Die Betriebskrankenschwester



Example: Die Betriebskrankenschwester betreut die Mitarbeiter bei kleinen Verletzungen.

Definition


"Die Betriebskrankenschwester" refers to a nurse employed within a company or workplace, responsible for providing medical care and support to employees, especially for minor injuries and health concerns during working hours.

Translations


  • the company nurse
  • la enfermera de empresa
  • de bedrijfskrankverzorgster
  • la infermera d'empresa
  • l'infirmière d'entreprise

Etymology


The term "die Betriebskrankenschwester" comes from German, combining 'Betrieb' meaning 'company' or 'operation,' 'Krank' meaning 'sick,' and 'Schwester' meaning 'sister'—a common term for nurse. Did you know that this compound word literally translates to 'company sick sister,' highlighting the nurse's role within the workplace?

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