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MindTap for Miller/Gerlach's Assisting in Long-Term Care, 2 terms Instant Access, 7th Edition

Leann Miller, Mary Jo Mirlenbrink Gerlach

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MindTap for Miller/Gerlach's Assisting in Long-Term Care, 2 terms Instant Access 7th Edition by Leann Miller/Mary Jo Mirlenbrink Gerlach
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MindTap Nursing Assisting for Miller/Gerlach’s Assisting in Long-Term Care, 7th Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.

MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize important clinical processes and other topics CNAs must know, and add your own material or notes in the eBook.

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Leann Miller

Leann Miller is a consultant with more than two decades of teaching experience in health care settings. Her consulting practice with long-term and sub-acute facilities focuses on helping clients meet regulatory and clinical compliance requirements. Formerly a health sciences instructor at Kirkwood Community College, she has served as a Clinical Instructor in the Nurse Aide Program and nurse educator in the 75-hour Certified Nursing Assistant Program.

Mary Jo Mirlenbrink Gerlach

Mary Jo Mirlenbrink Gerlach, RN, MSN Ed is a retired nurse educator from the Medical College of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, where she received the Outstanding Faculty Award for three years. Her experience also includes serving as Nurse Consultant and Program Director of the Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) Program at Family Life Enrichment Centers, Inc. in High Shoals, Georgia. A graduate of the College of St. Joseph, where she was named a Distinguished Alumni Nurse Leader, Ms. Mirlenbrink Gerlach is also a member of the American Nurses Association and Georgia Nurses Association.

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  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge every student, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable.
  • ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. And give your students the power to read, listen and study on their phones, so they can learn on their terms.
  • EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. Twelve distinct metrics give you actionable insights into student engagement. Identify topics troubling your entire class and instantly communicate with struggling students. And students can track their scores to stay motivated toward their goals. Together, you can accelerate progress.
  • YOUR COURSE. YOUR CONTENT. Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes and embed a variety of content including OER. Personalize course content to your students’ needs. They can even read your notes, add their own and highlight key text to aid their progress.
  • A DEDICATED TEAM, WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM. MindTap isn’t just a tool; it’s backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Get help setting up your course and tailoring it to your specific objectives. You’ll be ready to make an impact from day one. And, we’ll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester--and beyond.

Table of Contents

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Section I: THE LONG-TERM CARE SETTING.
1. The Long-Term Care Facility.
2. The Caregivers.
3. The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care.
Section II: COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
4. Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
5. The Language of Health Care.
6. Observation, Documentation, and Reporting.
Section III: PROTECTING RESIDENTS' RIGHTS AND SAFETY.
7. Residents' Rights.
8. Safety.
9. Emergencies.
10. Infection.
11. Infection Control.
Section IV: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENT.
12. The Long-Term Care Resident.
13. The Psychosocial Aspects of Aging.
14. Alternative and Culturally-Based Behaviors.
Section V: MEETING THE RESIDENTS' BASIC NEEDS.
15. Care of the Residents' Environment.
16. Caring for the Residents' Personal Hygiene.
17. Meeting the Residents' Nutritional Needs.
18. Meeting the Residents' Elimination Needs.
Section VI: SPECIAL NURSING ASSISTANT ACTIVITIES.
19. Measuring and Recording Residents' Data.
20. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge.
21. Warm and Cold Applications.
Section VII: INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATIVE CARE.
22. Restorative Care of the Resident.
23. Restoring Residents' Mobility.
Section VIII: RESIDENTS WITH SPECIFIC DISORDERS.
24. Caring for Residents with Cardiovascular System Disorders.
25. Caring for Residents with Respiratory System Disorders.
26. Caring for Residents with Endocrine System Disorders.
27. Caring for Residents with Reproductive System Disorders.
28. Caring for Residents with Musculoskeletal System Disorders.
29. Caring for Residents with Nervous System Disorders.
Section IX: RESIDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
30. Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders.
31. Caring for Residents with Developmental Disabilities.
32. Caring for the Dying Resident.
33. Caring for the Person in Sub-Acute Care.
Section X: EMPLOYMENT.
34. Caring for the Person in the Home Setting.
35. Seeking Employment.
Glossary.
Index.

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  • ISBN-10: 1337796352
  • ISBN-13: 9781337796354
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