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practical nurse

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prac·ti·cal nurse (prkt-kl)
n.
1. A licensed practical nurse.
2. A person who has had practical experience in nursing care but who is not a graduate of a degree program in nursing.

practical nurse.
practical nurse
Nursing A trained and licensed person who provides custodial type care–eg, help in walking, bathing, feeding, etc PNs do not administer medication or perform other medically related services


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