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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    Type C

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

    There is so very much I could say to this statement, TriciaJ. I sense you are saying, in effect, that a Psychologist's advice about how to go about being a Nurse is equal to anyone else who has...
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    First Time Parents Asked For A Different Nurse

    Davey Do replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    YES! Your entire post was great, Curious, and I bolded your words because of something my LPN instructor said to the class in 1983: "If you can do nothing else, just be there for your...
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    Perspective Piece: The Present Moment

    Davey Do replied to MBar1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thank you, Mbar- I needed to read your post at this point in my life. 'It is imperative that we do not get lost in the appearance of an occupation or a status." This statement, and your...
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    First Time Parents Asked For A Different Nurse

    Davey Do replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    "Lord, help me be... A little more like Jesus, a little less like me." -Zach
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    Type C

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

    When I have world and time, I wish to address the other portions of your post, TriciaJ. But I have to first stop wildly laughing at your closing
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    Type C

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

    Constantly seeking a new perspective is a major motivating force in my life, for I believe there are always alternative notions to the Mainstream Consensus. In challenging a belief, a school of...
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    It's Not All Bad

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

    You, 9kidsmomRN, are
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    First Time Parents Asked For A Different Nurse

    Davey Do replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, beachynurse. The ability to follow a path in living and acting in a certain manner begins with a desire or wish. Once we identify the goal, doors will open to us and allow us to follow...
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    Type C

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

    We can easily interpret JKL and Daisy's responses as those who choose to take the higher road, remain objective, and provide quality services to all Patients. However, many of the responses from...
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    Type C

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

    JKL, did I ever tell you that I thought your approach to matters was as logical as Mr. Spock's? Only in this case, I guess it would be Ms. Spock. Aunt...
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    Back to a hospital....

    Davey Do replied to HeatherWin's topic in General Nursing

    If you're going into geriatric psych, you're more than ready to enter the hospital workforce, HeatherWin. However, it's another story if you wish to work in a high acuity medical area. Good...
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    First Time Parents Asked For A Different Nurse

    Davey Do replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    If someone, for whatever reason, causes us discomfort and we get feedback from others that the discomforting individual is "bad", then we feel relief. It's not "us" who are bad, it's "them". Once...
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    What to say to a student who needs encouragement?

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

    Very wise comment, kbrn. Through adversity, such as dealing with unforeseen circumstances, we learn problem-solving processes and grow as individuals and professionals. We often learn more from...
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    Are nurses really leaving nursing in droves?

    Davey Do replied to Mqshell's topic in General Nursing

    I've not noticed Nurses currently leaving the profession more so. Back in the 80's I know of two young Nurses leaving the profession shortly after working for a while, for unknown reasons. They...
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    Nursing home state surveyor general tips please!

    Davey Do replied to Snowchild's topic in General Nursing

    Translation: Do what the others have who have gone on before you have done. And I'm quite sure Emergent, bless her heart, is typing with her tongue in her cheek. In reality, Emergent is...
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    First Time Parents Asked For A Different Nurse

    Davey Do replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Once we allow others to dictate our worth, we will forever be on a futile endeavor to please all of the people all of the time. Once we realize that true happiness comes from being at peace with...
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    Getting Fired

    Davey Do replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    Woody Allen said something along the lines of, "Those who can, teach. Those who can't teach, teach
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    Is it selfish?

    Davey Do replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Reporting errors is a a way of CYA and a method to improve. However, there comes a time in an experienced Nurse's life when they can, for themselves, make the decision to report or not. Perhaps...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    Davey Do replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    There is such a good perspective and so much insight and Zen wisdom in your post, brandy! Our intuitive selves are much more intelligent than our conscious selves and often will often create...
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    Share Policies That Have Not Saved One Life

    Davey Do replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Your post was so funny, Daisy, that I had to make it into a
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    Share Policies That Have Not Saved One Life

    Davey Do replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    "Why, yes I do actually. I sent an open invitation to any pathogenic organisms willing to invade my urinary system to do so in order for me to get
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    Share Policies That Have Not Saved One Life

    Davey Do replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

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    Waiting Around to Die

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    The first time that I could recall thinking about death was when I was seven years old, while watching my Dad clearing brush in a meadow behind the house one Summer evening in 1964......
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    Favorite per diem gig?

    Davey Do replied to CalicoAster's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the early 90's, I worked med surge/ER in a small community hospital and started picking up HH hourly shifts, CalicoAster. My per diem work with two HH agencies, both visit and hourly...
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    Waiting Around to Die

    Davey Do replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses