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Definition of Licensed practical nurse
1. Noun. A nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick.
Medical Definition of Licensed practical nurse
1. A nurse who has graduated from an accredited school of practical (vocational) nursing, passed the state examination for licensure and been licensed to practice by a state authority. Program is generally one year in length. Synonym: licensed vocational nurse. (05 Mar 2000)