lpn

Thân thiện

An LPN checks a patient's blood pressure in a clinic.

Definition

Noun: * A licensed practical nurse; a healthcare professional who has completed a specific, state-approved training program and passed a licensing exam to provide basic nursing care under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.

Usage

The term LPN is a formal title and acronym used in healthcare settings, official documents, and job descriptions to designate this specific level of nursing qualification. * It is commonly used in American English. In some regions, an equivalent role is called a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). * It is typically written in uppercase letters.

Examples

• The hospital is hiring several new LPNs for the night shift.
• After graduating, she passed her boards and became a licensed LPN.
• The team consisted of one registered nurse supervising two LPNs and a nursing assistant.

Advanced Usage

• The role is often defined in contrast to a Registered Nurse (RN), who has more advanced education and a broader scope of practice.
• LPN can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
  • She started her career in an LPN position.

Variants and Related Words

• Licensed Practical Nurse: The full, non-acronym form of LPN.
• LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse): A synonymous title used primarily in the states of Texas and California.
• Practical Nurse: A more general term that may refer to an LPN or someone in a similar training program.

Synonyms

• Practical Nurse
• (In specific regions) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Antonyms / Contrasting Terms

• RN (Registered Nurse): A nurse with a higher level of education and clinical responsibility.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant): A healthcare worker with less training than an LPN, focused on basic patient care tasks.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick

Từ đồng nghĩa

• licensed practical nurse
• LPN
• practical nurse