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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    Scared Patient, "The World is Spinning!": Nurse in Action

    Davey Do replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Once again, spotangel, you have generated an interestingly entertaining article that was a joy to read and exhibited quality APIE! However, I do have a critique: When I have worked with patients...
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    Help getting a job..!

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

    Generally speaking, nonprofit facilities channel their profits back into the facility and have more and better resources that can be utilized by the caregivers. An example would be: The non...
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    Davey Do replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice, Julie! When I had done everything I could to satisfy the appetite of an insatiable axis II patient, I would often tell them that they have become persona non grata. "Unless...
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    Help getting a job..!

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

    Basically: For profit means someone is pocketing the money profits and nonprofit means the money profits are used to support the facility. A representative of a profit organization once asked,...
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    Nurses make me sick

    Davey Do replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Your entire post was a joyride to read, LC! I copied only the first sentence because, really, when the entire post is quoted, who reads it all over
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    Quick! Blame the Nurse!

    Davey Do replied to vintagegal's topic in General Nursing

    I quoted JadedCPN's post not because it was the be all and end all of answers, but because it was just a really really good truism. Basically, all I was going to say, vintagegal, is without the...
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    Davey Do replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for reinforcing my perspective on reality, Grumpy, for I base my findings on a life long study of behavior. Initially, I had written, "an older gentleman, like myself," but deleted the...
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    Davey Do replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    If you will allow, ruby_jane, this is my interpretation of your post: "Some are delusional, and I sense that you are one who is on a quest to gain knowledge, therefore I must tell you with all...
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    Davey Do replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    We give personalities to our virtual companions based on the way in which we interpret their written words. Please allow me to give you my interpretation of you, Grumpy: I see you as an...
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    Davey Do replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Grumpy- that was a truly empathetic way of encouraging one to do some self evaluation. Empathetic, especially for
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    Davey Do replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    We have a tendency to put tones of voice on words we read. 'Aye, mate? That was my Australian accent. If we are feeling vulnerable, wearing our heart on our sleeve, a...
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    What Happens When You Visit allnurses.com?

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

    May I? That's something I rarely ever discussed with my peers or coworkers because if I made a lot more than them, I would feel undeserving, and if they made more than me I would be...
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    Davey Do replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Give them "The Look": Saying nothing and looking askance at someone with low self esteem who has just said something ludicrously negative works wonders. In their head, they say...
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    Dealing With Noncompliant Patient, "Cherubs on My Coffin!": Nurse in Action

    Davey Do replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    Davey Do replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    People will use whatever method with which they're comfortable that has a history of working for them. Those with low self esteem will attempt to lower others so they can feel better about...
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    New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

    Davey Do replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion would be to take the shotgun effect: Shoot for whatever moves and see if you hit something; apply everywhere that might interest you, Baby Turtle, and see what happens. The very...
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    New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

    Davey Do replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    I empathize with you, Baby Turtle and must say that you have seemed to answer your own question. When I have not liked a job, I make a decision to quit. Now, whether I follow through with that...
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    Dealing With Noncompliant Patient, "Cherubs on My Coffin!": Nurse in Action

    Davey Do replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Your actions, spotangel were exemplary, using an objective, non-judgemental approach with your interventions whether she be sinful or a salt of the earth. You did your job in providing quality...
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    Dealing With Noncompliant Patient, "Cherubs on My Coffin!": Nurse in Action

    Davey Do replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    ? Oh, don't get me
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    What is up with the level of entitlement?

    Davey Do replied to sofla98's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting post and research, Bailey Jones! I was being interviewed by the director of the LPN program in 1982 before being accepted. She asked me, "Why do you want to become a nurse?" I told...
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    Dealing With Noncompliant Patient, "Cherubs on My Coffin!": Nurse in Action

    Davey Do replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is, spotangel, but you can sleep well knowing that you are a strong link in the chain, doing all that you could. Good
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    Nurses make me sick

    Davey Do replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Klone, I wouldn't say they're as disagreeable as they are
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    Happy New Year! What's Your New Year Resolution?

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

    Giving up is always an option few take, so I admire you for decision, beachynurse. I was going to make a resolution to be more decisive, but can't decide on what areas I need to be decisive
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    Post-shift anxiety

    Davey Do replied to rnash679's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice from the other members, and like JBMom said, "you care". However, mash679, I sense this anxiety is more of a result of a personality trait than it is with not being a capable...
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    New OR RN questioning everything...need advice!

    Davey Do replied to babyRNinabigworld's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds like through a lot of tis in flux right now, babyRNinabigworld, and you are endeavoring to make a constant in a situation with a lot of variables. Planning ahead is a good thing, but who...