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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How can I become a high-functioning nurse leader?
General Nursing

7 Tips for New Nurse Leaders

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Starting a nursing leadership role? Here are seven tips that will help you succeed in your new role.

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How do you show your CNA's support and appreciation?
General Nursing

5 Ways Nurses Can Support New CNA's in Long-Term Care

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Getting a new CNA on the unit is an exciting day. Nurses mentor, train, and educate these essential workers to fill a critical and much-needed role in the...

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What's the best way to start out as a new nurse?
New Nurse

Six Pieces of Advice for New Nurses

by Melissa Mills, BSN

I recently had a candid conversation with a soon-to-be nursing graduate. We chatted for quite a while about my experiences and how much nursing school has...

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Stress 101

The Trouble with Work-Life Balance in Nursing

by Melissa Mills, BSN

There is a lot of emphasis on work-life balance. However, in nursing, trying to balance home and work could lead to burnout. Here's a look at how to have some...

4 replies 6,677 views
General Nursing

Five Ways to Reignite Your Passion For Nursing

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Most of us go into nursing after feeling some sort of calling or passion for helping others. However, some workplace situations leave us struggling with...

8 replies 5,158 views
How Can I Improve My Happiness Level?
General Nursing

Happy Nurse: 10 Ways to Increase Your Happiness Today

by Melissa Mills, BSN

According to the World Happiness Report, happiness levels in the U.S. are dropping. Our society is full of stressed out people. Nurses have a challenging job,...

4 replies 6,746 views
Headlines

It's That Time of Year Again: Preparing for Influenza Season

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The CDC has issued their latest data about the flu vaccine. As the country gets ready to prepare, how are you feeling about being told you have to get a flu...

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Diabetes managed more efficiently using mobile technology?
Headlines

Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring Diabetes Management Strategies

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Many people turn to apps and other tech solutions for just about everything these days. Could we be missing out on disease management and self-care behaviors if...

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Are there hidden dangers in health apps?
General Nursing

To ChatBot or Not to ChatBot: That is the Question

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Telehealth has come a long way over the past few years. New technology has been added to Telehealth visits, like the use of chatbots. Here is a look at...

2 replies 3,964 views
General Nursing

4 Reasons Nurses Need Mentors

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nursing mentorship is needed throughout your career. Discover four reasons why you need a mentor and how to find the one for you.

2 replies 8,051 views
Headlines

The Importance of a Title: Anesthesiologist vs. Nurse Anesthetist

by Melissa Mills, BSN

When you think of the terms anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist, do you view them as the same or different? One APN argues that they are the same and he...

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Recommendations To Reduce TB Exposure
Headlines

Put Your N-95 Respirators Away: TB Exposure is on the Decline

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association have announced that TB is on the decline. Learn a few of...

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Learn how to help your patients with preventive care
Headlines

Preventive Care: Saving the Health of Your Patients

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Did you know that only about half people in the United States see their doctor for preventive care? The lack of routine care can increase your risk for chronic...

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Headlines

Nursing Home Resident Taunted by CNAs

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Choosing to place a loved one in a nursing facility takes a lot of trust. What happens when that trust is violated and your mother ends up in a Snapchat video?...

22 replies 7,357 views
Where is our country's care of the elderly headed?
Headlines

Murder-Suicide of Elderly Couple Worried About Healthcare Bills

by Melissa Mills, BSN

An elderly couple dead after an apparent murder-suicide is a devastating headline to read. However, when their healthcare debt is to blame, it feels shameful....

18 replies 9,198 views
How would you react if a physician or other male coworker brushed against you inappropriately?
Headlines

Sexual Harassment in Healthcare: Virginia Doctor Inappropriately T…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

For one Virginia nurse, she knows exactly how she would react because it happened to her. Discover sexual assault statistics and the details of this case.

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Have do you give bad news to your patients?
General Nursing

The Art of Telling Patients Bad News: One Physician's Story

by Melissa Mills, BSN

One study found that only about 5 percent of cancer patients had an accurate understanding of their illness. This statistic is likely caused by the way they are...

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How do you feel about nurses who struggle with addiction and get caught diverting?
Headlines

New York Nurse Steals Narcotics from Cancer Patients

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nurses have several risk factors that place them at a higher than average risk. However, diverting medications from cancer patients seems a bit out of the...

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Healthcare Workers Protest American Medical Associations (AMA)
Headlines

#AMAGetOutTheWay: Nurses, Doctors, and Students United

by Melissa Mills, BSN

On Saturday, June 8th, this precise scenario played out as united healthcare workers protested the American Medical Associations annual meeting. Discover why...

37 replies 7,411 views
Nurses Unite For Safe Staffing Across The Country
Headlines

Safe Staffing in Illinois: Not Over Yet

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The nurses in Illinois have been hopeful about HouseBill 2604, which came to a halt last week. However, the Illinois Nurses Association isn't ready to concede...

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