Thunderwolf MSN, RN

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    Is there a need for more male nurses?

    Thunderwolf replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    I think men and women can bring the best of their worlds into any profession, strengthening the profession. Likewise, they can also bring their worst...see my post "Rude and Crude RN". If I had to...
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    Trazodone

    Thunderwolf replied to Ms.RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The major reason that this drug is used is that it is NON-addicting, unlike benzos. Yes, it is an serotonin inhibitor antidepressant, but used primarily as a sleep aid due to its highly sedative...
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    I can't believe this!

    Thunderwolf replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a major organizational HIPPA violation to me. It needs
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    Anyone fax report?

    Thunderwolf replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Our ER faxes their report to the floor (mine included). The positive...when I see the fax, I know the pt is on the way to us. The negative...the fax info is extremely skimpy and sometimes, the pt...
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    SIgh.......

    Thunderwolf replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not too many that I can think
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    Rude and crude RN

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Again, thanks for the feedback everyone. I agree with TriageRn_34, if you've been in the field, you do run into "inappropriate" talk such as this. I'm sure we all have been guilty of it to some small...
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    What do you HATE to do at work?

    Thunderwolf replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    The entitled drug seeker who is in SOOO MUUUCH PAAAIN, yelling for that shot NOW, unable to lift a foot or hand up off the bed, but 5 mins later (no exaggeration) strolls pretty as you please outside...
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    Nursing school from Hell

    Thunderwolf replied to 3kidsmomma's topic in General Students

    All nursing school is hell. You'll get thru. You're just learning. Alot is being thrown at you. Even as a seasoned RN, you'll come across situations with differences of opinion. Just remember,...
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    Futile Care. Dead is dead.

    Thunderwolf replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    It amazes me when I come across "but dad was healthy as a horse" before his massive stroke, comatose, and 98 years old, and the family insists on "all efforts" and refuses DNR. Its just a plain...
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    Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    Thunderwolf replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a male and an RN. Not ashamed of being a nurse or RN, but I continue to run into the "male nurse" thing here and there. When I started as an RN 19 years ago, the thing I had to face then was "Oh,...
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    Men in Nursing...What has been your greatest challenges?

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    The purpose of this thread is for men in nursing to share amongst themselves and to communicate with our female colleagues the challenges that we have faced that may be unique to us. What have been...
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    Men in Nursing...What has been your greatest challenges?

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posts. I am often referred to as the "male nurse"...like there is a difference here somehow. Quite often, I just reply back..."I'm a nurse", or "Yeah, woman can become doctors...
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    Rude and crude RN

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your comments. Your feedback was VERY
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    Native Americans in Recovery...What seems to work best?

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to hear input from others regarding their own observations/assessment of how successful the straight AA model for addiction recovery is/has been for our Native American brothers and sisters....
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    Rude and crude RN

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to see that others feel the same. I'd like for any and all who view this post to comment on this if you would. I'd like to hear from the "guys" as
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    Mrsa

    Thunderwolf replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    MRSA patients are placed on "contact precautions". They should be in a room by themselves or cohorted with another MRSA patient. However, our hospital has developed a policy that it OK to cohort a...
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    Nursing field priority...What do you think?

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a member of Nursing and from your perspective, what do you believe needs to be THE Priority of our Nursing field/profession at this point in
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    Nurses leaving in droves...

    Thunderwolf replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think corporate minded hospital administrators should admit that they have failed miserably as a profession and should go into another line of work...like managing amusement parks or running hotel...
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    CNA is a cutter

    Thunderwolf replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Psychiatric

    Lovingtheunloved, I am glad others have provided you feedback. As you learn more about others who cut themselves or have or possibly do not have BPD, you will come to a place within yourself in how...
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    What's Your State Hospital Policy R/T BPD/O?

    Thunderwolf replied to autumn-moon's topic in Psychiatric

    Lovingtheunloved, be supportive to your friend/co-worker. Let her know that you are there for her and concerned about the cutting. Be honest, be supportive. Just be mindful that the cutting may...
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    Depression,Military Discharge..Career in nursing??

    Thunderwolf replied to WannaBmaleRN's topic in General Nursing

    WannaBmaleRN, depression and anxiety are like the common cold in society today due to the current life stressors people face. If your heart is in the right place and you have a strong interest in...
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    Depression,Military Discharge..Career in nursing??

    Thunderwolf replied to WannaBmaleRN's topic in General Nursing

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    Reducing the Brain, Ignoring the Soul

    Thunderwolf replied to finness's topic in Psychiatric

    CliveUK, in the USA...Counseling is a regulated, title protected, profession in many of our states here (just like nursing). In these particular states, it is illegal for a person (professional or...
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    HELP PLEASE!!! Former diagnosis of bipolar/personality disorder

    Thunderwolf replied to finness's topic in Psychiatric

    It is often correct that folks are misdiagnosed during the early stages of the illness's development. Many folks often may meet criteria for several disorders at one time or may not present a neat...
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    CNA is a cutter

    Thunderwolf replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Psychiatric

    Lovingtheunloved, I think you know my position. But, I also would like to hear others