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

Work From Home: Utilization Review

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Utilization review nurses are important to the quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare. It is similar to case management and many employers will allow you...

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Case Management

Work From Home: Nurse Case Manager

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Becoming a case manager is quite a bit different than bedside clinical nursing. With these differences, comes new opportunities. If you are curious about case...

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General Nursing

5 Principles of Motivational Interviewing

by Melissa Mills, BSN

As nurses, we often want to "fix" our patients and their poor choices. But, does this work? Let's explore the principles of motivational interviewing to assist...

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General Nursing

How to be S.M.A.R.T with Goals

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The new year is just around the corner, let's get ready writing our S.M.A.R.T goals.

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Case Management

Nursing Across State Lines: Telephonic Case Management and Licensu…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Telephonic Case Management can be a fulfilling challenging career choice. Along with fulfillment, may come challenges related to licensure if your clients live...

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General Students

11 Postpartum Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, and More

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The postpartum period refers to the weeks that follow giving birth. As a nurse, your role is to guide new mothers and develop treatment plans that address their...

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