I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

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I have noticed some Nurses talk about "CALLING OUT" ( sick, ie..) and some say "CALLING IN" so interesting!!!!! is this like calling :D( for example) a Pepsi a "SODA" or a "POP" I live in the heart of the Midwest and we say "CallING-IN'

I mean..... you are calling-IN to your work place right? I know its trivial..........but I was just wondering....? :)

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Specializes in Cardiology and ER Nursing.

I've heard "Calling-off" or "Calling-In Sick" never "Calling-out" or "Calling-In"

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have heard this term "called out" in the midwest southern states, basically meaning called-in.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych.

I'm in Australia. We say call in sick in the state I am in, cos we are calling INTO the facility. I have heard various expressions on here as well and it can be a little confusing.

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I meant (for example) "I called in today, I have a sprained ankle, and can't come in to work" But some say I called out today" I know, its trivial , but interesting!! :yeah:

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Specializes in Cardiology and ER Nursing.
I meant (for example) "I called in today, I have a sprained ankle, and can't come in to work" But some say I called out today" I know, its trivial , but interesting!! :yeah:

Most languages have various semi-regional dialects. English is not any different.

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Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.

I'm in the midwest. We say "Call off" Never heard call in/out until this forum.

By the way.. pass me a pop because I don't drink soda (haha)

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med/Surg, Cardiac Tele.

Here in Northern California we tend to say that we"called in" as in called in sick.To be "called off" means to be called and told not to come to work because of low census or whatever. Calling out?? I don't think I've heard of that except when offering to fight...heehee.. "I called her out" means you better put up your dukes cuz it's on and crackin'!

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Specializes in home health, dialysis, others.

I called to say I ain't coming in!!! That solves it!

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health, Hospice.

Called In

Called Out

Called Off

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In short, I ain't coming to work today. :)

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I have noticed some Nurses talk about "CALLING OUT" ( sick, ie..) and some say "CALLING IN" so interesting!!!!! is this like calling :D( for example) a Pepsi a "SODA" or a "POP" I live in the heart of the Midwest and we say "CallING-IN'

I mean..... you are calling-IN to your work place right? I know its trivial..........but I was just wondering....? :)

Have always "called in" to work to let them know I would not be coming in to work today.

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I'm in the midwest. We say "Call off" Never heard call in/out until this forum.

By the way.. pass me a pop because I don't drink soda (haha)

"Called off" normally meant a low census day...hmmm.

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