Customer Reviews:
Missionary student, have used this book. .......2007-08-15
Excellent for use in third world countries. Every missionary should own a copy of this book. The only reason I do not give 5 stars to this book is because of the philosophies of David Werner on community development, which contradict biblical community development ideas. For instance, he promotes some non-conservative ideas about birth control. So Christians, just be careful whose hands this book gets into. I would give the same warning about the "where there is no women doctor" book. That one is definitely not worth buying, you're better off with a good basic handbook on childbirth and prenatal care.
common sense.......2007-08-05
or lack thereof, c'mon people give me a break! If there is no doctor around and you are in need of medical attention then MOVE! stop whining because you have not lifted your feet for the entire existence of the planet! This kind of thing just nauseates me. I wish them well but c'mon, move away from despair and get closer to somewhere that a doctor can help you! Progression is hard I suppose.
A village health care handbook for Africa, not an EMT manual........2007-05-30
Judging this book by its intended purpose it looks very good. Many things are basic like cleanliness, diet, don't smoke ciggarettes, etc. But I thought some were not so basic (and I couldn't find them in my boy scout manual). For example:
Page 67: the possible medicines needed for injection (Appendicitis - ampicillin or penicillin with streptomycin, syphilis - benzathine penicillin, gonorrhea - kanamycin, etc).
Page 154: six different vaccinations and the reccomended ages.
Page 169: a flowchart to care for a person with acute diarrhea (when would you give them metonidazole, or co-trimoxazole, or ampicillin?).
Page 180: treatment for pneumonia.
Page 208-210 chart: 38 different types of skin problems which include onthocerciasis, vitiligo, and kwashiorkor.
ETC.
Also the basic stuff is so well laid out that I could see it helping a worker organize their thoughts along the lines of "What do I need to check?" or "What do I need to teach those who don't know the basics?". If you were in a remote situation, people were sick wanting you to help them NOW, and THERE WAS NO DOCTOR this manual would be very reassuring to have. Stress can make you forget basics. Or maybe if you were in the States and couldn't afford health insurance and wanted to be sure you were in true need before you went to the doctor who will bill you for walking in the door?
Very VERY basic.......2007-04-26
Unless you have no experience with basic medical care you will likely find this book very elementary and you would be better off buying a boy scout's handbook, although it wouldn't cover some of the female items, it would give you more information on dealing with the day to day.
The numerous references about 'seeing a doctor' defy the title and purpose implied by the book.
Very useful material.......2007-02-24
David Werner has assembled a wonderful primer for anyone rendering care in the third world. There is useful information for everyone from lay people to MDs, well worth the time it takes to read the book. I especially like the succinct treatment plans with common and inexpensive medications. Treating patients in the third world without a laboratory, X-ray, or other modern tools takes a different mindset that WHERE THERE IS NO DOCTOR puts into perspective.
Strongly recommended. I'm taking a copy back to the mountains of Panama with me next week.
Book Description
Ideal for review courses and for individual study, this book is a must-have tool for anyone preparing to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. Concise reviews of the critical topics outlined by the Pharmacy Certification Training Board, along with review tests at the end of each chapter, assess your current knowledge and identify areas that need further study. In addition to end-of-chapter practice questions, two cumulative tests at the end of the book provide practice for taking the full-length exam. If additional math practice is what you need, you'll find 14 chapters that focus specifically on math and include additional math questions. This new edition includes greatly expanded information on pharmacology, pharmaceutical agents, the effect of drugs on specific body systems and conditions, and drug interactions.
Customer Reviews:
In-Depth Study Guide.......2007-10-09
This is a great study guide for the PTCE if you are looking to brush up on everything for the exam. It goes into depth as far as a pharmacy technician would want to know. The practice tests are a great way to let yourself focus on the parts of the exam that you are not as well prepared for. There are some mistakes throughout some of the question and answer sections, but it is pretty easy to figure out the right answers. I used this in conjunction with the Prentice Hall Question and Answer study guide and did a great job on the PTCE.
Errors.......2007-08-30
Personally, I don't trust books with errors in them, whether they be grammatical or technical or any other sort. That's why that upon finding that this book failed to spell PTCB correctly on the first page of the introduction, I returned the book immediately. For a book from the same publishing company that produced the Comprehensive Exam Review for the Pharmacy Technician, I'm sufficiently surprised. I would highly recommend only two books to study for the PharmTech Exam: The Comprehensive Exam Review for the Pharmacy Technician written by Jahangir Moini and a supplemental calculation book.
One of the best to prepare for the national PT exam.......2007-05-30
I am a former science teacher and found this book was the best out of 3 that I bought to prepare for the exam. I took the exam this month and feel confident that I passed. The book breaks up the material into concise chapters with chapter tests. The best are the chapters on drugs that really helped me remember the drug names, mechanisms of action and precautions.
Genius!.......2007-04-16
I was so angry with this book that I actually wrote down the errors as I read it so that I could share it with you. I wont hammer you with all of them, just the ones I'm currently reading, from pg 111-123, a mere 12 pages, a fraction of the book's length.
pg 111 - 125mg/ml stated in question, changed to 125mg/2ml in the solution on pg 112.
pg 115 question #2 - 200mg/ml, changed to 250mg/ml in solution on pg 519.
pg 115 question #9 - 250mg/5ml, changed to 125mg/ml in solution on pg 520.
pg 118 "PCTB", should be "PTCB" (come on editor, it was in caps and it's the subject of your book)
pg 119 "adult dose of a drug is 2m/kg", should be 2mg/kg
pg 123 question #9 - the solution is suppose to use clark's rule: (wgt of child/150pd * adult dose), not young's rule: (age of child/(age + 12) * adult dose), instead they use a combo of both: 25lb/(25lb +150lb) * dose. Wrong!
At first I was very angry with the errors in this book, but I went through a 12 step program: anger, denial, blame, resentment, ... and finally acceptance. And in the end, I love this book! It's sheer genius! The author and editor piss you off so much you double check all their work, writing down all their errors, rewriting it online to share with you, and commiting it all to long term memory!
It's all I can do to refrain from giving this book 5 stars. I only gave it 3 for that rare reader who doesn't have the time to edit the book like I did.
I passed the exam, but..........2007-01-04
The book does a good job of covering the basics, but it is full of mathematical errors, circuitous mathematical logic (they make the math much harder than it needs to be), and misinformation on physics (e.g. it says that a meniscus is an optical allusion, when in fact it is a real physical phenomenon caused by the surface tension of the liquid).
On the plus side, it does a good job covering pharmacy law, pharmacy operations, calculating dosages, and drugs. While you could study the drug information (e.g. drug classes, physical effects, interactions, etc.) for weeks, the exam does not delve into it very much (at least mine did not).
Book Description
(American Hospital Association) Programmed workbook to be used with the textbook, Being a Nursing Assistant, 8th ed., c2000, by Francie Wolgin. Includes a variety of exercises from word searchs to multiple-choice questions. For students. Previous edition: c1997. Three-hole punched with perforated pages.
Customer Reviews:
Is Great.......2007-04-10
I really like this text book it is really useful and answers lot of my questions
Great text for CNA class.......2006-08-04
I am currently studying to become a CNA in the state of Maine. This is the textbook and workbook we are using. I have found this text to be very thorough and I enjoy it very much. I would recommend it to any CNA or CNA student.
Want to become a CNA?.......2006-06-22
This book is a wonderful guide to get you on your way to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. This is a wonderful career to have in the medical field. Helping people as a CNA is extremely rewarding.
Even if you're not looking to become a CNA, this book has excellent information for anyone who is in a caregiving situation. It has information ranging from infant care to elderly care.
I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to pursue a career in the healthcare field or anyone who has someone they take care of.
Being a Nurses Assistant.......2006-03-09
This book was fantastic! Very detailed and easy to follow.No question was left unanswered. I highly recommend it to anyone studying to be a nurses aid.
Graet Book for Nurses Assistant and Caregivers.......1999-09-11
I am a Certified Nurses Aide, and I have read this book 3 times already. I am now taking notes. This book gives a lot of case studies, and easy to read instructions. This book has helped me to keep up to date on what is happening in the Health Care Field. It is also helping me with my course in becoming a Certified Medical Coding Specialist. The Appendix consisting of Medical terms, etc. is helpful to all who want to know how to understand medical jargon.
Book Description
The Pharmacy Technician is a comprehensive survey of pharmacy regulation and practice for technicians. It contains self-paced study aids and over 400 full color illustrations. A companion Workbook and Certification Review containing over 800 exercises with answers is available.
Customer Reviews:
Textbook for Pharmacy Technician Program.......2001-03-01
If you have never worked in a pharmacy before and want to pass the pharmacy technnician certification exam, then you need more than just a certification review book. You will also need a textbook that explains comprehensively pharmacy laws and the operating procedures of a typical pharmacy. Because it isn't a certification review, be aware that it doesn't have enough practice problems. Overall, it is an excellent textbook to use with a workbook.
WOULDN'T BE BAD IF THEY COULD GET IT RIGHT.......1999-09-17
The information presented is fairly easy to understand, interesting, and seems to be thorough. So what's the problem? I have to say, I would absolutely love the textbook and its corresponding workbook if it wasn't for one truely frustrating aspect - there are way too many errors. It's incredible! Here's an example - a question regarding roman numeral conversions (pg 38 wkbk)- what is 14 in roman numerals? well, anybody who's gone through grade school could tell you it's XIV - the answer key tells you it's CIV (104!!). How about this one (pg 85 txt) - convert 1mg to g: ok, i'm thinking - DUH - .001g - correct answer, according to the answer key is .011g -- Now, this is not quite a big deal when it's very easy to tell the book is wrong (yet, again) - but then, when you get into more difficult calculations and you can't trust the answer key, it becomes very frustrating. When you take into account the fact that you've spent over $60 for the text and workbook and you can't count on the information to be correct it becomes enraging. There are also a plethora of idiotic typos to furthur insult you for sending these people your money. Example (pg 108 txt) convert 120 mcg to mg - answer according to the key: 120 mcg = 0.12 mcg - that's 0.12 MCG not MG. Or, how about his - convert 50% to a decimal. Answer according to the key: 50/100. Now, the last time I checked that was something called a fraction - a decimal looked more like this: .50 - This isn't even the tip of the iceberg. I just have one question for Morton Publishing Co...Do you guys happen to employ anyone there called an EDITOR? I just hope to God you all don't have anything to do with the answer keys the PTCB is holding in their possession. If you do, I quit now.
The Only Book a Pharmacy Technician Will Ever Need!.......1999-07-16
This wonderful book combines text and visuals to provide the most complete Pharmacy Technician book ever written. The authors of this book have done an outstanding job in bringing us an easy to read, easy to understand book on this subject. Take it from me a Pharmacy Technician student if you buy only one book BUY THIS ONE !!
"The Pharmacy Technician" Is No.1 In Any Type Of Setting.......1999-02-10
This new text for Pharmacy Technicians is a totally new type of book you must see and own. The approach used is the use of a visual format that makes it easier for students to identify what he/she is learning. This book is destined to be the number one classroom book in any type of teaching setting. You as a technician will easily comprehend the material presented. For Pharmacy Technician Educators, your wait is over! Try this text and watch your students excel. There is also a companion book, "Pharmacy Technician Workbook & Certification Review" offered here. Both texts are offered at an outstanding price. Get yours today!
Book Description
The job of nursing assistant/nurse’s aide ranks high for pay, job openings, and satisfaction, but getting certified can be tough. This book makes the process much easier with five complete multiple-choice exams — including complete answer explanations — based on industry standards. Here is current information on state requirements; a sample practical skills assessment; proven preparation advice including test-taking strategies and tips on getting in mental and physical shape for test day; and vital information on certification requirements and trends as well as resources and directories.
Customer Reviews:
nursing assistance/nurse aide exam (second edition).......2006-10-29
I ordered two books at the same time needed both,got one book and the other I waited for weeks and e-mailed xxx3.Amazon does not have the book any more,don't sell this book.Not in stock and can not get it.If I would of know I would not have ordered the other book.P.S. when ordering better make sure they have the book,they'll show the book but they might not have it any more.I'm very disapointed.
Great book for testing knowledge.......2006-07-25
I used this book to study for my CNA exam. As an EMT-B from the Air Force, we are able to do a lot more than a CNA. In studying for this test, this book allowed me to understand and study for my CNA successfully. I had this book in addition to another one on skills. I aced my test thanks to this book!! I think this book was essential in helping me pass my test.
For someone who hasn't taken a CNA course and wants to "challenge the board" to get their CNA, this book is for you.
Very Helpful.......2005-08-08
I used the book to help me prepare for a CNA test. After a three year period of not doing anything with my cna licence this book really recalled all memory. I did great in the test and really aenjoy the job that it helped me get.
Test guide.......2005-07-19
This is a great book for practice tests, but it is not really a study guide. It is still very beneficial in assisting you with testing your knowledge of the material.
Book Description
Paraeducators also known as teacher aides, teaching assistants, and instructional assistants are playing an increasingly important role in schools. Most teachers, however, have never been trained to work effectively with other adults in their classrooms. In A Teacher's Guide to Working with Paraeducators and Other Classroom Aides, Jill Morgan and Betty Y. Ashbaker provide straightforward advice and focused activities that can help forge a productive working relationship between teachers and paraeducators. The authors cover key topics related to working with and supervising paraeducators, including how to assign responsibilities, communicate, monitor quality of work, provide on-the-job training, and create a feedback loop. Tips from practicing teachers explain ways to find the time to effectively supervise paraeducators. The authors discuss how the supervisory techniques involved in working with paraeducators are similar to and different from those that teachers use with students. The authors give concise suggestions for translating the information to the your classroom; fill-in-the-blank forms outline self-directed steps for improving in select areas. As both a practical workbook and a thoughtful reflection of the authors' experiences in working with teachers and paraeducators, this book is an indispensable resource for any teacher who wants to create a successful instructional team.
Download Description
Paraeducators-also known as teacher aides, teaching assistants, and instructional assistants-are playing an increasingly important role in schools. Most teachers, however, have never been trained to work effectively with other adults in their classrooms. In A Teacher's Guide to Working with Paraeducators and Other Classroom Aides, Jill Morgan and Betty Y. Ashbaker provide straightforward advice and focused activities that can help forge productive working relationships between teachers and paraeducators. The authors cover key topics related to working with and supervising paraeducators, including how to assign responsibilities, communicate, monitor quality of work, provide on-the-job training, and create a feedback loop. Tips from practicing teachers explain ways to find the time to effectively supervise paraeducators. The authors discuss how the supervisory techniques involved in working with paraeducators are similar to-and different from-those that teachers use with students. The authors give concise suggestions for translating the information to your classroom; fill-in-the-blank forms outline self-directed steps for improving in select areas. As both a practical workbook and a thoughtful reflection of the authors'experiences in working with teachers and paraeducators, this book is an indispensable resource for any teacher who wants to create a successful instructional team.
Customer Reviews:
An invaluable guide to utilizing paraeducators.......2001-07-06
Paraeducator is a term covering teacher aides, teaching assistants, and instructional assists. These play an increasingly important role in classroom instruction. A Teacher's Guide To Working With Paraeducators And Other Classroom Aides is an invaluable guide to utilizing paraeducators and provides the classroom instructor with information on establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with their aids and assistants, including the assignment of responsibilities, communication, monitor the quality of work, provision of on-the-job training, and the creation of a feedback loop. The text is enhanced with tops from practicing teachers explaining ways to find the time to effectively supervise paraeducators, how the supervisory techniques involved with paraeducators are similar to (and differ from) those that teachers use with students. A Teacher's Guide To Working With Paraeducators And Other Classroom Aides is an effective, indispensable, and highly recommended reference and resource for the teacher wanting to create a successful and effective instructional classroom team.
Book Description
This best-selling competency based learning system offers comprehensive content that is unequaled in preparing learners to be skilled nursing assistants in long term care, acute care, and home care settings. Over the years, this text has become the essential resource for the latest information and trends in nursing assistant education. It includes the latest health industry expectations of the knowledge and skills nursing assistants need to bring to the workplace. In addition, it presents more than 160 procedures in an easy to understand step-by-step format.
Customer Reviews:
A worthwhile purchase.......2007-09-01
This book is a great book. It is easy to understand and follow. Procedures are well explained step by step and color photographs accompany the steps. The color photographs are abundant. There are lots of tables throughout the book. It has a helpful glossary in the back, as well.
The sections of the book are as follows:
Introduction To Nursing Assisting
Scientific Principles
Basic Human Needs And Communication
Infection and Infection Control
Safety And Mobility
Measuring And Recording Vital Signs, Height, And Weight
Patient Care And Comfort Measures
Principles Of Nutrition And Fluid Balance
Special Care Procedures
Other Health Care Settings
Body Systems, Common Disorders, And Related Care Procedures
Expanded Role Of The Nursing Assistant
Response To Basic Emergencies
Moving Forward
Want to become a CNA?.......2006-06-22
This book is a wonderful guide to get you on your way to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. This is a wonderful career to have in the medical field. Helping people as a CNA is extremely rewarding.
Even if you're not looking to become a CNA, this book has excellent information for anyone who is in a caregiving situation. It has information ranging from infant care to elderly care.
I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to pursue a career in the healthcare field or anyone who has someone they take care of.
Book Description
This popular text provides complete coverage of the knowledge and skills nursing assistants need to work in a long-term care facility. The concise, readable, highly visual format appeals to learners of all levels. The clear, logical presentation of procedures, with hundreds of large, full-color photos and drawings, makes it easy for students to learn and understand. This new edition addresses the expanding role of the nursing assistant in long-term care, providing additional coverage of assisted living, restraint alternatives, transfers, wound care, elderly abuse, and restorative nursing.
Customer Reviews:
Mosby's Textbook for Long-term care Nursing Assistants.......2003-04-27
I bought this book along with other recommended reference books for CNAs, and in my opinion this one is the best. It is absolutely a pleasure to read, easy to follow procedures, great color pictures and illustrations. Very user-friendly format. I was actually looking forward to study time using this book.
I would also recommend the Workbook that supplements this textbook.
Out of date in body mechanics/transfers/safety.......2002-11-30
As a nursing instructor working closely with rehab we found this book out of date, with no changes in transfers, body mechanics that have been updated for safety throughout the years. The demos show transfers with staff using poor body mechanics, leaning over residents, not using lower legs using lower back muscles. Moving a person to the side of the bed technique demonstratess segmental movement taking the resident out of body alignment. There are up to date techniques for this. Mercury thermometers are no longer used. A two person transfer to the wheelchair in this book involves picking up the resident from the back and lifting with someone in the front with the legs. if a resident needs this then a hoyer a must. For back safety! The Essentials of Nursing Assistants by Mosby Second Edition, includes the same outdated pictures and demonstrations.
Mosby's Textbook for Long-term Care Assistants.......2000-04-18
As a teacher of nursing assistants, I find the book to be the most helpful. Easy reading, descriptive drawings for the procedures they must learn and practice. I am looking forward to an addition of a "student Workbook". Although this textbook does has excellent chapter reviews with practice questions and answers. The State exam is 100 questions long and this helps them with not fearing answering multiple choice questions.
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- Assisting in Long-Term Care third edition
- ASSISTING IN LONG-TERM CARE
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Assisting in Long-Term Care
Barbara Hegner , and
Mary Jo Mirlenbrink Gerlach
Manufacturer: Cengage Delmar Learning
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Book Description
This comprehensive, user-friendly book provides the theoretical knowledge and skills content you need to successfully complete a nursing assistant certification exam. The book meets OBRA guidelines and prepares you to work in a variety of long-term care settings or sub-acute units in the hospital. A major goal of this resource is to help you develop an understanding of the principles of safe and effective care of residents in long-term care. Special emphasis is placed on residents' rights, nutrition and hydration, restorative care, resident mobility, and maintaining a safe environment. From Doody's Book Review "This book, written to meet the needs of persons who wish to become CNAs and work in long term care (LTC), provides core concepts and clearly explains the basic principles of nursing care of the elderly. Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars!"
Customer Reviews:
Assisting in Long-Term Care third edition.......2002-02-02
The authors seem to out do themselves with each new edition that comes to press. Most text books are out of date before they go to press and certainly before the instructors can make their lesson plans for the students. By the instructor using the work book and the guide with this text you will have an unbeatable combination. Simple language and the technical blend and the student is able to comprehend with minimum difficulty. The previous editions have retired to become reference texts and so will the Third Edition when the Fourth Edition becomes available for this Instructor of a Certified Nursing Assistant Class at our local Technical College.
ASSISTING IN LONG-TERM CARE.......2000-04-06
I am using this textbook for a CNA course. I looked it over before registering for the class and the textbook attracted me to the course. It is colorful, well-organized, and thorough. I was impressed with the range of topics covered and variety of ways material is presented and re-enforced. The study aides and headings are easy to use and it is easy to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who will be working with the elderly in a long-term care setting.
Book Description
This valuable resource focuses on the competencies necessary to become a pharmacy technician in both institutional and community pharmacy practice. The framework of this easy-to-use book provides a stepwise approach for learning and understanding various components of the profession. This third edition of Thomson Delmar Learning's Pharmacy Practice for Technicians emphasizes basic biopharmaceuticals, the administration of medications, and the use of drugs. Revisions include a new section on Clinical Aspects of Pharmacy Technology and five new chapters (Community Pharmacy Practice, Nonprescription Medication, Natural Products, Reimbursement for Pharmacy Services, and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).
Customer Reviews:
Missing key ingredient.......2005-10-12
I'm all ready taking a Pharm Tech course, so this was supplemental for me. It has very good info except for one thing. There are no answers to the questions. So when I take the chapter reviews there is no way for me to know whether I've got the right understanding or not. An instructor's manual is required and can only be obtained if you are an instructor.And this instructor's manual does have the answer key. I would rate the book with 5 stars if I could grade my progress. Probably it would be no problem if you wanted to review, however, to use it as a stand-alone study guide, it is wanting.
Wonderful all-around teaching guide and reference.......1999-07-29
This well written, concise book explains all aspects of a technicians job. It touches on hospital, retail, and long-term care settings. It is a good book for anyone who wishes to learn anything about the technician profession. A definite reecomendation from myself, a tech with 7 years of experience from retail, mail-order and hospital settings.
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