This comprehensive, student-friendly text helps students master the technical communication, and critical thinking skills they need to provide compassionate, competent care in any health care setting. The book is acclaimed for its emphasis on reading comprehension over reading level and its unique and engaging art program that is fully integrated with the narrative. To ensure student success, the content was developed in conjunction with a reading specialist to ensure readability for ESL and other students who lack strong reading skills.

The Fourth Edition features updated procedures that incorporate the latest specific state guidelines and 2012 NNAAP skill revisions, new procedural photos, updated and expanded information in the home health care unit, a new unit on providing nursing assistant care in a long-term healthcare environment, and more.