Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach (SC)

by Ester Caldwell, Joan Fritsch Needham, Barbara Hegner, et al.

This best-selling, competency-based learning system provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and skills required for nursing assistants working in acute, long-term, and home health care settings.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827390580
• ISBN13: 9780827390584
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 736 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

A worthwhile purchase

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

Want to become a CNA?

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.