C1 noun Formell

undersister

/ˈʌndəˌsɪstə/

An undersister is a historical or professional term referring to a nurse who holds a subordinate rank to a ward sister. It typically describes a junior nursing position within a hospital hierarchy, responsible for assisting the head nurse in clinical and administrative tasks.

Beispiele

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The undersister checked the patients' vitals before the head sister arrived for the morning rounds.

The junior nurse checked the patients' vital signs before the head nurse arrived for the morning inspection.

2

Historical records from the 19th-century infirmary list her rank as an undersister assigned to the surgical ward.

Historical documents from the 19th-century hospital record her position as a subordinate nurse in the surgical department.

3

My aunt mentioned she started her career as an undersister at the old town hospital.

My aunt said she began her professional life as a junior nursing assistant at the local old hospital.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
undersister
Adjektiv
undersisterly
Verwandt
sisterhood
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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'understudy' in a theater; an undersister is the 'understudy' to the main Ward Sister.

Schnelles Quiz

After completing her initial training, Florence was promoted to the rank of __________ at the London hospital.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: undersister

Beispiele

1

The undersister checked the patients' vitals before the head sister arrived for the morning rounds.

everyday

The junior nurse checked the patients' vital signs before the head nurse arrived for the morning inspection.

2

Historical records from the 19th-century infirmary list her rank as an undersister assigned to the surgical ward.

formal

Historical documents from the 19th-century hospital record her position as a subordinate nurse in the surgical department.

3

My aunt mentioned she started her career as an undersister at the old town hospital.

informal

My aunt said she began her professional life as a junior nursing assistant at the local old hospital.

4

Sociological analysis of nursing hierarchies suggests the role of the undersister was vital for ward stability.

academic

The academic study of nursing structures indicates that the subordinate sister role was essential for maintaining ward order.

5

The hospital board discussed the reallocation of duties between the ward sister and the undersister.

business

The administrative committee reviewed the distribution of tasks between the senior nurse and the junior nurse.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
undersister
Adjektiv
undersisterly
Verwandt
sisterhood

Häufige Kollokationen

serve as undersister to work in the position of a junior nurse
appointed undersister formally given the role of subordinate nurse
duties of an undersister the responsibilities assigned to a junior nurse
junior undersister an entry-level subordinate nurse
ward undersister a subordinate nurse assigned to a specific hospital room

Häufige Phrasen

rank of undersister

the professional level of a subordinate nurse

reporting to the sister

the chain of command where the undersister answers to the head nurse

the undersister's rounds

the scheduled checks performed by the junior nurse

Wird oft verwechselt mit

undersister vs under-sister

While visually similar, 'undersister' is a specific professional rank, whereas 'under-sister' might be misinterpreted as a biological younger sister.

undersister vs sub-sister

This is a non-standard term; 'undersister' is the specific historical designation used in British nursing contexts.

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Nutzungshinweise

The term is primarily historical and British. In modern contexts, it has been replaced by titles like 'Deputy Ward Manager' or 'Senior Staff Nurse'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often mistake this for a biological term meaning 'younger sister' or assume it refers to someone living on a lower floor of a convent.

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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'understudy' in a theater; an undersister is the 'understudy' to the main Ward Sister.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the prefix 'under-' (subordinate) and 'sister', which in a medical context originates from the religious titles used by early nursing orders.

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: undersisters historically feminine gender
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Kultureller Kontext

In the UK's National Health Service (NHS) history, 'Sister' is a prestigious title for a female nurse in charge, reflecting the profession's roots in monastic care.

Schnelles Quiz

After completing her initial training, Florence was promoted to the rank of __________ at the London hospital.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: undersister

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