CeBee Blog: Patient Care
Surge in 'Walking Pneumonia' Cases Among Young Children
As schools have reopened and colder weather has begun, respiratory infections in school-aged children are becoming more common. However, a recent trend is emerging in pediatric care: cases of “walking . . .
First Severe H5N1 Case in U.S.: Key Information for Healthcare Workers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) in a human within the United States (U.S.) after exposure to a bac . . .
Depression and Anxiety Support Resources and Exercises for Teens
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health challenges in teens and adults today. While they affect everyone differently, both conditions can bring overwhelming feelings of sadness . . .
Postpartum Depression Resources for New Moms
Postpartum depression is a mental health condition that affects many new mothers, often occurring in the weeks or months following childbirth. While bringing a new life into the world is often seen as . . .
LGBTQ+ Resources for Families
Supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and families is really important for making our society fair and welcoming to everyone. It's more than just being OK with different people; it's about actively accepting . . .
Understanding the Mpox Outbreak: Key Facts for Healthcare Workers
The recent increase in Monkeypox (Mpox) cases has captured the global healthcare community's attention. Once thought to be a rare zoonotic disease, the current outbreak has quickly spread across conti . . .
What to Expect as a Full-Time Working Mama-to-be
It is fairly common for women to become pregnant and remain working at their full-time jobs. However, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to do, especially when you have a job that requires large amoun . . .
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 . . .
Innovative Healthcare Tech for Patient Empowerment
People around the world face various health challenges that turn simple daily activities into daunting tasks. Overcoming these obstacles often requires more than medical treatments, such as innovative . . .
Seasonal Allergies: Breathe Easy This Spring
After a long, cold winter, spring is famously known for its beauty — the blooming of flowers, the warming weather, and greenery renewal. However, for many individuals, this season also brings the onse . . .
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 . . .
Malaria: The Silent Threat to Public Health
A large portion of the Sunshine State comprises natural wetland habitats that create a soggy, swampy environment – perfect for breeding pesky mosquitoes that enjoy the warm, humid weather in the summe . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
A Postpartum Guide to Practical Self Care for New Mothers
Regardless of if you're at the end of your first pregnancy or your third, self-care is crucial to your recovery and mental and physical well-being. Most new mothers find it challenging to make time fo . . .
Complete Guide to Nursing Specialties
Nursing is a career choice with a wide range of possibilities. It can give you the flexibility to work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health-care facilities as well as in private prac . . .
Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Parents
When a child is officially diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, there's a lot for their parents to process and accept. Every parent wants their child to be happy and well-adjusted, and for people . . .
Time Well Spent – How Nurses Impact Patient Diagnosis and Satisfaction
A recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine looked at the amount of time nurses spend with patients versus the assigned physician. The study determined, unsurprisingly, that nurses sp . . .
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 . . .
A Nurse's Guide to Sports Concussions
Any nurse that regularly interacts with student-athletes needs to be aware of how to identify a concussion. School nurses are especially important when it comes to evaluating and treating head injurie . . .
Suicide Prevention Guide for Youth and Young Adults
Life can be overwhelming, filled with feelings of sadness, anger, and doubt. For children especially, these feelings can be so strong that suicide may seem like the only way to make them stop. No matt . . .
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.
A Nurse's Guide to Spotting Preeclampsia in Patients
Nurses are an integral part of patient care, especially for pregnant patients. Many nurses have the opportunity to form strong bonds with patients during the many monthly checkups, labor and delivery, . . .
Nursing Your Mental Health: A Resource Guide to Anxiety and Depression
Depression and anxiety are two conditions that affect a large part of the population. One survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) showed that 8.4 percent of ad . . .
A Nurse's Guide to De-Escalation Techniques
When people are sick, frightened, or concerned about their health or the health of a loved one, they may lash out in anger or frustration. Often, it's the nursing staff at the receiving end of this ir . . .
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 . . .
Most Common Injuries Seen in the ER
If you work in the emergency room, there probably isn’t much that you haven’t seen before. Although it’s an emergency room where each case is different and you have to be ready for whatever comes thro . . .
Preeclampsia: What You Need to Know
You may have known someone who experienced a complication during their pregnancy and delivery called Preeclampsia. And hopefully, whoever that person was, received the proper medical care they needed . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
A Nurse's ADHD Resource Library
ADHD, short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a mental health condition that may be diagnosed in children or adults, so it's important that it be included in education for nurses who wo . . .
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 . . .
Ways to Stay Healthy During a Busy Life
It’s never too late to start healthier life habits, especially when we live in such a fast-paced world where life comes at you fast and it’s difficult to slow down and take time to put your health as . . .
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 . . .
Miraculous Recoveries
Sometimes, horrible and terrifying injuries happen from accidents that leave us a stone’s throw away from death, and a trip to the emergency room is the best bet to staying alive. When you work in the . . .
Balancing Life as a Nurse
Maintaining a good balance of work and everyday life can sometimes be a difficult task, especially in today’s world where the Internet has made it easy to keep a steady stream of emails popping into o . . .
RSV Cases on the Rise: What You Need to Know
Although RSV has been around for quite some time and might seem like just another cold, it’s been recently making national headlines due to climbing rates of cases around the United States. RSV, or re . . .
Working as a Nurse in a Nursing Home
One of the fastest growing job opportunities seen in the nursing industry lately has been centered on working at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. As the elderly population continues to gro . . .
The COVID Delta Variant: What you Need to Know
As if one strain of the coronavirus wasn’t enough, recent headlines have swept the nation about a “Delta variant” and possible other variants of the Coronavirus going around. This highly contagious st . . .
Do You Need a Break from Work?
When we live in a society that works to make a living, it’s difficult to take a day off – let alone taking it off to focus on yourself. Working a job can be consuming, especially when you work long sh . . .
Working Through the Back Pain
As we age through life, one of the most common medical problems we may experience is having some type of back pain. Whether it’s acute pain that suddenly happens and only lasts a few days or it’s chro . . .
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 . . .
Risk of Spreading COVID-19 on Surfaces is Low, CDC Says
About a year ago, millions flocked to their closest grocery or convenience store in a hurry to buy up bottles of disinfectant, cleaning wipes and supplies, and – oddly enough – toilet paper. As news b . . .
Reaching ‘Herd Immunity’
The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on millions of people, businesses and societies around the world for over a year now, causing global implications and a never-ending feeling of getting back . . .
Providing Advocacy & Support for People on the Spectrum
As society continues to evolve, so does our understanding of how certain disorders impact the way we function in life. We have come a long way in recognizing disorders such as autism and are better ab . . .
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 . . .
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. . . .
Living with Bipolar Disorder
Recently, a mental health condition known as bipolar disorder made front headlines when an “A-list” celebrity came forward and made his diagnosis known to the world. And although it’s been around for . . .
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 . . .
What do you know about Human Trafficking?
In recent days, social media and the 24-hour news cycle has paid more attention to a horrendous act sweeping our country that’s impacting children around the world. Although human trafficking has been . . .
Clumsiness Sent Me to the ER
Have you ever known someone with two left feet? They can’t seem to walk through the bedroom without tripping on the rug, stepping on the dog’s tail and then bumping into the dresser and knocking every . . .
The Importance of REM Sleep
REM cycles are fundamental to achieving healthy and refreshing sleep. REM stands for rapid eye movement, which is apparent by the eyes tendency to rapidly move in multiple directions during this impor . . .
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 . . .
You Are What You Eat
Have you ever heard the phrase – “you are what you eat?” Well, there’s a solid reasoning behind that saying that helps people make better decisions when it comes to food and eating healthier. In today . . .
To All the Nurses Out There – How Are You Feeling?
We just finished with the month of April, which might have felt like one of the longest months of the year. Many nurses and healthcare professionals were placed on the front lines, battling something . . .
How Yoga, Meditation and other Healing Arts can Affect Your Health
If you are a healthcare professional, or work in an industry affected by the global pandemic, you may be feeling the effects from a long month of social distancing, stressful work environments and jus . . .
Heroes on the Frontline of the Pandemic
While many Americans, and people around the world, have been asked to stay home in self-isolation to combat the ever-spreading coronavirus or COVID-19, healthcare workers have been placed on the front . . .
Chinese Coronavirus: Know the Facts & Stay Protected
If you’ve been paying attention to the national news lately, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard someone talking about the Chinese Coronavirus. It’s a potentially deadly virus that has sickened mo . . .
How CBD Affects Our Health
Although it’s part of the cannabis (cannabaceae) family, the ingredient cannabidiol, or CBD for short, is becoming increasingly popular among new health trends and healthy living topics around the gl . . .
The Past, Present & Future of Dealing with HIV/AIDS
The HIV/AIDS epidemic, 30 years ago, was an interesting time filled with much uncertainty for people working in the healthcare industry. At the time, there was little known about what exactly caused t . . .
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 . . .
Mysterious E-Cigarette & Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
If you’re like the average “vaper” or e-cigarette user, it’s most likely that you picked up the habit after hearing it was a potentially better alternative to smoking cigarettes. However, recent news . . .
How Canine Companions Benefit Your Health
There’s no secret when they say, “dogs are man’s best friend”. Whether it’s providing some type of therapy, becoming a traveling companion, or even sniffing out cancer-related illnesses, our canine fr . . .
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month
As more and more women are affected every day by this extremely common hormonal imbalance and metabolism disorder, it’s good to know that you’re not alone in your fight against Polycystic Ovary Syndro . . .
New Cell Research on ‘Aging Better’
You’re only as old as you feel. And as time progresses, that old, feel-good saying might become more of a reality as new technology and research emerges to help people in old age live healthier lives. . . .
Caring for the Elderly Population
As adults are living longer, we are beginning to see a shift in how long life expectancy has an affect on a person’s health, and how it affects those around us such as people caring for the elderly. L . . .
The Keto Diet: Will it Enhance My Performance?
By now, you’ve probably encountered a friend or family member who’s tried the famous “keto” diet, right? Or maybe you’ve tried the diet yourself? Either way, it’s a popular, trending diet that has mad . . .
PTSD in Nursing: Are you experiencing on-the-job trauma?
For nurses, especially working in the critical care unit, experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event during a shift can be fairly common. In fact, a recent study showed that as many as 48 percent of . . .
The Importance of Self-Care Among Nurses
Near the end of a long, demanding shift, do you ever contemplate why you got into the nursing profession in the first place? Sometimes, it’s good to reflect on your life and make sure that you’re taki . . .
Mental Health Awareness: The Downfall of Mental Institutions
Over the last few decades, the disappearance of long-term care facilities and psychiatric beds has escalated. This trend toward the deinstitutionalization of psychiatric patients began in the early 20 . . .
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 . . .
The Wonder Years-Working with Adolescents
Adolescents pose a challenge to health care professionals. Whether it be stubbornness or unwillingness to accept that their actions have consequences, or difficulty to communicate clear and factual in . . .
How Essential are Essential Oils?
Essential oils have been all the rage, especially within the last several years. So, what exactly are they and what makes them so great? Don’t worry, we will delve into their history, how they are bei . . .
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 . . .
Poor Mental Health Among Nurses Linked to Medical Errors, study finds
It’s a nurse’s duty to care for patients and improve the overall health of others, but how often do you stop to think about your own health? If you’re in the majority of nurses, you don’t focus on you . . .
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 . . .
Recognizing Postpartum Depression in Mothers
At the very least, postpartum disorders interfere with a mother's ability to care for herself and her child. At the most severe, they're life-threatening. With one in nine women experiencing postpartu . . .
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.
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 . . .
Eating around Gluten: Navigating Celiac Disease
Although gluten free may be a household term, most aren’t aware why such a need for wheat-free products exists and why it’s important for those living with celiac disease to manage its effects.
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.
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:
Tricks to Win Over Pint-sized Patients
Working with pint-sized patients is rewarding, but it does require a few tricks to get the job done. Here are four strategies that are sure to bring big results when treating your smallest patients
Powerful Ways Working in Hospice Shows How to Live Life to the Fullest
Treating patients facing the twilight moments of their lives shares a valuable perspective with those who care for them. If you desire to learn how to live life more fully, take some lessons from peop . . .
Nurses: Bedside Manner Matters
Difficult patients are nothing nice to deal with as a nurse, but it isn’t easy for patients to deal with cold, indifferent health professionals either.
Recognizing Patients who are Bipolar
A new day, a new patient; no two patients are ever the same. In fact, one patient might not seem like the same person from one moment to the next. While it can be something as simple as a temporary re . . .
8 Things New Nurses Should Know
Getting your license is one of the most exciting moments of a new nurse’s life, but that’s obviously just the beginning of your career. There are many ups and downs you will face, and mistakes you wil . . .
Why the 'Baby Nurse' Business is a Great Opportunity for Real Nurses
Do you know many nurses making over $100 an hour? It’s not something all that common, but if you’re a nurse who happens to love babies, you may want to consider jumping on the “baby nurse” career path . . .
Night Shift Nurses May have Higher Breast Cancer Risk
September is breast cancer awareness month, a condition that many nurses have treated. But did you know that working the night for an extended period of time increases your chances of developing bre . . .
Nurses Are Key in HIV/AIDs Treatment
A lot has changed since the HIV epidemic hit the United States in the 1980s, but nurses have always been at the helm of treating these patients since the beginning. Nurses have worked all over the U . . .
How to Be a Successful Nurse While Managing Your ADHD
Being a nurse is challenging enough, but if you’re a nurse with ADHD, it’s a real bear. With ADHD, you have a list of tasks to knock out when your mind has a hard time staying focused on one thing.
How to Cope with Tricky Patients and Bad Attitudes
Maybe a car crashed, or perhaps someone was walking when they got hit by a bus. He might have accidentally swallowed a bone, or she may have come down with a mysterious illness. Either way, the pe . . .
The Important Part Nurses Play in Wound Care
Nurses who specialize in wound care are dedicated to treating the most difficult, non-healing wounds. About half of patients who develop a diabetic foot ulcer will die within five years, according to . . .
Through the Eyes of an Alzheimer’s Patient: What They're Experiencing
When you look at your face in the mirror, you recognize your skin, your eyes, your imperfections, and your smile, because it’s you. But could you imagine looking at your reflection one day and having . . .
What To Do When An Asthma Patient Walks In
A patient walks in and tells you she is struggling to breathe. Her chest is tight, she may have a dry cough and her skin is losing color. She’s starting to wheeze, there might be mucous secretions and . . .
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 . . .
Nearly a Quarter of Seniors Leave Hospitals With Superbugs on Their Hands
The Center For Disease Control says about 2 million people get sick from a superbug each year and 23,000 die from super bugs. So imagine how frightening it is to learn that 1 in 4 senior citizen pat . . .
8 Nurse Hacks that Will Make Your Job Easier
Being a nurse is satisfying work, but it can also be hard. Thankfully, nurses are resilient, resourceful and creative when it comes to creating solutions that can make life easier. Here are a eight g . . .
Zika, Sexual Transmission and Brain Damaged Babies: Don’t Be Alarmed, Be Informed
As health professionals, many have heard a lot of buzz about the Zika Virus. It’s a disease that’s not exactly new, but the details as to “where” the virus is showing up and “how” it’s transmitted tr . . .
The Holiday Blues: Dealing With Depression During the Happiest Time of the Year
We all know the holidays are generally a happy-go-lucky, celebratory time of the year where family and friends get together to celebrate, but for many people, it can be a dark and painful time. Depre . . .
Body Mechanics Won't Cut It: Dealing with Nurse Back Injuries
Nurses work hard to take care of their patients every day. Unfortunately, many of them pay for it with back pain. Nursing is a physically demanding career, and with the lifting, transferring and repo . . .
Stop Bashing Prenatal Fitness: Working Out While Pregnant is More Than Okay
Exercise is widely accepted as a healthy, necessary activity that keeps weight under control and prevents a myriad of diseases, but when it comes to pregnant women working out, it makes a lot of peop . . .
Open Conversation: Can We Tackle the Hand Washing Crisis in Health Care?
Hospitals across the nation are filled with some of the most educated, brightest minds in medicine. So sometimes, it’s a bit baffling that something as simple as washing hands is a huge problem for ma . . .
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 . . .
Researchers Find 'Off Switch' To Chronic Pain
From debilitating injuries to crippling cancers, millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain.
Dealing With Hard To Please, Difficult Patients
If there’s one thing that every nurse will come across in his or her career, it’s a difficult patient.
Great Snacks to Keep Diabetes at Bay
As nurses, you dedicate your lives to taking care of others, so you know first-hand just how easy it is to ignore your own health and make poor food choices.
Get More Zzzzs: Why Less than 7 Hours of Sleep Can Hurt Your Nursing Career
You may be working in the healthcare profession, but that doesn’t mean you always take care of your health. But believe us, we aren’t judging, with long work hours and a laundry list of things to do, . . .
A Nurse's Checklist For Donning and Doffing Procedures
In a continued effort to keep nurses safe when treating patients with Ebola, the Center for Disease Control recently updated their personal protective equipment procedures.
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 . . .
So, You've Got a Doctor's Appointment You Say?
Even if you are the most dutiful of patients who schedules your physical like clockwork every year, you might not be getting the most out of your annual checkup.
The Effects of Working the Night Shift
Night shift nurses might be the envy of some of their colleagues if they receive increased pay, but I can assure you that being a night shift nurse comes with a high cost: your health.
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What Is the Difference Between the Two?
There is tremendous debate surrounding the benefits of prebiotics and probiotics in a person's overall health care routine. This debate is also fueled by the media, which commercializes health benefit . . .
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
Colonoscopy Technology Breakthrough
I have yet to come across a patient who gets excited about a colonoscopy. In fact, most patients avoid them like the plague, even
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Nurses
Learn to recognize the signs of PTSD so you can get help if you need it.
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!
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 . . .
What Are Normal Sexual Averages?
Sexual health is an important part of a healthy adult lifestyle. Having sex is good for us; our bodies were designed for sex. People are caught
A Kid's Guide to Health
Do you know how important your health is? Many kids today aren't aware of just how important good health really is. It's easy to make bad choices, and chances are you know someone who may not make the . . .
Surviving Mandatory Overtime
All nurses face mandatory overtime. It is often a necessary part of the job, especially if there is an unanticipated emergency in your
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 . . .
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.
Beating the Winter Blues
We all suffer from the winter blues every once in a while, but many people suffer from a more severe form of the winter depression called
The Dramatic Progress in The Fight Against AIDS
As I look back on the AIDS pandemic over the last 32 years, I’m amazed at how far we have come in finding treatments for this horrible disease
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
Are Nurses Ready to Take On the Baby Boom Population?
There are many concerns facing the healthcare industry today, but one of the greatest ones is whether there will be enough nurses
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
Reducing Nurse Fatigue
The phrase 'health care' is very important to nurses. We got into the health care industry because we 'care'; it’s definitely ...
How Nurses Are Promoting Good Health to Kids
One of the saddest things I currently see in health care is America's childhood obesity epidemic. Our children are suffering from...
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 . . .
Least Favorite Nursing Duties
For the most part, I think all of us nurses love what we do. We wouldn't have become nurses in the first place if we didn't.
Work at Home Jobs for Nurses
Tired of working long hours at the hospital and not seeing your family? Well, I have news for you. You can have an RN career from the comfort of your own home.You may have thought work at home opportu . . .
How Technology is Improving Home Care
Imagine your patient’s joy in being able to actually see his or her family! Nurses think about continuing education all the time. We just ...