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
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The indictment identifies two patients who got cards without vaccines, and states that Breault herself didn’t take the vaccine but still got a card from a licensed practical nurse working at Sage-Femme.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 17 June 2024
Nine students decided to continue with their education to become licensed practical nurses.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
For example, the hospital currently has 12 full-time licensed practical nurses — a position that’s budgeted for 46 people.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2023
While the staffing issues aren’t as dire as Fulton State Hospital, the Kansas City center is also down in its number of licensed practical nurses and social workers, according to DMH data.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2023
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 17 June 2024
Nine students decided to continue with their education to become licensed practical nurses.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
For example, the hospital currently has 12 full-time licensed practical nurses — a position that’s budgeted for 46 people.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2023
While the staffing issues aren’t as dire as Fulton State Hospital, the Kansas City center is also down in its number of licensed practical nurses and social workers, according to DMH data.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2023
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“Licensed practical nurse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed%20practical%20nurse. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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