Essentials for Nursing Assistants: Instructor's Guide (Hardcover)

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Book Description

Clear and logical content help readers master the concepts and skills needed to be a successful nursing assistant --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description

This concise text is specifically targeted for shorter nursing assistant courses, and focuses on OBRA required content. This 2nd edition includes new and expanded coverage of work ethics, comfort, wound care and oxygen needs. It addresses current responsibilities of the nursing assistant in a concise, readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels. The clear, logical presentation of procedures with full-color photos and drawings makes it easy for students to learn and understand. Skills included in the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) are highlighted. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: C.V. Mosby (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815152582
• ISBN-13: 978-0815152583
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,908,799 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No complaints, May 2, 2008

By	shunnawills (dallas texas.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

I got this for detailed reference since i wanted to refresh my memory on certain skills and other things, i've been working in an assisted living facility for a year now, and you can really forget some skills working in one of these places, anyway, i just got the book today and was reading over it, and it seems to have some very good info, much better than the book that was given to me when i was going to the CNA classes, it's easy to read and understand, but does not have the appearence of something that a child would read, like my other CNA textbook did, it also has multible choice questions at the end of each chapter with the answers in the back of the textbook, so this can also be used by the instructor, i have not watched the enclosed CD yet though, but i'm sure its worth a watch,all in all, the book is worth the forty bucks, even if you are not interested in being a CNA, the info in it can be useful.

5.0 out of 5 stars BOUGHT WRONG BOOK BUT GLAD OF IT, March 3, 2010

By	Jennifer Cockburn "Mommy of 2 under 2" (Knightdale, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Everyone in my class bought the 4th edition of this book. However, the material is very similar despite the chapters being slightly off. Somethings in the 4th edition were given their own chapter. However, the 3rd edition has just as much current and up to date information. If you want a cheaper version of a new edition this book may be a low cost option for anyone low on cash who wants to start a CNA program or even study for the exam on their own. Very thorough and informative.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, May 10, 2009

By	John P. Williamson "mustang man" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Book was as described and shipped quickly. I certainly recommend this seller. I appreciate that the seller included the companion CD. Most people don't do that.