Practical Nurse
Updated: 07 January 2025
What Does Practical Nurse Mean?
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a medical professional responsible for providing care to individuals who are sick, injured, incapacitated, or disabled. Practical nurses work under the direction and supervision of registered nurses or physicians.
Insuranceopedia Explains Practical Nurse
Practical nurses care for multiple patients with common healthcare needs across various medical settings. Their professional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assessment
- Care planning and implementation
- Patient Education
- Order verification
- Administering vaccines, medications, hydration, and blood products
- Performing Board-specified medical aesthetic procedures
Becoming a practical nurse generally requires two years of professional training. All LPNs must pass a standardized national licensing exam before obtaining their qualifications and adhere to the licensure criteria set by the Board of Registration in Nursing.
