Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach [Hardcover]

Barbara Hegner (Author), Barbara Acello (Author), Esther Caldwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1401806333 | ISBN-13: 978-1401806330 | Edition: 9

This best-selling competency based learning system offers comprehensive content that is unequaled in preparing learners to be skilled nursing assistants in long term care, acute care, and home care settings. Over the years, this text has become the essential resource for the latest information and trends in nursing assistant education. It includes the latest health industry expectations of the knowledge and skills nursing assistants need to bring to the workplace. In addition, it presents more than 160 procedures in an easy to understand step-by-step format.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 960 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 9 edition (September 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401806333
• ISBN-13: 978-1401806330
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 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: #1,527,887 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

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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