Ahh, to be back in nursing school again . I suppose the right answer is, "When in Nursing School, do as the Nursing Schoolans do." However, when you join the nursing work force put your stethescope around your neck like the rest of us. One of my favorite nursing instructorisms back 15 years ago was calling a patient a client. Well, that term fell out of favor. Enjoy nursing school and keep your glass half-full! Chris, ICU RN Afghanistan military hospital