I thought this would be a good thread to start so any new people could just drop a question in about the term or terms that confuse them
There are a lot of terms on the board that are unique to the different countries represented. Although there is a glossary it does not take into account some of those ordinary every day terms that are common knowledge in the country of origin.
Some terms you might come across are:=
LPN/LVN - licenced vocational or practical nurse equivalent to enrolled nurse.
I still think that the biggest hoot is the different meaning the word "thong" has in American and Australia. I wonder what our American colleagues think when we talk of wearing thongs on our feet.:roll
I still think that the biggest hoot is the different meaning the word "thong" has in American and Australia. I wonder what our American colleagues think when we talk of wearing thongs on our feet.:roll
Once upon a time, we in the US wore "thongs" on our feet, too!. I thought it was so funny the first time I heard underwear called a thong. Guess my age is showing
LilRedRN1973
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NP= Nurse Practitioner
RNA= Restorative Nurse's Aid