Licensed Practical Nurse (Noun)
Meaning
A nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The hospital hired a licensed practical nurse to help care for patients on the ward.
- A licensed practical nurse is often responsible for taking vital signs, changing bandages, and giving injections.
- Licensed practical nurses typically complete a training program and obtain a state license before starting their careers.
- Many nursing homes rely on licensed practical nurses to help care for elderly residents.
- Licensed practical nurses may work under the supervision of registered nurses or doctors in various healthcare settings.