CeBee Blog: Nursing History
Clara Barton and the Founding of the American Red Cross
Clara Barton was one of the most influential humanitarians in American history. Her dedication to caring for the wounded during the Civil War and her leadership in founding the American Red Cross laid . . .
Supporting Filipino Nurses: A History of Good Works at Home and Abroad
Filipinos make up a little over 1% of the U.S. population; however, they account for 4% of all registered nurses in the country. This is no fluke - nursing culture in the Philippines has a rich histo . . .
Extraordinary Nurses: A Historical Timeline
Nursing is the largest segment of the health-care industry and shows no signs of slowing down. Nurses play key roles in taking care of patients, ensuring that hospitals run smoothly, and supporting pa . . .
A Look at the Origins of Nursing
Nursing is an integral part of the health-care system. It encompasses the care of individuals who are sick as well as their families. The role promotes wellness, prevention of illness, caring for thos . . .
School Nurses: Helping Students Stay Healthy
If you have ever felt sick at school or injured yourself on the playground, there’s a good chance that you made a little trip to the school nurse’s office to either take some medicine or get an injury . . .
Black History Month: Notable Nurses in the Industry
When the global pandemic began to spread across cities and towns around the country back in early 2020, many businesses closed down and people were asked to stay home as much as possible. When this ha . . .
The World’s First-Ever Registered Nurse: Ellen Dougherty
With the millions of registered nurses in the world today, it’s hard to imagine a time when the official regulation of the nursing industry was only a mere concept. By the early 1900’s, however, Ellen . . .
Abandoned Hospitals: Dare to Enter
It’s been said that when a traumatic event happens to someone or something, a special type of energy from that event is released and left behind. This often leaves a lingering presence at that specifi . . .
Abandoned Hospitals: Uncovering the Forgotten Past
Most abandoned hospitals we see today were mental or psychiatric institutions that were built in mass-production beginning the 1800s, with the intentions of becoming the beacon of a more humane approa . . .
Famous Nurse: Anna Caroline Maxwell
Anna Caroline Maxwell, famously known as the American version of Florence Nightingale, was a pioneer of the nursing industry, a trade that has been around for over a hundred years and now employs near . . .
Nursing in the Military: "Thank You for your Service"
Nurses in the military have been an essential part of our American Armed Forces since the American Revolution. Their dedication in aiding the injured and ill, along with their service to the United St . . .
Florence Nightingale: The Mother of Modern Nursing
Were there none who were discontented with what they have, the world would never reach anything better. These powerful words—spoken by a woman steeped in conviction to help others—were reinforced by . . .
Nurses in the American Revolutionary War
“I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them,” said Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. It seem . . .
Famous Nurses: Clara Barton, Angel of the Battlefield
Clara’s legacy is evident in many aspects of American history, including serving as a nurse during the Civil War, contributing to the women’s suffrage movement, and helping to establish the American R . . .
Nursing and Medicine in the Vietnam War
In 1956, Majors Francis Smith, Helen Smith, and Jane Baker arrived in Saigon to serve with the United States Military Assistance Advisory Group’s Medical Training Team. Their assignment was to train t . . .
Men in Nursing: Breaking Stereotypes
Whether you are a male nurse or work by their side, here are a couple helpful reminders that break the all-too-common stereotypes about men in nursing.
Four Amazing Women who Changed the History of Nursing in America
March isn’t just the month that kicks off spring, it’s National Women’s History Month! In honor of a month that celebrates women’s contributions to the United States, we’ve decided to shine a light on . . .
Nurses Week 2015: For All the Nurses Who Rock
It’s your week---National Nurses Week, that is! It kicks off today, May 6, and ends on May 12, the birthday of nursing trailblazer Florence Nightingale.
Nursing and Medicine During World War II
World War II changed the world in many different ways. One of these way involved the medical field, or specifically, nursing. Nursing is a key element of healthcare and during times of war it can be t . . .
Ten of the Most Influential Nurses in History
Being a nurse myself, you might think I'm a little biased in writing this blog post, but there are amazing nurses who have deeply affected the world in which we live.
Celebrating National Nurses Week
CeBee would like to join the American Nurses Association in celebrating National Nurses Week.
A History of Feminism and Midwifery
The word midwife comes from Old English, with the prefix 'mid' meaning with and 'wif' or 'wife' meaning woman.
Nursing and Medicine During World War I
World War I was a profound event that played an important role in the placement and future advancement of women within the military. It demonstrated not only that women were capable of duties supporti . . .
North America's First Hospital
Whether a person is injured, sick, bringing new life into the world or in the end stages of their life, he or she will often end up in the hospital.
America's First Trained Nurse Linda Richards
Linda Richards pioneered the way for individuals interested in the field of nursing. Despite being christened Malinda Ann Judson Sinclair Richards after a missionary, she found her niche with taking c . . .
Nursing and Medicine in the Korean War
Within a month of landing on the beach in Korea in 1950, nurse Margaret (Zane) Fleming and her fellow nurses with the 1st Mobile Army Surgical Hospital were attacked. The group of 13 Army nurses was t . . .