Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants - Softcover

Gorek RNC GNP MA NHA BS, Bernie; Sorrentino PhD RN, Sheila A.; Remmert MS RN, Leighann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323066216 ISBN 13: 9780323066211

Publisher: Mosby, 2009

Synopsis

Ideal for shorter, more focused courses, this concise text provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. It clearly and logically presents the responsibilities of the nursing assistant in a readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels.

• Written at a clear, readable 7th grade reading level.
• More than 500 full-color illustrations highlight key concepts and procedures providing a clear, visual explanation of concepts and actions.
• Covers over 75 procedures, divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.
• Chapter Review Questions at the end of each chapter help readers reinforce and evaluate what they've learned.
• Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help readers learn about the practices and beliefs of other cultures.
• Persons with Dementia boxes outline special factors to consider when caring for persons with dementia.
• NNAAP in select procedure title bars alerts readers to skills that are part of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.
• UNIQUE! Mosby's Nursing Assistant CD-ROM, bound in the text, includes 25 procedures with corresponding video clips & exercises, an audio glossary, and Body Spectrum - an electronic anatomy coloring book.

• Focus On the Pride boxes emphasize Personal and professional responsibility, Rights and respect, Independence and social interaction, Delegation and teamwork, and Ethics and Laws providing a convenient overview of key elements of the nursing assistant’s responsibilities in providing competent patient care, and reminds readers that this caregiver role is one they can take pride in performing.
• Focus on Communication boxes includes guidelines for how to communicate most clearly to residents/patients and how to avoid making them feel uncomfortable emphasizing the importance of good communication while providing practical tips.
• Key Abbreviations are now listed at the beginning of each chapter to help familiarize readers with commonly used abbreviations.
• Includes three new chapters on Preventing Falls; Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person; and Mental Health Problems.

About this title

Book Description

Clear and logical content help readers master the concepts and skills needed to be a successful nursing assistant

About the Author

Sheila Sorrentino, RN, PhD, Curriculum & Health Care Consultant, Normal, IL; Bernie Gorek, RNC, GNP, MA, Senior Learning Associate, Evangelical Lutheran Society, Greeley, CO

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323066216
• ISBN 13: 9780323066211
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 576