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Introducing the health care system and the concept of nursing care, this text/CD-ROM package covers essential safety principles, and details skills of basic nursing care. Personal care procedures are detailed and illustrated. New to this edition are real-life case studies, exercises that develop skills in cultural awareness and teamwork, and discussions of organ and tissue donation. This edition is updated to reflect the latest OBRA training requirements and the latest guidelines from the CDC and OSHA. The CD-ROM contains case studies, an audio glossary, definitions, critical thinking questions, and quizzes. Pulliam is involved in nurse administration and nursing education support at St. Mary Mercy Hospital. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This easy-to-understand, full-color book consists of a concise and practical format. It reflects the most recent practice requirements—including the latest Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, OSHA mandates regarding infection control, OBRA training requirements and updates, and JCAHO age-specific considerations. The book highlights the essence of what it takes to be a nursing assistant in today's competitive healthcare environment. A five-part organization describes the role of the nursing assistant, covers the essential principle of safety, presents the knowledge and skills of basic nursing care, highlights the main duties and procedures of the nursing assistant, and explores more specialized job skills and abilities. For nursing instructors and educators—a tool and text that can form the basis of any nursing assistant training program.
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