Gift for Preceptor and unit?

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Good morning!

Im wrapping up practicum, and I wanted to show my appreciation to my preceptor and the unit for being so welcoming and supportive of me during my time there.

I was thinking flowers, or buying lunch for them (little ceasars is cheap!), but that just seems a little meh.

What have you all done to show appreciation in a professional environment or what things have students done for you/your unit that your really appreciated?

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Specializes in kids.

Edible Arrangement?

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When it comes to nurses, you can't go wrong with food.

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Edible Arrangement?

I don't know if I could afford a big enough one for the unit! Those are really cute though!

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When I went to school, I made a cheapy little thank you package for my preceptor and I think it's best to gear it to his/her personality. For example, my preceptor was really girly so I did a package with some cute nail polish, face masks, chapstick, and a candle with a thank you card.

as as for the unit, doughnuts are always a hit and I've seen some students do bagels and coffee as well. :)

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donuts and decent coffee

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Donuts sound great actually, and it's budget friendly!

I love the idea of a personalized basket. I've gotten to know her fairly well at this point, so I should be able to whip something nice together, I think.

Thank you for the ideas!!

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

You should also write a couple of thank you notes.

1. Write one to post on the bulletin board so that everyone can see it and feel included

2. Write a personal one to your preceptor

3. Write a professional sounding note to your preceptor's boss for her personnel file. That's the way to help her professionally. Make sure her boss knows what a great job she did -- and put it in writing so that it will be in her file when it is time for her annual performance evaluation. It might also help her to get a promotion or some other "perk" that she may want in the future.

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Specializes in Med-surgical; telemetry; STROKE.

Food is the best gift for your unit. I would bring a few different types of pizza: vegetarian and with meat.

for the preceptor, 20-30 dollars card for massage with a cute thank you note.

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You should also write a couple of thank you notes.

1. Write one to post on the bulletin board so that everyone can see it and feel included

2. Write a personal one to your preceptor

3. Write a professional sounding note to your preceptor's boss for her personnel file. That's the way to help her professionally. Make sure her boss knows what a great job she did -- and put it in writing so that it will be in her file when it is time for her annual performance evaluation. It might also help her to get a promotion or some other "perk" that she may want in the future.

This is fantastic, thank you! I didn't even consider being able to help her professionally. Great idea!

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A handwritten thank you card goes a long way. I did one for both my preceptor and the nurses, then included a coffee card for the preceptor and made brownies for everyone.

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I gave my preceptor a handwritten thank you card along with a few small gifts. I also got bagels, donuts, and cookies for all the floor staff on my last day along with a general thank you card addressed to everyone. Everyone was very appreciative, and now as a nurse on the floor myself I can say food always seems to be appreciated lol

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