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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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Noting patterns in behavior is one way in which we can predict future behaviors. To be able to predict future behaviors allows us to plan our reaction thereby giving us a sense of security. I've...
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    Falsely Accused Of Patient Neglect

    Davey Do replied to Anna0029's topic in General Nursing

    If it smells like a fish, and swims like a fish, it's probably a fish. There are those out there who will, with great malice, create drama and bring others down in order to divert feeling their...
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    It Could Be Monday!

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

    Oddly enough, both the university and community college RN programs in my area schedule students for evening shifts. I may have even seen nursing students on the weekend. A little more
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Whether we are aware of it or not, whether we want to or not, our personalities come across on theses forums. Once a personality is recognized and solidified, it rarely changes. Your personality...
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    Falsely Accused Of Patient Neglect

    Davey Do replied to Anna0029's topic in General Nursing

    Fear of the unknown elicits strong emotions and is a powerful
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Not in the least. As a matter of fact, on one thread, you attacked my premise so well that I gave you recognition and a like. A good solid debate utilizing facts is one worth to be involved....
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Not ruthlessly chastising members would make more
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    Travel Nurses, The Good, The Bad, And Sometimes Ugly...

    Davey Do replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    You and me both, mmc. The way in which I dealt with them, as charge nurse, was to not assign any task which proved their incompetence. I have said such things as, "You're an RN, so you can...
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Once the attack becomes personal, it is no longer a discussion or debate. It is a pissing contest which is not allowed in a polite intercourse. One method not allowed is using a red herring to...
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Some attacks are so subtle, they go by unnoticed. I've used an example before of one member who logically argued another's premise, yet beforehand, would insult them by challenging their...
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Touché, TMB! Thank you for that explanation, it sheds a new light on things for me. The best instructors I had were the ones who drew out the information and guided us to the answers. And...
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Good point, Tweety, to which your premise is well taken and supported. I have not watched TV since 1995- aside from movies and documentaries- and Belinda most likely watches cable news on her...
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    This where debates and discussions become off the topic and confusing. If a remark is not supported by evidence, then state it instead of asking a rhetorical question which is designed to stand...
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    With all due respect and love, TMB, asking a question when the answer is already known is an attention-seeking passive-aggressive maneuver used to drive home a point. The maneuver is similarly...
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    Falsely Accused Of Patient Neglect

    Davey Do replied to Anna0029's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah. At Wrongway Regional Medical Center, when I was written up for propping the NS door open with a trash can- ruled a patient safety measure infraction- I was shown a dozen full color...
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Merely stating what one has an opinion on is subjectively biased, when presenting objective facts as a premise carries more
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    The Psychology Behind Talking Politics.

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Many newscasters today openly display their distaste over, for example, a Politian's actions or say things like, "I think", or "I believe", when I don't give a flying fruit basket about their
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    Falsely Accused Of Patient Neglect

    Davey Do replied to Anna0029's topic in General Nursing

    Why ask the question if the answer is already known? Perhaps I was just being Kooky,
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    Falsely Accused Of Patient Neglect

    Davey Do replied to Anna0029's topic in General Nursing

    You are a brave soul, Anna, and I wish the very best for
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    Falsely Accused Of Patient Neglect

    Davey Do replied to Anna0029's topic in General Nursing

    ...with a
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    Suicide Prevention: Why are Healthcare Workers More at Risk for Suicide and What Can be Done?

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

    Joseph Campbell said, "Mystics swim in the waters where others drown". Some persevere through their trials and tribulations, experience illuminating revelations and attain a higher consciousness,...
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    GIFs

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

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    How can a nurse sustain a healthy and happy relationship?

    Davey Do replied to nicenurse819's topic in General Nursing

    How can a nurse sustain a happy and healthy relationship? When one's partner is also a
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    Suicide Prevention: Why are Healthcare Workers More at Risk for Suicide and What Can be Done?

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

    Risk Factors *Family history of suicide In the book "Night Falls Fast", the author cited that a true suicidal risk is more prevalent among those who had a blood relative who had a completed...