licensed practical nurse

US /ˌlaɪ.sənst ˌpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈnɜːrs/
UK /ˌlaɪ.sənst ˌpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈnɜːrs/
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执业护士, 注册护士

a nurse who has completed a course of study and passed an examination, and who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor

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The licensed practical nurse checked the patient's vital signs.
执业护士检查了病人的生命体征。
She decided to become a licensed practical nurse after working as a nursing assistant.
她在担任护理助理后决定成为一名执业护士