Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    News Flash !!!!!!!

    Thunderwolf replied to n8isgr8's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats...Congrats!!!!!
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    going into art therapy... need some help...

    Thunderwolf replied to NurseCard's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with all above....seen as an adjunct. Sad really. I've seen the benefits of art therapy with patients in understanding their illness better and improving self insight into better coping,...
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    That's why they call him "The Streak"

    Thunderwolf replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Psychiatric

    You know, nothing is more embarrassing for a patient than to remember how they acted when the manic episode has since passed and others remember (staff/other patients). Medication used to treat this...
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    percoset withdrawal

    Thunderwolf replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    krisssy, I also agree with the suggestion of Bentyl (for the cramps) and Vistaril (for anxiety). Maybe, even Desyrel for an HS sleeper. I don't agree with any Benzodiazepine use, though....
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    percoset withdrawal

    Thunderwolf replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Like CharlieRN, Percocet withdrawal is treated as opiate withdrawal. When I worked Detox, we used Ultram with a titered schedule...depending on the severity of withdrawal picture. It was very...
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    Ptsd

    Thunderwolf replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is interesting about this (PTSD and meds vs/and counseling) is that counseling can often become ineffective IF the person is in acute states of their illness. During these times, meds may become...
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    A Clueless New Guy

    Thunderwolf replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing care and the elderly cross each other's paths frequently. Many of these elderly are THE joy because what they bring to you. They also allow you to show the best parts of you as a person and as...
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    What is the best Ortho Med-Surg Nursing Text out there?

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Orthopedic

    I'm looking for a good text on Ortho Med-Surg nursing. What have you seen or currently have that you recommend and why do you recommend THAT text? Also, the publisher, of course. Thanks a
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    I'm so upset! (warning-long)

    Thunderwolf replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    For your peace of mind, find another job, and shake the dust off your shoes as you leave that place. You deserve better. It's management's problem...not
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    Issues with Psy Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to moon30's topic in Psychiatric

    You've learned a very valuable thing. Nurses are human. They can be very supportive. And as human, they can also be very unsupportive at times as well. All we can do is learn about our mistakes...
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    Issues with Psy Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to moon30's topic in Psychiatric

    This is often very
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    Do you ever wonder why you are here?

    Thunderwolf replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, we may not realize our purpose until it is already completed...something to consider as well. Sometimes, our purpose is not just one neat, little package where one is able to say..."My...
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    Job A or Job B?

    Thunderwolf replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    So, by weighing the pluses and the red flags of both...I'd still pick B...unless a C is out there some where which could tip things
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    RNS with depression - r u out there?

    Thunderwolf replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

    Timmy gave some excellent feedback. Good job. Also, Cheerfuldoer brings up a good point...medical conditions which may mimic or exacerbate the symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Very good...
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    Males as Nurses

    Thunderwolf replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    Dave11, very interesting. I've been a RN for 20 years. I remember when in my early days, I got the look a couple times. But, the perception of nursing as a field has changed for the public. I don't...
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    question about psych meds

    Thunderwolf replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Here is a good web page which explains pretty well what I discussed above. Just found it tonight. "It also describes TD as a EPS", just late onset...good page....
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    Your opinion: VA benefit cuts...OK or Not OK?...Take the Poll

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Take the poll....see how our opinions stack up. Myself: prior service, Army, exited 1985, 6 years, MOS
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    Can any RNs tell me if this is true

    Thunderwolf replied to geminiskittels's topic in General Nursing

    We need a specialist in pain management and/or a BON member to interject here with some additional insight...because the thread is going back and forth. Any out there that can enlighten us
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    question about psych meds

    Thunderwolf replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    utahliz, There are several possible extrapyramidal side effects, one beginning...tardive dyskinesia, which yes, can become permenent. The other possibilities are: akathisia (uncontrollable...
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    To all London nurses.

    Thunderwolf replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    God bless and watch over you
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    Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    Thunderwolf replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Would someone like to create a poll for this? Something like...Prior service, non-prior service, current service, family member of prior service, agree with cuts, not agree with cuts?
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    suicide

    Thunderwolf replied to surreal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    beesnest, gotcha back. I do believe in the continuum of health. Let's say, however, that a chronic depressive has treatment failure. Was ECT tried? Let's say it was, and little improvement. But,...
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    suicide

    Thunderwolf replied to surreal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In a medical health state of terminal illness without hope of improvement (because the body has reached beyond it's threshold for recovery) "and death IS the outcome as a result" with continued pain...
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    Issues with Psy Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to moon30's topic in Psychiatric

    No doubt you will be a good psych nurse. Just be sensitive and aware that the stigma of mental illness is still very present...and sadly, even among some mental health care providers. In the future,...
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    suicide

    Thunderwolf replied to surreal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is a tough one. As an ex-psych nurse, the issue of "choice", "making a choice" or "choosing" for suicide is tough for me. My borderlines of old were great to argue the point that it was "a...