Wechseldienst

22:14 Jun 28, 2007
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German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Health Care / Human Resources
German term or phrase: Wechseldienst
from a letter of recommendation for a nurse: "Ihr Einsatz im Wechseldienst war sehr lobenswert". -
How exactly should I understand Wechseldienst in a hospital surrounding and how would you translate it?
Thanks in advance.
swisstell
Italy
Local time: 07:19


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3 +3shift work
Kim Metzger


  

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shift work


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Title : Unregelmäßiger Wechseldienst bei der DB (Irregular shift work at DB)
Author : Odenthal, W.
Abstract : Irregular shift work is considered to be a health risc and should be transformed into a flexible regular shift system. The present situation at DB is evaluated and possible solutions are presented.
http://www.uic.asso.fr/uimc/article.php3?id_article=18


Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 23:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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