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

About Melissa Mills

Melissa Mills has 26 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 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...
  3. If you've spent time researching nursing programs, you likely have many questions about which one offers the best hands-on experience to kickstart your registered nursing (RN) career. While some leading organizations advocate for nurses to atten...
  4. 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 enroll in an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) to ...
  5. 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 becoming an RN. These programs are designed to help you earn an associate's or bachelor's degree fa...
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  7. 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...
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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 environment. No matter your anxieties about sitting across f...
  9. 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?

    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 everything you need to know regarding how hard nu...
  11. 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...
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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 contribute meaningfully to the healthcare industry. ...
  13. 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. ...
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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 is why I included the self-reported data. It simpl...
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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. Melissa