Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach (HC) [Hardcover]

Barbara Hegner (Author), Esther Caldwell (Author), Joan Fritsch Needham (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0827390637 | ISBN-13: 978-0827390638 | Publication Date: June 10, 1998 | Edition: 8

The eighth edition of this best-selling, competency-based text provides the most comprehensive coverage of the theory and skills required of nursing assistants in acute care, long-term care, and home health care settings. It includes essential information on the skills required to pass the competency evaluation exam required by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act-1987 (OBRA) as well as advanced nursing assistant skills. The text includes 143 procedures that identify OBRA requirements as well as infection control considerations. All content has been carefully updated and emphasizes patient comfort and safety, nursing assistant safety, infection control, and protection of patientsi rights. This revision includes new chapters on cultural diversity, subacute care, information on the multiskilled worker, consumer rights and responsibilities in health care, and trends in home health care. Supplements Workbook 0-8273-9062-9 Instructor's Manual 0-8273-9059-9 Instructor's Resource Kit 0-8273-9060-2 Compter Test Bank 0-8273-9061-0

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 700 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 8 edition (June 10, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827390637
• ISBN-13: 978-0827390638
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,119,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Want to become a CNA?, June 22, 2006

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Stephanie Bailey (Buena Vista, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful guide to get you on your way to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. This is a wonderful career to have in the medical field. Helping people as a CNA is extremely rewarding.

Even if you're not looking to become a CNA, this book has excellent information for anyone who is in a caregiving situation. It has information ranging from infant care to elderly care.

I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to pursue a career in the healthcare field or anyone who has someone they take care of.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile purchase, September 1, 2007

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This review is from: Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach (Hardcover)

This book is a great book. It is easy to understand and follow. Procedures are well explained step by step and color photographs accompany the steps. The color photographs are abundant. There are lots of tables throughout the book. It has a helpful glossary in the back, as well.

The sections of the book are as follows:
Introduction To Nursing Assisting
Scientific Principles
Basic Human Needs And Communication
Infection and Infection Control
Safety And Mobility
Measuring And Recording Vital Signs, Height, And Weight
Patient Care And Comfort Measures
Principles Of Nutrition And Fluid Balance
Special Care Procedures
Other Health Care Settings
Body Systems, Common Disorders, And Related Care Procedures
Expanded Role Of The Nursing Assistant
Response To Basic Emergencies
Moving Forward

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book thanks for the super fast shipping, December 24, 2011

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Thanks for the great book and the super fast shipping. The book was in brand new condition and I am very happy with this purchase. Thanks again