Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    How did you find out about allnurses?

    Thunderwolf replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    Googling for nursing humor, as well. Really, it was by accident, in a
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    Question

    Thunderwolf replied to fusion's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with BandersonRN. I also work on an Ortho-neuro med/surgical floor. Let us know how your surgery turns out.
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    Please i need help

    Thunderwolf replied to Ms.RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Orientation is usually only as good as the orientation offered...which also entails the support that is offered or not offered. It is meant as an acclimation period. Yes, they can discharge a member...
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    Antidepressants and Hospitalization

    Thunderwolf replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bengalli, mental illness is a devastating class of illnesses. You capture the frustration well in your post, as well as the angst. Each type deals its own devastating blow to the individual, at times...
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    6 Rights of Medication Administration

    Thunderwolf replied to betsy1963's topic in General Students

    How about the patient right to have meds managed BY A NURSE? I say this after reading one thread tonight regarding a movement to have CNA/CMA/UAP pass meds without having any nursing judgement, just a...
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    Phasing out LPN's.

    Thunderwolf replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This trend is very frightening. You see the movement rapidly going across the country. This is another good reason for this BB, to keep all of us informed and to see what's coming around the corner....
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    Antidepressants and Hospitalization

    Thunderwolf replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do want to respond to Isyorke's post. It does raise questions. I guess the simpliest answer to antidepressants and a withdrawal syndrome is that most meds, even non-psychiatric, may have a...
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    Antidepressants and Hospitalization

    Thunderwolf replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, the chicken vs egg controversy regarding substance abuse and depression. Many times, it is difficult to say what initiates what. However, the standard practice, at least from my past experience in...
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    Is something wrong with me?

    Thunderwolf replied to jasonn's topic in Emergency

    Jason, get debriefed and destressed. The activities you mentioned that you avoided may actually be some of the things you need to be doing. The key word is "doing". Also, talking, getting it out....
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Thunderwolf replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Docs and nurses are like apples and oranges with regard to hospitals. Hospitals don't hire and pay a wage to docs, unless he/she is a house doc (employed by the hospital). Docs are seen as...
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    CNA's passing meds in ALF. What's your opinion?

    Thunderwolf replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh My God...this is so dangerous. Call your Board of Pharmacy. Call your Board of Nursing. Contact your state senator/rep. Oh My God...Leave if you don't have the power to change something in there...
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    Need Educating

    Thunderwolf replied to breece's topic in General Nursing

    Good questions. As an old Army medic...I came out as a 91C30/E-6...what your MOS is now, I believe (they changed the MOS numbers). I got my BSN, RN just right after finishing my term of service...the...
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    Antidepressants and Hospitalization

    Thunderwolf replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Folks here bring up some very relevant points. Depression can be multifactorial in cause, and often is. No one thing causes depression...unless a significant medical health problem is present and is...
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    Antidepressants and Hospitalization

    Thunderwolf replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with dekatn. Learning new or more adaptive coping skills are often the more appropriate route to go. Some nurses are skilled at this, and some are not. I agree, for many folks, pills are...
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    Hearing voices in her head?

    Thunderwolf replied to Euphrosyne7's topic in Psychiatric

    I am glad I was able to help. Sounds like you're doing the right thing. Regarding that one staff member, monitor it. The key word of the day here is "boundaries"...it keeps the environment a safe...
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    New grad not wanting to work. Finally got job

    Thunderwolf replied to MSMCnurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you
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    Antidepressants and Hospitalization

    Thunderwolf replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    You have a genuine concern. The general expectation and push of "psychiatry" is to medicate, especially in the hospital setting where "acute" things/events are deemed worthy of medication to alleviate...
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    Hearing voices in her head?

    Thunderwolf replied to Euphrosyne7's topic in Psychiatric

    This is more helpful. Antiseizure meds are often used in conjunction with antidepressants for folks who have mood lability...or mood swings. Her being on stimulants also coincides with the dx of...
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    How do you all like the pain scale???

    Thunderwolf replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    It is usually not very effective with folks who rate their pain as a #10 (and swear its a #10) as they just get off the phone to get up out of bed unassisted and walk unassisted in order to go outside...
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    How do you all like the pain scale???

    Thunderwolf replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    It is usually not very effective with folks who rate their pain as a #10 (and swear its a #10) as they just get off the phone to get up out of bed unassisted and walk unassisted in order to go outside...
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    Hearing voices in her head?

    Thunderwolf replied to Euphrosyne7's topic in Psychiatric

    History of abuse, maladaptive behavior, questionable if present any Personality Disorder traits? Hard to say without further info regarding her psych history. She is not on those meds for no reason....
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    Hearing voices in her head?

    Thunderwolf replied to Euphrosyne7's topic in Psychiatric

    History of abuse, maladaptive behavior, questionable if present any Personality Disorder traits? Hard to say without further info regarding her psych history. She is not on those meds for no reason....
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    Californians: Impeach Arnold

    Thunderwolf replied to Town & Country's topic in California Nursing

    Spacenurse, you've done your homework. We need more action nurses like yourself. You make me
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    Californians: Impeach Arnold

    Thunderwolf replied to Town & Country's topic in California Nursing

    Spacenurse, you've done your homework. We need more action nurses like yourself. You make me
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    pins....what do you think?

    Thunderwolf replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in 1985 at OSU. School pin?...where is that thing?...Hmmm...must be around here somewhere...Hmmm...maybe, I'll find it one day...Hmmm...maybe, I'll look for it or maybe I'll get a...