G-W Publisher and FACETS Healthcare Training create a winning combination for nursing assistant students


In an effort to help nursing assistant (NA) students prepare for and successfully pass their certification competency exam, G-W Publisher and FACETS Healthcare Training announce the availability of an exciting combination of classroom resources and online test preparation. This new partnership offers NA students and instructors a unique bundle package of G-W’s The Nursing Assistant: Essentials of Holistic Care textbook with a 1-year online subscription to FACETS Healthcare Training to prepare for state-specific certification exams, essential to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

The Nursing Assistant: Essentials of Holistic Care, ©2023, is in its second edition by author Dr. Sue Roe, who has over 35 years of experience in nursing and nursing education. With its unique focus on holistic caregiving, students learn how to address the needs of residents while providing high-quality care that is safe, effective, and compassionate. This new edition also features a Study Guide, digital resources including LMS-ready content with an Enhanced Video Clip Library featuring 24 Instructional Videos, and an entire suite of Online Instructor Resources. FACETS Healthcare Training is the ideal complement to G-W Publisher’s Nursing Assistant textbook, providing essential state-specific resources for nursing assistant students, 100% online.

“For 100 years, G-W has had a steadfast focus on education and career readiness. We understand the importance and value of certifications in industry, most recently for allied health careers,” said John Flanagan, President of G-W. “Our partnership with FACETS Healthcare Training ensures that your nursing assistant program provides a completely balanced curriculum and prepares CNA students for successful careers.”

“We are both honored and humbled to partner with G-W in offering schools with a complete package of exceptional resources spanning from first day of class to the point of certification,” said Vicky Castillo, President and Founder of FACETS Healthcare Training. “Overcoming obstacles to certification on a national and state-specific level coupled with the textbook’s holistic approach by Dr. Roe is a win for schools, instructors, and students, and the strength behind this partnership!”

G-W’s partnership with FACETS Healthcare Training underscores a commitment to expand and enhance instructional resources for allied health programs and provide students and instructors with effective solutions that prepare students for successful careers.

About G-W Publisher

Established in 1921, G-W publishes print and digital instructional materials for Career and Technical Education and Health Education. G-W collaborates with outstanding authors, trustworthy reviewers, and industry-focused trade associations to provide quality, standards-based content with effective pedagogy. Learn more at http://www.g-w.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About FACETS Healthcare Training

FACETS Healthcare Training, LLC was founded in 2008 by Edwviges “Vicky” Castillo MSNed, RN, CNE to provide a variety of boutique healthcare services in Phoenix, Arizona. Since this time, the services have evolved into a 100% online “Nursing Assistant Test Prep” provider in all 50 U.S. states and the three U.S. territories of U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands. Learn more at https://facetshealthcare.com/ and on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

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