Assisting in Long Term Care [Paperback]

Barbara Hegner (Author), Esther Caldwell (Author), Joan F. Needham (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0827382596 | ISBN-13: 978-0827382596 | Publication Date: August 12, 1997 | Edition: 3rd

This text continues to provide the knowledge and skills required to successfully become a certified NA and to provide safe, effective care for those persons in a long term care setting. This edition includes new coverage of subacute care and surviving a survey, expanded coverage of safety, observation, documentation, infection control and more. Liberal illustrations aid in learning and end of unit material reviews the important concepts of the lesson and tests progress.
-- increased emphasis on rehabilitation and restorative care
-- new chapters of subacute care and surviving a survey
-- updated CDC infection control guidelines covered
-- increased emphasis on cultural diversity
-- "clinical focus" and "lesson synthesis" help students focus their thoughts on the clinical relevance of the material presented

Editorial Reviews

Review

From Doody's Book Review "This book, written to meet the needs of persons who wish to become CNAs and work in long term care (LTC), provides core concepts and clearly explains the basic principles of nursing care of the elderly. Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars!" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Barbara R. Hegner MSN RN retired from Long Beach Community College Long Beach California as a Professor in the Nursing & Life Science Department.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Pub; 3rd edition (August 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827382596
• ISBN-13: 978-0827382596
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,404,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Assistants & Aides

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ASSISTING IN LONG-TERM CARE, April 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Assisting in Long Term Care (Paperback)

I am using this textbook for a CNA course. I looked it over before registering for the class and the textbook attracted me to the course. It is colorful, well-organized, and thorough. I was impressed with the range of topics covered and variety of ways material is presented and re-enforced. The study aides and headings are easy to use and it is easy to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who will be working with the elderly in a long-term care setting.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Assisting in Long-Term Care third edition, February 2, 2002

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Jean Martin, R.N. (Kingstree, South Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Assisting in Long Term Care (Paperback)

The authors seem to out do themselves with each new edition that comes to press. Most text books are out of date before they go to press and certainly before the instructors can make their lesson plans for the students. By the instructor using the work book and the guide with this text you will have an unbeatable combination. Simple language and the technical blend and the student is able to comprehend with minimum difficulty. The previous editions have retired to become reference texts and so will the Third Edition when the Fourth Edition becomes available for this Instructor of a Certified Nursing Assistant Class at our local Technical College.