Licensed practical nurse

Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, 20050229 by Lisette Hilton

Key Terms

Registered nurseA nurse who has graduated from a nursing program, including an associate degree, bachelor of science degree or diploma program, and passed a national licensing examination.

Scrub nurseScrub nurses directly assist surgeons in the operating room. They are responsible for setting up sterile instruments and supplies and handing them to the operating surgeon or surgical assistant during the procedure.