I had a very short (four weeks, one half-day per week) rotation with a very kind, helpful, and personable school nurse preceptor. I'd like to get her a little thank-you gift, and I'd like some feedback from the trenches.
I wondered what you all thought of getting some "character" bandages (cartoons, smiley faces, etc.)? This is a K-2 facility, and I've heard the nurse apologize to the kids because all she has are the "plain" type of bandages. I've never seen her snacking, so I don't want to get her cookies, etc., and all I've seen her drink is bottled water, so I don't want to get her coffee/tea/etc.
Also, the school nurse is only in the facility one day per week, so the office staff does the "nurse duties" the other four days of the week. They've been great to me as well, so I thought the "cool" bandages would be a way to thank them as well.
Does this seem totally stupid? On one hand I think it would be something helpful for all of them, but on the other hand it also seems like giving a vacuum cleaner to your wife for her birthday. Opinions?
The bandages is a cute idea. A lot of Nurses love coffee...get your preceptor a nice card and a Starbucks gift card. And I agree with Patti_RN, stay in touch periodically and apprise her of all the great things you're doing. She will love it!
a dunkin donuts gift card. Something that has nothing to do with her job... I would appreciate a cup of coffee than a box of bandaids to be honest. sorry if that came out harsh. wasnt meant that way
I think it's wonderful that you are taking a moment to remember this person. However, with all due respect i tend to agree with Donnacee. It's one thing if the office as a really tight budget and they are thankful for every extra supply they can get, but i have planty of bandages in my office. And to be honest "fun cutesy" bandaids just tend to create more visits for invisible cuts because Sally is jealous that Stacy got a Snoopy bandaid.
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