Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics (6th Edition)

About the Book – Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics (6th Edition)

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics (6th Edition) by Jetta Fuzy, MS, RN, is an educational textbook designed to introduce students to the essential knowledge, responsibilities, and practical skills required in nursing assistant care.

The book provides a comprehensive foundation in patient care, covering topics such as personal hygiene, nutrition, communication, infection prevention, safety, and the physical and emotional needs of patients. It also explains the importance of respecting patients' rights, maintaining dignity, and providing compassionate, person-centred care.

With easy-to-understand explanations, illustrations, practical examples, and learning activities, this textbook helps students connect theoretical knowledge with everyday caregiving responsibilities.

What You Will Learn:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of nursing assistants.
• Develop essential patient-care and personal hygiene skills.
• Learn basic human anatomy and body system functions.
• Understand infection prevention and workplace safety.
• Explore nutrition, hydration, and proper feeding assistance.
• Improve communication and documentation skills.
• Recognise the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients.
• Understand professional ethics, patient rights, and compassionate care.

Who Should Read This Book?

This textbook is ideal for nursing assistant students, healthcare trainees, caregivers, vocational training institutes, nursing instructors, and individuals preparing for entry-level healthcare careers.

Why Read This Book?

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics combines foundational healthcare knowledge with practical caregiving guidance. Its structured approach makes it a useful learning resource for developing the confidence and skills needed to support patients safely and respectfully in healthcare environments.

About the Author – Jetta Fuzy, MS, RN

Jetta Fuzy is an experienced nursing professional, educator, and healthcare author associated with Hartman Publishing. With academic and professional credentials in nursing, including a Master of Science (MS) and Registered Nurse (RN) qualification, she has contributed to educational resources designed to prepare students for careers in nursing assistance and patient care.

Jetta Fuzy has collaborated with Hartman Publishing to develop practical nursing textbooks that explain essential healthcare concepts in clear, accessible language. Her work focuses on nursing fundamentals, patient safety, infection prevention, personal care, human anatomy, ageing, and the responsibilities of nursing assistants.

She is best known for her contribution to Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics, a widely used educational resource for nursing assistant training. Her writing helps students understand essential caregiving procedures and develop the foundational knowledge required in healthcare settings.

Through her educational contributions, Jetta Fuzy supports nursing students, healthcare trainees, and caregivers in building the knowledge and confidence needed to provide safe, respectful, and compassionate care.

About Hartman Publishing

Hartman Publishing is an educational publisher specialising in textbooks and training materials for nursing assistants and home health aides. The company has focused on educating frontline healthcare workers since 1994.