practical nurse

noun

1. a person who has not graduated from an accredited school of nursing but whose vocation is caring for the sick.

Word History and Origins

Origin of practical nurse¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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The deputy contacted medical staff and a licensed practical nurse assessed the inmate and left to consult with additional medical staff.

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

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She works three night shifts a week, overseeing the licensed practical nurses while caring for at least 16 patients.

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