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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    Most Common Nursing Job Interview Questions, Best Answers, and Tips

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Registered Nursing: Similarities and Differences Between RN Specialties

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Nursing School Length By Degree and Program Types

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Registered Nursing: Similarities and Differences Between RN Specialties

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    @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...
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    Exclusive: NCLEX-RN Shut-Off Data Reveals Pass and Fail Rates

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...
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    Registered Nursing: Similarities and Differences Between RN Specialties

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    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....
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    Pediatric Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Registered Nursing: Similarities and Differences Between RN Specialties

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, @LaBamba! I agree that the range from Glassdoor seems high. I also worked in long-term care and made around what you reported too. Glassdoor gets its salary estimates from self-reported surveys...
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    Nurse Practitioner: Best NP Jobs and Salaries in Texas

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    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 jobs in...
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    Differences Between LPN, ADN, and BSN Programs Explained

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in School, College Programs

    @londonflo Thanks again for your comment. I've changed the post to reflect the correct credit hours for each program. This was an error on my part as I reported "clock hours" for BSN programs. Thanks...
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    Differences Between LPN, ADN, and BSN Programs Explained

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in School, College Programs

    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...
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    Differences Between LPN, ADN, and BSN Programs Explained

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks for your thoughts,
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    Exclusive: NCLEX-RN Shut-Off Data Reveals Pass and Fail Rates

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    @londonflo Thanks for the question and your thoughts. The responses were found by performing a Google site search for "site:allnurses.com shut off". According to Google there are roughly 9,000...
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    Appendicitis | Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plan, and More

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    According to a 2021 study, abdominal pain is the most common gastrointestinal symptom that brings patients to ambulatory clinics in the U.S. It's critical that nurses understand this condition's...
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    NICU Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    10 Fastest Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs in 2023

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in School, College Programs

    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...
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    Best Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs and Salaries in 2023

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Spinal Cord Injury | Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, & More

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Over 17,000 people sustain spinal cord injuries yearly in the United States. This severe and often life-changing condition happens when a sudden, traumatic event injures the tightly-packed bundle of...
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    10 Best Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Programs in 2023

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in School, College Programs

    If you've spent any time looking into nursing programs, you probably have lots of questions about which degree program will give you the best hands-on experience so you can begin your registered...
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    10 Fastest Registered Nurse (RN) Programs in 2023

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in School, College Programs

    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, they can...
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    Nurses Week 2023 | Best Discounts, Freebies, and More

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Table of Contents Year-Round Discounts Retail Food & Beverage Technology Travel Favorites Most companies have not publicly announced...
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    How to Write a Nursing Cover Letter That Wows

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Table of Contents What is a Cover Letter? New Grad vs. Experienced When to Use Writing a Cover Letter Tips from Hiring Managers Common...
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    Pneumonia: 10 Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, and More

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Table of Contents Diagnosis At-Risk Populations Complications Treatments Nurse's Role Nursing Care Plans Impaired Gas Exchange...
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    Obesity | 6 Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, & More

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Table of Contents Understanding Obesity Nursing Care Plans More Nursing Diagnoses Obesity NCLEX Questions Readings and Resources Additionally, 50...
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    Newborns: Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, And More

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Table of Contents Full-term vs. Preterm Infants Newborn Assessment Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plans Gas Exchange Nursing Assessment Rationales...