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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  1. Melissa Mills

    Pneumonia: 10 Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, and More

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for your thoughts and comments, @Hannahbanana.
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    10 Electrolyte Imbalance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Table of Contents Signs & Symptoms Assessment Factors Affecting Causes Treatments Complications Nurse's Role Nursing Care...
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    Seizure | Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, and More

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms At-Risk Populations Treatments Caring For Seizure Patients Care Plans for Seizures Additional Nursing...
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    How to Write a Nursing Cover Letter That Wows

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

    Glad you found it helpful, @Robin McNaueal.
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    Ultimate Guide to Nursing Leadership Skills

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Have you ever considered becoming a nurse leader? It's a specialty area of nursing that requires education, skills, and the desire to lead others and make a difference. You might not even consider it...
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    10 Pieces of Nursing Career Advice You Didn't Know You Needed

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing isn't a one job fits all career. There are so many ways to be a nurse, which makes it exciting and challenging. However, all the different pathways you can take can make finding the right fit...
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    10 Pieces of Nursing Career Advice You Didn't Know You Needed

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

    @HiddenAngels So glad you liked the article. Nursing is hard, and we have to ban together and help one another. It's the only way to survive, right? Glad that words resonated with
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    6 Resolutions for the Nursing Job Seeker

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Being a nurse has been more challenging than usual over the past few years. All the stress, staffing shortages, and high acuity patients might make you wonder if you're in the specialty or job that...
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    11 Things to Remember When Nursing Gets Hard

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out in healthcare today. You might be dealing with high-acuity patients, poor staffing, or an unfulfilling job. These things and more can cause you to forget...
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    5 Ways to Combat Nurse Compassion Fatigue

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    You just finished your fourth 12-hour shift this week. Your body physically aches, and your back is killing you. However, what's really bothering you is that you know the next three days off won't be...
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    From Nursing to Tech: How to Pivot Your Career

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Technology is everywhere. While healthcare was a bit slow on the uptake of some technological advancements, COVID-19 and staffing shortages have catapulted the tech industry firmly into the center of...
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    10 Tips for Nurses Working on the Holiday

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Career

    The holiday season is full of joy and wonder! But you might not feel so good if it's your turn to work on the holiday. Knowing your family and friends are gathering without you can leave you with...
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    5 Ways to Improve Cultural Competence in Nursing

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    You receive shift report only to find out that one of your patients speaks very little English. In addition, the family member who usually translates is ill and won't be in for a few days. The...
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    5 Ways to Improve Cultural Competence in Nursing

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

    @Erin Lee OMG! What a touching story. And an excellent reminder that taking the time to genuinely connect with a patient helps everyone understand. It takes an open mind and a huge heart to have these...
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    Made by Nurses: Meet 6 Inventors and Learn How to Turn Your Idea Into Reality

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Inventors come up with unique ideas for new things. They're curious about the world around them, persistent even when they face obstacles, and love to break complex problems into simple solutions....
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    5 Ways to Improve Cultural Competence in Nursing

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

    @JKL33 I love this! So simple yet powerful. I think we often worry that we'll offend someone by asking them questions. It's almost like we punish ourselves for not knowing rather than engaging in...
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    Thankful: 25 Things to be Thankful for as a Nurse

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Many people forget about Thanksgiving. It's easy to do because it's squished between Halloween and Christmas. While eating a fantastic home-cooked meal is top of most people's Thanksgiving Day to-do...
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    Violence in Healthcare: When is Enough Really Enough?

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    You go to work each day to save lives. You face obstacles like short staffing and high patient workloads because it's your job. Your family knows you'll be gone for 12+ hours a day and not to hug you...
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    How Can the Nursing Workforce Care for a Diverse Patient Population?

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Imagine walking into an emergency room to find that everyone working in the facility looks different than you. Your skin tone and hair aren't the same, and you don't walk or talk the way they do. Your...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Not Getting Fired From Your Day Job While Being TikTok Famous

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Career

    "Nurse fired over social media post" seems to be a daily headline these days. Whether it's TikTok, Instagram, or another platform, posting some images and videos while on the job could have you in hot...
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    Nursing Lay-offs: 6 Steps to Finding a Job You'll Love

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Finding out today is your last day at work will undoubtedly leave you wanting to head for the door and never look back quickly. However, surviving the next few weeks and landing a new role starts the...
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    Nursing Lay-offs: 6 Steps to Finding a Job You'll Love

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

    @brandy1017GREAT info! Thanks!
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    Nursing Lay-offs: 6 Steps to Finding a Job You'll Love

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

    @JBMmom & @Red Shirt 6 Thanks for the comments! I'm actually going through the process myself right now. I love the deep cleaning idea, and reviewing memberships and subscriptions is another good...
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    Recession Proof Your Career: 5 Side Gigs for Nurses

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Specialties

    How does your bank account look these days? If it's a bit on the thin side, you might be wondering what you can do to beef it up especially considering all the chatter these days about an impending...
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    Recession Proof Your Career: 5 Side Gigs for Nurses

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

    @mmc51264 Not intended to be politically motivated at all. Just discussing the current status of nursing and how the slowed economy might affect nursing roles. Thanks for your thoughts! @heron,...