Are male nurses called Sister?

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That's the sort of thing that keeps me awake.

What about dentists then? In the past my dentists were always Mr so-and-so, but now all at our surgery are listed as Dr. I thought it was Mr because they are Dental Surgeons, and surgeons have always been called Mr (a step up from a Dr).
Anyway I always use Mr when I phone up to book my appointment as I feel odd calling him a Dr!

A long-term friend is a male nurse and is not called Sister.

Back in the day, surgeons were usually barbers (hence the red and white pole, and were not qualified Doctors. Hence the different titles.

Many consultants will call themselves Mr, Miss or Mrs at work to show their seniority. On the phone to the bank etc they call themselves Doctor to show they are medically trained.

Male 'Sister' ODPs are called Principal ODP.

I'm a very proud theatre Sister but only use my title when I need to.

In the RN Sick Berth Branch the equivalent was "Wardmaster".

Surgeons are members of the Royal College of Surgeons - for historic reasons stated above, they go by Mrs/Miss/Ms/Mr. Medical doctors are members of the Royal College of Physicians and get to use the courtesy title "doctor" although many/most do not have PhDs. The difference between the two Colleges is very important, according to family members who are nurses, but the reasons why are not that clear.

Same family member who explained this to me says that nurses are usually called by their first name, except by certain very pompous surgeons who refuse to learn their names. Quite often, they will just bellow "NURSE!"

She also said that medical dramas on TV are really unrealistic in how they show inter-staff relationships. In some departments, surgeons are rarely present and are forgiven for not knowing people's names. Doctors don't spend that much time on wards and nursing staff turnover can be quite high. They certainly don't know patients' names without looking at the signs above their beds.

Doctor means a surgeon has graduated medical school.

What? . I think you’re a bit confused too.

AbGonk it definitely depends on the individual and the environment. I worked in theatres where you’re surrounded by consultants, surgeons and anaesthetists. Some were so chilled you could call them by a nickname (like Steve), some were extremely formal and you respect that, they’ve worked hard to get to that status!

Charge nurse definitely doesn’t = nurse in charge. I’ve been nurse in charge many a time - simply put the most experienced nurse who is running the ward at that time. Charge nurse as the equivalent of Sister is a more senior position.

Why aren't baby seahorses called seafoals?