Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    Good care, but...no handwashing?

    Thunderwolf replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    Now you know why we have outbreaks of this stuff and patients pay for it as a result. And it is easy enough to break the chain...by simply washing one's hands. Some staff never seem to get the...
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    "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    Thunderwolf replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Mod reminder....let's be friendly and post respectfully to each other, please. Let's not turn this thread into an us vs them flame war. We can have our differences of opinion, but need to be mindful...
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    Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    Thunderwolf replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, DutchgirlRN, for clarifying your position. This helps other posters from misreading the intent of your posts. You did this very tactfully. Thank you. I really feel for you. My take on...
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    Novice to Expert

    Thunderwolf replied to KES's topic in General Nursing

    The learning process is never ending...even with seasoned nurses. Ask questions, observe as many things/procedures as you can, and identify role models, learning from them....these are things that...
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    what the heck does a betablocker do?

    Thunderwolf replied to lccougar02's topic in General Nursing

    Beta blockers are drugs that work primarily at the synapse between nerve cells and decrease stimulation of those nerve cells by blocking the stimulating effect of the neurotransmitter...in this case,...
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    I feel like I was hit by a Mack truck...

    Thunderwolf replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    From the description you give, do you have any current cardiac or respiratory health problems?...overweight with the above symptoms?...any infectious conditions like pneumonia, dental problems, etc?...
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    Your opinion on nurses being role models of good health

    Thunderwolf replied to JustGettingStarted's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Thread served its purpose, ever so brief that it was. Thread is now
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    Your opinion on nurses being role models of good health

    Thunderwolf replied to JustGettingStarted's topic in General Nursing

    :deadhorse Totally
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    "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    Thunderwolf replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wolfnurse! ... a bro/sis wolf...Howwwwl !! Sorry, couldn't resist. Now, back to
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    roles of the nurse when it comes to sexual disorders

    Thunderwolf replied to Ronold's topic in Psychiatric

    Very good point, Charlie! Being non judgemental and objective is key here. I've worked with many of these offenders in the past. The typical are white, male, employed, and married/in monogamous...
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    What do you live for?

    Thunderwolf replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Psychiatric

    very good suggestions folks and thanks for the follow up posts thrashej. counseling...many folks have tried it.i used to be a professional counselor several years ago. i am not now by choice....my...
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    Gay Nurses... help!

    Thunderwolf replied to quakerkid's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sunny, I can understand why you must have felt a little put off by Someday CRNA's statement. But, I really don't think he really meant this in the manner in which you took this. I review a lot of...
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    roles of the nurse when it comes to sexual disorders

    Thunderwolf replied to Ronold's topic in Psychiatric

    BeckbBSN, can you provide a resource/website for this data that you listed? I don't mean to sound doubting, but I'd like to see some meat behind the potatoes (aka some data to back up the...
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    What do you live for?

    Thunderwolf replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Psychiatric

    Thrashej, it is good to see that you have received some posts. Depression is not an easy place to be at. What you have identified as having little support or perceived support also makes depression...
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    Admission/Discharge nurse

    Thunderwolf replied to pk1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Barefootlady describes very well what our admit nurse does. I'm sure they have a job description, but I'm personally not aware of it. Typically they are present during 2nd and 3rd shift, due to high...
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    Dealing with borderline

    Thunderwolf replied to Cute_CNA's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, your gut twinge is your body's way of saying "Did I miss something here?" It is a good tool to help further your assessment...maybe in a direction not considered. You can further assess at that...
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    Dealing with borderline

    Thunderwolf replied to Cute_CNA's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, you speak of the manipulation. Very true. It happens quite often in this group due to the sense of self entitlement. If you notice, the disorders in the Dramatic category of Personality...
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    Pregnant while working Psych?

    Thunderwolf replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Psychiatric

    Never saw much of this as a problem. Worked psych 10 years. If the team is cohesive, knowledgeable and proactive, I would not anticipate any
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    Dealing with borderline

    Thunderwolf replied to Cute_CNA's topic in Psychiatric

    Also speaking of boundaries in relation to new folks considering being a clinician in this field. When the person is discharged, he/she is discharged. Your relationship is terminated. It is not...
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    Dealing with borderline

    Thunderwolf replied to Cute_CNA's topic in Psychiatric

    Borderline personality disorders. The term is from the Freudian area, meaning bordering on neurosis and psychosis. There is some truth to that. Many persons with this disorder can psychologically...
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    What do you live for?

    Thunderwolf replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Psychiatric

    Thrashej, you seem very depressed by the questions you ask. If so, I strongly encourage you to seek help for this. We are here to support you, but please seek assistance for this on your end. If...
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    What ever happened to pt safety?!?!

    Thunderwolf replied to scraper1's topic in General Nursing

    What you speak of is an "At Will" employment for that state. Yes, it works both ways. Don't worry about. It was evident that they cared little for you there. You did the right thing. Good luck on...
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    Ode to Preceptors from a new RN..

    Thunderwolf replied to AMARTIN1's topic in General Nursing

    Very
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    Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    Thunderwolf replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if she has reached her 90 days with you....you are most probably stuck with a big problem. Orientation is both a training/adjustment period...but, it is also a weeding out process too. I think...
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    RN made me cry today at work!!

    Thunderwolf replied to jacob1's topic in General Nursing

    I second