Celebrating 30 years of renowned nurse assistant training, the 7th edition of How to Be a Nurse Assistant, Training Solutions for Quality Care continues a tradition of excellence with a unique, patient-centered approach that produces the best-trained CNAs available in the field. The latest revisions include:
All the regulations and requirements needed to pass the certification exam
New illustrations
Streamlined content in easily digestible chapters
Easy-to-follow step-by-step procedures
Glossary of medical terms and Spanish/English dictionary
Used by training programs all over the country, How to Be a Nurse Assistant has over 500 full-color photos and illustrations that clearly demonstrate and teach the work of a CNA, fully preparing students to for CNA certification. It is comprehensive yet easy to read.
Written and developed by registered nurses with over 25 years of experience, How To Be a Nurse Assistant helps the instructor bring out the best in every student.
Topics covered:
Long term, sub-acute, and post-acute care
Applications of OBRA
Step-by-step procedures and critical finishing steps
Prevention and control of infection
Enhancing the quality of life of your patients
Communicating and interacting effectively with patients and co-workers
Preparing for the certification exam, including end of chapter quizzes*
How to enjoy a successful career as a certified nurse assistant
Specific methods and procedures for giving the best quality care are given in detail, including positioning and moving a patient, assisting with nutrition, maintaining and improving skin integrity, dealing with emergencies, pain management, and end of life care. Review the Procedure list for specific details.
Review the complete Table of Contents to see what's in each chapter. We've condensed and trimmed the content down to12 easy-to-teach, easy-to-learn chapters that fully prepare students to pass their certification exams and begin work in their new careers.
*Access to practice certification exams, study tools and tips, and more than 50 quizzes with real-time feedback now available on HTBStudent.com, a student resource website that complements the textbook and is available on your mobile device, computer, or tablet anytime, anywhere!
