Davey Do

Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years)

Overcome fear by seeing the funny yet ridiculous side of every situation.- Edgar Cayce

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    Lacking skills

    Davey Do replied to Chaco-latte's topic in General Nursing

    I can identify somewhat with your situation, Choco-latte, in that the first 7 years that I was a nurse- an LPN- I spent six in psych and CD treatment. I got my RN thereafter and for the next 13 years...
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    Retired Nurses

    Davey Do replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, @Moe Lord, I had no idea that I'd ever be at a loss for something to do after retirement, and it's pretty much so, as I will spend 6-12 hours a day in my art room, every day. Coupled with...
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    Abstract GIFs

    Davey Do posted a topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Paint It Black Ball: Quick Eye
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    Abstract GIFs

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

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    Caregivers Who Have Experienced An NDE

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    In Emergent's nurse/coma thread, I described during my deepest coma stage, the first of what I later termed "dreams" where I was in a place, like a gray fog, feeling total love and acceptance,...
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    Caregivers Who Have Experienced An NDE

    Davey Do posted a topic in General Nursing

    This thread was inspired by @Emergent's thread on a nurse who had experienced a coma. The other night, I watched this video on a Firefighter/EMT, Bill Letson, who experienced an NDE (Near Death...
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    What it's like to be in a coma

    Davey Do replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    After submitting a post to my thread inspired by this one, a memory came to me of a song that I penned following my coma experience titled, "Three Weeks Down": Layin' on my back, I don't see a...
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    Caregivers Who Have Experienced An NDE

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    A well thought out, written, and appreciative post you submitted there, ponderingDNP- a joy to read. Neil Armstrong, after being the first man to walk on the moon, would sometimes tell bad moon...
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    Retired Nurses

    Davey Do replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

    I feel a real connection with you, DavidFR, from your several previous posts, perspectives, and outlooks, and none more than this one. Nursing was my calling, and when I was an active nurse, I...
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    What it's like to be in a coma

    Davey Do replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    @GitanoRN and I discussed our coma/NDE experiences in great detail through PMs here on allnurses some years ago. His experience was quite involved and longer in duration than mine, and I thought if he...
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    Anxiety Surrounding Emergencies

    Davey Do replied to ShelbyAS's topic in General Nursing

    Being good at caring for others is an outstanding quality, ShelbyAS, and a foundation for which to build your expertise. Although uncomfortable, anxiety can be a great motivator. Anxiety...
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    Retired Nurses

    Davey Do replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

    In return, Moe Lord, I am struck by your perception- however shouldn't be given all your years in the field- to hold an appreciation for retired nurses' lost of worth. Our society is one of newer...
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    What it's like to be in a coma

    Davey Do replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    From empirical knowledge, there are different levels of being in a coma, and from my experience of a three week closed head injury induced coma, I could site three levels: 1) Deep coma: No...
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    Career advice

    Davey Do replied to Corala's topic in General Nursing

    Follow the chain of command with an objective report of the alleged bullying with dates, places, times, names, verbatim quotes, and gestures. Only when internal entities are informed and a...
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    If I may, I would like to introduce myself!

    Davey Do replied to ECMO's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Peter, what an inspiration you are with all that you've been through in your life and continue to adhere to your positive attitude in spite of the trials and tribulations! As nurses, many of...
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    LPN Starting RN program - Job Offer Advice

    Davey Do replied to LJT347's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with kp2016, in that enough energy will be needed for the RN program, sounds like there'll be more downtime with the AL position for your studies, plus work will be in nursing, so, why
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    false accusations

    Davey Do replied to stacydye222's topic in General Nursing

    Back in '98, I was suspended with pay for walking out of a meeting with a supervisor and administrator. I used my time off to write down everything which happened and got advice from a lawyer/friend....
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    Ghosted post offer

    Davey Do replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I can identify, Lovethenurse. Back in 1995, I interviewed with the administrator of a LTC facility for a position as the DON, and she told me, "As far as I'm concerned, you have the job. We only need...
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    Teaching New Grads When I Still Feel Like One

    Davey Do replied to MichaelD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    "We teach best what we most need to learn." -Richard
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    Patient gets biopsy in U.S. after she says she was denied in Ontario due to ransomware attack

    Davey Do replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sara Allin, associate professor: "Lack of resilience in our healthcare program". We could go on further to say, "Apathy due to modern technical interventions", in that we put more trust in...
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    Caption This!

    Davey Do posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is not a contest. I repeat- this is not a contest! This does not "smell, act, or come across as a contest". With that said, I would like to post some of my nursing related cartoons and ask...
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    Light at the End of the Tunnel?

    Davey Do replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting article, sss! Although I could have lots of fun flaming Katherine, I will take the Serious Street. I won't bore you with the details, but I worked with a nurse back in 1990 who...
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    How to express concerns to manager?

    Davey Do replied to Truthseeker123's topic in General Nursing

    Someone once said, "The world was not changed by quitters" and Hub McCann, in the movie Secondhand Lions proclaimed, "I like me a challenge!" We need to think worldly and act locally in dealing...
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    How to express concerns to manager?

    Davey Do replied to Truthseeker123's topic in General Nursing

    A valid concern, Truthseeker, feeling uneasy about abilities to care for patients, given being new to this setting and the questionable experience of peers. Although not exactly the same, at my...
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    Do you regret becoming a nurse?

    Davey Do replied to jengood's topic in General Nursing

    No, Jen, I did not regret becoming a nurse, but that was over 40 years ago and things have changed. I've experienced an enriching career as an LPN and RN. If I was to do it today, I probably...