licensed practical nurse

noun

1. a person who has graduated from an accredited school of nursing and has become licensed to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. : LPN

Word History and Origins

Origin of licensed practical nurse¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

She toiled as a waitress to support the boys, and later became a licensed practical nurse.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• nurse