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practical nurse

prac·ti·cal nurse (plural prac·ti·cal nurs·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. nurse holding basic qualification: a nurse who has completed a level of training lower than that of a registered nurse

2. nurse with experience but no degree: somebody who has considerable experience in caring for people but who does not have a college degree in nursing

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