English for Nursing: Introducing yourself

By Ugit Rifai

English for Nursing

​Introducing yourself

Hi there!

Hey!

Hello!​

Informal

Good morning!

Good afternoon!

Good evening!​

Formal

How to greet people

Phrases used when we meet other people

I'm a nurse.

I'm an orthopedist.​

Tell about your job

I'm Susan.

My name's Susan.

Call me Susan​.

Tell about your name

How to tell about your name and job

Phrases used to tell about your name and job

How do you do?

Nice to meet you, too.​

Pleased to meet you, too.​

Reply

How do you do?

Nice to meet you.​

Pleased to meet you.​

Say

What to say after introducing

Phrases used after introducing each other

I'm sorry, I have to go now.

Sorry, but I must leave now.

Excuse me, but I must go now.​

I'll catch up with you later.​

How to end a conversation

Phrases used when we want to stop the conversation

How to Say Farewell

See you next time!

See you later!

Goodbye!​

Phrases used when we want to leave

Julia : Hi, I’m Julia. I’m a new nurse.

Chris: Hi, Julia. I’m Chris. I’m a pharmacist.

Julia : Nice to meet you, Chris.

Chris: Nice to meet you too.

Julia : I’m sorry I must go now. See you later.

Chris: Okay. Bye.

A dialogue sample about introduction

A dialogue sample about introduction

Multiple Choice

I am a/an ... I work with children patients.

• pediatrician

• radiologist

• cardiologist

• orthopedist

Multiple Choice

I help people with heart problems. I am a/an ...

• physician

• veterinarian

• cardiologist

• psychiatrist

Multiple Choice

I am a/an ... I help people deliver their babies.

• dietician

• dentist

• midwife

• surgeon

Multiple Choice

I help patients with skin problems. I am a/an ...

• beautician

• dentist

• dermatologist

• optician