noun
assistant nurse; practical nurse
A licensed practical nurse in Japan, working under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. Requires a prefectural license, distinct from a 看護師 (registered nurse).
彼女は准看護師として病院で働いている。
She works at a hospital as an assistant nurse.
准看護師の資格を取るために専門学校に通った。
I attended a vocational school to get a practical nurse license.