Practical Nurse Definition

noun

A nurse with less training than a registered nurse, often one (licensed practical nurse) licensed by the state for certain specified nursing duties.

Webster's New World

A person who has had practical experience in nursing care but who is not a graduate of a degree program in nursing.

American Heritage Medicine

A licensed individual who provides custodial care such as help in walking, bathing, feeding.

Wiktionary

Synonyms:

Other Word Forms of Practical Nurse

Singular:

practical nurse

Plural:

practical-nurses

Find similar words to practical nurse using the buttons below.