Glossary of Site Terminology
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- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), as they are called in Texas and California, care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the direction of physicians and Registered Nurses.
- Loan
A financial award that needs to be repaid. Some programs offer loan repayment for incoming nurses. Check with your financial aid office for details.
