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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General Nursing

Most Common Nursing Job Interview Questions, Best Answers, and Tip…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Discover everything you need to know to crush your nursing job interview, from the most common questions to what to wear to top tips for success.

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General Nursing

How Hard Is Nursing School in 2023?

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Here's how hard nursing school is, the general skills different degrees and program types require, and five expert tips for success.

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General Nursing

Nursing School Length By Degree and Program Types

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Explore nursing degrees from LPN/LVN to BSN to DNP: uncover program lengths, job outcomes, and course details to guide your nursing career journey.

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General Nursing

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

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Are you considering becoming a pediatric nurse? Here's everything you need to know about the job, responsibilities, salary, and steps to becoming one.

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General Nursing

14 Best Stethoscopes for Nurses (Plus 7 Best Accessories)

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The best stethoscope is the one that fits your personal needs and comfort.

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General Nursing

Nurse Practitioner: Best NP Jobs and Salaries in Texas

by Melissa Mills, BSN

These are Texas' best nurse practitioner (NP) jobs and salaries in 2023.

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General Nursing

Registered Nursing: Similarities and Differences Between RN Specia…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Here are the responsibilities and salaries of 14 different registered nursing specialties, from emergency room to geriatric.

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Programs Support

Differences Between LPN, ADN, and BSN Programs Explained

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Explore the differences between LPNs, ADN-RNs, and BSN-RNs.

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General Nursing

Appendicitis | Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plan, and More

by Melissa Mills, BSN

This guide will assist you in developing a nursing diagnosis, care plan, and other relevant information for patients with appendicitis.

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NCLEX

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

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Here's how likely you passed the NCLEX-RN based on shut-off time, according to hundreds of allnurses' community members.

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General Nursing

NICU Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

by Melissa Mills, BSN

NICU nurses make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable infants and their families during a crucial and challenging time.

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Programs Support

10 Fastest Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs in 2023

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Here are the 10 fastest nurse practitioner (NP) programs available in 2023, along with information on career outlook and salaries.

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General Nursing

Best Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs and Salaries in 2023

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Here are the best jobs and salaries for registered nurses (RNs) in 2023.

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Programs Support

10 Best Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Programs in 2023

by Melissa Mills, BSN

An ADN is an excellent place for future nurses to begin their education and kickstart their careers.

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Programs Support

10 Fastest Registered Nurse (RN) Programs in 2023

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Here are some of the fastest programs to become a registered nurse in 2023.

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General Nursing

Nurses Week 2023 | Best Discounts, Freebies, and More

by Melissa Mills, BSN

May 6th is here, and with it comes the gift of freebies, discounts, and goodies—all in celebration of National Nurses Week!

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Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis, Care Plans
General Nursing

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

by Melissa Mills, BSN

This article examines the different types of spinal cord injury nursing diagnoses and related care plans to support post-injury recovery.

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Nurses Week Celebration 2025
General Nursing

Ultimate Guide to Nurses Week 2025

by Melissa Mills, BSN

National Nurses Week 2025 is almost here, a time to honor the hard work and dedication of nurses past, present, and future.

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Newborn Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
Student Assist

Newborns: Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, And More

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Newborn care is an exciting area of nursing care. You get to witness the miracle of life repeatedly and support parents and caregivers when they need it most.

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Student Assist

Pneumonia: 10 Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, and More

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi that leads to alveolar inflammation. The infection settles in the air sacs of the lungs and...

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