practical nurse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of practical nurse
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The first batch of 200 students will graduate in 2029 with their licensed practical nurse credentials and be eligible to work right away at Ballad, earning $23 an hour.
For example, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses will receive 30% raises total in the next four years, while environmental service workers, who clean facilities, will receive a 35% increase overall.
From Seattle Times
The deputy contacted medical staff and a licensed practical nurse assessed the inmate and left to consult with additional medical staff.
From Seattle Times
“There were really stark differences,” said Ms. Stainer, 45, a licensed practical nurse.
From New York Times
She works three night shifts a week, overseeing the licensed practical nurses while caring for at least 16 patients.
From Washington Post
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