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.

Workforce Development Columnist

All Content by Melissa Mills

  1. Paramedics often reach a point where they want to do more for their patients than the limits of pre-hospital care allow. Paramedic-to-RN bridge programs offer a structured way to build on existing...
  2. ADN programs offer a clear and focused path for students who are ready to begin their nursing journey without committing to a four-year degree. While some organizations recommend a Bachelor of Science...
  3. Deciding to become a nurse is exciting, but it comes with many decisions about school and your overall professional goals that can be confusing. Unfortunately, general searches online about nursing...
  4. With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasting a need for over 100,000 new nurse practitioners by 2032, leading nursing schools are stepping up with accelerated nurse practitioner (NP)...
  5. 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...
  6. RN-to-BSN programs can boost your earning potential, open doors to leadership roles, and expand your career options. Whether you're focused on program cost, speed, or flexibility, choosing the right...
  7. Administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is a standardized exam that assesses the competencies and knowledge of...
  8. Melissa Mills

    Ultimate Guide to Nurses Week 2025

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is National Nurses Week? For those new to nursing, National Nurses Week is an annual celebration of the largest healthcare profession in America, with nearly 5.8M active licenses, according...
  9. 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...
  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...
  11. Becoming a registered nurse (RN) has always been a solid career choice. However, today, nurses have more career paths than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic caused healthcare systems to embrace...
  12. Are you an LPN ready to advance your career? LPN to RN bridge programs provide a faster path to becoming an RN, offering online, hybrid, and in-person options. These programs build on your...
  13. Today's aspiring nurses have many options when it comes to education and don't need to spend four years obtaining a bachelor's degree to begin a fulfilling clinical nursing career. Instead, you can...
  14. 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...
  15. One in every 10 infants born in the United States is preterm, meaning they are born before 37 weeks gestation. Many of these babies have birth defects, low birth weight, and other conditions requiring...
  16. Melissa Mills

    Nursing Across State Lines: Telephonic Case Management and Licensure

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Case Management

    Modern nursing is sophisticated and flexible. The days of nurses working primarily at the bedside surrounded by physicians and other staff is no longer accurate. Our tech savvy world has provided our...
  17. According to Career One Stop, sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas projects the third-largest growth of nurse practitioner (NP) jobs between 2020 and 2030. With just under 15,000...
  18. Melissa Mills

    Illinois Nurses are Banding Together For Safer Work Environments

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nurses across the state of Illinois are demanding change. While Illinois House Bill 2064 aims to deliver nurse staffing ratios, nurses speak out to raise awareness of a variety of patient and staff...
  19. Melissa Mills

    Myth or Truth: The Story Behind the Nursing Shortage

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    History of the shortage In March 2000, the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses conducted by the Division of Nursing of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Health...
  20. Melissa Mills

    7 Myths of Long-term Care Nursing

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    What do you see if you close your eyes and imagine the nursing care provided in long-term care nursing facilities? Do you picture a dark and dingy workplace with older adults lined up in beds, quietly...
  21. Melissa Mills
    Most companies have not publicly announced plans for their 2023 Nurses Week deals, so we'll start by sharing some of the best year-round deals and our best guesses for 2023's sales based on prior...
  22. 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...
  23. From the high-stakes world of emergency room nursing to the compassionate care of geriatric nursing, we've compiled details about the unique responsibilities, qualifications, and pay ranges of 14...
  24. Melissa Mills

    14 Best Stethoscopes for Nurses (Plus 7 Best Accessories)

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...
  25. Melissa Mills

    How Hard Is Nursing School in 2023?

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...