CeBee Blog: Education
A Nurse's Guide to Human Anatomy
Nurses are the backbone of the health-care system. They administer medication, communicate and liaise with doctors, maintain records, and help to make sure that patients get good care. Nurses are high . . .
Breaking the Stigma: Substance Use Disorder in the Hospital Setting
Nursing stands out as one of the most demanding occupations, especially over the past few years, where nurses have faced nearly impossible odds – surviving a pandemic and enduring countless hours of o . . .
Leprosy: An Ancient Disease in Modern Medicine
With a historical background shrouded in myth, stigma, and dread, leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a bacterial illness that has recently made headlines in the news. Though mostly eradicated . . .
A Closer Look at Eating Disorders
As we live in a fast-paced, appearance-focused society, the prevalence of eating disorders has become a growing concern for many globally. At least 28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder . . .
Exploring the World of Genetics
On the surface, genetics can be a fascinating topic because it explains the remarkable diversity of inherited traits; on a deeper level, however, it can also unveil the intricate mechanism behind the . . .
Choosing the Best Birth Setting: Birthing Center vs. Hospital
Giving birth to a newborn is an exciting time for expectant parents, especially when it’s the first time. As expecting mothers-to-be, you want to ensure the best possible care and environment for you . . .
Mastering Success: Empowering Nursing Practice with SMART Goals
As healthcare professionals, nurses play a vital role in patients' well-being, delivering quality care, and advancing the nursing profession as a whole. Setting goals is a fundamental aspect of person . . .
Important First Aid Skills for the Average Person
First aid is a fast, reactive medical response to accident or injury. Knowing simple first aid can prevent the loss of lives, especially when waiting for medical professionals to arrive. Having a basi . . .
Food Handling Safety: Food Safety Basics
Proper food handling safety means knowing how to purchase, store, and prepare food so that the chance of catching or spreading bacteria like E. coli and salmonella.
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Why Does It Happen and How To Avoid It
Have you ever had this weird and unusual pain going through your hand and/or fingers when you are picking something up or opening a box? Well that tingling, numbness, or burning sensation that you mig . . .
A Nurse's Guide to Outdoor First Aid
At first glance, camping probably sounds like a relatively safe activity. However, being out in the wilderness has its shares of risks, and it's best to be prepared for accidents and mishaps. Bring al . . .
Occupational Therapy Resource Guide
Occupations make up our daily lives. As children, these occupations include playing, learning, and socializing. However, sometimes, children struggle with those skills for one reason or another and ne . . .
The Degrees of Nursing Education
It's no secret that nursing is one of the most challenging and rewarding career fields. Nurses stand on the front lines of patient care, healing bodies and minds for a wide variety of patients. As nur . . .
COVID-19 Resources for Nurses
During the COVID-19 crisis, nurses are heroes. It is crucial that these healthcare workers, who are vital to society, carve some time out for self-care. After all, you cannot pour from an empty cup. H . . .
The Importance of Critical Thinking in Nursing
There has never been a more important time where critical thinking skills are needed in the medical and nursing profession than today. Now more than ever, it’s important for nurse professionals to dev . . .
Tips for Postpartum Care
We often get so consumed with the excitement and joy that a newly born baby brings us that we forget that there’s an entire recovery process women must go through after giving birth. It’s common to he . . .
What We Know About Omicron
Although it sounds like it should be the name of the next hero or villain that enters the Hollywood scene, Omicron has become the next coronavirus variant to make its way around the world. It’s still . . .
Advancing Your Nursing Career
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Maybe you feel like you need to take on more challenging tasks or even take on more responsibility? Or, perhaps you feel like you need to take your . . .
Protecting Your Skin During the Summer
With the summer season inching closer, you’ll probably find yourself spending more time outside under the heat of the sun. While school is out, swimming, boating, camping, hiking or just enjoying the . . .
What’s Your Heart Disease Risk as a Woman?
Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States? Sadly, it’s true. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to protect and prevent yourself from becoming pa . . .
Is Your Resume Up To Date?
When you are a medical professional working a competitive job market, one of the best things you can do is keep your resume updated. Although you don’t have to do this every month, it is a good idea t . . .
The Evolution of Blood Pressure Measuring
Having your blood pressure checked and monitored by a medical professional is an essential part of your general health. When you go for a check-up or appointment, getting your blood pressure checked i . . .
Side Effect or Allergic Reaction? Learn the Difference!
Have you ever been prescribed a medication that brought on unpleasant side effects? We’ve all been there, right? We’ve all experienced an upset stomach, diarrhea, dry mouth, excessive sleepiness, etc. . . .
Common Breastfeeding Struggles
Although breastfeeding is said to be one of the best ways to give your precious little one the right nutrients he or she needs, it can sometimes be the most difficult. For many different reasons, moth . . .
Emergency and Medical Workers Across America
When you imagine the intense, hustle and bustle of a major metropolitan area, such as New York City or Miami, it’s typical to hear a constant roar of a fire truck siren or sounds of police cars in the . . .
CDC Reports Antibiotic Resistant Strain of Meningitis
Up until now, the majority of Neisseria meningitidis cases in the United States have been successfully treated with antibiotics. It has now been discovered that meningococcal cases that contain a blaR . . .
Diagnosis Leukemia
Getting diagnosed with leukemia can be a scary time in anyone’s life, especially when hearing the startling fact that over 60,000 Americans are estimated to get the cancer-related disease by the end o . . .
National Diabetes Month: Making a Healthy Change
With all the sweet treats, scrumptious meals and holiday traditions that center around this precious time of the year, it’s tough to be conscious about maintaining an adequate weight and healthy lifes . . .
Parkinson’s Disease: Signs, Risks and Treatments
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the part of your brain that’s responsible for movement, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. People living with this disea . . .
How Nurses Help Fight the Opioid Epidemic
A nurses, is in a key position to help reduce America’s opioid epidemic. From education related to drug abuse to being an encouraging factor for patients to properly dispose of unused medication, the . . .
5 TED Talks All Nurses Need to Watch
If you are a nursing student looking for some insight into the industry, or a seasoned nurse seeking some extra inspiration, these speeches will get you motivated. TED is a nonprofit organization focu . . .
6 Myths You've Heard About Diabetes
More than 30 million people are living with diabetes, a chronic disease where there is a high level of sugar in the blood. Of those millions, nearly 28 percent do not know they even have this disease . . .
Know Your Legal Rights as a Nurse
Im just trying to do what Im supposed to do. That’s all. Spoken by Utah nurse Alex Wubbels moments before she was arrested, these words echo a fundamental truth about nurses. Nurses are supposed to pr . . .
Lyme Disease Cases On the Rise in the Northeast
A rising mice population results in a surge in the number of Lyme disease cases diagnosed.
Hidden Pain: Recognizing and Treating Victims of Abuse
Abuse affects all of us in some way, so we must be more alert. Here are a few introductory points on recognizing and treating abuse in children, adults, and the elderly:
So Nurses Know: The Latest Developments with the Zika Virus
In February, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Zika a global health emergency. As of May, 49 countries reported new infections and the number of Zika cases are continuously rising, particul . . .
Dealing With Nursing School Debt
A nurse’s education is one of the most precious things he or she can have, but one thing’s for certain: it isn’t free. While some people are fortunate enough to have paid for school through scholarsh . . .
The Lowdown on the Nurse License Compact (Multi-State License)
If you are an LPN, RN or APRN who is interested in travel nursing, or even if you’re a nursing student who wants to keep your options open, you should consider getting a multi-state license.
Moving on UP: Transitioning from CNA to LPN, LPN to RN
If you are thinking about advancing your nursing career from a CNA to an LPN, or an LPN to an RN and beyond, kudos to you. While going to school and studying for nurse exams is no easy feat, CNAs make . . .
Beating hearts, bones and vessels seen in glorious detail with new Revolution CT Scanner
Computed Tomography, more commonly known as CT scans have been used for decades to assess a patient who is believed to be seriously ill or injured.
Nurses: Feeling Unprepared To Handle Ebola? Education is Key
When the 2014 outbreak of Ebola began to wreak havoc in West Africa back in February, multiple reports stated that health care givers attempting to treat patients became infected with the disease them . . .
The Top 10 Mistakes Made By New Nurses
You've just graduated from nursing school. You've earned well-deserved congratulations, so congratulations, graduate! Nursing school taught you many, many things. At times, you most likely felt as if . . .
Implementing Nutrition Basics: How to Teach Your Child to Eat Right
Children are notoriously fussy eaters, often preferring sweets to greens. I can't say that I blame them. At times, a candy bar sounds much better than a plate
How Medicine Can Make You Sick
No matter who does the prescribing, dosing, and administering, make sure you know all there is to know about the medicines you are taking!
Prioritizing While in Nursing School
Nursing school will be an extremely rewarding and busy time in your life!
How To Successfully Carry Code of Ethics for Nurses
We are bound by our nursing code to work in tandem with other medical professionals effectively and ethically.
What Is Right and Wrong When It Comes to Posting Medical Pictures Online?
As a medical professional, you deal with confidential information every day. People come in for a medical exam because they are concerned about
A Guide to Understanding Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease is an incurable form of dementia that progressively becomes worse and eventually leads to death. The disease typically affects seniors over the age of 65, but may strike those youn . . .
A Guide To Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Many people around the world associate Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with soldiers returning from war. The horrors that soldiers experience on the battleground often do cause PTSD, but the dis . . .
How Saving Lives With Blood Is Advancing
As nurses, we know that one of the most critical lifesaving tools we need at our disposal is blood. Whether the patient is in need of
Medical Resource: A Guide to Understanding Autism
As communities become more diverse, nurses have to learn how to work with different groups of people. That includes children, teenagers, and adults living with autism.
Top Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources for Nursing Students
Nurses are a critical part of the health care system. While nurses typically work as subordinates to physicians, they tend to spend more time working with and caring for patients on a personal level. . . .
10 Study Tips to Simplify Nursing School
When becoming a nursing student, you will be faced with learning a massive amount of crucial information within a couple of years. Glancing at the course outline isn't going to give you the tools nece . . .
Avoiding Weight Gain After Knee Surgery
Recovering from knee surgery can be a long and arduous process, but replacing the joint is far better than suffering from the debilitating
The Scoop on the Registered Nurse Staffing Bill
In recent posts, I’ve talked briefly about the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2013. This important Act has the potential to save lives
The Importance of Self Breast Exams
Alright ladies, do not make me come over there! Nothing in women’s health is more important than breast self-exams. Period. Okay, well, there
How to Prepare for the NCLEX Exam with BoardVitals
You may have graduated nursing school, but now you have another step before you can start saving lives. There’s only one thing standing between you and your goal of becoming a nurse: the NCLEX RN exam . . .