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licensed practical nurse (LPN); assistant nurse
A nurse who is licensed by a prefectural governor and works under the direction of a doctor or a fully registered nurse, rather than holding the national nursing qualification.
彼女は准看護師として働いている。
She works as a licensed practical nurse.
准看護師の資格を取ってから病院に就職した。
After getting her practical nurse license, she got a job at a hospital.
准看護師から看護師になるには、さらに学校に通う必要がある。
To become a registered nurse from a licensed practical nurse, you need to attend school further.
The prefix 准 means "associate" or "semi-," marking a qualification one rank below the full 看護師 (registered nurse).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 准看護師の資格: a practical nurse license
- 准看護師として働く: to work as a practical nurse
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 看護師: registered nurse — holds the national qualification and may direct practical nurses
- 看護助手: nursing assistant — supports nursing work but holds no nursing license