licensed practical nurse

noun

: a person who has undergone training and obtained a license (as from a state) conferring authorization to provide routine care for the sick

Examples of licensed practical nurse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The indictment identifies two patients who got cards without vaccines, and states that Breault herself didn’t take the vaccine but still got a card from a licensed practical nurse working at Sage-Femme. John Annese, New York Daily News, 17 June 2024 Nine students decided to continue with their education to become licensed practical nurses. Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024 For example, the hospital currently has 12 full-time licensed practical nurses — a position that’s budgeted for 46 people. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2023 While the staffing issues aren’t as dire as Fulton State Hospital, the Kansas City center is also down in its number of licensed practical nurses and social workers, according to DMH data. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for licensed practical nurse 

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Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of licensed practical nurse was in 1951

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“Licensed practical nurse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed%20practical%20nurse. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

licensed practical nurse

noun
: a person who has been trained and has been given a license (as by a state) to perform routine care of the sick

called also LPN

Medical Definition

licensed practical nurse

noun
: a person who has undergone training and obtained a license (as from a state) to provide routine care for the sick

called also LPN

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