Appropriate or no?

[Eponine]

The end of my first semester as a nursing student is rapidly approaching, and I am torn on an idea I have. This semester has been unbelievably stressful due to health problems of my own, health problems in my family, and other personal issues. My professors for the most part have been overwhelmingly supportive, helpful, and kind. I was wondering about giving them a small gift or thank you card at the end of the semester to show my appreciation. I would do so privately during office hours so that I don't put the professors in an awkward situation in front of the class and my peers won't think I am "sucking up." Would this be appropriate, or should I just settle for a verbal thank you?

[justbarbi]

I think its appropriate. I would wait until after the semester is over to do it, but I think it is nice to show your appreciation. :)

[elkpark]

A verbal "thank you" or card is no big deal and always appropriate, but I would only give a gift while you're still in school to instructors that you're sure (really sure) you will not be having as an instructor again later in the program, or wait until after you've graduated. There are ethical concerns about giving and receiving gifts while you and the individual still have a student/teacher relationship.

[Mandychelle79, ASN, RN]

Last semester I sent a thank you email who stopped me from jumping off the bridge :) I was seriously doubting myself and my abilities but her encouragement in my clinical folders got me through the semester and I made sure she knew it.

[2ndyearstudent, CNA]

I would do so privately during office hours so that I don't put the professors in an awkward situation in front of the class and my peers won't think I am "sucking up." Would this be appropriate, or should I just settle for a verbal thank you?

I brought thank you cards to my professors' offices. I never even considered what anyone else would think of it.

It's a thank you note; it is appropriate for a vast array of occasions.

[Pyrai]

I think that's a wonderful sentiment! I would, as others have suggested, definitely wait until the semester is over, but a thank you card is a great way to just show someone that you really appreciate what they've done for you. I might not suggest a gift, but a card with a short letter of your gratitude would be very kind :redpinkhe !

[iveyliv]

I think either is appropriate as long as it is done AFTER your last tests are graded and its done discreetly

[Carrie_MTC]

I think a Thank You card is a nice gesture, I would wait until clinicals are over and give it to them privately.