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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 $4.95! \| 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 $7.18! \| 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 $15.19! new only from $24.68! \| SVS
5	Final Journeys: A Practical Guide for Bringing Care and Comfort at the End of Life more books like this by Maggie Callanan add to wishlist From the co-author of the classic handbook "Final Gifts" comes the ultimate guide to understanding the special needs of both the dying and those who care for them. see all copies from $3.91! new only from $3.98! \| SVS
6	Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death more books like this by Dr. Joan Halifax, Ira Byock (Foreword by) add to wishlist Health writer Linda Sparrowe has joined forces with yoga instructor Patricia Walden to offer both a health-enhancing yoga programme and a comprehensive reference guide for treating specific health problems with yoga and natural medicine. Clearly written, the book features detailed information on a wide range of women's health issues accompanied by ... see all copies from $10.46! new only from $10.46! \| SVS
7	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 $55.29! new only from $60.57!
8	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
9	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
10	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 $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	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 $1.99! \| first editions
12	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
13 view cover	To Live Until We Say Good Bye more books like this by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D. add to wishlist Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, whose books on death and dying have sold in the millions, now offers an extraordinary visual record of her work. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $64.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	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 $14.67! new only from $32.63! \| SVS
15 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
16 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
17 view cover	Living, Dying, Grieving more books like this by Dixie L Dennis add to wishlist Many students wonder what it is like to die or how to cope when someone they love dies. Living, Dying, Grieving helps answer these important questions and provides a mature understanding of what death really is. Taking a life education approach, this book offers helpful tips and techniques for mastering a fear of death, suggests helpful ideas for ... see all copies from $48.67! new only from $51.02! \| first editions
18 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
19 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 $2.00! new only from $30.00! \| SVS
20 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
21 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
22 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 $27.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Fighting for Dear Life: The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo and What It Means for All of Us more books like this by David C Gibbs, Bob DeMoss add to wishlist David Gibbs took a leap of faith in September 2003 when Bob and Mary Schindler, Terri Schiavo's parents, asked him to become the lead attorney in their frantic fight to save their daughter's life. Taking the case pro bono, Gibbs embarked on a compelling journey that would forever change his life. He watched Terri fade away in those last days, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 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 $114.75!
25 view cover	Sacred Passage: How to Provide Fearless, Compassionate Care for the Dying more books like this by Margaret Coberly, PH.D., R.N. add to wishlist Margaret Coberly offers sound, practical advice on meeting the essential needs of the dying, integrating stories from her long career in nursing with useful insights from the Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Tibetan Buddhism focuses on the nature of death and how to face it with honesty, openness, and courage. Coberly argues that this outlook can be ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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	On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross see all from $1.99! new only from $9.67!
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