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Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving, 6th Edition
ISBN: 9781604251548
Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for nursing assistant training programs. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of nursing assistant principles and meeting the scope and sequence requirements for typical nursing assistant courses.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students in nursing assistant training programs at the vocational, technical, and community college levels. It's also a valuable resource for nursing instructors and professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of caregiving principles.
History and Editions
The 6th edition of Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on caregiving practices. This edition includes detailed updates on diseases and disorders such as COVID-19, migraines, cluster headaches, various types of cancers, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), metabolic syndrome, varicose veins, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The book also includes expanded and reorganized mental health disorder coverage, additional electronic documentation guidelines, and new information on medical devices like stents, Holter monitors, and nebulizers.
Author and Other Works
Diana Dugan RN is the author of Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving. Diana Dugan is known for her expertise in nursing education and her ability to explain complex caregiving concepts clearly and simply.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in nursing assisting, including structure and function of the body, normal changes of aging, and common diseases and related care.
- Person-Centered Care: The concept of person-centered care is reinforced throughout the book.
- Chapter Review Sections: Each chapter includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and case studies to help students assess their understanding.
- Instructor’s Guide: The instructor’s guide contains teaching strategies, page references for both the textbook and student workbook, teaching outlines for every learning objective, chapter reviews with case studies and role-playing scenarios, and final exams.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Textbook Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781604251548
- Textbook Hardback: ISBN-13: 9781604251579
- Workbook: ISBN-13: 9781604251555
- Instructor’s Guide: ISBN-13: 9781604251562
Publication Details
- Publisher: Hartman Publishing
- Publication Date: Not specified
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- Hardcover Version: Available with ISBN: 9781604251579
- Workbook Version: Available with ISBN: 9781604251555
- Instructor’s Guide Version: Available with ISBN: 9781604251562
Related ISBNs:
- 9781604251579 (Hardback)
- 9781604251555 (Workbook)
- 9781604251562 (Instructor’s Guide)
- 9781604251548 (Paperback)
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