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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

"PT" means Physical Therapist. If you cannot bring yourself to type out "patient", the correct abbreviation is "pt".

It's LOSE your license, not "loose" your license. I've seen this one so often I'm starting to type "loose" myself.

"Needless to say" means it is so obvious that you don't even need to point it out. Why do people persist on using this when it is neither obvious or even remotely likely?

Why is "NETY" even still a thing?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Lately "in regards to" is putting me over the edge.

It is "with regard (singular) to."

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

*I feel a COB rant coming on.....

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Why is "NETY" even still a thing?

have you seen this? wondering what your opinion is on it. i tried to start a new thread, but not sure why it wasn't post. i'm a new graduate looking to enter the workforce and a bit afraid.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

And HIPPA! Can't forget that one.

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I do make my share of typos, but the repeated incorrect use and/or spelling of words on this site surprise me.

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Or folks who need ADVISE ASAP.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Or folks who need ADVISE ASAP.

It seems those people also comment in the post/make multiple post thinking it will get replies faster.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.
Or folks who need ADVISE ASAP.

. . .or sometimes "advices" nooooo! So many ways to butcher a word that never hurt anybody.

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Specializes in Oncology.

I hate when people use the expression "much less" incorrectly.

"I was so busy I didn't even have time to take a lunch break, much less a bathroom break!"

Uhm, no. That's backwards. Just because you didn't have time to take a 30 minute lunch doesn't mean you didn't have time for 2 minutes in the bathroom. You use the expression "much less" to say you couldn't do one thing "much less" the harder thing.

"I couldn't even get 1 tube of blood from that small vein, much less the 6 I needed for all the ordered labs!" There we go, that's the correct way to use that expression.

Don't even get me started on "irregardless." *shudder*

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

*shakes fist

Off my lawn you kids!

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.
I do make my share of typos, but the repeated incorrect use and/or spelling of words on this site surprise me.

What also surprises me is how little some people care! If you're going to make a case that you've behaved in a professional manner, at least be coherent in how you're presenting your case!

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