A Proud Man.

[Burly Brute]

congrats to you both!

[davidlpope]

She has been a qualified theatre nurse for over twenty years, but for reasons best known to her, she decided to get a degree. So after a days work and between running a home, bringing up two children, looking after two horses and me, she has been studying and now we have; Mrs Jock Bsc. I am so proud of her!

Jock,

Congratulations to your lovely wife!

I once worked with a nurse from Scotland. She had explained that nurses in Scotland were sometimes referred to as "Sister". I'm guessing this is a reference to nuns (Sisters of Mercy?) who were members of the profession. Is that still the practice?

Cordially,

David

[lukeyrobertson]

Wonderful photo of the two of you! Congratulations, Mrs. Jock from Southern Alberta. What a wonderful accomplishment. Please celebrate...lots!

[Scottish Terrier]

Congratulations to the both of you! Say by the way is that a Smith tartan you're sporting? Beautiful!

[O'Callaghan]

Jock,

Congratulations to your lovely wife!

I once worked with a nurse from Scotland. She had explained that nurses in Scotland were sometimes referred to as "Sister". I'm guessing this is a reference to nuns (Sisters of Mercy?) who were members of the profession. Is that still the practice?

Cordially,

David

In the UK, sister is a job title, one level up from nurse. The male equivalent is charge nurse, not brother, however. And yes, I believe it does derive originally from nuns being called sister.

The level above sister used to be matron, but I'm not sure they use that title anymore, probably because it sounds ... matronly! I think instead they now call both genders by what used to be the male job title for matron, but I can't recall what it is. My wife would know.

The main thing to remember is that if you refer to an entry-level nurse as sister you have accidentally 'promoted' her by one pay grade. And if you call a male nurse 'sister' then you need to see an optician.

[Mickey]

Hat's off to Mrs. Jock!

Jock, you always struck me as a rather imposing man. Maybe shrinking a bit isn't such a bad thing?

[sevenoaks]

Congratulations Mrs Jock BSc and you.
We are never too old to learn!
I will be going to Simon Fraser University to study the Hhistory of Scotland and the Border Clans.
You are an inspiration.
Good on you.

[vmac3205]

Great photos, and congrats to the great nurse!!

[Ancienne Alliance]

Well done !

Congratulations.


Best,

Robert

[Oddern]

Please let me add, to this loooong list, my sincere congratulations to the both of you.
Skål!