Sister
Sister (Medicine)
Sister (pronunciation: /ˈsɪstər/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the United Kingdom, to refer to a senior nurse. The term has its roots in the history of nursing, where nuns (often called sisters) were the primary caregivers in hospitals.
Etymology
The term "sister" comes from the Old English sweostor, which is akin to the Old High German swester, both meaning female sibling. In the context of nursing, the term was adopted due to the role of religious sisters in providing medical care in the past.
Related Terms
- Charge Nurse: A charge nurse is a nurse responsible for a department or ward in a healthcare facility. In the UK, the term "sister" is often used interchangeably with "charge nurse".
- Matron: A matron is a senior nurse in the UK and other countries. The role is similar to that of a sister, but with more administrative responsibilities.
- Nursing: Nursing is the profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm. A sister is a senior position within this field.
- Registered Nurse: A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license. A sister is a type of registered nurse.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sister
- Wikipedia's article - Sister
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