"practical nurse" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: practical nurses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} practical nurse (plural practical nurses)
  1. A person who is certified to provide custodial care such as help in walking, bathing, and feeding. Synonyms: PN Derived forms: licensed practical nurse (alt: LPN), PN Coordinate_terms: licensed vocational nurse (alt: LVN), nursing assistant (alt: NA), registered nurse (alt: RN), vocational nurse (alt: VN) Translations (individual who provides custodial care): lähihoitaja (Finnish)

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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