An individual with post-high school vocational training and practical experience in the provision of nursing care at a level less than that required for certification as a Registered Nurse. Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
Full Name: | Licensed Practical Nurse |
Taxonomy Code: | 164W00000X |
Level I, Provider Grouping: | Nursing Service Providers |
Level II, Classification: | Licensed Practical Nurse |
Additional Info: | Source: Rhea, Ott, and Shafritz, The Facts On File Dictionary of Health Care Management, New York: Facts On File Publications, 1988. |