De wijkverpleegkundige
Example: De wijkverpleegkundige helpt ouderen thuis met hun medicijnen.
Definition
"De wijkverpleegkundige" is a community nurse who provides medical care and support to patients, especially elderly or chronically ill individuals, in their own homes. This role involves assisting with medication, wound care, and promoting independent living outside of hospital settings.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de wijkverpleegkundige" combines "wijk" meaning neighborhood or district, and "verpleegkundige" meaning nurse. It literally refers to a nurse who works within a specific local area or community, emphasizing the close and personalized nature of their care. Did you know that "wijk" comes from old Dutch meaning a division or section of a town?
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"De wijkverpleegkundige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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