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Work phrases that only exist in your field

253 replies

NoEffingWay · 30/03/2022 19:05

'Level 1,2,3 & 4 obs'
'Where's the ward lighter?'
The magic numbers-'5&2'
'Sectioned or informal?'
'They have been secluded'
'Absconsion risk'
And many more!

The world of mental health nursing is full of 'em.

What words or phrases do you use at work which no-one understands.

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KStockHERO · 30/03/2022 20:10

MEQs
REF
TEF
KEF
NSS
PTES
CFP
POLAR1 and 2
BoE
DoR
DoE
HoS or HoD
EE
REF-able
4* outputs

ninnynonny · 30/03/2022 20:10

'Scripted AND using? Are CGL aware?'

AnnaBegins · 30/03/2022 20:12

"We couldn't pass SBR3 because the RFQ response hadn't been PACN'd"

"We were late to PEC and FEC as we didn't do the DFMEA"

The company I work for has an acronym for everything. Newbies sometimes ask what they stand for, which is futile as that was forgotten many moons ago.

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AnnaBegins · 30/03/2022 20:13

@Greygreygrey I think we may work in similar industries...

Greygreygrey · 30/03/2022 20:16

Manufacturing and Engineering?

Widgetwiggler · 30/03/2022 20:17

Acq
SOS
PC
RCGF
DFG
SO
ART
S106
S278/38
HE /HCA
Have you got the FRA? Are you after flood or fire?
SAP calcs
EPC
What's the NPV? Break even?
ProVal or Pamwin
Which is lower - 80% OMV or LHA?

ShipshapeShore · 30/03/2022 20:18

@crackofdoom it depends! For a head bump or something that looks like it'll bruise I use a proper one out of the fridge. I tend to use the wet paper towel for the barely visible grazes and random finger aches. So actual injury = proper cold compress, child is fine and fussing = paper towel Grin

waltzingparrot · 30/03/2022 20:19

@NoEffingWay

According to DS and his friends, a wet paper towel is the only thing he and his friends are given for all ailments and illnesses Grin
I remember the first time DS came out of school holding a wet paper towel to his headache and me thinking 'WTF does the teacher think that's going to do?'

It took a few more to realise it was a magic towel.

SpikyHatePotato · 30/03/2022 20:19

Can I give you a dead for that, please?
Take the legs out a bit
That was a live move
Are you happy?
What time do we come down?

Teenagehorrorbag · 30/03/2022 20:21

@ILoveMyMonkey

I’ve recorded that on CPOMs, informed SLT and SENDCO and will flag it up at the PPAD. Have you got the AM7 data for the PPG and EAL? We’ve got an ECT starting. Have you adapted that for the LA, MA and HA and make sure you do the PI’s with those ones.

So many 😂 it’s like a foreign language sometimes.

Ha ha - I started a job taking minutes at school governor meetings some years ago. It is exactly like that! Definitely a steep learning curve......Grin
LazyDoll · 30/03/2022 20:22

I need to export to DXF and convert to DXG
System crashed with no backup kit file
Has the B60 got a 17 or 16 door?
Prussian Blue or Old Navy Plinth?
I need the dims for the stop cock from the wall.
Matching it complimentary carcass?

DoorLion · 30/03/2022 20:22

Can you do me some nibs?
What’s the standfirst?
Stet

Wiltshire90 · 30/03/2022 20:24

@Finfintytint

LOB FLOB SFQ Area Search No Trace ( or if you didn’t actually look, Area Trace, No Search.
@finfintytint job's fucked!
rainydogday · 30/03/2022 20:27

VE
IOL
'Cracking on'
BO ++
TWOC
Fully
Trial
Cat 1
The Q word 🤣

MissAmbrosia · 30/03/2022 20:27

NDA, DPA, RFP, SLA, KPI, MSA etc

vdbfamily · 30/03/2022 20:27

How did they manage their ADLS and PADLS? Do they need an MCA? Will they be D2A or IPR? Are they a P1 or P2?
Will they need an RTS and FSTF, a p.stool, WWF, 4WW? Who has LPA for them?

FloodTheBathroom · 30/03/2022 20:28

Discharge and withdrawal are mentioned quite a lot, but I'm used to it now!

Timeturnerplease · 30/03/2022 20:29

It’s your time you’re wasting, not mine

Adm1010 · 30/03/2022 20:31

@ninnynonny I smiled at yours

And some of yours OP

Great thread !

OfstedOffred · 30/03/2022 20:34

Anyone who works in my industry will know this one...

BEPS

Elisheva · 30/03/2022 20:34

Velar pharyngeal insufficiency.
Bilabial plosive.
Glides.
Fronting.
Backing.
Stopping.

OfstedOffred · 30/03/2022 20:35

Missambrosia your job is related to mine methinks.

LazyDoll · 30/03/2022 20:37

rainydogday NEVER be the one to say the Q word. Also the full moon effect?! Previous job. Previous life. Still get a bit of a warm and fuzzy throwback feeling watching LOD.

AnnaBegins · 30/03/2022 20:38

@Greygreygrey specifically automotive here

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NoEffingWay · 30/03/2022 20:38

@LazyDoll we never, ever say the Q word. Silence descends on anyone that utters it in the nursing office.

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