Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    New Student looking for an online nurse...

    Thunderwolf replied to AllisonJ's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You will find many who pursue the online approach. Just read the forums. Welcome to
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    DOCTORATE as Required Entry Level for Advance Practice Nurses?

    Thunderwolf replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Chicoborja, you make some very strong points. We won't know until things kick in gear and how things shake out. One thing is for certain, though. Things are going to
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    Dating Patients

    Thunderwolf replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This whole topic deals with what is called "dual relationships". Many BON have in place strong language against it. For one thing, it is unethical. It has to deal with the real potential for and...
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    Working with a racist

    Thunderwolf replied to xmaxiex's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Working with a racist

    Thunderwolf replied to xmaxiex's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The key word is "document"...all
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    DOCTORATE as Required Entry Level for Advance Practice Nurses?

    Thunderwolf replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    For THE PROFESSION of nursing, I'm for it and can see the rationale. However, it will be another long hard journey for those currently in it. If this should become our reality, I also believe the...
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    Nursing theory = gobbledygook

    Thunderwolf replied to zacsmimi's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Gwenith...you're a riot!!! Jnette, also a lot of wasted $$$ on that course, but dang...it was required. Prmenrs...you changed you're name. Anyway, the book makes a good door stopper
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    Nursing theory = gobbledygook

    Thunderwolf replied to zacsmimi's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey, I thought the same thing when I was in Grad School. The best I can tell you is to build your own theory of practice...makes more sense. And if you decide to teach it to others and they do not...
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    Med-Surg Final w/lab HELP

    Thunderwolf replied to LVN2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good advice,
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    Preceptors vs. clinical instructors

    Thunderwolf replied to bookwormom's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree,
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    night shift tips

    Thunderwolf replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, the sleep mask is very
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    Nurses and Defibrillation

    Thunderwolf replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is very frustrating. I worked at one hospital for many years...and you were the initial code team...providing initial defib and CPR, until the house doc arrived. At another hospital, hands...
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    Question?? Paramedic To Rn???

    Thunderwolf replied to matty23's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it
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    I Won!!!!!

    Thunderwolf replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you...congrats, congrats. You are one of my heros for today. Thank you for
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    Is there any one out there that can help

    Thunderwolf replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    There are greener pastures out there for you. Good to see that you opened up and the BB was able to help. We support you, pal. We want to see you happy, healthy, and successful, wherever your...
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    motorcycle accidents

    Thunderwolf replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    Reconsider. TraumaRUs makes the best point. It happens more frequently than we'd like to
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    Is there any one out there that can help

    Thunderwolf replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    How can we help you, pal? Give us more info...the more detail, the better. We can only assist with what you give us. We're here, pal.
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    Hospitalization for depression, how will your nursing license be affected?

    Thunderwolf replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    The answer is
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    Who calls staff to replace sick calls?

    Thunderwolf replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Nursing

    We have two supervisors during days and evenings and one at night. During days and evenings, one sup is in charge of patient bed placement (new admits and transfers) and the other sup is responsible...
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    Who is tired of the abuse from lg Corp politics?

    Thunderwolf replied to Rnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. "Corporate" in healthcare usually equates to "corpse" care...in that $$$ is the standard of care, not health. "Corporate" gives healthcare a very bad name. Cringe whenever you see that...
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    Couldn't tell who was a doctor or nurse!

    Thunderwolf replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    Steph, I agree with your point. We use the name board, name tags, and introductions too. Most of the time, this works very well. The point I wanted to bring out is that patients and families are often...
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    Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    Thunderwolf replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Average height and weight here too. Sort of bald, but make up with it with the beard. Most colleagues like the beard. I think it is a nice distraction from my balding top. I wear an earring in my left...
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    malpractice insurance

    Thunderwolf replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in General Nursing

    Been an RN for 19 years. Always had nursing insurance. Wouldn't consider practicing without it. I also use
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    Couldn't tell who was a doctor or nurse!

    Thunderwolf replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your FIL. This issue will never go away until "standardization" of dress is in place. Currently, there are too many preferences available. Nursing, as a field, gave up its...
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    Do you guys notice this kind of stuff....??

    Thunderwolf replied to wje9516's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to say that the guys and gals pull their fair share of lifting and hauling patients, watching their backs, on our floor. I agree, the men in nursing who seem to fit in the best with their...