- licensed vocational nurse
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a person with specified training who has become licensed to provide vocational assistance to patients. Abbr.: LVN
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Universalium. 2010.
licensed vocational nurse
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licensed vocational nurse — licensed vo·ca·tion·al nurse vō .kā shən əl n a licensed practical nurse authorized by license to practice in the states of California or Texas called also LVN … Medical dictionary
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licensedvocational nurse — licensed vocational nurse n. Abbr. LVN A licensed practical nurse in California or Texas. * * * … Universalium
practical nurse — ☆ practical nurse n. a nurse with less training than a registered nurse, often one licensed by the state (licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse) for certain specified nursing duties … English World dictionary
