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practical nurse



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The first batch of 200 students will graduate in 2029 with their licensed practical nurse credentials and be eligible to work right away at Ballad, earning $23 an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 12, 2025

The panel proposes that ratios of health aides to residents be established and that either a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse be available on-site.

From Washington Post Dec. 3, 2022

The hourly salary for a licensed practical nurse at Eastern is $32.36, according to state job postings.

From Seattle Times May 28, 2022

John is a pilot and Abbie is a licensed practical nurse.

From Fox News Dec. 7, 2021

She liked the work better than sewing, and upon her release she persuaded several doctors to recommend her as a practical nurse.

From Emma Goldman Biographical Sketch by Charles Allan Madison




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