WordNet
n. a nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick [syn: LPN, practical nurse]
Wikipedia
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) in much of the United States and most Canadian provinces is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. LPNs work under the direction of registered nurses or physicians. In the United States however, California, Vermont and Texas refer to them as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN).
Equivalent professions outside the United States are "registered practical nurse" (RPNs) in the Canadian province of Ontario, "enrolled nurses" (ENs) or "Division 2 nurses" in Australia and New Zealand, and "state enrolled nurses" (SENs) in the United Kingdom.
A person can generally become an LPN with one year of training; all U.S state and territorial boards also require passage of the NCLEX-PN exam.
Usage examples of "licensed practical nurse".
Possible sources of students were likely graduates of the nurse's aide, emergency medical technician, combat medic and licensed practical nurse programs as well as personal recommendations from various people.