Melissa Mills BSN

Workforce Development, Education, Advancement

Melissa is a nurse with over two decades of experience in leadership and workforce development. She loves to help other healthcare professionals advance their careers.

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Melissa Mills has 25 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Workforce Development, Education, Advancement.

Melissa Mills

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Melissa is a nurse leader who loves developing a nursing workforce that exceeds the needs of the healthcare community. She is skilled in designing operational processes, leading and managing multiple projects, and creating a high-functioning interdisciplinary team. She has a knack for promoting internal and external stakeholder buy-in and strives to exceed best-quality benchmarks. At heart, she is a leader guided by the core values of quality, teamwork, service, integrity, and innovation.

As a nurse writer, Melissa enjoys researching and educating others through short, concise blog articles. She strives to motivate her readers to think about the topic and challenge the status quo. She enjoys writing blogs, articles, white papers, and nursing curricula, and continuing education courses. 

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  1. Are you seeking an accelerated nurse practitioner (NP) program to fast-track your advanced practice nursing career? Online master's and doctoral NP programs are usually offered through a blended learning model that allows you to complete the didactic...
  2. Are you looking for a quality stethoscope that delivers high sound quality, comfortable earpieces, and a lightweight feel for you and your patients? Whether you're buying your first stethoscope or looking for a high-quality replacement, this list has...
  3. Paramedics provide fundamental life-saving treatment to critically ill and injured people before they can get to a physician and other healthcare staff who work in controlled environments. However, some paramedics go into becoming an RN for care...
  4. Are you a registered nurse (RN) looking to advance your nursing career by earning a bachelor's degree? Enrolling in an RN to BSN bridge program can boost career advancement opportunities and increase earning potential. A Bachelor of Science in Nursin...
  5. The Pass-Fail rate based on question cut-off is very interesting. Has it been updated since NextGen results are coming in - or is this survey only on the older test? (I see that it was updated on July 6, but it is not clear what exactly was updated...)

    Thanks for your answer in advance and for doing this in the first place!

  6. Are you a licensed practical nurse (LPN) looking to advance your career? The LPN to RN bridge program offers a shorter and smoother transition to become an RN. Table of Contents What Is an LPN Bridge Program? Prerequisite...
  7. Nursing job interviews can be nerve-wracking. You might be nervous about your lack of experience in the specialty, answering questions on the fly, or dislike talking to people in an intense environment. No matter your anxieties about sitting across f...
  8. Nursing job interviews can be nerve-wracking. You might be nervous about your lack of experience in the specialty, answering questions on the fly, or dislike talking to people in an intense environment. No matter your anxieties about sitting across f...
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    How Hard Is Nursing School in 2023?

    Just as it's crucial to understand what a nursing career entails, it's equally important to understand the real-life challenges of nursing school and what it takes to succeed. Considering that, here's everything you need to know regarding how hard nu...
  10. Just as it's crucial to understand what a nursing career entails, it's equally important to understand the real-life challenges of nursing school and what it takes to succeed. Considering that, here's everything you need to know regarding how hard nu...
  11. Entering a nursing career involves various educational paths and milestones. While the journey may differ between individuals, the goal is often the same: to provide exceptional patient care and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare industry. ...
  12. Entering a nursing career involves various educational paths and milestones. While the journey may differ between individuals, the goal is often the same: to provide exceptional patient care and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare industry. ...
  13. @kbrn2002 I agree that the figures are all over the place. BLS data is the gold standard. However, they don't differentiate between RNs in different specialties. They only report wages for RNs, which is why I included the self-reported data. It simpl...
  14. Hi @adventure_rn. I understand where you're coming from and appreciate your thoughts. This is general information and hopefully spurs the reader to research salary and other benefits on their own. Melissa
  15. Pediatric nurses provide primary care to newborns, toddlers, tweens, and adolescents. They must be skilled in nursing care and thoroughly understand young patients' physical, psychological, and mental health needs. These nursing professionals also sp...

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