Oxford Dictionary English practical nurse nounnoun BrE BrE//ˌpræktɪkl ˈnɜːs// ; NAmE NAmE//ˌpræktɪkl ˈnɜːrs// (North American English) Add to my wordlistjump to other results a nurse with practical experience but less training than a registered nurseSee practical nurse in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: practical nurse oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com