August’s Acute Care Nurse Assisting: The Complete Guide
By: Wendy Deras, MS, RN, CNE, CNS/PMH, CDP
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Print ISBN: 978-1-941626-34-4 / eBook ISBN: 978-1-941626-62-7
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Achieve caregiver excellence in the acute care setting with August’s Acute Care Nurse Assisting: The Complete Guide. Written by Wendy Deras and reviewed by ACNA instructors, this textbook will prepare nurse assistant students for the fast-paced world of acute care.
- Additional student resources can be found using the QR codes placed throughout the book.
- Free Instructor Resources include:
- Test Banks and Final Exam
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Classroom Resources
Chapter 1: Introduction to Acute Care and the ACNA Role
Chapter 2: Communication and Relating to Your Patient
Chapter 3: Documentation and Safety
Chapter 4: Perioperative Care
Chapter 5: The Integumentary, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
Chapter 6: The Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition
Chapter 7: The Urinary System
Chapter 8: The Endocrine System
Chapter 9: The Respiratory System
Chapter 10: The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 11: The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 12: The Nervous System
Chapter 13: Oncology and Hematology
Chapter 14: The Reproductive System and Obstetric Care
Chapter 15: Care of the Dying Patient
Chapter 16: Transitioning From Job to Career
Appendix A: ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations
Skills
Glossary
Index
Wendy Deras, MS, RN, CNE, CNS/PMH, CDP
Author of:
- Home Health Aide: The Complete Guide
- August’s Acute Care Nurse Assisting: The Complete Guide
Education and Special Industry-Related Trainings
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)
National League of Nursing, Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, Post-Master’s Psychiatric/Mental Health Therapy/Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Wright State University, Dayton, OH, Masters of Nursing Education
Franklin University, Columbus, OH, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Edison State College, Piqua, OH, Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing
Industry Experience
Wendy Deras obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing from Edison State College in Piqua, Ohio, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. Her master’s degree in Nursing Education is from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. In 2002 Deras moved from Ohio to California as a travel nurse and determined to make California her home. Following her move, she obtained her Post-Master’s Certificate in Psych-Mental Health Nursing from Duquesne University. She became a Certified Nurse Educator with the National League of Nursing in 2009 and has educated students from all levels of nursing for the last 27 years, teaching community education courses, on-the-job training, and professional development skills. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners as well as a trainer for the CDP course. Deras has practiced with pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics in acute, long-term, and home health environments. She has a passion for workforce development and entry-level healthcare training and believes in career ladders. Her unique background of healthcare, mental health, and education forms a very interactive, highly motivating atmosphere that propels participants to learn and apply new information to their daily lives, both personal and professional. Her desire is to bring a more qualified workforce to healthcare and believes that the power of education can transform lives, businesses, and the community.
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