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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Electrolyte Imbalance: Diagnosis & Care Plans
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10 Electrolyte Imbalance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Electrolyte imbalance occurs when the levels of electrolytes in the body become too low or too high. Hospitalized patients are at an increased risk of...

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Seizure Disorder Nursing Care Plan & Management
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Seizure | Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, and More

by Melissa Mills, BSN

A seizure occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain and can cause physical symptoms and changes in awareness, behavior, and emotions,...

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Obesity: Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, and More
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Obesity | 6 Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, & More

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Obesity is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The estimated economic burden of obesity in the United States is $100 billion...

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Create A Successful Cover Letter
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How to Write a Nursing Cover Letter That Wows

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Learn how to write the best nursing cover letter. Follow these simple steps to create a cover letter that gets you one step closer to your best job yet.

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Have You Considered Being A Nurse Leader?
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Ultimate Guide to Nursing Leadership Skills

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nursing leadership is a specialty you might not consider when looking for a change in your career path. However, leadership roles take specific high-level...

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Helping You Find The Best Career Path
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10 Pieces of Nursing Career Advice You Didn't Know You Needed

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Great news - there are many ways to be a nurse. However, all the different pathways can make it difficult to find the best way for you. So we've rounded up some...

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Are You Ready To Find Your Dream Job?
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6 Resolutions for the Nursing Job Seeker

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Are you ready to get out of the job search rut and find something you love? Check out these six resolutions if you're ready to find your dream job in 2023.

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Learn These Skills To Get Your First Healthcare Tech Job
General Nursing

From Nursing to Tech: How to Pivot Your Career

by Melissa Mills, BSN

You might be surprised to learn how that you have several skills that transfer easily. Learn about these skills and how to find your first healthcare tech gig.

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10 Tips for Nurses Working on the Holiday

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Are you working on the holiday this year? Check out these 10 tips you can use to make that holiday shift more enjoyable and less stressful.

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General Nursing

11 Things to Remember When Nursing Gets Hard

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Need a reminder about all the great things nursing has to offer? We all do from time to time. So check out these 11 fantastic things about nursing that will...

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General Nursing

Made by Nurses: Meet 6 Inventors and Learn How to Turn Your Idea I…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Some of the equipment you use every day was made by nurses. Discover a few nurse-made innovations and learn how to make your ideas a reality.

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General Nursing

5 Ways to Improve Cultural Competence in Nursing

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Providing culturally competent care can be challenging. It takes intention on your part to seek out the needed education and resources. Learn these five...

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General Nursing

Thankful: 25 Things to be Thankful for as a Nurse

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Check out these 25 things to be thankful for in nursing today. Then, add to the list by leaving comments below.

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Fact or Fiction: Learn the Myths of Long-term Care Nursing
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7 Myths of Long-term Care Nursing

by Melissa Mills, BSN

You might think long-term care nursing is all doom and gloom. However, this specialty offers challenges, purpose, and even lots of opportunities for...

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5 Ways to Combat Nurse Compassion Fatigue
General Nursing

5 Ways to Combat Nurse Compassion Fatigue

by Melissa Mills, BSN

You're exhausted and find little joy in life. Is it just burnout, or could it be something more? Check out this article to discover ways to recognize and combat...

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General Nursing

Violence in Healthcare: When is Enough Really Enough?

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Workplace violence in healthcare isn't a new topic. However, recent events create an urgency for changes to happen. Learn ways you stop workplace violence...

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General Nursing

How Can the Nursing Workforce Care for a Diverse Patient Populatio…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The current nursing workforce doesn't match the make-up of the U.S. population. It's not a bad thing, but it requires nurses to strive to deliver culturally...

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Career Support

The Ultimate Guide to Not Getting Fired From Your Day Job While Be…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nurses getting fired because of social media posts is common these days. Is it fair and necessary, or are employers taking it too far? In this article, you'll...

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Career Support

Nursing Lay-offs: 6 Steps to Finding a Job You'll Love

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Being part of a nursing lay-off is becoming more common. With rising healthcare costs and an impending recession, workforce reductions might start happening...

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General Specialties

Recession Proof Your Career: 5 Side Gigs for Nurses

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Looking for creative ways to line your bank account with Benjamins so you don't feel the pinch of an impending recession? Check out these five side gigs for...

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