licensed practical nurse
Definition
Noun: A licensed practical nurse is a healthcare professional who has completed a practical nursing education program and passed a national licensing examination. This license permits them to provide basic nursing care to patients under the direction of registered nurses and physicians.
Usage
A licensed practical nurse performs routine patient care tasks in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and private homes. - The licensed practical nurse checked the patient's vital signs and updated their chart. - After graduating, she became a licensed practical nurse and began working at a long-term care facility.
Advanced Usage
- The role is often formally contrasted with that of a registered nurse (RN), who has more extensive education and a broader scope of practice.
- The team consisted of one registered nurse supervising two licensed practical nurses and a nursing assistant.
Variants and Related Words
- LPN: The common abbreviation for licensed practical nurse.
- Many job postings list openings for LPNs.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN): A term used synonymously with licensed practical nurse in some U.S. states, such as Texas and California.
- In California, the equivalent role is called a licensed vocational nurse.
Synonyms
- Practical nurse: A general term, though it may not always imply state licensure.
- LPN: The direct abbreviation.
Related Phrases
- LPN license: Refers to the official state credential.
- She renewed her LPN license this month.
- Work as an LPN: Describes the job function.
- He decided to work as an LPN before pursuing further education to become an RN.
Noun
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a nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick
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