied to joamy2's topic in General Nursing

    Per our hospital policy, regardless if the doc writes "D/C home" or whatever beyond that, the nurses hand write ALL meds on the discharge sheet that the patient is to resume at home after discharge....
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    Post-Its from the edge

    Thunderwolf replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Actual post-it note attached to the nursing desk from a Nurse Manager (at a previous hospital I worked at): I almost fell off my chair when I read it...way back then. True
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    What punishment should this nurse get?

    Thunderwolf replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    At this present moment, there are "13" pages to this thread. Here is the original post in order to refer back to so folks don't lose sight of the issue. Sometimes, longer threads, such as this one,...
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    What punishment should this nurse get?

    Thunderwolf replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, horatschki, for pulling the thread back to
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    What punishment should this nurse get?

    Thunderwolf replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    Let the judgement of the board stand as per NRSKarenRN. The bench rests. Case closed. Appropriate judgement has been rendered. Further discussion is welcome, but disrespectful arguements (as...
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    I was passed over as charge...given to new grad instead

    Thunderwolf replied to amurdock's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, in the latter part of orientation, being charge (under supervision) was just a part of the process. It has been routine for all RN staff to rotate charge among us...so folks know how to...
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    What's a new employee called that is on orientation

    Thunderwolf replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    It's interesting that we discuss new job orientation in parallel with patient orientation. Oriented to self--> You as a NEW nurse. The focus is on you, looking inward as you adjust being a newly...