licensed practical nurse

noun

: a person who has undergone training and obtained a license (as from a state) conferring authorization to provide routine care for the sick

Examples of licensed practical nurse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sutherland, a licensed practical nurse, was fired by Hacienda after his arrest and has since given up his nursing license. CBS News, 3 Dec. 2021 Collins is a licensed practical nurse, according to state records. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2023 The only medical personnel at the jail was a licensed practical nurse or LPN, whose first interaction with McLemore lasted less than two minutes, according to the complaint. Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2023 Back then, landing jobs took time and effort, even for a licensed practical nurse. Lauren Hilgers, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2023 Morris, a licensed practical nurse, had been fired from a nearby nursing home seven months earlier for stealing narcotics from elderly residents. Emily Hopkins, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2023 Some licensed practical nurses interviewed by USA TODAY said that when there are not enough registered nurses working, these duties fall to them. Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2023 Tiafoe’s mother, Alphina Kamara, worked night shifts as a licensed practical nurse, and his parents’ schedules meant that Tiafoe and his twin brother, Franklin, would sometimes sleep in a spare room at the tennis facility, so Tiafoe Sr. could watch them. Kelyn Soong, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Paid caregivers will include the executive director (Klein), caregiver staff, a licensed practical nurse, and a volunteer coordinator for the first year, according to Klein. Megan Becka, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of licensed practical nurse was in 1951

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“Licensed practical nurse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed%20practical%20nurse. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

licensed practical nurse

noun
: a person who has been trained and has been given a license (as by a state) to perform routine care of the sick

called also LPN

Medical Definition

licensed practical nurse

noun
: a person who has undergone training and obtained a license (as from a state) to provide routine care for the sick

called also LPN

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