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Most nurses I've worked with wouldn't touch candy...junk food.
My first thoughts were diabetes and then of course the dental issues...true, we all think differently, we are all unique. The older I get the more I think of good health and what it takes. I know all the damage done to my body from my earlier life and now working to preserve what's left...and think everyone needs to do that.
Most nurses I've worked with wouldn't touch candy...junk food.
Well, even if we're talking a large box of "high quality" chocolate I doubt anyone would end up with more than a piece or two given the large numbers across shifts...and many nurses I know would have no qualms whatsoever, especially that amount.
When my mom died I gave a personal gift from her jewelry to each of her regular and trusted caregivers. I knew that it was against the rules but I did it anyway. Contrary me!
But I've been aware of some who help themselves to things belonging to the resident and this was my way of gifting those who had her seal of approval. Mom was hard to please so I knew if she liked someone that they had gone above and beyond the call of duty.
It just occurred to me that if anyone has the resources and wants to give a larger gift something for the break room would be a good choice. That would be sure to be a gift for all staff.
There were those I met in the rehabs that I really liked and those are the ones I would gift if I did that. There were enough that I didn't like and dreaded when they came to my room or when I could not get their attention for help. Some had real attitudes. And like they dreaded doing what they did.
I worked nights as an RN, and it was really nice when patients brought a separate box of chocolate for each shift. Otherwise the day shift took it all.
Should we give anything? How much is too much? Is it even allowed to give and show your appreciation?
My hubby gave gas cards in Christmas cards to co-workers. You can put any amount on the card. I think he did $20.00 and each person was very appreciative. It's a small thing but with rising gas prices, it helps.
My hubby gave gas cards in Christmas cards to co-workers. You can put any amount on the card. I think he did $20.00 and each person was very appreciative. It's a small thing but with rising gas prices, it helps.
This makes sense to me. Or a $20 card to TJ's --- always appreciated for your favorites.
When my mom was in rehab her CNA talked to her about her children whenever she was doing anything in the room. Mom was a retired teacher. One day they talked about clothes for school, and the CNA said how hard it was to buy new clothes when school started (CA) then in a few months have to buy winter clothes and the new ones just bought would not fit when it was hot again. Mom gave her WALMART gift card for clothes for her and her kids. I bought it and gave it to mom and she explained what it was for.
No I do not know if it was 'allowed', but she got it. And was likely quite surprised when she saw how much it was.
When my aunt was in her house with hospice care and NA care, everyone left with several plants. My aunt grew then as a hobby and had thousands we needed to find homes for. They were glad to choose some from her vast collection and we were happy they got a home. Everyone took them, and yes, it officially was not allowed, but we considered it as helping to find a plant a home, and my aunt liked to see people appreciate the plants she grew. Good for all!
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