lpn
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.
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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