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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    Did I fail my patient?

    Davey Do replied to thenursebabe25's topic in General Nursing

    A wise and wonderful psychologist once told me, "All patients (inclusive of residents) are Type C's. Therefore, all patients are victims". Considering the psychologist's words, I could see truth...
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    Nursing Board Mental Health

    Davey Do replied to divalady's topic in General Nursing

    I sense this is a case of putting personalities before principles, when just the opposite needs to happen. When we feel a personal connection to another, we often empathize when we perceive a...
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    Have you ever been hired for one job, but then ended up doing something completely different?

    Davey Do replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Many times, I have been so fortunate in my career. For example, back in '93, I was requested to be a NS in a HH agency to manage Peds cases and SNV but ended up spending the majority of my time...
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    Nursing Board Mental Health

    Davey Do replied to divalady's topic in General Nursing

    It is a matter of fact when one cannot adequately perform their professional duties, they need not be allowed to do so. For example, I have supination of my right wrist, and when I was breaking...
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    Nursing Board Mental Health

    Davey Do replied to divalady's topic in General Nursing

    In having worked with many professionals diagnosed with depression, and one diagnosed with schizophrenia, the diagnoses alone were not grounds for the suspension of their licenses. Now, had those...
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    Nursing Board Mental Health

    Davey Do replied to divalady's topic in General Nursing

    With no empirical knowledge in this area, divaLady, anything I could relate based on the given information is conjecture, but for the sake of discussion... If a "suspected mental health issue"...
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    Discouraged!

    Davey Do replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in General Nursing

    After 4 years of being an EMT, I got my LPN in 1983 and was hired at the hospital where I took my clinicals in.. .Behavioral Heath, although I really wanted to work in medical. Throughout my 40+...
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    Did I do something wrong as a sitter?

    Davey Do replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    Once rule of thumb which is prudent to always inform the patient of any "hands on" actions. It didn't matter to me if the patient was psychotic or demented, I voiced my intent or actions for the...
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    What makes a good nursing supervisor?

    Davey Do replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    From reading your past submissions and such, Lynker, I sense you will be the best NS that you can. Congratulations on your new position. Put principles before personalities. Like facts and...
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    Mindfulness At Work

    Davey Do replied to Guest1208842's topic in General Nursing

    A worthy article, Stella- well put with bottom line good advice. Another method of focusing is to have an ongoing internal narration with oneself, e.g. "I am pulling the med from the Pyxis, I am...
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    CE Subscription

    Davey Do replied to TheoBeo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I specifically recall HIPAA standards, and evacuation techniques, e.g., in the event of an earthquake/power outage, or other
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    How Does Screen Time Impact Your Health?

    Davey Do replied to Kate Chamberlin RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent article, Kate Chamberlin! To the Mental Health portion of your article, I would like to add that the therapeutic value of attempting to decrease stress through "ranting" online is...
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    CE Subscription

    Davey Do replied to TheoBeo's topic in General Nursing

    No, TheoBeo, I wouldn't, because the facility I last worked for had mandatory computer modules which were good for CEUs and met the necessary requirements. Killed two birds with one stone at no...
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    Hello, My Name Is... And I'm An Alcoholic.

    Davey Do replied to Michelle D-J's topic in General Nursing

    A well-written article with a very good perspective, Michelle. The 12-step program of AA, and other anonymous groups has the potential to be a life changer. Basically, the 12 steps are rules for...
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    Anyone have an injury that took you out of nursing?

    Davey Do replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Working through the pain has always helped me deal with chronic pain. From an MVA at the age of 19, I suffered from a closed head injury, and multiple external, internal, and orthopedic injuries. I've...
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    Leaving Nursing For Good

    Davey Do replied to guest1206613's topic in General Nursing

    Daniel Gilbert wrote in his great book, Stumbling on Happiness that we always feel better when we have someone else to blame for our pain. A quote from Emotions Anonymous goes, "My happiness is...
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    Unprofessional Behavior

    Davey Do replied to delrionurse's topic in General Nursing

    SOMETIMES when we confront people on their inappropriate behavior, they come around and the whole world changes. Case in point: Years ago, I was pulled to work with a nurse with whom I didn't...
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    Required Certifications

    Davey Do replied to Angelatacey's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a little confused by "getting ready to do my clinicals" and "I'll be away from my job for a month", Angelatacey. If not scheduled to work and obtaining certification while off of work, I can...
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    Gloves: It All Started With a Doctor/Nurse Love Affair

    Davey Do replied to FJN's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo, bravo! Yours is one good read, FJN, from the catchy title, to the telling of personal professional experience, to the historical facts. I doff my proverbial hat to
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    Unprofessional Behavior

    Davey Do replied to delrionurse's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, windsurfer, I must disagree with the first sentence, although I applaud the majority of the post. However, making statements like, "I feel" are very appropriate because the...
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    Is it illegal to date a patient's family member (parent)?

    Davey Do replied to carti's topic in General Nursing

    Joseph Campbell said something along the lines of, "The consciousness is changed through trials & tribulations resulting in subsequent illuminating revelations". We often cause those trials...
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    Unprofessional Behavior

    Davey Do replied to delrionurse's topic in General Nursing

    "Praise in public, criticize in private" is a good rule of thumb to follow in professional situations. I have been criticized in public by superiors, felt the belittlement and anger that comes...
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    Is it illegal to date a patient's family member (parent)?

    Davey Do replied to carti's topic in General Nursing

    Call it old age, call it a decrease in hormonal activity, or just been down that road before, there's a certain clarity that comes with time and experience. Some of the best learning experiences...
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    Night Shift Nurse

    Davey Do replied to barishan's topic in General Nursing

    The hospitals that I've worked in my career have similar staff responsible on the night shift for different duties, barishan. A House Supervisor is typically a seasoned nurse with a good amount...
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    Can delayed antibiotic administration get me fired?

    Davey Do replied to TryingMyBest2016's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot give a med if the patient is not available for administration due to circumstances beyond our control. Objectively documented factual information, such as verbatim directions given by...