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prac·ti·cal nurse
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Princeton's WordNet
licensed practical nurse, LPN, practical nursenoun
a nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick
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practical nursenoun
A licensed individual who provides custodial care such as help in walking, bathing, feeding
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practical nurse
A practical nurse, also known as licensed practical nurse (LPN) or vocational nurse, is a healthcare professional who provides basic medical and nursing care under the supervision of doctors or registered nurses (RNs). Their duties generally include monitoring patient's health, administering basic patient care, reporting patient's status and concerns to RNs and doctors, and maintaining patient health records. Licensure and vocational training in nursing is required for this role.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of practical nurse in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of practical nurse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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