By Shelby Donahoo, Bandera Therapy Resource, Tucson, AZ
The picture is of my daughter Dylan. As some of you know, Dylan has worked at La Canada for two years, first as a part-time employee while an undergrad at the University of Arizona. She started as a rehab tech, and about a year in, she announced that Nursing was her calling — not Therapy (whaaat..?). She got her CNA license. With a B.S. in neuroscience under her belt, she wanted to apply to accelerated RN programs that were very competitive. She said she needed practical, real-life experience.
This picture is Donovan, ED, congratulating Dylan at an all-staff meeting today for spreading her wings. The 16-month accelerated RN program started on September 4. Her last day at La Canada was July 31
La Canada has been so great to my kid. It’s been a wonderful experience with wonderful people who lifted her up — from the kitchen to Therapy to SS to Nursing to Admissions to ED to BO to residents. Dylan learned what it’s like to be part of a team, how to treat people, how to be accountable, work hard, and love the people and patients you serve. To be part of a family. Just now she texted me, “This job has given me more than I ever realized, and I am forever grateful. Definitely will shed some tears Monday.”
I am so very grateful to you, Donovan, Mandy, Annie, and the La Canada team.
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