Licensed Practical Nurses

Licensed Practical Nurses

Licensed practical nurses provide nursing care usually under the direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses or other health team members. They are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, companies, private homes and community health centres. Operating room technicians are included in this unit group.

Example Titles

certified nursing assistant (CNA) licensed nursing assistant licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) operating room technician registered nursing assistant (R.N.A.) registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)