Quote Originally Posted by davidlpope View Post
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
Same in Australia, especially in military circles.

T.