Assisting in Long-Term Care (Paperback)

~ Barbara Hegner (Author), Mary Jo Mirlenbrink Gerlach (Author)

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"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!"

Product Description

This comprehensive, user-friendly book provides the theoretical knowledge and skills content you need to successfully complete a nursing assistant certification exam. The book meets OBRA guidelines and prepares you to work in a variety of long-term care settings or sub-acute units in the hospital. A major goal of this resource is to help you develop an understanding of the principles of safe and effective care of residents in long-term care. Special emphasis is placed on residents' rights, nutrition and hydration, restorative care, resident mobility, and maintaining a safe environment. 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!"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 5 edition (July 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401899544
• ISBN-13: 978-1401899547
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #635,110 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

By	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.