Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    newbie

    Thunderwolf replied to readytobeRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome!!! Congrats with your goals. You'll do fine...just don't get behind in school, do set your priorities, and let out a little steam every once in awhile. Again,
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    Your opinion on HOSPITALISTS.

    Thunderwolf replied to estrogen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Love the
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    What is your least favorite kind of med-surg patient?

    Thunderwolf replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    YES, YES....totally agree.
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    What is your least favorite kind of med-surg patient?

    Thunderwolf replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    ---------------oops
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    What school do/did you go to?

    Thunderwolf replied to blee1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    BSN at Ohio State University MSN and MSEd at The University of Akron Great schools. Doctorate is on my future wish
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    I Passed!!!! I Am An Rn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thunderwolf replied to christvs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    PhD in Nursing

    Thunderwolf replied to VickyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats!!!! I'm also kicking around the idea still of going for my Doctorate. I'm thinking about in another 5-6 years, maybe. Again, Congrats to
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    Patient Taking Own Meds

    Thunderwolf replied to medicrnohio's topic in General Nursing

    It works the same where I'm at... as Tweety and Love2banurse describes. If the med is identified per pharmacy, the doc writes the order to give home meds...I'm all for it. I agree with the patient...
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    suicide

    Thunderwolf replied to surreal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had two patients suicide on my floor in the past 4 years. The first guy hung himself. It was a nightmare. I found him, and me and a young staff member attempted CPR after we got the guy down, until...
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    Can any RNs tell me if this is true

    Thunderwolf replied to geminiskittels's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhummmm....I get the impression that folks are going under the assumption that the original poster "is impaired" by the very nature of her taking a "prescribed medication", which in this case is a...
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    Can't stop the nightmares- please help

    Thunderwolf replied to caren19's topic in Health, Stress Management

    PTSD is more common than you realize. You are in good company. Others have been
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    Co-Worker Threatening Suicide

    Thunderwolf replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent, rn/writer. You laid it out nicely. I also agree with pixieree...from the description given about her behavior...Bipolar doesn't quite capture the picture. The key word is boundaries....
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    Can't stop the nightmares- please help

    Thunderwolf replied to caren19's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Caren19, I can relate to you. Get the counseling you need now and work through it. I was dx with PTSD in 2001. Things are much better now, but I had a rough couple years with it. It will get...
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    I Quit!

    Thunderwolf replied to Mandylpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations!
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    question about psych meds

    Thunderwolf replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    From 2001-2003, I was on several meds for a severe PTSD and depressive (not on meds prior or after this time period) episode. Depakote, Seroquel, Klonopin, Serzone, Prozac, and Desyrel. It was the...
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    Wellbutrin and Itching

    Thunderwolf replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Psychiatric

    I think you sort of answered your own question...starting a couple hours after taking each pill. Discuss it with your doc. Maybe, there is another
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    What kind of person???

    Thunderwolf replied to bise75's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with RickRN...not enough info. The Dramatic category of Axis II Personality Disorders all have a tendency towards narcissism to some lesser or greater degree...what you call the "Me, Me, Me"....
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    Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

    Thunderwolf replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

    "Tom is to psychiatry as Arnie Swarz is to politics. The two should NEVER mix!" OMG...how funny! But, oh, so right on. Couldn't have said it
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    re: something to consider...

    Thunderwolf replied to Granted Fal's topic in Psychiatric

    Interesting thread. I want to include a post here that I did some time back that relates to this thread. I too used to be a mental health professional, for 10 years to be exact. Had it rough as a...
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    My best friend's nightmare

    Thunderwolf replied to Antikigirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My heart goes out to this girl and mother. What a tragedy. How could that hospital live with itself? That poor little girl. That poor mother. I'm so sorry this
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    Co-Worker Threatening Suicide

    Thunderwolf replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly...borderline, which you describe very well in your description of her behavior. How can you protect yourself? Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries. And yes, she will love you and...
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    Indian Health Service Story

    Thunderwolf replied to quezen's topic in General Nursing

    Your story speaks for itself. After all that, I can understand your bitterness. I'm sorry that you had to go through all of that to clear your name and your peace of mind. You are one incredible...
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    Family objections to your career

    Thunderwolf replied to njxcrush18's topic in Men in Nursing

    dberkery, I'm sorry buddy. This must be very hard. But, you have your online bros who support you in your decision. Some guys have too many hangups. Hey, you have to acknowledge the ignorance and...
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    Our baby was stillborn... Please help me understand

    Thunderwolf replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nurse Wannabe, you also have my condolences. I'm so sorry that this happened for you. You have my hug also.
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    Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    Thunderwolf replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Bob, I'm sorry, but I agree with