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licensed practical nurse

li·cense prac·ti·cal nurse
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-suh ns prak-ti-kuh l nurs]
    • /ˈlaɪ səns ˈpræk tɪ kəl nɜrs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-suh ns prak-ti-kuh l nurs]
    • /ˈlaɪ səns ˈpræk tɪ kəl nɜrs/

Definition of licensed practical nurse words

  • noun licensed practical nurse a person who has graduated from an accredited school of nursing and has become licensed to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. Abbreviation: LPN. 1
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Origin of licensed practical nurse

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Licensed practical nurse

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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licensed practical nurse popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for licensed practical nurse

noun licensed practical nurse

  • nurse — a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse.
  • lpn — An LPN is a nurse who is trained to provide patients with basic care under the supervision of a doctor or a registered nurse. LPN is an abbreviation for 'licensed practical nurse.'
  • rn — RN is a written abbreviation for Royal Navy, the navy of the United Kingdom. It is written after someone's name to show that they are an officer of the Royal Navy.
  • nurse practitioner — a registered nurse who has received special training for diagnosing and treating routine or minor ailments. Abbreviation: NP.
  • registered general nurse — (in Britain) a nurse who has completed a three-year training course in all aspects of nursing care to enable him or her to be registered with the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Visiting
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