Advanced Skills for Nursing Assistants

This resource specifically addresses the need for nurse assistants to be versatile, flexible, and multi-skilled caregivers. It facilitates the acquisition and development of additional patient care skills that can be performed in a variety of healthcare settings.Includes over 4 dozen advanced skills and procedures including urinary catheterization, staple and suture removal, tracheostomy care, enteral nutrition administration, and neurological function observation. Step-by-step instructions walk learners through each skill with a description of its purpose, objectives, key terms, and necessary supplies and equipment. Emphasizes age-specific considerations throughout. Promotes personal and professional growth and job satisfaction.Nursing Assistant students.Wolgin, Francie is the author of 'Advanced Skills for Nursing Assistants', published 2004 under ISBN 9780131779853 and ISBN 0131779850.