Gift ideas for nursing staff?

[KB24]

I am a brand new CNA and want to give something to the nursing staff for all their hard work and for training me on orientation week. A lot of the nurses and CNA's are working doubles because we are understaffed and the new employees are still on orientation.

Anyone have good ideas for gifts for the nursing staff on my unit? I'm thinking of buying them cookies and cupcakes.

Thanks for your help.

[TDCHIM]

I can't speak specifically to nursing staffs, but I used to bake seasonal things (like blueberry zucchini bread or pumpkin cookies) for my coworkers. I still do so for my husband's coworkers now while I'm in school. If you like cooking or baking, bringing something homemade always seems to go over well. If not, buying something like doughnuts or a fruit plate with dip usually works too. Maybe you could check in with your coworkers and get suggestions? That might give you a heads up on any food-related issues for staff members (like people who have problems with really sugary foods or foods with nuts, etc.).

I think it's really thoughtful of you to think of doing such a thing, and I'll bet your coworkers will think so too - no matter what you bring! :)

[KB24]

The nursing staff was very thankful for the donuts and coffee.

Thanks everyone.