Sheila A. Sorrentino RN  MSN  PhD

Sheila A. Sorrentino RN MSN PhD

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Ideal for shorter, more focused courses, this concise text provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. It clearly and logically presents the responsibilities of the nursing assistant in a readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels.


  • Written at a clear, readable 7th grade reading level.

  • More than 500 full-color illustrations highlight key concepts and procedures providing a clear, visual explanation of concepts and actions.

  • Covers over 75 procedures, divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.

  • Chapter Review Questions at the end of each chapter help readers reinforce and evaluate what they've learned.

  • Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help readers learn about the practices and beliefs of other cultures.

  • Persons with Dementia boxes outline special factors to consider when caring for persons with dementia.

  • NNAAP in select procedure title bars alerts readers to skills that are part of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.

  • UNIQUE! Mosby's Nursing Assistant CD-ROM, bound in the text, includes 25 procedures with corresponding video clips & exercises, an audio glossary, and Body Spectrum - an electronic anatomy coloring book.



  • Focus On the Pride boxes emphasize Personal and professional responsibility, Rights and respect, Independence and social interaction, Delegation and teamwork, and Ethics and Laws providing a convenient overview of key elements of the nursing assistant's responsibilities in providing competent patient care, and reminds readers that this caregiver role is one they can take pride in performing.

  • Focus on Communication boxes includes guidelines for how to communicate most clearly to residents/patients and how to avoid making them feel uncomfortable emphasizing the importance of good communication while providing practical tips.

  • Key Abbreviations are now listed at the beginning of each chapter to help familiarize readers with commonly used abbreviations.

  • Includes three new chapters on Preventing Falls; Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person; and Mental Health Problems.
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Comprehensive in scope, yet easy to read, this trusted resource is all you need to prepare for success in nurse assisting. This engaging text highlights the teamwork and communication vital to your role on the nursing team while detailing over 100 skills you need to provide safe, effective care.

  • A comprehensive approach to nurse assisting provides complete coverage of all skills needed in a single resource.
  • The clear, engaging, 7th grade writing style enhances comprehension.
  • Nearly 1,000 full-color photographs and illustrations visually reinforce concepts and make content easier to understand.
  • Over 100 procedures guide you step-by-step through essential skills, with complicated tasks presented in manageable segments for easier learning.
  • Caring About Culture boxes help you provide care in a manner sensitive to the beliefs and customs of a variety of diverse cultures.
  • Delegation guidelines identify your specific responsibilities in accepting commonly delegated tasks.
  • Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes detail measures and cautions for ensuring safe, effective patient care.
  • Focus On... boxes address the special needs of children, older persons, long-term care residents, and home care patients.
  • Charting examples demonstrate the proper methods for accurately recording patient information and data.
  • An appendix on Spanish health care terminology provides information needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and broadens the scope of your caring abilities.
  • Chapter Review Questions assess your understanding and identify subjects requiring further study.
  • The Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review, sold separately, enhances your learning with engaging activities, procedure checklists, and a competency review with questions, two practice exams plus a skills review that prepare you for certification.


  • Teamwork and Time Management boxes provide specific guidelines to help you work most efficiently.
  • Focus on Communication boxes present practical tips for communicating clearly and effectively with residents and patients.
  • Key Abbreviations in each chapter familiarize you with abbreviations common to your daily communication.
  • Focus on Ethics and Laws boxes include real-life examples that help you understand the ethical and legal considerations of practice.
  • Boxes at the beginning of each chapter list procedures in the chapter and indicate which procedures are on the CD companion.
  • CD icons in the procedures indicate that the skill is included on the CD companion for instant reference.
  • 10 new chapters expand coverage of important techniques and disorders so you can provide effective care for the widest range of patients/residents.
  • A CD companion makes learning critical procedures exciting with video clips, animations, learning exercises, an audio glossary, and an interactive A&P program.
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This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for nursing students! It includes Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Assistants, 5th edition text, and Mosby's Nursing Assistant Video Skills: Student Online Version 3.0....

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This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for nursing assistant students! It includes Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 7th edition text, and Mosby's Nursing Assistant Video Skills- Student Version DVD 3.0....

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This money saving package includes Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants - Text, Workbook and Mosby's Nursing Assistant Video Skills: Student Online Version 3.0 User Guide and Access Code....






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