A nurse who has received a certificate from an approved school of practical nursing In general, a licensed practical nurse does not have the degree of expertise and is not granted the level of responsibility that a registered nurse has (see definition)
Performs a variety of non-professional nursing care duties such as assisting in bathing patients, taking temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respiration Records results on charts Observes patients for reactions to drugs, excessive respiratory rate or any other unusual conditions
a practical nurse trained in nursing techniques and direct patient care, who has completed a course in nursing and who is licensed by New York State to perform patient care