Nursing Assistant

Reviewed by Nancyruth Leibold, Associate Professor, Minnesota State University Mankato on 3/22/24

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

This textbook includes the current and comprehensive nursing assistant curriculum information. Foundational nursing concepts and frameworks, such as Maslow’s Hierarchy are included. Each chapter includes interactive learning activities so students can check their understanding/knowledge. Examples of interactive learning activities are virtual simulations, case studies, exercises, knowledge check questions, videos, and a glossary. All subjects of the Nursing Assistant curriculum are included. There are some local differences in skills and knowledge that courses in the area might need to supplement.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

The content is accurate and includes source citations. No content errors or biases are present.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

The information in the book is relevant. The concepts included are all relevant for nursing assistants. The chapters include relevant skills checklists and video demonstrations of the skills within the scope of a Nursing Assistant.

Clarity rating: 5

The text is clear and flows well. Nursing language is quite unique, and the textbook has included appropriate proper terms/jargon/technical terminology. Each chapter includes the terms in the text, but there is also a glossary at the end of the chapter that includes the nursing vocabulary.

Consistency rating: 5

The terms and framework used are consistent in the book.

Modularity rating: 5

The textbook is broken into chapters with distinctive major topics and then sub-topics within chapters that are appropriate for Nursing Assistants.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

The Nursing Assistant topics are presented in a logical, clear manner. Evidence of constructive building blocks of content from basic to higher levels is present.

Interface rating: 5

The interface is Pressbooks, and all navigational links and arrows are in working order. The images, charts and videos are displayed well and in working order. No confusion was found in the review of this book. There are numerous interactive components for learners to check their knowledge and refine as needed, and these aspects all have a proper display and are in working order.

Grammatical Errors rating: 4

There are some minor grammar errors in the textbook. There are some missing commas, missing articles, and clarity issues in phrases and sentences. These are minor errors and would not hamper the effectiveness of the textbook. A 4.5/5 would more accurately reflect the book's grammar.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

The textbook includes diverse images and learning exercises representative of cultures, races, and populations. The chapter about communication could be improved by including more examples about communicating with people of various cultures, religions, ages, genders, abilities, and additional populations. This is not a weakness of the textbook, but rather an acknowledgement of how much there is to know about health and cultures and that a future edition could add more of this content.

Overall, the textbook is exceptional, and I would highly recommend using this textbook! Thank you so much for sharing your scholarship with all!

Reviewed by Martha Fabian-Krause, Adjunct Clinical Instructor, RN, Rogue Community College on 11/11/23

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

Very in-depth and easily assimilated, progressive material for an entry level program leading to obtaining state board of licensing certification.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

Information is totally accurate and relative to acquiring certification for NA students.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

Currently up to date information.
Will not be easily outdated unless research dictates.

Clarity rating: 5

Easy to understand with the Learning Activities Quizzes, Glossary and Utube videos for promoting an easily to understand progressive format.,

Consistency rating: 5

Each section has clear learning objectives delivered utilizing a clearly understood formal carried out in each section.

Modularity rating: 5

Easy, concise reading. Written to present one concept at a time, not requiring rereading to understand the content.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

The overview at the beginning chapters integrates basic healthcare concept, definitions, and flows throughly toward the end skills. Promotes a holistic understanding of the NA material..

Interface rating: 5

Navigation is easily executed. Starts with important healthcare definitions and builds throughout each chapter to achieve a comprehensive, relevant NA teaching text.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

No grammatical errors noted.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

Cultural references are timeless.

Teaching Nursing Students at a Community College, I would clearly use this as a basis for a program leading to Nursing Assistant certification.

Reviewed by Shabnam Shakil, adjunct professor, City Colleges of Chicago on 2/27/23

Comprehensiveness rating: 4 see less

The books covered most of the important fields in nursing assistance, but still missing some of the wound care, intravenous line, and care of mentally debilitated patients, video presentation with a simulation patient(dummy)is very informative and helpful to understand different techniques used for patients care in the hospital setting.

Content Accuracy rating: 4

content is accurate and relevant, with emphasis on how to implement the different techniques in patient care.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

The material is up-to-date and straightforward, easy to understand and relevant with the topics.

Clarity rating: 5

simple and easy terms used that are familiar to students especially if students already have medical terminology class.

Consistency rating: 4

it's consistent with medical terminologies which frequently used in medical settings.

Modularity rating: 4

should be easily reorganized at different points with associated videos presentation.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

topics are organized and logical.

Interface rating: 5

no significant interface issue.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I didn't find any grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

Because it is used in the simulation so it is not culturally insensitive or offensive at all.