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The term "Applicant" is the appropriate designation for an individual practicing under a temporary permit while awaiting national exam results. This term reflects their current status as someone who has submitted an application for licensure and is in the process of meeting all necessary requirements to become a fully licensed practitioner.

Using "Applicant" emphasizes that the individual has not yet obtained full licensure, as they are still waiting for results from their competency examination. This designation helps to clarify their position in the professional landscape, signifying to employers, peers, and patients that they are authorized to practice under specific conditions while still pursuing their professional licensure.

In contrast, "Intern" might imply a training or residency period that is not officially recognized in the same way as a temporary permit. The term "Licensee" clearly indicates that a person holds a valid license, which would not be accurate in this case since they are still pending the results of their exam. "Student" might suggest that the individual is still in an educational program rather than actively engaged in practice under a temporary permit, which does not align with their authorized role at that time. Thus, "Applicant" conveys the most accurate status for someone in this transitional phase of licensure.