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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    10 Tips For Writing A Great New Grad Resume

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You finished nursing school and passed the NCLEX. You are ready to land that first job. You sit down in front of the computer to hash out your resume.........crickets! You freeze. Do really have any...
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    Beyond the Bedside: 10 Nurse Opportunities Outside of the Hospital

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    For most nurses, landing your first hospital job right out of school is one of the high points in your career. As you become more skilled, you may move around to try new specialties and find your...
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    Beyond the Bedside: 10 Nurse Opportunities Outside of the Hospital

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

    Hi ICUMan! The income potential is good. When I first left the hospital and went to a case management position I did take a bit of a pay cut, mainly because I was no longer getting shift and weekend...
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    Understanding Pain Assessment Tools

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let's talk about pain assessments. Knowing how to assess pain is the first step in effectively treating it. Pain assessments are at the core of good nursing care. All hospitals and other nursing...
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    Understanding Pain Assessment Tools

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

    Cardiacfreak - Thanks for this! I did not see this one in my search, however I did not look specific at hospice scales. Hospice patients are unique and have to be handled in a different way, I think....
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    Understanding Pain Assessment Tools

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

    Hey OldDude! Thanks so much for your comments. I agree with much of what you said. It is difficult to do pain assessments. I experience the same exact thing with adults. As a telephonic case manager...
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    Beyond the Bedside: 10 Nurse Opportunities Outside of the Hospital

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

    Thanks for the comment! Yes, case management is a great career. I am in case management as well. I work with folks who have been hurt while at work. It is 100% telephonic and I work from home. There...
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    Beyond the Bedside: 10 Nurse Opportunities Outside of the Hospital

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

    Thanks Juliezehrn! It is amazing all of the options that are out there. Thanks for sharing!!
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    Beyond the Bedside: 10 Nurse Opportunities Outside of the Hospital

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

    Glad you enjoyed it!!
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    8 Ways to Prepare for an Interview for the Mid-Career Nurse

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bass Catching Nurse - Thanks for your comments! Yes, these questions will be asked and can really make your brain tired. You must be able to think on the go and really connect your thoughts and words...
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    8 Ways to Prepare for an Interview for the Mid-Career Nurse

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Midlife and Mid-career can be an exciting time for nurses. You know your skills, values, and worth. You have experience that goes beyond the bedside and you are ready to use it for a new employer....
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    8 Ways to Prepare for an Interview for the Mid-Career Nurse

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Dear 1sttime - What a GREAT story and way to look at interviewing during this time of our lives! Thank you so much for sharing. You add some awesome tips and other things to consider as well. Congrats...
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    My Boss Hates Me and Other Workplace Conundrums

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do a google search for any myriad of statements related to nurses, their bosses, coworkers, and conflict and you will be bombarded with stories. These stories are your stories. It may be a nurse...
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    My Boss Hates Me and Other Workplace Conundrums

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

    Thanks for your thoughts
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    My Boss Hates Me and Other Workplace Conundrums

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

    Thanks for your
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    My Boss Hates Me and Other Workplace Conundrums

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

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    Be Healthy: 10 Self-Care Tips and Tricks for Nurses

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    You just finished your third 12-hour shift in a row. As you sit down at home, prop up your feet and begin to relax, your mind wanders to all the pain and sorrow you witnessed over the past 3 days. You...
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    Be Healthy: 10 Self-Care Tips and Tricks for Nurses

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

    No offense was taken whatsoever. I acknowledge you for writing your open, honest opinions. That is the only way change will ever happen. If we, as a profession, simply accept the conditions, nothing...
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    Be Healthy: 10 Self-Care Tips and Tricks for Nurses

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

    Thanks Nikegirl09! Glad you enjoyed the article and found something new to
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    Be Healthy: 10 Self-Care Tips and Tricks for Nurses

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

    Leilo0 - Thanks for your honest thoughts. You challenge me to think about this issue in a different light. As nurses, we must take responsibility for ourselves. But, I agree that it is an issue bigger...
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    10 Best Practices for Telephonic Nurse Case Managers

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Case Management

    Best Practices are procedures shown by research and experience to produce optimal results. These established standards are suitable for widespread adoption. Case management practices can vary from one...
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    10 Best Practices for Telephonic Nurse Case Managers

    Melissa Mills replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Case Management

    Hi learner1108 - Thanks for the comments. CM is a great job! It can be a little busy at times, but it is well worth it.
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    10 Productivity Busting Tips for Nurse Case Managers

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in Case Management

    Nurse case managers produce results. They manage a caseload of patients with unique healthcare needs. The nurse case manager must be uniquely attuned to patient needs, even between visits. Most...
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    10 Tips for Resume Readiness

    Melissa Mills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses should have their resume in working order at all times. Whether you are actively looking for a new opportunity or just warding off bad job mojo, it is important to stay on top of changes on...
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    Psst....Let's Talk About Gossip in the Nurses' Station

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

    Munch - Yikes! That is a crazy story! Thanks for sharing! And, yes, very sad indeed.