New Title
Kim Ernstmeyer
January 25, 2023

New Title! Nursing Assistant

🛏️ New from WisTech Open: Nursing Assistant

WisTech Open is proud to share the release of Nursing Assistant, a free, open textbook designed to help learners build the essential knowledge and clinical skills needed to succeed in entry-level healthcare roles.

Now available, this supportive and practical resource prepares students to provide safe, compassionate care in long-term care, home health, and acute care settings—aligning with core nursing assistant training requirements.

🏥 Why this textbook matters

Nursing assistants are a vital part of the healthcare team. Nursing Assistant helps learners:

🧼 Deliver personal care with dignity and respect
💉 Measure and report vital signs accurately
🛏️ Assist with mobility, positioning, and comfort
🧠 Communicate clearly with patients and healthcare teams
📋 Understand safety, infection control, and basic documentation

It’s a real-world guide for students preparing to make a difference at the bedside.

👩‍⚕️ Who it’s for

This textbook is a great fit for:

🩺 Students in CNA and pre-nursing programs
📚 Adult learners and career changers entering healthcare
🏫 High school health science and dual-credit programs
🧑‍🏫 Faculty looking for free, standards-aligned CNA content
🔁 Workforce and upskilling initiatives for long-term care

📘 What’s inside

  • Step-by-step care procedures and safety alerts
  • Resident rights, dignity, and cultural considerations
  • Realistic case scenarios and chapter reviews
  • Videos, checklists, and hands-on learning activities
  • Foundations for success in healthcare careers

🔓 Open, flexible, and free

Nursing Assistant is published by WisTech Open and:

✅ Costs nothing—completely free for students
🛠️ Is openly licensed and customizable
🌍 Works great in online, hybrid, or classroom settings
📲 Is accessible, mobile-friendly, and LMS-ready

🚀 Explore or adopt the book today

Start reading here:
👉 https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nurseassist/

Help your students launch their healthcare careers with confidence—with Nursing Assistant from WisTech Open.