Nurse, licensed practical

Nurse, licensed practical
A nurse who has completed a one- or two-year training program in health care and earned a state license. LPNs provide direct patient care for people with chronic illness, in nursing homes, hospitals, and home settings. They assist RNs in caring for acutely ill patients.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • nurse — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. attendant, nursemaid, nanny (inf.). See safety. v. i. foster, tend, serve, cherish; suckle, give suck; entertain, manage. See remedy. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [One who cares for the sick] Syn. attendant …   English dictionary for students

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  • licensed practical nurse — noun Date: 1951 a person who has undergone training and obtained a license (as from a state) conferring authorization to provide routine care for the sick …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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