Squash - the drink not the game. OT

cariad · Mar 16, 2007

oh yes how could i forget about the fanny and the fanny pack,,,,its hard to keep a straight face when i am in work and hear that one.

thay also put in iv access all the time as part of the job, but to them they tell the patient that they are going to stick them, and if its a hard stick then someone with more experience will do it.

one nurse here even told me that blood is blue, it only becomes red when it becomes oxygenated after coming out of the body,,,,,,,,,,,

madwife2002, BSN, RN · Mar 16, 2007

How about

I am going to poke you meaning I am going to put an IV in you.

Can you start an IV for me doesnt mean can you hang a bag of fluids

BM means Bowel movement :lol2: so BNO becomes NBM

and Nil by mouth NBM becomes NPO

allnurses Guide · Mar 16, 2007

How about
BM means Bowel movement so BNO becomes NBM

I could see how that may cause some problems for UK nurses new to the US :uhoh21:

Thanet · Mar 16, 2007

during a live bbc tennis broadcast a few years ago, john mcenroe, the tennis player, made a comment on a match that wasn't going too well.

when asked what the player should do to improve their game, he replied.

'get their fanny back on the court and play the game.'

the screen went immediately back to the to the main studio and a red faced female presenter said,

'some americanisms just do not travel too well.'

RGN1 · Mar 23, 2007

during a live bbc tennis broadcast a few years ago, john mcenroe, the tennis player, made a comment on a match that wasn't going too well.
when asked what the player should do to improve their game, he replied.
'get their fanny back on the court and play the game.'
the screen went immediately back to the to the main studio and a red faced female presenter said,
'some americanisms just do not travel too well.'

:rotfl:

the npo/nbm thing's gonna get me big time too!!! not to mention that we call blood sugar testing "bm" for short!!!

ayla2004, ASN, RN · Mar 24, 2007

off topic

ii've come across americans posting about wet to dry dressing and have never heard of them but my wound care knowledge isn't that deep.

Who decides what dressing is applied in the usa i learned most of what i know from district nurses so am surprised this isn't a nursing decison not a doctor one. On a ENT ward the SHO and even the reg thought nurses where better at it.

RGN1 · Mar 25, 2007

Wet to dry is used for debriding purposes but I've not seen it here in the UK- I just remember it from N-CLEX revision. Don't think you can do anything in the USA without a doctors order (unless you're possibly an advanced practice nurse or similar.) At least that's what Ive gathered from the many postings here on allnurses.

anyway back to our off topic conversation - was in a restaurant here & found that during my conversation with my US friend I kept having to stop & re-say things because I was using UK terms. She'd suddenly get this blank look & I'd have to try & think what I'd just said to confuse her!

Going to have to take real care with those FL golden oldies aren't I when I start working here??!!

PACNWNURSING · Mar 31, 2007

I am willing to learn teach me

RGN1 · Apr 1, 2007

Hey guys -I was in sweetbay supermarket today in Homosassa, Florida & they have just put out a little English shelf. It had Robinsons squash plus another couple of makes I can't remember, Marmite, Heinz Beans, Horseradish & mint sauce, marmalade, Birds custard powder, Bisto meat & chicken gravy granules, Yorkie Bars (milk & with nuts), Kit-kat, Toffee Crisp plus some others I can't remember right now. Of course all were at premium proces but the chocolate was not too ridiculous - the Marmite was really expensive though but hey if you really missed it you might treat yourself.

The Robinsons Squash was about $4.00 but again - if you really wanted it there it was. This is a really sleepy little town too, though I have caught plenty of UK accents & not many of them were vacationers either. I guess the local market is starting to cater for them!

Scott33, BSN, EMT-P · Apr 1, 2007

I use this web page for the occasional gustatory trip down memory lane. You will pay over the odds of course, but now and again it's a nice little treat.:smilecoffeecup:

They also have Squash.

sweetpealoubylou · Apr 2, 2007

giggles been a while since popped on but i remember as a young teen when I was holidaying in florida i was absalutely dying for the toilet as had gone about 4 odd hours in a car needing the loo. My dad pulled into a supermarket and in my desperation I forgot the lingo well I was threatening to leave a puddle on the floor as I asked where the toilet was forgetting that i shouldve said restrooms. Well the poor guys confused expression said it all he thought i ment chocolate I was like noo the toilets and then pointed towards more food treats i was so confused eventually my dad came in and he said she needs to know where your restrooms are and the guy was like ohhhhhh just over there. Gawd I still havnt lived it down and that was over 10 years ago now. Mind you that was my first time in florida ever since then when i've visited i make sure i dont say toilets lol.

Lou x

english_nurse · Apr 2, 2007

its funny isnt it, although they speak english in the USA its not our English...