Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    psychiatric nurse practitioners

    Thunderwolf replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    No...not crazy. Many nurses who start off in psych do not have any psych background at all beyond their student clinical rotation. However, I do believe there is nothing like experience, so keep...
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    Why did you choose psych nursing?

    Thunderwolf replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I went into counseling and psych nursing (dual Masters) because I too was good at it. Was in it for 10 years. However, I have been out of the field for 2 1/2 years now. Burned out after my own...
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    tough love and alcoholic children

    Thunderwolf replied to renerian's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, Al-anon for yourself is recommended. You have our hearts, you know. Although I don't have children who are "using", I do have three adult brothers who have brought me endless grief and worry...
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    psychiatric nurse practitioners

    Thunderwolf replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Although not an an NP, I am a Psychiatric CNS, currently on inactive status...needed a break. However, I think I can answer a little bit of your question. Advanced practice nurses in psych, such as...
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    primary nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch!!!
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    Preparation for Psych Clinical

    Thunderwolf replied to Califlower's topic in Psychiatric

    You got a lot of good feedback here, especially boundaries. I'd like to add...remember the dignity of the patient . Another...be honest with patients and colleagues...if you don't know, say
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    Start first RN job in 2 weeks!

    Thunderwolf replied to ohiomom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats to you and good luck on the new
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    Revelation on Nursing.. I'm going to be a nurse!

    Thunderwolf replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    congrats to you... :idea::idea::idea::idea::idea::idea: on your
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    i hate my nursing job

    Thunderwolf replied to Mylife's topic in Nursing Career

    You got some good feedback here. What are your thoughts regarding
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    Crying about my job...

    Thunderwolf replied to LearningRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Been an RN for 20 years. Totally agree with ERNURSE4MS. Hugs to you. Sending you a massotherapist to massage the pain away. Wish you
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    Tell me about your "brain" or "cheat sheet"

    Thunderwolf replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My little brain usually consists of steps to certain procedures/protocols, certain medication reminders, and telephone numbers that I need during the course of my
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    later

    Thunderwolf replied to gassyjon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good bye. Sorry you feel that
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    Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

    Thunderwolf replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Only by my pleasantly confused, little old ladies...bless their hearts
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    RN starting new position with mentally ill in LTC

    Thunderwolf replied to SusanS44's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Welcome to
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    Bkat - New User

    Thunderwolf replied to NURSE1913's topic in MICU, SICU

    Welcome to
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    Looking like a Nurse

    Thunderwolf replied to loserboy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey lots of us baldies/shaved nurses with some facial hair out there in the field. Bro, you fit right in. Glad to have you on board. Wish you the very
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    Trouble at 19

    Thunderwolf replied to AdamA's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome, Adam, to our little family of nurses and nurses to
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    How to deal with unexpected deaths of nurses and other health care professionals

    Thunderwolf replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    Confused, sorry for your loss as well. In 2000, I lost a dear friend and co-worker (who was also an RN) from a massive MI. He was 28. I grieved his loss terribly. A very good man. Newly married and...
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    Ptsd

    Thunderwolf replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Krisssy, I wish you well in your recovery. Many have no idea what "the experience" of PTSD is like...even counselors/therapists. Finding an empathetic ear can be difficult. I left counseling as a...
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    No call/show doing OT.

    Thunderwolf replied to night owl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I totally
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    I'm going to start working in med/surg..help!

    Thunderwolf replied to Nancy428's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! On a med-surg floor, treat every day as a learning experience. Setting up a routine for yourself helps. Pay attention how folks organize or don't organize themselves and learn from this....
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    Interfering with other nurse's residents

    Thunderwolf replied to healer_energy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have known nurses like this...they are called rescuers. You did the right thing speaking to her. However, be prepared for her backlash if it should occur...not helping at all during a situation...
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    Signing things you didn't do

    Thunderwolf replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask her to sign a blank check made out to you. Would she do it? Ask her why not? If she is taken to court for her falsifying, she is literally putting herself at the same risk. Why would she do that...
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    Will a Shaved head keep you from getting hired?

    Thunderwolf replied to ocb_dave_ocb's topic in General Nursing

    Hey...wait a minute...I shave my head...hey...I have a ring too. Come to think about it, many of us guy nurses do. So, I personally see no problem. Just don't go tattooing all over the place...that...
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    To tattle tale or not tattle tale... that is the question.

    Thunderwolf replied to bluesky's topic in General Nursing

    Toxic...oh way too