Learn To Say It Correctly!!

[SheriLynnRN]

Doesn't it just drive you insane when someone tells you that Mr. Smith's O2 STAT is 96%?

It's O2 SAT people! Sat, short for saturation. I even hear respiratory therapists saying this. I am sooooo tempted to say something next time, but I know it's just petty, so I needed to vent here. Thank you.

[DolceVita, ADN, BSN, RN]

It is a MOOT point not a MUTE point.

I hear this and see it written all the time.

[rn/writer, RN]

It is a MOOT point not a MUTE point.

I hear this and see it written all the time.

Thank you!!! That's a popular one in my area. If only it WERE a "mute" point, I wouldn't have to listen to it.

Then there is having your dog spaded. I always want to ask what the poor pup died of that they are having to bring a spade into the equation.

Sigh.

[Jamesdotter]

I find it a little grating when people say "walah" instead of "voila" (there it is) or"voici" (here it is). And I almost flunked my single semester of French!

[Wishinonastar, BSN]

I am shocked at how many neurotic latent linguist nurses are out there! This thread is hilarious. It is acceptable in some circumstances to help people to say things correctly, especially if you can see that they are struggling. Before nursing school how many of us knew how to say some of the medical terms? How many of us still struggle with some terms that are not used frequently or are unfamiliar? I say if you see someone struggling with say Phenergan- you should say to them "Do you mean Phenergan?" with a smile and understanding acceptance. That is the attitude I would love for all of you to take.

Now go forth and correct the masses!

[DolceVita, ADN, BSN, RN]

I am shocked at how many neurotic latent linguist nurses are out there! This thread is hilarious. It is acceptable in some circumstances to help people to say things correctly, especially if you can see that they are struggling. Before nursing school how many of us knew how to say some of the medical terms? How many of us still struggle with some terms that are not used frequently or are unfamiliar? I say if you see someone struggling with say Phenergan- you should say to them "Do you mean Phenergan?" with a smile and understanding acceptance. That is the attitude I would love for all of you to take.

Now go forth and correct the masses!

You are assuming we don't. Thanks for the mini-lecture though!

[DolceVita, ADN, BSN, RN]

wow ,

If you feel things are said incorrectly maybe you could offer a co-worker some help in that department we all make mistakes some bigger then others . But through team work we can become better. I know for myself there are some words i have misprounced because my instructor in school misprounced it. And I was glad when my fellow students corrected me . I would rather make a mistake in front of a co-worker on the same team , then make a jerk of myself in front of a family member or doctor. Ths is not intended to disrespect what your saying , I'm just saying maybe you could offer your help.:trc:

As I said to the other poster...you are assuming we don't offer our "help".

[Whispera, MSN, RN]

I'm becoming exasperated by all the exaggerated exacerbations in this exhibition!

[morte, LPN, LVN]

Exactly!!!!!!

or

Mary Scary

Merry Ferry

Marry Barry

\ˈma-rē\ = marry

\ˈme-rē\ = merry

\ˈmā-rē\ = Mary

I haven't met many Americans who differentiate. When I do it in front of them they can hear the difference for some reason they just can't pronounce them differently at least not here in the midwest.

If you ever suspect that a Brit is pretending to be an American ask them to pronounce "merry" then "marry"-- hey maybe I should consult with immigration. LOL!

of the three, this comes closest to what i think i say for all three.....if i heard the bottom one, from an USAer, i would think an affectation......mind you when i was in grammar school....i did find this irritating, i felt different spellings should get different pronounciations....lol....when someone says "so and so , was 'burried" yesterday, it grates on my nerves....but the city name Shrewsbury, if they dont pronounce it that way it grates on my nerves. though it would seem that if bury=berry, then Shrewsbury=Shrewsberry.......

[star81]

As I said to the other poster...you are assuming we don't offer our "help".

You are right some people don't want help .

thanks

[Mitcher]

When I was in nursing school I thought it was STAT as well until my teacher made fun of me about it, so then I never did it again. I now have a friend who is a new nurse using the same term and haven't broken it to him yet but feel bad telling him, but also feel bad every time I hear him say it. ha

[GIRN]

These are SO funny. While we're really not laughing at a patient's pronunciation because we know they just don't get a chance to use these terms very often, we still get a great deal of amusement out of some of the things we hear in Pre Admission Screening. We've started keeping a little log of things people have told us or stories of phone calls we've had. This log will be read at our next Christmas party just for a little fun. (Of course, all of it is anonymous....)

A few of the entries: "Well, I take frolic acid". (Is that another name for LSD?)

I've had four colostomies so far. (What they mean are colonoscopies...)

"I had a 'hectoroscopy'" (hysterectomy)

"No, I've had no surgeries before....oh wait....do you want to count the brain surgery...does that count?"

After telling the wife I needed to ask her husband a few questions there was a pause of a minute or two, then I could hear water running in the background as the patient said hello. I told him that I needed to speak with him for a few minutes and asked if this was a good time. He replied...."Well, I guess not really, ....I'm in the shower."

One elderly woman put the phone down to get her list of meds and then I could hear her talking to me off in the distance. After a few minutes she came back and said, "Oh honey...I was talking into the remote control....)

Or we get a few funny looks when we have to ask when the last time was they took their Viagra....(Inquiring minds want to know.....) I LOVE my job!

[talaxandra]

A few of the entries: "Well, I take frolic acid". (Is that another name for LSD?)