20 Nursing Slang and Code Words
Here are some of the most common nursing slang terms and codes!
Kristen Smith, R.N.
A Tribute to Hospice Nurses
“You smile as I enter the room to check on you for the hour. You mumble that you’re not in pain, but I see the pain on your face as I reposition you.”
A Tribute to Oncology Nurses
Thank you, oncology nurses for the impact you have not only on your patients but on families.
A Tribute to Emergency Room Nurses
“At that moment, my son was your son. Your feet weren’t aching. Your stomach wasn’t growling, and your bladder wasn’t bursting.”
A Tribute to Labor and Delivery and NICU Nurses
There are no words to thank you enough. You may not remember my name, but I will never forget yours.