practical nurse
noun
- (in North America) a nurse who has completed a training course of a lower standard than a registered nurse, especially one who is licensed by the state to perform certain duties (a licensed practical nurse)〈北美〉（尤指已修满低于注册护士标准的培训课程且被州政府核准从事护理工作的）经验护士, 有执照的临床护士。