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Noun
1.1.1
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1.1.2
Coordinate terms
1.1.3
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1.1.4
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Noun
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practical
nurse
(
plural
practical nurses
)
A person who is
certified
to provide
custodial
care
such as help in
walking
,
bathing
,
and
feeding
.
Synonyms
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PN
Coordinate terms
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licensed vocational nurse
(
LVN
)
nursing assistant
(
NA
)
registered nurse
(
RN
)
vocational nurse
(
VN
)
Derived terms
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licensed practical nurse
(
LPN
)
PN
Translations
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individual who provides custodial care
Finnish:
lähihoitaja
(fi)