This dynamic text addresses the expanding, multi-skilled role of the unlicensed caregiver in today's medical environment. In a framework that teaches the "why" behind the "how", information is presented relating to patient-focused care and customer service, successful strategies for working as part of a team, the relationship of body systems to illness, and key patient observations to report to an RN. Emphasis is placed on the safe and effective use of technology in patient care, assisting with sterile procedures, the role of the unlicensed caregiver in emergencies, and strategies for organizing care. Other topics covered include attending to cancer patients, understanding body image changes, cross-training for the position of unit clerical coordinator, performing ECGs, and drawing blood for laboratory tests.
Thoroughly prepare for the CPNRE, course exams, and clinical placements with Mosby's Comprehensive Review for the Canadian PN Exam.
Developed to address the expanding role of the patient care technicianm (PCT) or multi-skilled worker (MSW) in today's health care environment, the content included in this text covers the various responsibilities of these workers and their ...
It includes over 100 checklists -- one for every procedure in the text. The competency evaluation review helps you prepare for the certification exam with content review, skills evaluation review, and practice exams.
To be used in conjunction with: Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, sixth edition.
A Practical Guide for the Patient Care Assistant
"Nursing assistants are increasingly being hired by health care facilities of all types as these facilities seek ways to provide top-quality nursing care in the most efficient manner.
"The Workbook for Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 5th edition, revised and developed alongside Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 5th edition, with the aid of an instructional design team, is designed to help ...
This unique review manual helps readers prepare for the written examination to fulfill OBRA (Omnibus Reconciliation Act) federal government requirements for the Nursing Assistant.
Unique review manual helps prepare for the written examination to fulfill OBRA (Omnibus Reconciliation Act) federal government requirements for the nursing assistant, more than 350 multiple choice questions simulate the actual exam ...
"Nursing assistants are increasingly being hired by health care facilities of all types that are seeking ways to provide top-quality nursing care in the most efficient manner."--