Ann Vandalay

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1. Would You Take Your 1st Rn Job In A Dr Office?

   Ann Vandalay replied to BwayDani's topic in General Nursing

   I would honestly have to say that I believe every RN should have at least a year of Med/Surg experience before doing something else. That is a great place to spring board your career from and you greatly increase your future options that way. If yo...

2. First Job: LT Care or Hospital??

   Ann Vandalay replied to LogCabinMom's topic in Career Support

   The answer I got from all of my nursing instructors was "Do at least one year of Med/Surg before you do anything else". I worked in Med/Surg before I accepted a position in LTC and I am really glad I did. My LTC job works for my family now (days, f...

3. I got terminated, should I put them down on my job history?

   Ann Vandalay replied to dalvnjjh's topic in Career Support

   FYI, I have worked in staff development and when I called prior employers for reference checks most employers have the policy that they only verify position held and dates of employment. In fact, most won't say anything over the phone and ask for a ...

4. need advice/Mommyvs.Florence Nightengale

   Ann Vandalay posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi, Just want to know what you think about my situation. I graduated from nursing school with the highest of hopes and a positive pregnancy test as my graduation present. I started out on a med/surg floor for eight months but left because of the mand...