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Choosing the Right Textbook for Your Course Thinking of making a switch to a new textbook for your course? Not sure which of our books might be right for you? Take a read through our quick guide to helping you choose the best textbook for your course! August’s Nurse Assisting: The Complete Guide This book is the ultimate guide for your nurse assistant course. This textbook is complete with review of key topics and coverage of all the skills your students will need to pass their certification exam, written in easy-to-understand language that makes it easy for [...]

What Can Your Students Find When They Scan the QR Codes in Our Textbooks? Wondering what your students will find when they scan the QR codes within our textbooks? We encourage you to explore them yourself, but if you haven’t, here’s a breakdown of information your students will find when they scan those codes. First, additional information. Students learn best when they have context for the concepts they are learning. That might mean additional information or resources from trusted sources. It might also be videos or in-depth information to expand on concepts within the textbook. Any QR [...]

Enhancing Healthcare Education: The Power of Case Studies Case studies are a great way to promote active learning in a classroom. The utilization of case studies in healthcare education courses plays a vital role in enhancing learning outcomes and ensuring students are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in their careers. What is a case study? Case studies are fictional or real-life scenarios that present healthcare situations and require students to analyze and apply theoretical knowledge. They can serve multiple purposes, including bridging the gap between theory and practice, developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and promoting [...]

Take a Walk through August’s Acute Care Nurse Assisting: The Complete Guide Want to know what’s inside the pages of August’s Acute Care Nurse Assisting: The Complete Guide and how our content benefits you and your students? Then you’re in the right place; keep reading for a tour of our newest nurse assistant textbook. August’s Acute Care Nurse Assisting: The Complete Guide is written specifically to help nursing assistant students transition to the fast-paced world of acute care. Consider this new textbook for your acute care nurse assistant course or your CNA 2 course! The Skills Contents [...]

How Can August Learning Solutions Help You Transition Textbooks? If you’re looking to make a switch to one of August Learning Solutions’ textbooks for your course, you may be overwhelmed by the idea of making changes to your course. Perhaps you have been using another textbook for years and the thought of switching to a new one is daunting. But have no fear, we’re here to help you make the transition seamlessly! So, what can you expect when you make the switch to one of our textbooks? Crosswalks: Crosswalks are an easy way to map the content [...]

What’s in a Webinar? Did you know that August Learning Solutions offers FREE webinars to introduce our content and show you all the benefits that come along with adopting one of our textbooks in your course? Well, if you didn’t before, now you know! Whether you’re starting a new program and need resources to get going or looking to make a switch to a new textbook for your course, we’re here for you! We want to show you how our content can work for you. What can you expect when you schedule a webinar with us? A [...]

The Impact of Self-Assessment Quizzes for Students Self-assessment quizzes have become an increasingly popular tool for students to evaluate their own learning and progress. These types of quizzes allow students to gauge their knowledge of a particular topic, identify areas that require improvement, and gain a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. If you’re using one of our textbooks in your course, you can find many ways for students to self-assess. Let’s learn more about the benefits of self-assessment and how August Learning Solutions has incorporated it for your students! First, let’s discuss the benefits of [...]

The Importance of Learning and Understanding Nonmedical Roles in Home Health Aide Training When we think of healthcare professionals, we often imagine doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel. However, there is a crucial role that often goes unnoticed but has a significant impact on patient care—home health aides. Home health aides play a vital role in assisting patients with their daily activities and providing personalized care in the comfort of their homes. While medical knowledge and skills are essential, it is equally important for home health aides to learn and understand nonmedical roles. Enhancing Patient Comfort and [...]

How to Utilize August Learning Solutions’ Classroom Resources in Your Nurse Assistant Course Nursing assistant courses are designed to prepare students for their new career. To ensure you have all the tools necessary to prepare your students, August Learning Solutions has created free classroom resources for use in your course. Classroom resources are set up per chapter and include items like a chapter synopsis, review of chapter key terms, reflection exercises, comprehension exercises, prioritization exercises, multiple choice questions, and classroom activities. These exercises were built for the kinesthetic learner. That means they were built with student engagement [...]

Different Ways to Utilize PowerPoints in Your Course PowerPoint presentations have become an integral part of modern-day teaching. They provide an effective way to present information in an organized and visually appealing manner. While many instructors use PowerPoint presentations as a lecture tool, there are many other ways to utilize this versatile tool in the classroom. Interactive Presentations: PowerPoint presentations can be used to create interactive lessons that engage students in the learning process. Use interactive features such as clickable buttons, hyperlinks, and quizzes to make the presentation more engaging and interactive. This will help students to [...]