Definition of licensed practical nurse
: a person who has undergone training and obtained a license (as from a state) conferring authorization to provide routine care for the sick
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Williams-Morgan said recent nursing graduates with experience in the medical and surgical areas will be considered for positions as well as licensed practical nurses.
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Current openings at Hospice of Cincinnati include advance nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, personal care specialists (STNA), unit coordinators and referral center coordinators.
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Insurance agents saw wages increase 5.3% to $42,729 and licensed practical nurses saw their pay grow by 3.4% to $42,091, according to Glassdoor.
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First Known Use of licensed practical nurse
1951
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Defined for English Language Learners
licensed practical nurse
Definition of licensed practical nurse for English Language Learners
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: a nurse who has completed a basic level of training and is licensed to provide routine care to sick people
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licensed practical nurse
medical Definition of licensed practical nurse
: 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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