Photo showing a cone to prevent hand contracture (left) and a palm protector (right).

Photo of a hearing aid in a case with a battery and a cleaning tool.

Photo showing examples of foam boot used to support a patient's ankles and keep the heels floated off the bed.

This textbook is an open educational resource (OER) with CC-BY licensing aligned with Wisconsin Technical College System’s Nursing Assistant program (30-543-300). The Nursing Assistant program prepares students for employment as nursing assistants as well as for entry to other health-related programs. It is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as a nurse aide training program. Upon successful completion of a Nursing Assistant program, the student is eligible to take the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant competency evaluation for inclusion on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry and employment in nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, hospices, community based residential facilities, assisted living centers, and homes for the developmentally disabled.

Chippewa Valley Technical College created this OER with funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) by using Open RN workflows, remixing Open RN OER textbooks, and creating new content. The Open RN project has published five OER nursing textbooks that have been widely adopted across the United States and is funded by a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Education. More information about the Open RN project can be found at cvtc.edu/OpenRN.

This online book is free and can also be downloaded in multiple formats for offline use. The online version is required to complete interactive learning activities included in each chapter.

Photo showing an image comparing the legs of a portable full-body mechanical lift in a closed and open position.

Photo showing a simulated patient putting a sock on the foot using a sock aid.