The Nursing Assistant: Essentials of Holistic Care, Brief Edition, 2nd Edition

By: Dr. Sue C. Roe
Copyright: 2023
Subject: Nursing Assisting
Grade Level: 13-14
The Nursing Assistant: Essentials of Holistic Care, Brief Edition presents the key information students need to become a nursing assistant. With this text’s sharp focus on holistic care, students learn how to provide the care required of nursing assistants, while integrating and considering residents’ bodies, minds, and spirits. Students will learn how to address the needs of residents, while providing high-quality care that is safe, effective, and compassionate. 

Designed for a short course, this text is accessible for students of all levels. Richly illustrated step-by-step procedures teach students how to perform the tasks required of a nursing assistant in a long-term care facility. By mastering these skills, students will be prepared to pass the certification competency examination. 

  • The text and its supplements also include abundant reinforcement opportunities and practice questions for the certification competency examination, challenging students to apply what they have learned and preparing them for success when taking the exam. 
  • Detailed photographs and anatomical illustrations bring concepts to life, helping students understand body positions, care procedures, and the complex structure of the human body. 
  • Features such as Culture Cues, Healthcare Scenario, Best Practice, and Becoming a Holistic Nursing Assistant help students develop the skills and tools they will need in their future careers as nursing assistants.
  • Enhanced Video Clip Library featuring 24 Instructional Videos demonstrate comprehensive procedures to help students visualize the steps they must master for the certification competency examination. Videos feature interactive self-contained questions in the Common Cartridge for LMS to encourage student attention and retention.
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Table of Contents
1. The Holistic Nursing Assistant
2. Understanding Healthcare
3. Legal and Ethical Practice
4. Maintaining a Safe Environment and Practice
5. Emergencies and Disasters
6. Providing Holistic Nursing Care
7. Human Behavior and Development
8. Health and Wellness
9. Infection Prevention and Control
10. The Healthy Body: Anatomy and Physiology
11. Diseases, Conditions, and Pain
12. Communication and Caring
13. Appreciating Diversity
14. Planning, Observing, and Documenting Care
15. Promoting Mobility
16. Vital Signs, Height, and Weight
17. Physical Examination and Specimen Collection
18. Creating a Safe, Restful Environment
19. Assisting with Personal Hygiene
20. Healthy Eating and Nutritional Challenges
21. Hydration and Elimination
22. Disabilities, Cognitive Disorders, and Mental and Emotional Health
23. End-of-Life Care
24. Certification, Employment, and Lifelong Learning
Appendix A Medical Terminology Word Parts
Appendix B Metric Conversions
Appendix C Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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About the Author(s)

Dr. Sue C. Roe - Dr. Sue Roe has taught and designed academic courses and training programs in nursing, allied health, and health administration for over 35 years at both public and private universities and colleges and using a variety of delivery formats. She is the executive editor of Wholistic NOW!, an online newsletter focusing on holistic health, leadership, and education. Dr. Roe is also chapter leader for the Arizona chapter of the American Holistic Nurses Association. Dr. Roe is manager and a member of The Roe Group Enterprises, LLC, providing consulting and resources for holistic leadership, health, and wellness. She has a doctorate in public administration, with an emphasis in administration and health policy. In addition, she completed graduate-level work in educational administration and instructional development. Dr. Roe has extensive experience in nursing and nursing education and holds master of science and bachelor of science degrees in nursing.