Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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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

    Either way said, date him or not, some boundaries need to be put into place. It is difficult to work in an environment where one jumps back and forth on the issue. The first boundary needs to be...
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    How did you find out about allnurses?

    Thunderwolf replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, allnurses is packed full of very useful information...for the young at heart in nursing, all the way up to the nurses who have been around the block for many years. By far, a most excellent site...
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    Why did you choose psych nursing?

    Thunderwolf replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Totally agree. Just because a patient is in the hospital for psychiatric illness doesn't mean there are no medical health issues that need to be addressed. We often hear of "dual" patients as patients...
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    Does your facility use military time?

    Thunderwolf replied to Maynmom's topic in General Nursing

    My head is always 24 hr clock. My hospital uses the
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    CNA Question

    Thunderwolf replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I gave the thread just slightly a little more than a week to "cool down". As a friendly reminder, I value CNAs/PCAs...they work very hard for what they do. I also value the LPNs and other RNs I work...
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    Need help coping with disasters/war/terrorism?...here is some good info from NMHA

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Coping with Disaster updated 4/2/07. Karen In these uncertain times, many of us may feel additional stress and tension. As we face the threat of war and terrorism, the economic downturn, and our own...
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    If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    Thunderwolf replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Go into business with a friend. Maybe an art business. Move to the country, live more
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    Family Witnessing Code Activities

    Thunderwolf replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I too have been in similar situations as a nurse. I worked a couple years in oncology as well. In the situation you describe, yes...FP during a no code, being with the loved one who is actively dying...
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    Family Witnessing Code Activities

    Thunderwolf replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    couldn't have said it better, tim. it comes down to privacy and the
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    Current debates in Psych Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to holymans's topic in Psychiatric

    Mark, you may want to check out the General Nursing Student Discussion forum to discuss with other students who have rotated thru psych to come up with debate topics for your class. Psych nursing,...
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    Family Witnessing Code Activities

    Thunderwolf replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tim and thanks to the rest of our peers who have kept to the meaning of a lively, yet civil, debate. When we are able to share our viewpoints respectfully, we all benefit from the...
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    Family Witnessing Code Activities

    Thunderwolf replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa, what a thread! I'm somewhat torn on this. However, Tim raises most excellent points. Good points have been raised, thus far, in this discussion...on both sides. However, although torn, I...
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    can serum Seroquel level be monitored?

    Thunderwolf replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    With Seroquel, the only blood monitoring to be mindful of is that it can sometimes raise blood glucose levels...bad for diabetics...something to keep in
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    Good info on how to choose a psychotherapist

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    http://healthology.healthology.com/focus_article.asp?b=healthology&f=mentalhealth&c=mentalhealth_choosepsychotherapist&spg=sch this site does a fairly good job describing what a...
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    Real nurse vs. TV nurse.

    Thunderwolf replied to MyBlueSky's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, TV shows are for drama, not for accuracy. The unfortunate thing is that the general public often confuse the
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    Convictions and License

    Thunderwolf replied to questionscurious's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent
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    Nurses Rule

    Thunderwolf replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank
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    Where do I need to start?

    Thunderwolf replied to steminem75's topic in General Nursing

    Talking to a career counselor seems very appropriate where more options can be laid out to you. Your 32. You're not old...but, you're not 18 with more time on your side. Let us know what you come...
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    nurse with chronic pain accused of diverting narcs

    Thunderwolf replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you! Job well
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    Please define "burn out"

    Thunderwolf replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    When "starting" to feel burned, NOW is the time to begin making changes for oneself before a crash and burn results. There is a strong correlation between stress and depression with many overlapping...
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    Wellbutrin to quit smoking....

    Thunderwolf replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. When dealing with insurance companies, a lot has to do with semantics. Wellbutrin or Zyban...same drug, but one is covered and one is not. Consider it just another hoop to jump
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    Are we allowed to be people before nurses?? (long)

    Thunderwolf replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in settings where Managers are great and supportive and settings where they are cold and heartless. It depends on the manager. I also agree that you will not win in this case. The...
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    flush bags

    Thunderwolf replied to natawee's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. Another suggestion would be to review your institution's procedure manual and go according to the accepted practice in hanging
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    Cut in charge differential

    Thunderwolf replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your frustration. Where I work, the RN's rotate charge, along with still having their assignment. No diff...of course, since the burden is shared. But, it is very frustating none of the less...
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    seizure from wellbutrin

    Thunderwolf replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Wellbutrin is a med, like all others, that needs to be respected. It is a med that can lower a person's seizure threshold; therefore, it is a med that can increase the risk of seizure occurence. As...