164W00000X — Licensed Practical Nurse

Grouping

Nursing Service Providers

Classification

Licensed Practical Nurse

Specialization

None — this code IS the classification

Section

Individual

Definition

An individual with post-high school vocational training and practical experience in the provision of nursing care at a level less than that required for certification as a Registered Nurse. Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.

NUCC’s own wording, not a paraphrase.