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1	Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach more books like this by Hegner add to wishlist This best-selling, ability-based text, with a complete learning package, has been thoroughly updated and expanded to provide comprehensive coverage of the theory and skills required for working as a nursing assistant in acute care, long-term care, or home health care setting. The inviting, four-colour design, with screened procedures, additional ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $44.50! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality more books like this by Pauline Chen (Read by) add to wishlist Chen, a brilliant transplant surgeon, charts her personal and professional rites of passage in dealing with mortality. Focusing on the enormous moral and psychological pressures on doctors, Chen also reports on signs of change within the profession. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants more books like this by Sheila Sorrentino add to wishlist Reflecting contemporary practice, this text explains the general roles and responsibilities of the nursing assistant, showing how these roles correspond to the performance of procedures and interaction with other health care professionals. This edition includes new chapters on comfort, rest and sleep; personal care and grooming; and persons and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.00! \| SVS
4	Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants more books like this by Sheila A Sorrentino add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $21.83! new only from $32.20!
5	Moments with Baxter more books like this by Melissa Joseph, Dennis Bussey (Photographer) add to wishlist This is a collection of touching, true stories about the poignant connection between Baxter, an 18-year-old therapy dog, and the hospice patients and their families to whom he brings comfort and love. During the last four years, Baxter has helped hundreds of patients ease out of their lives with dignity and peace. His uncanny intuition and almost ... see all copies from $33.84! new only from $33.84!
6	Lessons for the Living: Stories of Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Courage at the End of Life more books like this by Stan Goldberg add to wishlist When Stan Goldberg was diagnosed with cancer, he was afraid and deeply saddened by his prognosis, as anyone in his situation would be. Unlike many, however, he chose to face his fear by helping others in the process of dying - he signed up as a hospice volunteer to be at the bedsides of people who are terminally ill. His experiences changed his ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $2.95! \| SVS
7	Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness more books like this by Joanne Lynn, Rosalynn Carter (Foreword by), Joan K Harrold, MD, MPH add to wishlist This guide for caregivers and their fatally ill patients offers medical, emotional, and spiritual advice for facing the final years of life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal more books like this by Beth Witrogen McLeod add to wishlist "A fine source to help bring out the helping heart in all of us."-Mitch Albom, author of Tuesdays with MorrieAs featured on the Today ShowWhether it involves caring for an aging parent, an ill spouse or partner, or a disabled child, caregiving takes us into a new reality. In this powerful, unique book, Beth Witrogen McLeod leads readers through ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.70! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Measure of Our Days: A Spiritual Exploration of Illness more books like this by Jerome Groopman add to wishlist Meditations on the end of life by a physician who has been present at many deathbeds. This memoir covers Groopman's own medical practice, his research into cancer and AIDS, and the catastrophic illnesses he has seen. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.75! \| first editions
10	Questions and answers on death and dying more books like this by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross add to wishlist For the past five years, psychiatrist Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross has been answering the questions of professional people and families who have been faced with the care of the dying. Doctors, nurses, clergymen, and social workers, as well as lay people, have gathered in workshops around the country to ask her questions arising out of their experiences ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11	End of Life: A Nurse's Guide to Compassionate Care more books like this by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (Creator) add to wishlist This sensitively written book offers a wealth of insight and practical advice for nurses in every specialty and setting providing end-of-life care. Nurses will learn how to address patients' spiritual concerns, ensure that physical needs are met, help patients maintain their dignity, and provide emotional support to grieving families. Nurses will ... see all copies from $17.43! new only from $32.63! \| SVS
12 view cover	The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute, and Long-Term Care more books like this by Jolynn Pulliam add to wishlist This full-color text is popular with both students and teachers alike because it's concise, and practical. The second edition reflects the most recent practice requirements including the latest Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, OSHA mandates regarding infection control, as well as OBRA training requirements and updates. It also includes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.98! \| SVS
13 view cover	Textbook of Palliative Nursing more books like this by Betty R Ferrell (Editor), Nessa Coyle (Editor) add to wishlist Originally published in 2001, the Textbook of Palliative Nursing has become the standard text for the field of hospice and palliative care nursing. In this new edition, the authors and editors have updated each chapter to ensure that the content is evidence-based and current references are included. They also have retained the important focus ... see all copies from $31.15! new only from $97.25! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Hospice Movement: A Better Way of Caring for the Dying more books like this by Sandol Stoddard add to wishlist The classic that revolutionized the way we treat the terminally ill--and how we view death itself--now substantially updated and expanded with three entirely new chapters and an extensive appendix on pain and symptom management. Plus, new material on the movement's growth and response to the challenge of AIDS. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $39.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Being a homemaker/home health aide more books like this by Elana D Zucker add to wishlist For NA courses or certificate courses specific to Home Health. Updated and expanded to reflect the issues and situations encountered by today's home health aide, this text guides students through all vital aspects of their jobs in a simple, focused manner and teaches them to be efficient, caring members of the health-care team. Written in a ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $19.89!
16 view cover	Mosby's Textbook for the Home Care Aide more books like this by Joan M Birchenall, Eileen Steight add to wishlist This textbook follows the national HomeCaring Council's curriculum for home care aides. It clearly defines the role of the home care aide as a member of the professional home care team. The easy-to-read format includes numerous reality-based situations that will give the home care aide a true understanding of this challenging field. It includes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $51.87! \| SVS
17 view cover	And a Time to Die: How American Hospitals Shape the End of Life more books like this by Sharon R Kaufman add to wishlist A penetrating examination of how most Americans die today--how the patients and their families' conflicting desires about a "good death" collide with the politics and routines of American hospitals. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.97! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Being a Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant more books like this by Connie Will-Black add to wishlist For courses in basic skills training for long-term care nurse assistants. Written by nurses currently practicing and teaching in the long-term care field, this basic skills text focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to do the day-to-day job of a certified nursing assistant in a long-term care facility. It meets curriculum as required by ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.00! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine more books like this by Doyle, Hanks, MacDonald 1935- add to wishlist The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine has firmly established itself as the definitive book on the subject and is used in more than 8,000 palliative care services in over 100 countries. This new edition has been completely rewritten and revised to reflect the rapid growth of the specialty. Two world-famous doctors, Sir Kenneth Calman and ... see all copies from $61.00! new only from $129.50!
20	Love and Roses from David: The Legacy of Living and Dying more books like this by Robert J Grant add to wishlist see all copies from $3.68! new only from $26.97! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants - Soft Cover Version more books like this by Shelia A Sorentino, Sheila A Sorrentino add to wishlist Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants provides complete coverage of the knowledge and skills required to work in a variety of health care settings. This popular text presents information in a concise, readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels. The clear, logical presentation of procedures, with hundreds of large, ... see all copies from $1.99!
22 view cover	Long-Term Care Companion: Skills for the Certified Nursing Assistant more books like this by Marjorie G Frazier add to wishlist This guide for long-term care assistants presents the vital skills necessary for competent care. Grouped by skills, the book covers more than 300 OBRA procedures, from bed changing to catheter cleaning. More than 100 photographs show how to perform the various tasks. see all copies from $19.93! new only from $23.08!
23 view cover	I'm Here to Help: A Guide for Caregivers, Hospice Workers, and Volunteers more books like this by M Catherine Ray, Catherine Ray add to wishlist A book for the millions of professionals who are committed to taking care of people with chronic or terminal illness, "I'm Here to Help" imparts the communication skills necessary for a restful and caring hospice environment. Ray presents new ideas on how to facilitate communication in a succinct, practical, and highly-readable style that takes a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99!
24 view cover	Troubled Dream of Life: In Search of a Peaceful Death more books like this by Dr. Daniel Callahan add to wishlist Modern medicine has discovered a vast array of new and often radical cures and treatments for saving and lengthening lives, but in doing so, has opened a new wound: science has made death more difficult to accept. Drawing on his own experience and on literature, philosophy and medicine, the author offers an insight on how to deal with the rewards ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Mosby's Workbook for Nursing Assistants more books like this by Relda Timmeney Kelly add to wishlist This comprehensive, chapter-by-chapter companion to the textbook includes a wide variety of exercises to enhance learning and hold students' interest, such as checklists for the textbook procedures, Independent Learning Activities, and questions for each of the videos in "Mosby's Nursing Assistant Skills Videos Series". Optional Learning Exercises ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.64! \| first editions \| SVS

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