Nurses

Laypeople say "painkiller" generally; nurses use "analgesic" to denote medications specifically for managing pain in a clinical context.

Non-medical people say "doctor's orders" whereas nurses consider the integrated "care plan," coordinating multiple interventions for holistic patient care.

Casual observers say "blood test" broadly, while nurses use "CBC" (Complete Blood Count) to specify a common, detailed blood test that guides patient care.

Outsiders say "IV drip," nurses say "infusion" to describe intravenous fluid administration more technically.

Common language uses "checking vitals," but nurses say "monitoring obs" (observations) to encompass the full clinical process of assessing patient status.

Laypersons typically say "syringe," nurses might differentiate "needle" and "syringe" as components, reflecting technical distinctions in practice.

Casual observers say "night shift," but nurses often use "NOC shift," a shorthand among professionals for nighttime duty.

While outsiders say "stethoscope," nurses shorthand it as "scope," reflecting familiarity and routine use of the instrument.

The term "Emergency Room" is commonly abbreviated as "ER" by both insiders and outsiders but nurses use "ER" constantly as a shorthand in clinical settings.

Casual observers say "hospital gown," whereas nurses refer more formally to "patient attire" describing various hospital clothing used for medical care.