Tag Archives: VA Employees

Wanted: Brand Ambassadors

By Darren Sherrard March 8th, 2013 at 3:16 pm

                      Employers love to hear about what is going on at their company. All too often, employers and prospective employees are limited to a few negative comments they notice on … Read More →

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American Legion Survey Results Go Beyond “Excellent”

By Wade Habshey October 9th, 2012 at 9:46 am

On Tuesday, the nation’s largest veterans service organization, The American Legion, delivered the 2012 System Worth Saving Task Force Report to Congress. This survey of 25 Veterans Affairs Department medical centers by the American Legion finds the quality of health … Read More →

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Lagniappe – What does it mean?

By Darren Sherrard August 9th, 2012 at 1:38 pm

Living in New Orleans, I learned a new word. Lagniappe…it means a little something extra. Nothing goes with a great meal like something to finish it off, like adding bread pudding at the end of a meal at no charge… … Read More →

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The Honor of Serving Veterans

By Darren Sherrard June 7th, 2012 at 8:50 am

Meet Justin… My name is Justin Peters and I am fortunate to be the Healthcare Systems Management (HSM) Trainee at the VISN (Veterans Integrated Service Network) 11 Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Our network provides oversight and support to seven … Read More →

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Mental Health Professionals to serve Veterans

By Darren Sherrard May 8th, 2012 at 8:29 am

At VA, our mission is clear: to provide unparalleled care to our Nation’s Veterans. As a Mental Health Professional with VA, you’ll serve as a core member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for assessing and treating mental illness, working with … Read More →

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VA Technical Career Field (TCF) Program

By Darren Sherrard April 12th, 2012 at 3:20 pm

       Meet VA Employee Ebony…            Have you considered a career with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a viable option during transition? I didn’t. I transitioned from Air Force (AF) Active Duty to an Air Force civilian position. I … Read More →

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Climbing the VA Pharmacy Career Ladder:

By Darren Sherrard December 13th, 2011 at 11:17 am

We all have our favorite Pharmacist. I tell every Pharmacist I meet to “Think VA!” and I would encourage everyone to pass this along to your favorite Pharmacist. I want to introduce you to one of my favorites, Christina White. … Read More →

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Climbing the VA Pharmacy Career Ladder:

By Darren Sherrard November 21st, 2011 at 10:49 am

Guest Blogger – We are happy to welcome Chad Lavinghousez, who is sharing his thoughts on the Pharmacy Career Ladder at VA.   Reflections from a Pharmacy Administration Resident… I often get asked, “How did you get interested in pharmacy administration?” … Read More →

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Veterans Affairs Primary Care Physician

By Darren Sherrard October 11th, 2011 at 1:40 pm

Physician recruitment has been a topic for the last 20 years in America. Recent Studies suggest physician shortages will continue for several years to come. However, individual work life desires are changing and VA could be a good fit for … Read More →

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Meet VA Nurse Michelle…

By Darren Sherrard October 5th, 2011 at 10:05 am

“My experience as an employee of Overton Brooks VA Medical Center has been a truly positive one. I’ve had the opportunity to work in several settings, including an inpatient ward and an outpatient specialty clinic. There’s excellent camaraderie among my … Read More →

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