The 10 Most Commonly Used Nursing Phrases
Following up with the Top 10 Reasons for Becoming a Nurse, now that you’ve decided to go down the path of a self-less job that doesn’t get any respect - you’ll need to know some of the more commonly used terminology in the nursing industry.
- “No, really, I don’t mind changing the TV channel for you. Again.”
- “I’m sorry, it’s not THAT kind of Tylenol.”
- “You won’t feel a thing.”
- “Because your doctor said so.”
- “This won’t hurt a bit.”
- “I swear, if that patient rings the call bell one more time.”
- “No, I will NOT give you a sponge bath (to patients perfectly capable of doing it themselves)!”
- “Your gonna feel a little stick.”
- “How can I help you?” (no less than a MILLION times a shift!)
- “Doctor, I’m sorry to wake you, but.” (this one is okay by us)
What'd You Think?



September 18th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
this is bolloks. not funi at all
September 19th, 2007 at 12:29 am
RETARDED
September 19th, 2007 at 3:35 am
not funny at all
September 21st, 2007 at 5:24 am
May not be funny but it’s OOOOOH so true
September 23rd, 2007 at 12:14 am
hey I laughed
October 2nd, 2007 at 9:28 am
a couple are giggle worthy!
January 15th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
although they are most likely true….
I didn’t laugh
February 26th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Those are truth. No. 9 made me have high regards on Nurses