Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    You know you've been a nurse for way too long when...

    Thunderwolf replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate too!!! Also, you DON'T watch medical shows on TV because it is too much like work and you need a break or have lost
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    nurse to patient ratio...

    Thunderwolf replied to Sarasgrd94's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends upon where you work (state and/or institution) and how other staff is being utilized as well (LPN/LVN, NA/PCA). I worked in a couple hospitals. One place had the RN doing...
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    ICU pts on the floor

    Thunderwolf replied to maythen's topic in General Nursing

    This is what our hospital does...bunk in ER. Unfortunate, but...it is the closest thing to an ICU bed. As far as day shift goes and your coming on 3-11, how about a walk through report where you and...
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    ICU pts on the floor

    Thunderwolf replied to maythen's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent feedback everyone. You all echo my thoughts and feelings on this.
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    I'm working med/surg,but don't know if I like it

    Thunderwolf replied to Nancy428's topic in General Nursing

    Med surg can be very stressful, even with seasoned nurses who do it day in and day out. I'm sorry that you feel so burned out so quickly, enough to leave it all together. However, if you should...
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    Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    Thunderwolf replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    I think most are in consensus here... Question 1: What would a "prudent" nurse do if a patient med falls on the hospital floor, even if the patient states it is OK to take it? Waste it and obtain a...
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    what is rule for placing acronyms behind one's name?

    Thunderwolf replied to lmz's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I've seen it both ways...RN, BSN/ BSN, RN. I think it is of personal preference.
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    Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    Thunderwolf replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok, ok...I would have to concede the contest. No amount of money would be worth this! Tweety, where do you come up with all this?...the bath tub idea was just too much for me.
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    Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    Thunderwolf replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Plainly gross. If a pill dropped on the hospital floor and your mother was a patient, would you give it to her? Of course not. Hey, I freak out when I see toddlers turned loose to crawl or walk...
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    tell your kids never do this!

    Thunderwolf replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in General Nursing

    I hope all turns out well for your son.
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    Hyper vagal response?

    Thunderwolf replied to arcticnurse82's topic in General Nursing

    Good feedback. Everyone needs to be on the same page on
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    Can LPN's Supervise RN's?

    Thunderwolf replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    Very well
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    When your eyes and ears are being ignored

    Thunderwolf replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto
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    When your eyes and ears are being ignored

    Thunderwolf replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    You all raise good questions. Remember, this is an information board for nurses. We support each other by raising issues of clinical practice and issues of concern as it impacts us as nurses. In...
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    Call light question-Please help...(m)

    Thunderwolf replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, this is a reportable offense to the
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    I finally walked out the door

    Thunderwolf replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you!!! Change can be very healthy. Wish you all the best!
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    Antidepressants and Sex Drive??

    Thunderwolf replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Psychiatric

    Good discussion on antidepressants...with a lot of good feedback. A very common reason why folks may choose not to continue a med is the experience of side effects...this includes sexual side effects...
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    Premedication for blood transfusion

    Thunderwolf replied to moshimoshi's topic in General Nursing

    Thread moved here from Intro and Greeting
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    How to deal with litigious patients?

    Thunderwolf replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in General Nursing

    Be polite and business like. Do not enter into arguements or provide remarks that marr your professionalism. Document objectively the patient/visitor/family behavior as well as your own actions. No...
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    RN is he making a pass at me what will this do to my job

    Thunderwolf replied to heaven in your eyes's topic in General Nursing

    "Wolf in sheep's clothing" I take no offense in the use of my name (Wolf), Fairytales. But, the analogy is a good one.
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    RN is he making a pass at me what will this do to my job

    Thunderwolf replied to heaven in your eyes's topic in General Nursing

    Good example of a boundary. Well
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    RN is he making a pass at me what will this do to my job

    Thunderwolf replied to heaven in your eyes's topic in General Nursing

    He is married...you are an outsider to this marriage. Enough said. And who is to say he hasn't done this before or will dump you for another and still remain married. Regardless, it does speak of...
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    RN is he making a pass at me what will this do to my job

    Thunderwolf replied to heaven in your eyes's topic in General Nursing

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    RN is he making a pass at me what will this do to my job

    Thunderwolf replied to heaven in your eyes's topic in General Nursing

    I may be going out on a limb here, but I would say yes, men do report it, but only to a smaller degree. The deciding factors may be the "tension" it causes on the work site, the loss of professional...
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    How does alcohol affect hypnotics?

    Thunderwolf replied to milenko's topic in General Nursing

    Alcohol use, especially with alcoholics, can and does elevate liver enzymes. A classic marker in evaluating liver enzymes is that if the GGT is the only elevated enzyme, it suggests alcohol...