Translation guide
A practical nurse is a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. In Japanese, this role is most commonly expressed as 准看護師 (jun kangoshi), but the context of the healthcare system and specific duties may require different terms.
A nurse who has completed a shorter training program and works under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor, providing basic patient care.
This is the standard Japanese term for a practical nurse. It refers to a nurse who has completed a two-year training program and works under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
She works at a hospital as a practical nurse.
An abbreviation of 准看護師, commonly used in casual conversation or job advertisements.
I'm attending school to get my practical nurse license.
In some contexts, a practical nurse may perform tasks similar to a nursing assistant or care worker, especially in long-term care settings.
A certified care worker who provides personal care and support to the elderly or disabled. While not a direct equivalent, this role overlaps with some practical nursing duties in Japan.
Care workers assist the elderly with daily living activities.
A nursing aide or assistant who helps with basic patient care under the supervision of nurses. This role is less regulated than a practical nurse and may not require a license.
In some English-speaking countries, 'practical nurse' may refer to a military medic or corpsman with nursing duties.
A medic or corpsman in the military, providing basic medical care. This term is used in a military context and is not a direct translation of 'practical nurse' but may be appropriate in specific situations.
The medic treated the wounded on the battlefield.
The direct translation '実践看護師' (jissen kangoshi) is not used in Japanese and would not be understood. Always use the established terms like 准看護師.
准看護師 (practical nurse) requires a two-year training program and works under supervision, while 看護師 (registered nurse) requires a three- or four-year program and can work independently. In Japan, the trend is moving toward phasing out 准看護師 in favor of 看護師.
As a nursing assistant, I help patients with their meals.