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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    Nursing and loneliness

    Davey Do replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your feelings of loneliness, mermer_rn. Camaraderie and companionship are important in feeling secure and as a part of the community. To be able to identify with another and share...
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    Feeling Depressed at Current Job - Would it Look Bad on Resume to Resign?

    Davey Do replied to Elven_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your feelings are understandable, Elven_RN! As a new nurse, I wanted to sink my teeth into something medical and challenged my abilities. I admire your self-examination and problem-solving method of...
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    What do you eat during your shifts?

    Davey Do replied to socal212's topic in General Nursing

    I searched the web, but couldn't find a product Steve Martin said he kept for a snack during one of his standup routines back in the 70's: "Pudding In A
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    What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

    Davey Do replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting subject at this time, for me. Recently, I was passing meds and Jason Hiney was doing VS and assessments on geriatric psych. Jason noted one elderly female patient had a low BP- something...
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    Graphic Gossip

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

    Thank you for belief that I'm deserving of the honor, RNNPICU. I want to feel good about it, but don't want it to go to my head and puff me up. Last year, I had a thread called something like,"Flying...
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    A Mannequin in my Room!

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

    Thank you, sirI, Hoosier, Mary, Daisy for the compliments and kind words. Knowing we do a good job is one way pursuing peace and being happy with ourselves, but it sure is satisfying to be...
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    Breakdown at work

    Davey Do replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    There's a line from a Hank Williams song that exemplifies feelings I've had at overwhelming times like this, Orion81RN: "God, why must (we) know pain with every breath?" In order to get through these...
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    A Mannequin in my Room!

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

    It is good to hear from you nursel56, and if you're ever in need of de-escalation, I hope you'll think of me! Having good backup can make or break a situation. From the LPN who was there to call the...
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    A Mannequin in my Room!

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

    Thank you, adventure_RN, and back atcha for the respect. Seeing medical nurses in action in a intense situation has me feeling a tremendous amount of appreciation! It all comes down to experience and...
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    Graphic Gossip

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

    Thank you very much, adventure_RN! I had to look up what it was and it is, indeed, a great honor. The nomination, in and of itself, is good enough for me. After scrutinizing the other names on the...
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    Is applying to 2 jobs at the same hospital ok?

    Davey Do replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    If you've got no bird in your hand, it's better to go for the two in the bush, even when they're in the same bush. Metaphorically speaking,
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    Putting in orders without an order.

    Davey Do replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- do it all the time with Docs I know that know me. Never ever any controlled substances or with Docs that I don't know, or big deal things, but standard orders, like admitting orders, that I know...
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    Night Shift Blues

    Davey Do replied to JulesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Messing with one's circadian cycle can cause all the symptoms you described, JulesRN and I can commiserate. My first nursing job, in my 20's, was at a LTC facilty working straight MNs. I suffered from...
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    Screw Nursing Caption Contest

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

    That's a good one, Daisy! It looks good as a
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    Screw Nursing Caption Contest

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

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    Screw Nursing Caption Contest

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

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    Pathogenic Caption Contest

    Davey Do posted a topic in General Nursing

    Joe V. inspired this comic for a Pathogenic Caption Contest: Write a caption or say what you think is going on here. The winner gets my undying
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    Pathogenic Caption Contest

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

    Why, yes it is, Just me. From left to right, the characters are: Me, my work wife Eleanor, psych tech Rooty Payne, real wife Belinda, little sister Cat, and Little Bro. I have made characters of...
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    Pathogenic Caption Contest

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

    You win. Contest
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    Phrasing - how do you ask your patients about incontinence?

    Davey Do replied to AriRN36's topic in General Nursing

    On assessment: Basic, straight forward questions. On Rounds: "Are you clean and dry? Well, let's just check." Reminds me of a joke: Three old dudes sitting around talking. First old dude says, "I...
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    "Survivor" Show is looking for a nurse or medic

    Davey Do replied to Julie's topic in Nursing News

    "While it may sound like a dream come true, it is no walk in the park. You will be providing care for anyone at any time which means you are on call 24 hours a day. But don’t worry, the salary...
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    I made a med error and feel so disappointed with myself

    Davey Do replied to barbzRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I dislike all the hoops we have to jump through with the computer system when administering medications, but I sure do appreciate it. Utilizing the computer system has prevented me from making some...
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    Annual Dog & Pony Show

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

    Both my supervisor and HR responded with an email basically stating, "I will look into this matter". This is a slightly edited email I received from CPI: Hello Davey Do, Thank you for reaching out to...
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    Annual Dog & Pony Show

    Davey Do posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yes. It's once again time for the ever-dreaded mandatory all-day dog & pony show inservice that I would prefer second only to marathon tag-team gum surgery. Four hours involve a boring four hour...
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    Has anyone ever stepped down from a role?

    Davey Do replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I concur with the others. Keep on keeping on, SilverBells. Have I ever stepped down from a role? As an administrator with two different agencies, I was laterally moved out of the door on one, and...