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licensed practical nurse

American  

noun

  1. a person who has graduated from an accredited school of nursing and has become licensed to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. LPN


Etymology

Origin of licensed practical nurse

First recorded in 1950–55

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 12, 2025

“There were really stark differences,” said Ms. Stainer, 45, a licensed practical nurse.

From New York Times Jun. 10, 2023

The panel proposes that ratios of health aides to residents be established and that either a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse be available on-site.

From Washington Post Dec. 3, 2022

DeVuono, a nurse practitioner, and Urraro, a licensed practical nurse, entered the false information into the state’s immunization database, he said.

From Seattle Times Jan. 29, 2022

John is a pilot and Abbie is a licensed practical nurse.

From Fox News Dec. 7, 2021

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